Updated April 10, 2024·Prices updated 24 hours ago
The Samsung CU7000 might be a better choice if you prioritize gaming and quality control, as it has better motion processing and a higher quality control score. However, it doesn't perform as well in bright rooms. The TCL S450F, on the other hand, offers excellent black uniformity, which is great for viewing dark scenes, and has one more HDMI port, which could be useful if you have multiple devices to connect. Neither are great for movies or sports, and both have fair overall picture quality. If using your TV as a computer monitor is important, the Samsung CU7000 does support this feature, while the TCL S450F does not. Give Feedback
This comparison is based on the 65" Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and the 65" TCL S450F (LCD). At the time of writing the 65" Samsung CU7000 (LCD) cost $398 and the 65" TCL S450F (LCD) cost $380.
Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S450F (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Key differences
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The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has a price of $428 and the TCL S450F (LCD) costs $400.
The TCL S450F (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 S450F (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 S450F (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 S450F (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 S450F (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 S450F (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 S450F (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
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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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