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TCL S350R (LCD)
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TCL S435 (LCD)
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Updated April 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
If you're on a tight budget and looking for the most affordable option, the TCL S350R may be suitable for you, though it has limitations such as poor overall picture quality and is not ideal for gaming or viewing in bright rooms. On the other hand, if you can spend a bit more, the TCL S435 offers slightly better performance for watching cartoons and animation, with a good color gamut, but it still struggles with picture quality and is not recommended for sports or use in bright environments. Neither of these TVs excel in dark room settings. Keep in mind, both models might not be well-suited if gaming or watching dynamic sports content is a priority for you. Give Feedback
This comparison is based on the 43" TCL S350R (LCD) and the 43" TCL S435 (LCD). At the time of writing the 43" TCL S350R (LCD) cost $200 and the 43" TCL S435 (LCD) cost $310. The TCL S435 (LCD) has dropped in price by $80.
Advantages of the TCL S350R (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.3
6.6
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 S350R (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
6.1
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 S350R (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.3
7.0
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 S350R (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
4.7
5.6
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 S350R (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the TCL S435 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$200
$230
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The TCL S350R (LCD) has a price of $200 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $230.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
5.9
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S350R (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.5
5.5
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
5.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) and TCL S350R (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6
5.8
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) and TCL S350R (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the TCL S350R (LCD) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs
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Spec Comparison
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| TCL S350R (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $230 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | September 1, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43S350R | 43S435 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 0 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 21.8" x 37.6" x 3.5" | 22.3" x 38.2" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.9" x 37.6" | 24.6" x 38.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 12.5 lbs | 15.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 100 x 100 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 6.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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