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TCL S334 (LCD)
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Updated April 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
If your focus is on having a TV with somewhat better quality control and you don't need many ports, the Samsung N5200 could be the appropriate choice, however, its performance in dark and bright rooms is limited, and it doesn't excel in any particular content viewing experience. On the other hand, the TCL S334, despite also having a poor overall viewing experience, offers better upscaling and response time, which is important for sports and gaming. Additionally, the TCL provides multiple HDMI ports, which could be useful if you need to connect several devices. Neither set stands out for use in very bright or dark rooms, and both have limited viewing angles which may affect how the picture looks if you're not sitting directly in front of the TV. Give Feedback
This comparison is based on the 40" Samsung N5200 (LCD) and the 40" TCL S334 (LCD). At the time of writing the 40" Samsung N5200 (LCD) cost $248 and the 40" TCL S334 (LCD) cost $253. The TCL S334 (LCD) has dropped in price by $75.
Advantages of the Samsung N5200 (LCD)
- Good motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL S334 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Key differences
Gaming
4.9
5.7
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
4.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Samsung N5200 (LCD) are both poor for gaming, though the TCL S334 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Bright Room
5.7
4.6
8.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.1/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$270
$178
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) has a price of $270 and the TCL S334 (LCD) costs $178.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.6
5.2
5.102564103/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
5.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
5.2
5.102564103/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
5.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
No
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Sports
6.7
6.2
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
4.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
5.8
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
5.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Samsung N5200 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6
5.8
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Samsung N5200 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the Samsung N5200 (LCD) and the TCL S334 (LCD) compare to other TVs
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TCL S334 (LCD)
- Picture Quality Score: 5.3
$178
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung N5200 (LCD) | TCL S334 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $178 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2019 | February 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN40N5200 | 40S334 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 40" | 40" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 4.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 20.9" x 36.3" x 2.9" | 20.4" x 35.6" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 21.8" x 36.3" | 22.7" x 35.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 15.4 lbs | 14.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 100 x 100 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 8 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.1/10 | 4.3/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | No | |
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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