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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung S95C is a high-end OLED TV that usually costs considerably more than the TCL S450G, which is a budget LCD TV. The Samsung offers superior picture quality, gaming performance, and is better suited for dark rooms and bright rooms. It also features more HDMI ports and has built-in great speakers. On the other hand, the TCL S450G provides a cost-effective option that still supports various HDR formats and can be used as a monitor. If budget is not a constraint and you are looking for a TV with higher picture quality and better features for gaming or watching in various lighting conditions, the Samsung S95C is the better choice. If keeping costs low is a priority and you still want a decent TV for a variety of content, consider the TCL S450G. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S95C (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95C (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.5
5.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
5.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S95C stands out for watching movies and cinematic TV with its OLED display offering perfect black uniformity and contrast, essential for dark scenes, as well as excellent colors and viewing angles which enhances the overall viewing experience. In contrast, the TCL S450G struggles in these areas with its LCD screen, offering lower contrast, poorer black uniformity, and less accurate colors that may result in a less immersive experience for movies and cinematic content.
Sports
8.7
6.1
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C excels in watching sports due to its superior response time, excellent motion processing, and strong reflections handling, which ensure clear, blur-free action and good visibility even in bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S450G's performance is fair, as its longer response time and less effective motion processing could lead to motion blur during fast-paced sports, while its lower reflections handling capability might cause glare in well-lit environments.
Gaming
10.0
5.6
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S95C offers the best experience for gaming as it has excellent response time and low input lag, crucial for fast-paced games, while the TCL S450G has poorer performance in these areas making it less suitable for gaming. The S95C's superior responsiveness and reduced lag ensure smooth gameplay, whereas the S450G's slower response and higher lag can hinder gaming performance.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4
5.8
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S95C delivers excellent colors right out of the box and has an exceptional color gamut, making animations appear vibrant and lifelike. In contrast, the TCL S450G offers only fair performance with colors out of the box and has a poor color gamut, resulting in cartoons and animations that look less vivid and engaging.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
5.6
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) excels in upscaling and delivering high SDR brightness, ensuring that standard definition content like news and TV shows are displayed clearly with vibrant colors and contrasts. In contrast, the TCL S450G (LCD) performs poorly in these areas, leading to a less crisp image with duller colors when viewing similar content, making it less suitable for such programs.
Bright Room
9.0
5.7
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has better SDR and HDR brightness, allowing it to overcome ambient light in bright rooms, and outstanding reflection handling which reduces the impact of reflections on the screen. In contrast, the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor SDR and HDR brightness, which struggles against ambient light, and only fair reflection handling, making it less suitable for bright environments.
Cost
$3,300
$348
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has a price of $3,300 and the TCL S450G (LCD) costs $348.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung S95C (OLED) | TCL S450G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,300 | $348 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 2, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S95C | 65S450G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 56.8" x 0.4" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.8" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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"TCL, though, has built much of its success on affordable sets, and the 2023 TCL S Class S4 with Google TV is a testament to just how good of a TV you can get for an affordable price tag"
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About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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