If you're on a tight budget and want a TV that offers better black uniformity for darker scenes and lower input lag for gaming, the TCL S450R could be a suitable choice. However, if you prefer a TV with slightly better picture quality, sound, and build which might justify spending more, consider the Samsung CU7000. For bright rooms, Samsung's reflections handling is poorer, meaning it could be more susceptible to glare. Neither TV excels in bright room performance, but the TCL is fair in this aspect, which can be an advantage. Both TVs have their compromises, so your decision should align with what features are most important to you and your budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S450R (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Key differences
Cost
$258
$240
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has a price of $258 and the TCL S450R (LCD) costs $240.
The TCL S450R (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.8/10
6.0/10
5.82/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
6.6/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450R (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.6/10
6.1/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
6.0/10
5.7/10
6.5/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung CU7000 (LCD) to be only fair for gaming, while the TCL S450R (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7/10
6.0/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450R (LCD) to be only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0/10
6.4/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL S450R (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
Bright Room
5.8/10
6.0/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450R (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
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How the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and the TCL S450R (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
TCL S450R (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$258
$240
Brand
Brand
Samsung
TCL
Release Date
Release Date
April 1, 2023
August 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
UN43CU7000
43S450R
Screen Size
Screen Size
43"
43"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED VA
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Tizen
Roku TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
5.9/10
6/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
3
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
6.2/10
6.6/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
5.8/10
6/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
6/10
5.7/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
5.9/10
6/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.6/10
6.2/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
6/10
6.5/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
5.8/10
6.1/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.3/10
6.1/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
22" x 38" x 2.4"
22" x 37.7" x 3.1"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
24.7" x 38"
23.7" x 37.7"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
17.9 lbs
13.7 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
200 x 200
200 x 200
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
10 bit
8 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
Yes
No
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
5.8/10
6.4/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
4.1/10
3/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
3/100
1/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
5.9/10
5.8/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
6.3/10
6.4/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
5.4/10
5.6/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6/10
5.8/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
6.6/10
9.3/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.4/10
5.2/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
5.9/10
6.3/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
6.7/10
7.5/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
8/10
4.6/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
5.9/10
5.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
5.6/10
6.4/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6.6/10
6/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8.8/10
10/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
6/10
6.6/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
8/10
6/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7/10
7/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
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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