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Updated April 10, 2024·
The TCL S546 provides better overall picture quality and a higher contrast which can improve the experience of watching movies and TV shows in a darker environment. It is also brighter, beneficial for rooms with more light. However, the S450R, while offering fair picture quality, excels in black uniformity, which is good when viewing in a dark room, and has a higher number of HDMI ports for connecting devices. If budget is a major concern and you mainly plan to watch content in dark settings, the S450R could be suitable. But if you prefer a more balanced performance in various lighting conditions and potentially better picture quality, the S546 might be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S450R (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.5
7.4
6.428571429/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S450R (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.0
7.0
6.428571429/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
9.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.7
6.6
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
10.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S450R (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
6.0
6.6
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
5.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both only fair for cartoons & animation, though the TCL S546 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Bright Room
6.0
7.2
5.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$270
$400
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The TCL S450R (LCD) has a price of $270 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.3
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
6.4
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the TCL S450R (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S450R (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 50S450R | 50S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | Android TV | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 25.4" x 43.8" x 3.2" | 25.5" x 43.8" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 27.1" x 43.8" | 27.3" x 43.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 18.3 lbs | 26.0 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 6.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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