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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung CU7000 is a more recent model with generally better picture quality, which may provide a more enjoyable viewing experience for various content including movies and shows. It also has a higher bright room score, indicating it may perform better in well-lit rooms compared to the TCL S435. However, the Samsung is likely to be more expensive. The TCL S435, being an older and less expensive model, could save you money, but with potential compromises in picture quality and performance in bright rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Sports
6.6
5.9
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU7000 is better suited for watching sports compared to the TCL S435 due to its superior motion processing and better handling of reflections, which are crucial for fast-paced action and bright environments. Conversely, the TCL S435 is disadvantaged by its poor response time and motion processing, making fast movements in sports appear blurry, and its lesser ability to diminish glare from reflections can be detrimental when TVs are placed in well-lit rooms.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
7.0
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU7000 exhibits less desirable color reproduction for cartoons and animation due to its fair colors straight out of the box and poor color gamut, limiting the range and depth of colors displayed. Conversely, the TCL S435 is commendable in this area because it provides excellent colors right out of the box, ensuring animations look vibrant and true to the creators' intent, even though it has a fair color gamut, slightly limiting color range in comparison to TVs with a better color gamut.
Cost
$549
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
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The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has a price of $549 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $500.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.2
6.6
5.82/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S435 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.8
6.1
5.82/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.6/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
6.6/10
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 CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
6.0
5.5
6.5/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung CU7000 (LCD) to be only fair for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU7000 is considered fair for gaming because its response time and input lag performance are rated as fair, indicating a decent ability to handle motion without much blur and respond to commands without significant delay. In contrast, the TCL S435 scores poorly in both response time and input lag, meaning it is likely to display more motion blur and take longer to register inputs, which can hinder gaming performance.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
5.8
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung CU7000 (LCD) to be only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU7000 is better for watching news and talk shows as it has decent upscaling and fair SDR brightness, making it suitable for daytime viewing and standard-definition content. In contrast, the TCL S435, while offering excellent colors out of the box, lacks performance in upscaling and brightness, making it less ideal for such content, especially in well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
5.8
5.6
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
5.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung CU7000 (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$549 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2023 | September 3, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN55CU7000 | 55S435 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 27.8" x 48.4" x 2.4" | 28.3" x 48.7" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.8" x 48.4" | 30.4" x 48.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.6 lbs | 24.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 4.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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