If you're on a tighter budget and hoping to save money, the TCL S450R may be the right choice as it is less expensive than the TCL Q6. However, the Q6 offers better bright room performance, which is preferable if you tend to watch TV in well-lit rooms. Both models struggle with gaming performance, so neither is ideal for gamers. The S450R has a slight edge for use as a computer monitor and includes more HDMI ports, which could be beneficial for connecting multiple devices. The Q6, on the other hand, has superior color volume and HDR brightness, making it a better option for enjoying movies in high dynamic range. Keep in mind, both TVs have comparable overall picture quality, so your decision may come down to specific features like bright room usage or connectivity options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S450R (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
Good for bright room
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
6.0/10
6.6/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
6.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
5.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both only fair for cartoons & animation, though the TCL Q6 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Bright Room
6.0/10
7.2/10
5.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
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The TCL S450R (LCD) has a price of $280 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $476.
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
Get a great deal on the TCL S450R (LCD) or the TCL Q6 (LCD)
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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