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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL S446 is a budget-friendly option and usually costs less than the Vizio V-Series '22. It performs well for gaming, sports, cartoons, and animation, but is not ideal for dark room viewing due to lower contrast and black uniformity. It has a wide viewing angle, making it suitable for larger rooms or wide seating arrangements. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series '22 costs slightly more and has better overall picture quality, especially in bright rooms due to its superior reflection handling. It also has better dark room performance with higher contrast, though still without local dimming. The Vizio supports more HDR formats including HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG, which could enhance your viewing experience if you watch a lot of HDR content. Choose the TCL S446 if you prioritize wide viewing angles and gaming. The Vizio V-Series '22 is better if you want enhanced HDR support and occasionally watch in bright rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
- Good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S446 (LCD).
Key differences
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
5.7
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S446 is better suited for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs due to its superior upscaling capabilities which enhance lower-resolution content, while the Vizio V-Series '22 falls short in this aspect. Additionally, the TCL S446 displays more accurate colors straight out of the box, making it more reliable for a variety of content without the need for extensive adjustments.
Cost
$230
$248
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The TCL S446 (LCD) has a price of $230 and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) costs $248.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.8
6.2
5.37/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) to have only fair picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.4
5.8
5.37/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
4.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The TCL S446 and Vizio V-Series '22 are considered poor for watching movies and cinematic TV because they lack in areas that are very important for a cinematic experience. Both have no local dimming and poor black uniformity which means they can't display deep blacks, affecting contrast negatively, and the TCL S446, despite slightly better viewing angles, struggles with accurate colors out of the box and color volume as well, leading to less vibrant and true-to-life images.
Sports
6.4
6.0
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Both the TCL S446 and the Vizio V-Series '22 have challenges with motion processing and response time, which are very important for watching sports as they affect the smoothness of fast-moving images. Additionally, while the TCL S446 performs a bit better in reflections handling, making it more suitable for bright rooms, the Vizio has better gray uniformity, which is somewhat important for a consistent image across the screen, especially when viewing sports with large areas of uniform color like a football field.
Gaming
5.8
5.8
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The TCL S446 and Vizio V-Series '22 both have LCD screens with a 60Hz refresh rate which could contribute to a less-than-ideal gaming experience due to lower response time and higher input lag compared to TVs with faster refresh rates and quicker response times. Additionally, while both offer 'Fair' performance in these areas, this can impact fast-paced gaming where swift reaction times are crucial.
Cartoons & Animation
6.4
6.7
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both only fair for cartoons & animation.
Both the TCL S446 and the Vizio V-Series '22 display animations well due to their excellent colors out of the box, which means they can produce vivid and accurate colors without requiring additional calibration. However, their color gamut is rated poorly, indicating that they might struggle to represent a wide range of colors, making them less ideal for content that requires a very rich and diverse palette.
Bright Room
5.8
5.9
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The TCL S446 and the Vizio V-Series '22 both have fair SDR brightness, which could impact their visibility in a bright room; furthermore, while the TCL S446 has a good reflection handling capacity, the Vizio's is rated as fair, which may lead to more noticeable reflections under bright lighting. Although both TVs have decent contrast and can display a wide color gamut somewhat well, their limited color volume could result in less vibrant colors in a well-lit environment.
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How the TCL S446 (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S446 (LCD) | Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $248 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43S446 | V435M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 5.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 21.9" x 37.7" x 2.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 24.6" x 38.2" | 24.2" x 37.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 15.4 lbs | 15.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 100 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.4/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes | |
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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.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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