If you prioritize gaming and budget, then the TCL S546 could suit you as it generally costs less and is decent for gaming. However, its picture quality in bright rooms and motion processing may lag behind. Conversely, the Samsung Q70A offers a better bright room experience and superior motion handling, which is great for sports and action content, but it's at a higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
Good for gaming
Good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Good for use as monitor
Good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
Good for dark room
Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Movies & TV
6.4/10
7.0/10
8.21/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S546 has local dimming, which enhances contrast and black uniformity, making it particularly suitable for movies that benefit from deeper blacks and more pronounced shadow details, whereas the Samsung Q70A lacks this feature, affecting its performance in these areas. However, the Samsung Q70A offers better colors out of the box and color volume, providing a rich and vibrant viewing experience straight away, but with less effective black levels and contrast in cinematic content compared to the TCL S546.
Gaming
7.7/10
6.6/10
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2/10
6.6/10
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q70A delivers more accurate colors straight out of the box, providing a more vivid and lifelike viewing experience for cartoons and animation, whereas the TCL S546 is less accurate initially, potentially resulting in flatter images. In terms of color gamut and volume, both are good, but the Q70A may have a slight edge in rendering a broader range of colors, enhancing the overall vibrancy and depth of animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6/10
6.4/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$1,192
$1,300
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has a price of $1,192 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $1,300.
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Sports
6.7/10
6.3/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q70A has a higher response time which is great for sports; however, it has poor reflection handling which can be distracting in a bright room. In comparison, the TCL S546 has good reflection handling and gray uniformity, but its response time and motion processing are not as strong, leading to potential blurring during fast-action sports.
Bright Room
7.4/10
7.2/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
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How the Samsung Q70A (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Samsung Q70A (LCD)
TCL S546 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,192
$1,300
Brand
Brand
Samsung
TCL
Release Date
Release Date
March 3, 2021
August 4, 2021
Full name
Full name
QN75Q70A
75S546
Screen Size
Screen Size
75"
75"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED VA
LED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Tizen
Android TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
5.7/10
5.9/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
3
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
7.2/10
7.4/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
7.4/10
7.2/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
7.8/10
6.7/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
6.4/10
7/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.7/10
6.4/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
7.7/10
6.5/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.2/10
6.6/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
7.2/10
6.6/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
37.8" x 66" x 1"
37.9" x 65.8" x 3.9"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
40.4" x 66"
40.4" x 65.8"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
73.6 lbs
67.5 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
400 X 400
400 x 300
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
10 bit
10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
Yes
Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
8.2/10
8.2/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
2.5/10
5.7/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
6/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
7.4/10
6.9/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
8.6/10
8.2/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
7.3/10
6.8/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6/10
7/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
6.9/10
6.9/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.4/10
5.4/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6/10
6/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7.5/10
5.9/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
8/10
4.6/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
7.1/10
7.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7/10
8/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
8.1/10
7.6/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
10/10
8/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
8.5/10
4.4/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
7/10
6.3/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8/10
7/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
16 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Bypass only
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
No
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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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