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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and mainly watch news or reality TV, the TCL S334 would save you money; however, it has poor overall picture quality which isn't ideal for movies or sports and its performance in a bright room is not good. On the other hand, the Vizio M-Series costs more but offers better picture quality, making it more suitable for a variety of content including movies and sports. It also has a better performance in both dark and bright rooms. The Vizio has more HDMI ports for connecting devices and supports more advanced HDR formats, which enhances the viewing experience for compatible content. If gaming is your priority, both TVs are not optimal but the Vizio might provide a slightly better experience. In summary, invest in the Vizio for a better and more versatile viewing experience, or choose the TCL to save money with a compromise on quality and features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S334 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.2
7.6
4.25/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S334 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
7.6
4.25/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.7
6.4
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
8.3
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8
7.6
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
4.6
6.6
6.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$196
$500
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The TCL S334 (LCD) has a price of $196 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $500.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.2
6.2
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
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How the TCL S334 (LCD) and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S334 (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$196 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 3, 2021 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43S334 | M50Q7-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 25.5" x 43.8" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 24.4" x 38.1" | 26.7" x 43.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 14.8 lbs | 26.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
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 | 4.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 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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