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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q80C offers better overall picture quality, gaming experience, and performance in both dark and bright rooms compared to the TCL S435. It also supports up-to-date features suitable for use as a monitor, but it comes at a midrange price, which is typically much more expensive. On the other hand, the TCL S435 is more budget-friendly, usually significantly cheaper, but it does not perform as well as the Samsung, especially in dark or bright rooms, gaming, and overall picture quality. Choose the Samsung Q80C if your priority is performance and feature set, and you're willing to invest more. Opt for the TCL S435 if you're on a strict budget and okay with a basic, yet decent viewing experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80C (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Q80C (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
6.8
5.9
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80C has a faster response time and better motion processing, which keeps the action in sports looking clear without blur, and its reflection handling minimizes glare from lights. On the other hand, the TCL S435 has a slower response time and poorer motion processing leading to more blur during fast action, and its screen does not handle reflections as well, resulting in more distractions when watching sports.
Gaming
8.1
5.5
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80C excels in gaming due to its superior response time and lower input lag, which are crucial for a smooth gaming experience with minimal motion blur and quick screen reactions. Conversely, the TCL S435 falls short in these areas, leading to a less responsive and potentially blurrier experience during fast-paced gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
5.8
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80C offers very good SDR brightness and good upscaling quality, making it suitable for viewing news and talk shows which are generally broadcast in SDR and often need upscaling from lower resolutions. On the other hand, the TCL S435 has poor SDR brightness and poorer upscaling capabilities, which can lead to a less satisfactory experience when watching similar content.
Bright Room
7.2
5.6
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80C is better suited for bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness, making it capable of overcoming glare and maintaining vivid picture quality. In contrast, the TCL S435 has only good SDR brightness and poor reflections handling, making it less effective at preserving picture quality in well-lit environments.
Cost
$3,298
$1,800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has a price of $3,298 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $1,800.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.0
6.6
5.55/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q80C (LCD) to have good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
6.1
5.55/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
4.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Samsung Q80C displays a fair performance for movies and cinematic TV because its local dimming and black uniformity are not excellent, which are important for displaying deep blacks, and while it offers decent color accuracy out of the box, it lacks outstanding color volume to make those cinematic colors pop. By contrast, the TCL S435, despite delivering excellent colors out of the box, is greatly limited by its lack of local dimming, lower gray uniformity, and restricted viewing angles that can negatively affect the picture quality in dark scenes and when watching from the side.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
7.0
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung Q80C is good for watching cartoons and animations due to its fair colors straight out of the box, good color gamut, and good color volume, which result in vibrant and diverse colors. Conversely, the TCL S435 stands out for its excellent color accuracy out of the box but falls short with only fair ratings in color gamut and color volume, indicating it may not express as wide a range of colors as vividly.
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How the Samsung Q80C (LCD) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q80C (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,298 | $1,800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 4, 2023 | September 5, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN85Q80C | 85S435 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.6" x 74.5" x 1.9" | 43.1" x 74.9" x 3.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45" x 74.5" | 46.8" x 74.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 101.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 600 x 400 | |
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 | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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