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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and looking for a smaller screen size, the Vizio D-Series might be suitable for your needs, despite its limitation in a bright room and its lower gaming performance. On the other hand, if you can spend more, the TCL S546 offers better overall picture quality and is better suited for bright rooms. It's also a larger screen, which might enhance your movie and sports viewing experience, but it has poorer speakers. For gaming and using the TV as a monitor, the TCL S546 is a better choice because it supports more advanced HDR formats and has a lower input lag. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Advantages of the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.4
6.6
8.21/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
8.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.0
6.2
8.21/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
6.6
5.6
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
6.6
7.1
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
4.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
7.2
5.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$400
$170
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The TCL S546 (LCD) has a price of $400 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $170.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.1
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
6.7
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the TCL S546 (LCD) and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL S546 (LCD) | Vizio D-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $170 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 50S546 | D32fM-K01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 32" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 2 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 25.5" x 43.8" x 3.1" | 16.8" x 28.1" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 27.3" x 43.8" | 18.9" x 28.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 26.0 lbs | 8.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 100 x 100 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8.2/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 10 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Nick Pino | July 2021
"A Full HD TV that has the wits of most 4K TVs at a bottom-barrel price point. It has decent black levels thanks to its full array lighting and the above-par brightness will surprise you. Compared to the competition, the Vizio D-Series is probably the most affordable TV out there from a reputable manufacturer which makes it compelling."
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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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