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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more affordable option, the TCL S450G is often somewhat less expensive and includes voice commands for accessibility. Both TVs struggle with performance in dark rooms and are similar in gaming, though the Vizio has a slight edge. Neither TV is exceptional for gaming due to their higher response times and input lag. Both have basic sound quality, so consider a soundbar if audio is important. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD).
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S450G (LCD).
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
6.7
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S450G's performance for watching cartoons and animations is poorer compared to the Vizio V-Series '22 because it has less accurate colors out of the box, which is very important for the vibrancy and authenticity of animation. Additionally, both TVs have a poor color gamut, but the color volume for the TCL is also rated as poor, whereas the Vizio has a fair color volume, affecting how vivid and varied the colors appear on-screen.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.9
6.2
5.64/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
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 S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.6
5.8
5.64/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The TCL S450G has poor contrast with ineffective local dimming and uneven black uniformity, compromising its ability to display deep blacks and dim scenes properly, which is crucial for movie watching. Similarly, the Vizio V-Series '22 suffers from the lack of local dimming and subpar black uniformity, resulting in a less impactful cinematic experience.
Sports
6.1
6.0
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S450G (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S450G and Vizio V-Series '22 both perform fairly for watching sports, with the TCL showing better response time, which is crucial for fast action, but falls short on viewing angle and has more noticeable reflections. On the other hand, the Vizio has slightly better viewing angles and handles reflections similarly, but doesn’t keep up with the TCL's response time, making it less ideal for very fast-paced sports.
Gaming
5.6
5.8
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The TCL S450G and the Vizio V-Series '22 have poor gaming performance mainly due to their low response time and input lag scores, which are critical for a smooth gaming experience. Additionally, both TVs have a refresh rate of 60Hz, which is not ideal for high-frame-rate gaming that requires quick screen refreshes.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6
5.7
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL S450G and Vizio V-Series '22 are both considered poor options for watching news and other TV programs primarily due to their subpar SDR brightness and local dimming, making them less suitable for bright room usage. Additionally, their upscaling capabilities are not impressive, which could affect the picture quality of lower-resolution content commonly found in news broadcasts.
Bright Room
5.7
5.9
5.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The TCL S450G struggles with brightness in both SDR and HDR, which hampers its performance in bright rooms, and its handling of reflections is only fair, causing issues in well-lit environments. The Vizio V-Series '22 also has a fair SDR brightness and poor HDR brightness, paired with fair reflection handling, which leads to a less than ideal experience when watching content in bright conditions.
Cost
$250
$248
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The TCL S450G (LCD) has a price of $250 and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) costs $248.
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How the TCL S450G (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S450G (LCD) | Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $248 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | August 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43S450G | V435M | |
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 | 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 | 6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 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 | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Yes | |
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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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