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Updated April 10, 2024·

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

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Cost

$258
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43S450R
$240
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The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has a price of $258 and the TCL S450R (LCD) costs $240.
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Key similarities

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Picture Quality

6.2
UN43CU7000
43S450R
6.5
5.82/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S450R (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.

Movies & TV

5.8
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43S450R
6.0
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
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43S450R
6.1
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
UN43CU7000
43S450R
5.7
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
UN43CU7000
43S450R
6.0
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
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43S450R
6.4
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
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43S450R
6.0
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

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Spec Comparison

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Samsung CU7000 (LCD)TCL S450R (LCD)
Samsung CU7000 (LCD)TCL S450R (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$258
$240
Brand
SamsungTCL
Release Date
April 1, 2023August 1, 2023
Full name
UN43CU700043S450R
Screen Size
43"43"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
TizenRoku TV
Sound Quality Score
5.9/106/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
34
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
6.2/106.6/10
Bright Room Score
5.8/106/10
Gaming Score
6/105.7/10
Movies & TV Score
5.9/106/10
Sports Score
6.6/106.2/10

PHYSICAL

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)
24.7" x 38"23.7" x 37.7"
Weight without Stand
17.9 lbs13.7 lbs
VESA Mount
200 x 200200 x 200

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit8 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesNo
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
5.8/106.4/10
Local Dimming
4.1/103/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.0
Speaker Power
20 W20 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoNo

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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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