If you're on a tight budget and mainly watch TV in rooms without much sunlight, the TCL S334 could be sufficient. However, the TCL S470G, despite being somewhat more expensive, offers better performance for using it as a computer monitor, supports more HDR formats including Dolby Vision, and has a slightly higher sound quality with the addition of voice commands for accessibility. For bright rooms, neither TV is ideal, but the S470G is a bit better. If HDR content and future-proofing with updated features are important, the S470G is the way to go. If the price is your main concern and you have modest viewing needs, the S334 may do the job. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S334 (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Key differences
Bright Room
4.6/10
5.3/10
6.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S470G (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the TCL S470G (LCD) is somewhat better.
"On the bright side the S4 does have great viewing angles that can make it an excellent family TV. It has great color coverage, its input lag is extremely low, it supports Dolby Vision and comes with Google TV."
Get a great deal on the TCL S334 (LCD) or the TCL S470G (LCD)
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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