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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer gaming, the TCL S455 has a slight edge. However, if you watch a lot of cartoons and animations, the Vizio V-Series '22 offers better performance. Both TVs struggle a bit in bright rooms and aren't ideal for dark room viewing due to their low contrast and black uniformity. The S455 is usually less expensive, making it a more budget-friendly option. On the other hand, the Vizio supports more HDR formats, which might enhance your movie-watching experience if you have HDR content. Both TVs have similar sound and resolution quality, so these factors shouldn't significantly impact your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S455 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S455 (LCD).
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
6.0
6.7
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
5.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both only fair for cartoons & animation, though the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The TCL S455 provides fair color performance out of the box and has limited color gamut, resulting in decent but not vibrant colors when watching cartoons. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series '22 offers excellent colors straight out of the box but similarly suffers from a limited color gamut, which could lead to less vivid color representation in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
5.7
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S455 provides better upscaling and SDR brightness, which are very important for watching news and TV programs, compared to the Vizio V-Series, making it more suitable for such content. While the Vizio offers excellent colors out of the box, it lacks local dimming and has a lower contrast, which are somewhat important factors in enhancing the viewing experience for regular programming.
Cost
$228
$248
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The TCL S455 (LCD) has a price of $228 and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) costs $248.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.5
6.2
6.43/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S455 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.0
5.8
6.43/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
9.2/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S455 (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S455 stands out for better contrast and black uniformity, which enhances movie-watching in dark scenes, whereas the Vizio V-Series '22 falters with less effective contrast and poor black uniformity, compromising deep blacks. Additionally, the TCL provides more accurate colors out of the box and stronger local dimming boosts its performance for cinematic content, whereas the Vizio, despite its excellent out-of-the-box colors, lacks local dimming altogether, diminishing its overall movie 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
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S455 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S455 and Vizio V-Series '22 both have fair response times, crucial for clear motion during sports, but neither excel in motion processing, leading to potential motion blur or artifacts. While both handle reflections decently and have similar viewing angles limiting off-angle viewing quality, the TCL S455 has slightly better response time, yet both exhibit unremarkable gray uniformity affecting the visual uniformity on the screen.
Gaming
5.7
5.8
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
10.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The TCL S455 and Vizio V-Series '22, both LCD TVs, are considered poor for gaming because of their suboptimal response times and input lag, which are crucial for a smooth and responsive gaming experience, and they have a standard refresh rate of 60Hz that isn't ideal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher rates.
Bright Room
6.0
5.9
5.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S455 (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S455 provides a fair SDR brightness performance and handles reflections decently, making it a reasonable choice for a bright room. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series '22, while also having fair SDR brightness, does not handle reflections as well, resulting in a poorer viewing experience in well-lit environments.
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How the TCL S455 (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S455 (LCD) | Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$228 | $248 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43S455 | V435M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6/10 | 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) | 24" 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 | 6.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 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 | No | Yes | |
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Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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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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