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If you prioritize a better overall picture quality for watching movies and series, the TCL S435 would be a better choice. However, if you are looking for a more responsive TV for gaming and also want newer features such as HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and voice commands, the TCL S450G might suit you better. Both TVs are similarly priced and may not perform as well in bright rooms. Neither is ideal for dark room viewing due to their contrast and black uniformity performance. Keep in mind that the S450G has Dolby Atmos support and slightly better sound power, which could enhance your audio experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S435 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.6
5.9
7.50/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
7.0
5.8
6.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
5.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S435 is better for cartoons and animation due to its "Excellent" performance in colors out of the box, meaning it displays vibrant colors immediately without needing adjustments, and a "Fair" color gamut which ensures a decent variety of colors. In contrast, the TCL S450G has only "Fair" colors out of the box, resulting in less striking colors initially, and a "Poor" color gamut, indicating a more limited color range, making it less suitable for animated content where vivid colors are often crucial.
Cost
$230
$250
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The TCL S435 (LCD) has a price of $230 and the TCL S450G (LCD) costs $250.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
6.1
5.6
7.50/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S435 (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S435 offers better movie and cinematic TV viewing primarily due to its higher contrast and black uniformity, which are crucial for deep black levels and contrast in dark scenes, compared to the TCL S450G that has lower contrast and weaker black uniformity. However, both TVs lack local dimming and have limited viewing angles, which can affect the picture quality when watching from the side, and their color accuracy out of the box, color volume, and gray uniformity are only fair, further limiting their performance in a cinematic setting.
Sports
5.9
6.1
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.8/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
5.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450G (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S435 is rated lower for watching sports partly because it handles reflections poorly, which can be distracting during fast-paced games, and it has only a fair response time, which may result in motion blur. In contrast, the TCL S450G fares better with fair reflection handling, making it less susceptible to glare, and it boasts the best response time, providing a clearer picture during fast action.
Gaming
5.5
5.6
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
5.8/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
5.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL S450G (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The TCL S435 has a fair response time but poor input lag, making it less suitable for gaming where quick reflexes are essential, and the TCL S450G, while delivering better input lag performance, suffers from poor response time that can lead to motion blur during fast-paced games.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8
5.6
5.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL S435 struggles with upscaling lower-resolution content, which is often required for watching news and talk shows, and has poor SDR brightness, making it less suitable for well-lit environments where such programs are commonly viewed. Similarly, while the TCL S450G has slightly better upscaling and local dimming which could improve quality to some extent, its colors out of the box are only fair and it similarly suffers from poor SDR brightness, affecting its overall performance in typical daytime viewing scenarios.
Bright Room
5.6
5.7
5.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
5.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL S450G (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The TCL S435 and TCL S450G both struggle with watching TV in bright rooms; the S435 has lower SDR and HDR brightness and poor reflection handling, while the S450G has only slightly higher HDR brightness with fair reflection handling, but a reduced contrast ratio that impacts performance in well-lit environments. Additionally, both TVs have limited color volume and color gamut, which can affect the vibrancy and accuracy of colors in bright conditions.
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How the TCL S435 (LCD) and the TCL S450G (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S435 (LCD) | TCL S450G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43S435 | 43S450G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" x 37.7" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 24.6" x 38.2" | 23.7" x 37.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 15.4 lbs | 13.7 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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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Ben Schoon | September 2023
"TCL, though, has built much of its success on affordable sets, and the 2023 TCL S Class S4 with Google TV is a testament to just how good of a TV you can get for an affordable price tag"
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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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