The TCL S435 (LCD) has a number of advantages over the TCL S350G (LCD), including better color accuracy out of the box and support for higher resolution inputs, which makes it more suitable for content in 4K resolution. However, the S435 falls behind in sound quality, so if audio is important to you and you won't be using an external sound system, you might prefer the S350G despite its poorer picture quality. On the other hand, if budget is your primary concern and you are mostly watching standard definition content, like news or reality TV, the cheaper S350G might serve you well. Neither of these models is particularly well-suited for a bright room, for gaming, or for watching sports, so if those aspects are important to you, you may want to consider other options. Additionally, if future-proofing for more widespread high-resolution content matters, the S435's support for 4K may be more appropriate despite the higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S350G (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.3/10
6.6/10
6.428571429/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL S350G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2/10
6.1/10
6.428571429/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL S350G (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.3/10
7.0/10
5.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
4.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
5.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S350G (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
4.7/10
5.6/10
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) and TCL S350G (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the TCL S435 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$178
$230
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$250
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$350
The TCL S350G (LCD) has a price of $178 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $230.
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Get a great deal on the TCL S350G (LCD) or the TCL S435 (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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