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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a TV that's less expensive and offers slightly better overall picture quality and performance for gaming, the TCL S450G would be a good option. However, it doesn't perform as well in bright rooms compared to the Samsung CU8000. While the Samsung CU8000 is usually more expensive, it enjoys a higher score for sports content, and its performance in bright rooms is superior. This makes it a better choice if you tend to watch TV in well-lit environments or enjoy sports. Both TVs have similar features like voice commands, a 65-inch screen, and 4K support, but you'll need to weigh the importance of cost versus performance in specific settings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung CU8000 (LCD).
Key differences
Cost
$1,298
$748
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has a price of $1,298 and the TCL S450G (LCD) costs $748.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.8
5.9
4.92/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S450G (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
5.6
4.92/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S450G (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Sports
6.4
6.1
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung CU8000 has poorer response time and motion processing compared to the TCL S450G, which may result in more motion blur during fast sports scenes. However, the Samsung manages reflections better and has wider viewing angles, making it more suitable for watching in bright rooms and from different positions.
Gaming
5.5
5.6
4.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL S450G (LCD) and Samsung CU8000 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Samsung CU8000 has a poor response time which can lead to motion blur during fast-paced games, whereas the TCL S450G, despite having excellent input lag, also suffers from a poor response time, detracting from a smooth gaming experience for both TVs.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
5.8
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.9/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung CU8000 and TCL S450G are not ideal for watching cartoons and animation because they both exhibit merely fair performance with colors straight out of the box, which detracts from the vibrant and varied hues often present in such content. Additionally, while the CU8000 has a good color gamut which somewhat compensates for this, the TCL S450G has a poor color gamut, further limiting its ability to display the wide range of colors typically used in animated material.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
5.6
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung CU8000 struggles with watching news and TV programs due to its fair upscaling capabilities and fair score in SDR brightness, which affects the clarity of lower resolution content and visibility in well-lit rooms. The TCL S450G also falls short for the same content primarily because it has poor SDR brightness, impacting its performance in bright rooms, and fair upscaling that doesn't improve lower resolution content enough.
Bright Room
5.9
5.7
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
6.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The Samsung CU8000 struggles in bright rooms due to its poor handling of reflections and fair SDR and HDR brightness, making it less ideal in well-lit environments. The TCL S450G also performs poorly in bright conditions, with fair reflection handling but poorer SDR and HDR brightness, which might make it challenging to view content vividly in sunlight or bright lighting. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut, while somewhat important, have less impact on the viewing experience in brightly lit rooms for both models.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung CU8000 (LCD) | TCL S450G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,298 | $748 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 6, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN85CU8000 | 85S450G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.8" x 74.8" x 1.1" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 44.5" x 74.8" | 45.9" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 63.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 600 x 600 | |
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 | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 4.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Ben Schoon | September 2023
"TCL, though, has built much of its success on affordable sets, and the 2023 TCL S Class S4 with Google TV is a testament to just how good of a TV you can get for an affordable price tag"
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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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