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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL S334 is a budget-friendly option, but it won't deliver the best experience in bright rooms and may not be suitable for dark-room viewing. Its abilities for gaming, sports content, and regular TV viewing are moderate, and while it has decent performance for cartoons and animation, it's not the strongest in overall picture quality. The Vizio P-Series, on the other hand, is a midrange-priced TV that excels in bright rooms and also performs very well in dark environments, making it versatile for all lighting conditions. It has superior gaming performance, a better experience for watching movies and sports, and offers a more vibrant picture quality overall. However, it comes at a higher price point. If budget is a primary concern and you mostly watch standard TV content, the TCL could suffice. But if you're looking for higher performance across various content types and environments, and are willing to pay more, the Vizio P-Series stands out as a better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S334 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.2
7.9
4.25/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S334 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
7.7
4.25/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio P-Series boasts considerably better contrast and black uniformity, creating deep blacks and more defined dark scenes, essential for an immersive movie experience, while the TCL S334 has significantly lower contrast and less effective black uniformity, resulting in less impactful dark scene representation. Moreover, local dimming on the Vizio P-Series enhances the depth of blacks and the overall contrast in movies, which the TCL S334 lacks, detracting from its cinematic performance.
Gaming
5.7
7.7
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S334 has a fair response time and very good input lag, which is acceptable but not ideal for relatively fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series has a fair response time but good input lag and a higher refresh rate, making it more suitable for a smoother and more responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
8.3
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S334 displays cartoons and animations poorly because it has poor color gamut, which means it cannot show a wide range of colors, critical for vibrant animation. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series is very good at displaying this content, offering a very good color gamut with a wider spectrum of colors and very good color volume, which translates to better color accuracy and punchier colors for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8
7.2
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S334 has poorer upscaling and SDR brightness compared to the Vizio P-Series, making it less ideal for viewing typical TV programs and news content which relies heavily on these features for a clear picture. The Vizio P-Series offers better colors out of the box and a wider color gamut, contributing to a more vibrant and lifelike presentation of content such as talk shows and news programs.
Bright Room
4.6
8.9
6.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S334 struggles in a bright room as it has both poor SDR and HDR brightness, meaning it can look dim when there's a lot of light, whereas the Vizio P-Series performs very well in bright rooms due to its higher brightness and superior reflection handling, allowing the picture to remain clear even with ambient light. The Vizio's ability to maintain visible contrast in bright conditions is also a strong point whereas color performance is less of a distinction for bright room viewing between these two models.
Cost
$196
$998
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The TCL S334 (LCD) has a price of $196 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.2
6.4
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S334's motion processing and response time performance are less optimal for sports, which may lead to blur during fast-paced scenes, and with its wide viewing angles, it can accommodate multiple viewers but has reflections handling that's only good, not very good. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series handles reflections better, making it more suitable for brighter rooms, but has narrower viewing angles and only fair motion processing and response time, indicating some blur may still be noticeable during quick movements in sports content.
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Spec Comparison
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| TCL S334 (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$196 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 3, 2021 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43S334 | P65Q9-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.7/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 24.4" x 38.1" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 14.8 lbs | 53.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 400 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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Brian Westover | October 2021
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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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