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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you are looking for a TV at a lower midrange price with better motion handling for sports and gaming, the Samsung AU8000 is a good choice but it's typically much more expensive. On the other hand, if you are on a budget and looking for a TV for casual viewing and streaming, the TCL S435 is less costly but may not perform as well as the Samsung in a bright room or with fast-moving content. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
  • Good for upscaling
  • Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
  • Good for cartoons & animation

Key differences

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Sports

6.5
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55S435
5.9
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.

News, Talk, & Other TV

6.7
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55S435
5.8
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.

Bright Room

6.3
UN55AU8000
55S435
5.6
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
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Key similarities

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Picture Quality

6.6
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55S435
6.6
6.71/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S435 (LCD) and Samsung AU8000 (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.

Movies & TV

5.9
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55S435
6.1
6.71/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S435 (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.

Gaming

5.8
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5.5
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.

Cartoons & Animation

6.9
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55S435
7.0
6.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S435 (LCD) to be good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.

Cost

$498
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$500
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The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has a price of $498 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $500.

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How the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Samsung AU8000 (LCD)TCL S435 (LCD)
Samsung AU8000 (LCD)TCL S435 (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$498
$500
Brand
SamsungTCL
Release Date
March 3, 2021September 3, 2020
Full name
UN55AU800055S435
Screen Size
55"55"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
TizenRoku TV
Sound Quality Score
6/105.9/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
34
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
6.6/106.7/10
Bright Room Score
6.4/105.6/10
Gaming Score
5.8/105.6/10
Movies & TV Score
5.9/106.2/10
Sports Score
6.5/106/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
27.9" x 48.5" x 1"28.3" x 48.7" x 3.3"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
29.5" x 48.5"30.4" x 48.7"
Weight without Stand
34.2 lbs24.7 lbs
VESA Mount
200 x 200300 x 300

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesNo
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesNo
Contrast
6.7/107.5/10
Local Dimming
2.5/102.5/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.0
Speaker Power
20 W16 W
Dolby Atmos
Bypass onlyDolby Digital Plus Bypass Only
DTS:X
NoNo

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Samsung AU8000 (LCD)

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USA Today

Michael Desjardin | April 2023
"To put it directly: you’d never see a mid-range 4K TV hitting this black levels half a decade ago. AU8000 plays the part of a higher-end TV thanks to its sleek design. If you’re upgrading to a smart TV for the first time, the software is a great way to dip your toes in the streaming water."

TCL S435 (LCD)

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CNET

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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