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TCL S355 (LCD)
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Updated April 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
If saving money is your top priority, and you mostly watch content in darker rooms or prioritize built-in accessibility features, the TCL S355 could serve your needs. However, if you're looking to enjoy movies and streaming services with better picture quality and support for more HDR formats like HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, the Vizio MQ6 '23 is the better bet despite its higher price. The Vizio also offers a broader color gamut and better sports viewing experience but keep in mind the TCL has better upscaling for lower resolution content. Both TVs have their limitations in gaming and sound quality, so dedicated sound systems or gaming monitors might be better for those specific needs. Give Feedback
This comparison is based on the 40" TCL S355 (LCD) and the 43" Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD). At the time of writing the 40" TCL S355 (LCD) cost $168 and the 43" Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) cost $328.
Advantages of the TCL S355 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.3
7.4
6.43/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S355 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
7.3
6.43/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
5.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.5
6.5
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
5.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.3
7.4
5.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
4.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
5.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6
7.1
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
4.7
6.3
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S355 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$168
$298
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The TCL S355 (LCD) has a price of $168 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $298.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.2
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
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How the TCL S355 (LCD) and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) compare to other TVs
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Spec Comparison
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| TCL S355 (LCD) | Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$168 | $298 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 40S355 | M43Q6M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 40" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 5.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 20.4" x 35.6" x 2.9" | 21.9" x 37.7" x 2.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 22.7" x 35.6" | 24.2" x 37.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 13.2 lbs | 16.31 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 100 x 100 | 200 x 100 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 6.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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