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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a better picture quality for movies and a slightly cheaper price, the TCL S435 would be a suitable option. However, it performs less well in bright rooms and for sports content. The TCL S446, on the other hand, offers better performance for gaming and sports, as well as a wider viewing angle, making it a good fit if these are priorities for you, but it comes with a slightly higher price and reduced picture quality for movies. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.6
5.8
7.50/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
5.4
7.50/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
6.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
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 S446 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S435 offers better performance for movies and cinematic TV because it has higher contrast and better black uniformity, which make for deeper blacks and more defined dark scenes, essential for a good movie experience. In contrast, the TCL S446, despite having excellent colors out of the box, falls short with lower contrast and poorer black uniformity, which can lead to grayer blacks and less detail in dark areas.
Cartoons & Animation
7.0
6.4
6.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
5.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S435 displays cartoons and animation better primarily because it has vibrant colors straight out of the box and a fair color gamut, essential for animation to look appealing. In contrast, the TCL S446, although it shares the same excellent colors out of the box, offers a lower color gamut, which can affect the richness and variety of colors in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8
6.4
5.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S435 performs poorly for watching news and TV programs largely because of its subpar upscaling of lower-resolution content and its low SDR brightness, making it less suitable for watching content that doesn't utilize its full resolution or in well-lit rooms. The TCL S446 fares better due to its more effective upscaling and fair SDR brightness, which enhances the viewing experience of regular broadcasts, especially in brighter environments.
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Key similarities
Sports
5.9
6.4
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.8/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
5.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S446 (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S435 has a lower response time and poorer reflection handling, making it less suitable for sports watching where fast movements are frequent and lighting conditions can vary. In comparison, the TCL S446 offers better motion processing and reflections handling, contributing to a clearer and more consistent viewing experience during sports events, despite it having a somewhat narrower viewing angle which may affect those viewing from the side.
Gaming
5.5
5.8
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
5.8/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Both the TCL S435 and TCL S446 have lower scores in areas very important for gaming, specifically with poor response time and input lag, which can lead to motion blur and delayed reaction times during fast-paced action, compromising the gaming experience. Additionally, both models have a refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming but might not be as smooth for competitive or high-speed gaming that benefits from higher refresh rates.
Bright Room
5.6
5.8
5.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
5.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
5.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The TCL S435 struggles with bright room viewing due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness and its poor handling of reflections, whereas the TCL S446 also faces challenges in bright rooms with its fair SDR brightness, poor HDR brightness, but has good reflection handling. Although both TVs have issues in a bright environment, the S446 might be slightly better due to its capability to handle reflections more effectively than the S435.
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The TCL S435 (LCD) has a price of $230 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $230.
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Spec Comparison
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| TCL S435 (LCD) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $230 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | September 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43S435 | 43S446 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 22.3" x 38.2" x 3.3" | 22.3" x 38.2" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 24.6" x 38.2" | 24.6" x 38.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 15.4 lbs | 15.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
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 | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | 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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