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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall picture quality and enjoy watching movies and series, the TCL S546 may be a better fit due to its superior performance in those areas. However, if gaming is more important to you, the Samsung CU7000 offers a slightly better gaming experience. Regarding room conditions, the TCL S546 performs better in bright rooms, which may be beneficial if you often watch TV during the day in well-lit spaces. But if you tend to watch in darker environments, the Samsung CU7000 has a decent dark room performance. When considering sound quality, the Samsung CU7000 has better built-in speakers, which might save you the expense of an additional sound system. The TCL S546 is typically less expensive, so if budget is a key concern, it may offer a better value for a lower price. Both TVs feature a similar suite of HDR support, but the TCL S546 includes Dolby Vision, which can enhance the HDR experience for content that takes advantage of it. Both models are suited for watching the news, sports, and other types of content, with slight variations in their performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.2
7.4
5.82/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.8
7.0
5.82/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.6/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S546 boasts a better contrast, effective local dimming, and superior black uniformity compared to the Samsung CU7000, making it a better choice for movies and cinematic TV where these features enhance the depth and richness of images. Additionally, the TCL S546 offers more accurate colors out of the box, which contributes to a more vibrant and true-to-life viewing experience.
Gaming
6.0
6.6
6.5/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both only fair for gaming, though the TCL S546 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung CU7000 has fair response time but is let down by its poor input lag for gaming, while the TCL S546 offers good response time and matches the Samsung with very good input lag, making both TVs fairly suitable for gaming, but with different strengths and weaknesses in performance.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
6.6
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
5.8
7.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
5.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU7000 has lower SDR and HDR brightness, which causes the picture to appear dimmer in a bright room, and its reflections handling is inferior, leading to more distractions from ambient light sources. In contrast, the TCL S546 offers higher SDR brightness, better reflections handling, and has a somewhat stronger color volume, making it more suitable for watching TV in well-lit environments..
Cost
$428
$398
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$400
$500
$600
$700
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has a price of $428 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.6
6.3
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung CU7000 has a fair response time which is suitable for watching fast-paced sports action but struggles with reflections, reducing visibility in well-lit rooms. Meanwhile, the TCL S546 also exhibits fair motion processing important for sports but its limited viewing angles may not be ideal when watching with a group spread across the room.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
6.4
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung CU7000 offers fair SDR brightness and upscaling that’s suitable for news and TV programs but may not provide the best color accuracy straight out of the box. Both TVs exhibit compromises either in color accuracy or upscaling, which are important factors for enjoying regular TV programs and news.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung CU7000 (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$428 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 5, 2023 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN65CU7000 | 65S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57.1" x 2.4" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 57.1" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 32.7 lbs | 47.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 4.1/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 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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