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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL S450G is a more budget-friendly option with decent overall performance. It might not serve well in a dark room or offer outstanding reflections handling. The Vizio MQ6 ‘23, while somewhat more expensive, offers a better picture and sound quality, with improved performance for movie watching and using as a monitor. However, it still might struggle with reflections in a bright room. If price is a key concern and your viewing conditions are not too challenging, the TCL could serve you well. But if you're looking for higher quality for a range of content, including movies, and don't mind spending more, the Vizio would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD).
Advantages of the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.9
7.4
5.64/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.6
7.3
5.64/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 is suited for movie watching due to a higher contrast ratio and more effective local dimming, which enhance the depth of black levels for a better movie experience. In contrast, the TCL S450G falls short with a lower contrast and weaker local dimming, resulting in poorer black uniformity and a less cinematic feel.
Gaming
5.6
6.5
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S450G has a poor response time and best input lag, while the Vizio MQ6 has a fair response time and very good input lag. The Vizio's overall fair gaming performance is due to better response time compared to the poor response time of the TCL, despite the TCL having slightly better input lag.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
7.4
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 exhibits very good color gamut, which contributes to more vibrant and diverse colors, making it suitable for cartoons and animation; in contrast, the TCL S450G features poorer colors out of the box and color gamut, leading to less accurate and less vivid colors which is less ideal for such content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6
7.1
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S450G shows news and TV programs poorly due to low SDR brightness and less accurate colors out of the box, which are vital for clear and vibrant content display. In contrast, the Vizio MQ6 '23 is good for such content because it has higher SDR brightness and better colors out of the box, providing more vivid and visible details in various lighting conditions.
Bright Room
5.7
6.3
5.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S450G struggles in bright rooms mainly due to its low SDR brightness and only fair handling of reflections, which can lead to images appearing washed out in well-lit conditions. The Vizio MQ6 '23, on the other hand, has good SDR brightness and similarly fair reflection handling, making it more suitable for viewing in brighter spaces without as much loss in picture quality.
Cost
$250
$298
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The TCL S450G (LCD) has a price of $250 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $298.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.2
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S450G exhibits excellent response time which is ideal for sports; however, it's hindered by its limited motion processing abilities and less effective reflections handling that may affect viewing in bright rooms. Conversely, the Vizio MQ6 '23 offers better motion processing which can enhance the viewing of fast-moving sports, but similar to the TCL, it struggles with reflections and has a narrower viewing angle which could be a disadvantage in wide seating arrangements.
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How the TCL S450G (LCD) and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S450G (LCD) | Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $298 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | August 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43S450G | M43Q6M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 22" x 37.7" x 3.1" | 21.9" x 37.7" x 2.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.7" x 37.7" | 24.2" x 37.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 13.7 lbs | 16.31 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 | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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9 to 5 Google
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.
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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