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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung CU8000 offers better performance in a variety of viewing conditions, including darker rooms and is suited for gaming due to its low input lag and faster response time. It also has voice command capabilities. On the other hand, the TCL S446 is significantly less expensive and might serve you well for general TV and movie watching, especially in bright rooms due to its higher brightness levels, but it is not as well-equipped for dark room viewing or gaming. If cost is a major factor and you primarily watch in well-lit environments, the TCL could suffice, but for a versatile and higher-performing TV, especially for gamers, the Samsung is the better choice despite its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
- Good reflections
Key differences
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
6.4
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000's performance is considered poor for watching news and TV programs due to its subpar upscaling and the fact that its SDR brightness and color performance are just fair, limiting its ability to handle diverse content and brightness levels of typical TV programming. The TCL S446, on the other hand, is rated fair for the same content owing to its excellent color reproduction right out of the box and slightly better SDR brightness, although both TVs lack local dimming which affects contrast and would benefit the display of news and talk shows.
Cost
$648
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has a price of $648 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.8
5.8
4.92/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
5.4
4.92/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Samsung CU8000 has mediocre contrast, no local dimming, and average black uniformity which leads to less impressive dark scenes crucial for movies and cinematic TV. On the other hand, the TCL S446, despite having better contrast, also lacks local dimming and suffers from poor black uniformity, affecting its ability to display true blacks, resulting in a less immersive viewing experience for the same content.
Sports
6.4
6.4
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung CU8000 has poor response time and motion processing, which can lead to visible blur during fast-paced sports, and it struggles with reflections, impacting its performance in bright rooms. The TCL S446, with fair response time and better motion processing, has less blur, and it handles reflections well, making it a better choice for brightly lit environments, but the wider viewing angles of the TCL S446 could result in more uniformity issues across the screen.
Gaming
5.5
5.8
4.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Samsung CU8000 has poor response time, which can result in motion blur during fast-paced games, although it offers very good input lag, meaning commands from a controller will be reflected onscreen with minimal delay. Conversely, the TCL S446 has fair response time and input lag, which can affect both fast-moving image clarity and the immediacy of control inputs during gaming sessions.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
6.4
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S446 (LCD) to be only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU8000 has fair colors out of the box, meaning the colors may not be as vibrant or accurate for animated content, whereas the TCL S446 is considered excellent in this aspect, providing more vivid and accurate colors for cartoons and animation. Additionally, the Samsung CU8000 has a good color gamut, suggesting it can display a wide range of colors, but the TCL's poor color gamut indicates it might not showcase the full spectrum of colors in animations despite its superior out-of-the-box color accuracy.
Bright Room
5.9
5.8
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
Both the Samsung CU8000 and the TCL S446 are considered poor for watching TV in a bright room because they have fair SDR and HDR brightness, which might not be enough to overcome glare in well-lit conditions. The Samsung CU8000 struggles more with reflections, designated as poor, while the TCL S446 handles them better with a good score; however, adequate brightness is crucial, and both TVs fall short in this aspect.
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How the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and the TCL S446 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung CU8000 (LCD) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$648 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2023 | September 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN65CU8000 | 65S446 | |
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 | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 5.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.1" x 1" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.4" x 57.1" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 37.9 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 | 4.9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 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 | Bypass only | |
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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