If you're on a tight budget and need a basic TV for casual viewing, the TCL S350R may be suitable, especially in a less bright room where its lower bright room performance won't be much of an issue. However, keep in mind it has very basic picture quality and sound, lacking in areas like color and motion processing, which might not be ideal for movies or gaming. The TCL Q6, while more expensive, offers better overall picture quality and performs well in brighter rooms, making it a better choice for varied content and environments where the TV is frequently used during the daytime. It has better sound, supports more advanced features like HDR, and is more suitable for a wider range of content including sports and movies. If you prioritize a better viewing experience over cost, the TCL Q6 would be the preferable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S350R (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
Good for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.3/10
6.9/10
6.428571429/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL S350R (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2/10
5.9/10
6.428571429/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and TCL S350R (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the TCL Q6 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cartoons & Animation
5.3/10
6.6/10
5.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
4.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
5.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6/10
6.2/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
4.7/10
7.2/10
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$200
$348
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The TCL S350R (LCD) has a price of $200 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $348.
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
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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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