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Updated April 10, 2024·
For movies and series in a dark room, neither the Samsung N5300 nor TCL S334 will perform well, as both have poor dark room scores. If you often watch TV in a bright room, both models also have poor bright room performance. For sports content, both are rated fair, so you can expect an acceptable but not outstanding experience. The Samsung N5300 has a very good score in viewing angle, making it a better choice if you have a wide seating arrangement. On the other hand, the TCL S334 offers slightly better performance for gaming, with a very good input lag score, which is crucial for responsive gameplay. However, sound quality is just fair for both, so you might want to consider adding external speakers. Neither TV supports advanced HDR formats like HDR10+ or Dolby Vision, which are important for the best HDR experience. If using the TV as a monitor is important to you, they both have the capability, but with only fair use as monitor scores. Samsung N5300 lacks HDMI ports, making it less versatile for connecting multiple devices, whereas TCL S334 has two ports. Choose the TCL S334 for gaming and multiple HDMI connections, or the Samsung N5300 for a wider viewing angle, keeping in mind their limitations in picture quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung N5300 (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 N5300 (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 N5300 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$250
$178
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Samsung N5300 (LCD) has a price of $250 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 N5300 (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 N5300 (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 N5300 (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 N5300 (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 N5300 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the Samsung N5300 (LCD) and the TCL S334 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung N5300 (LCD) | TCL S334 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $178 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2018 | February 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN40N5300 | 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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