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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL S334 is budget-friendly and might be suitable if you're looking to save money. It'll deliver decent performance for casual gaming, watching cartoons, animation, and news. However, it's not ideal for dark rooms due to lower black uniformity and has limited brightness, making it less suitable for very bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL R745 costs more but offers a better overall experience. It performs well for gaming with faster response times and has better color performance. It's also a better choice for bright rooms due to its higher brightness. It's intended for those who want a larger screen and better performance for an array of content, including movies and sports. Keep in mind, though, the R745 does not offer as much value for money if you're on a tight budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S334 (LCD)
- The TCL S334 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R745 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good for gaming
Key differences
Gaming
5.7
7.4
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
While both are TCL LCD TVs, the TCL R745 is better for gaming because it has a higher refresh rate and lower input lag, enabling smoother and more responsive gameplay, whereas the TCL S334 has a slower response time and higher input lag, which can lead to less fluid motion and delayed reaction to player inputs.
Bright Room
4.6
5.8
6.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the TCL R745 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$196
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The TCL S334 (LCD) has a price of $196 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.2
5.6
4.25/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R745 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
5.2
4.25/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The TCL S334 has low contrast and lacks local dimming, resulting in less defined blacks and a less immersive experience for movies and cinematic TV; the TCL R745 shares these shortcomings and also has poor black uniformity, causing inconsistency in dark scenes that can distract from the viewing experience. Both models have satisfactory viewing angles and color performance out of the box; however, they offer limited color volume, which may make certain hues appear less vivid or dynamic in content that demands a wide color spectrum.
Sports
6.2
6.4
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S334 is fair for sports due to its good ability to handle reflections and decent viewing angles but falls short with its lower performance in motion processing and slower response time. In comparison, the TCL R745 performs better with motion and has a slightly better viewing angle, which helps with sports, but like the S334, it only has fair gray uniformity and struggles with very similar issues in handling reflections and response time.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
5.9
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The TCL S334 and R745 both have subpar performance for cartoons and animation primarily due to their poor color gamut, which affects the range of colors they can display. Additionally, the S334 excels with colors out of the box, meaning it displays accurate colors without additional adjustments, whereas the R745 has only a fair performance in this area, leading to a less vibrant and less engaging viewing experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8
6.1
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R745 (LCD) to be only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S334 performs poorly in upscaling and SDR brightness, which makes it less suitable for watching news and TV programs, especially if they are in standard definition or the room is well-lit. Conversely, the TCL R745, although still rated poorly in SDR brightness, has better upscaling and color accuracy out of the box, which provides a fair experience for the same content.
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How the TCL S334 (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S334 (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$196 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 3, 2021 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43S334 | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 22.4" x 38.1" x 3.4" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 24.4" x 38.1" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 14.8 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 4.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, 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.
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