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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL S470G is significantly more affordable than the Vizio V-Series '22 and would be a sensible pick if you are on a strict budget. However, the Vizio V-Series '22 offers better performance for those not limited by budget constraints. It is particularly more suitable for watching movies and has better reflection handling, which makes it more ideal for bright rooms. If you're a gamer, both TVs have similar gaming performance capabilities. Keep in mind that neither TV is particularly strong at handling fast-moving sports content, and their sound quality is on par, so external sound systems might be considered for the best audio experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S470G (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.4
6.2
3.76/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.0
5.8
3.76/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
5.4/10
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 S470G (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The TCL S470G has poor contrast and black uniformity, making dark scenes in movies and cinematic TV shows look grayish, and its lack of local dimming means it can't improve the appearance of these scenes. Similarly, the Vizio V-Series '22 struggles with black uniformity, displaying uneven blacks that take away from the movie experience, and while it has better contrast, it still lacks effective local dimming to enhance dark scene details.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
6.7
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S470G is rated as poor for watching cartoons & animation partly because it has good color out of the box but only a fair color volume, meaning its colors might not be as vibrant and diverse. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series '22 is considered fair, owing to its excellent color accuracy out of the box yet poor color gamut, which can limit the range of colors displayed.
Bright Room
5.3
5.9
7.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
5.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is somewhat better.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.2
6.0
3.5/10
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
5.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S470G (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S470G and Vizio V-Series '22 both have fair response times, which is very important for sports watching, but this could lead to some motion blur during fast-paced games. They also have fair motion processing and reflections handling, making each perform adequately in environments with some light; however, their viewing angles are not equally accommodating, with the TCL having better viewing angles, which means it will maintain image quality at more viewing positions, while gray uniformity, somewhat important in sports viewing, is better on the TCL, reducing the appearance of dirty screen effect compared to the Vizio.
Gaming
5.6
5.8
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
5.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The TCL S470G is less suited for gaming primarily due to a poor response time, which can result in motion blur during fast-paced games, and although it has low input lag, it may still not be responsive enough for competitive gaming. Meanwhile, the Vizio V-Series '22 also faces challenges in gaming; despite fair motion handling on account of its response time, it's held back by its input lag, which can make it feel less responsive when playing reaction-sensitive games.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4
5.7
5.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL S470G and Vizio V-Series '22 are not optimal for watching news and TV programs because they both exhibit poor SDR brightness, making them less suitable for viewing in well-lit environments. Additionally, these models have lower scores in very important aspects such as upscaling - a feature crucial for enhanced image quality from lower resolution sources commonly seen in broadcast content.
Cost
$250
$238
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The TCL S470G (LCD) has a price of $250 and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) costs $238.
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How the TCL S470G (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S470G (LCD) | Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $238 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 3, 2023 | August 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 50S470G | V505M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 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 | 5.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.1/10 | 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) | 25.4" x 43.8" x 3.2" | 25.2" x 43.7" x 2.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 27.1" x 43.8" | 27.6" x 43.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 18.3 lbs | 18.8 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
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 | 3.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.8/10 | 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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Stratos Kampourogiannis | November 2023
"On the bright side the S4 does have great viewing angles that can make it an excellent family TV. It has great color coverage, its input lag is extremely low, it supports Dolby Vision and comes with Google TV."
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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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