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Updated April 10, 2024·
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
6.6
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
7.2
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
$270
$348
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The TCL S450R (LCD) has a price of $270 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $348.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.5
6.9
6.428571429/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.0
5.9
6.428571429/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
9.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450R (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.1
6.2
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.7
5.8
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
10.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
6.2
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The TCL S450R (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the TCL S450R (LCD) and the TCL Q6 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S450R (LCD) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $348 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 50S450R | 55Q650G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 28" x 48.3" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 27.1" x 43.8" | 29.9" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 18.3 lbs | 24.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 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 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Michael Gowan | July 2023
"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."
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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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