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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL S450G has better dark room performance, contrast, and local dimming which makes it a good choice if you frequently watch movies in a darker setting. However, if you prefer brighter rooms or need wider viewing angles, the TCL S470G is more suitable, albeit with lower dark room performance and contrast. Both TVs are similarly priced, support voice commands, and don't excel in sound quality, so you may consider external speakers regardless of your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S470G (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.9
5.4
5.64/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The TCL S450G (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) both have poor picture quality, though the TCL S450G (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.6
5.0
5.64/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S450G (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the TCL S450G (LCD) is somewhat better.
The TCL S450G struggles with movies and cinematic TV because of its limited contrast, lack of effective local dimming, and subpar black uniformity, which are crucial for reproducing deep blacks and maintaining detail in darker scenes. Similarly, the TCL S470G's even lower contrast and inferior black uniformity coupled with poor local dimming lead to a compromised viewing experience for movie enthusiasts who seek rich, lifelike images.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.2
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S470G (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S450G has slower response times and does not handle reflections as well which can detract from watching sports, while the TCL S470G, despite similar limitations, offers better motion processing which is advantageous during fast-paced games. Both TVs have limitations in viewing angles and gray uniformity which means that the picture quality may vary depending on where you sit and can affect the display of sports fields or courts with large uniform colors.
Gaming
5.6
5.6
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The TCL S470G (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The TCL S450G and TCL S470G are evaluated as poor for gaming largely due to their slow response time and the high input lag which can make fast-paced games feel less responsive. Additionally, both TVs have a refresh rate limited to 60Hz, which is not ideal for gaming as it can limit the smoothness of gameplay, especially with fast-moving images.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
5.7
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The TCL S450G (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The TCL S450G and the TCL S470G both display poor performance in cartoons and animation due to their colors out of the box and color gamut, which are essential for vibrant and diverse on-screen content in this genre. While the color volume, gray uniformity, contrast, and SDR brightness play a role, their deficiency in the very important factors significantly hampers the viewing experience for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6
5.4
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The TCL S450G (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL S450G and TCL S470G both deliver poor SDR brightness which affects their ability to handle ambient light in a room and makes it harder to view content comfortably in well-lit areas. Additionally, both models perform poorly in upscaling lower resolution content and their initial color accuracy is not ideal; this can make standard TV programs and news look less clear and vibrant without professional calibration.
Bright Room
5.7
5.3
5.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S450G (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The TCL S450G and TCL S470G are considered poor for watching TV in a bright room mainly because they both have low SDR and HDR brightness levels and only fair performance in handling reflections. While their contrast, color volume, and color gamut are somewhat important, the overall impact of their subpar brightness and reflection handling outweighs these factors, making for a less than ideal viewing experience in well-lit environments.
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The TCL S450G (LCD) has a price of $248 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $260.
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Spec Comparison
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| TCL S450G (LCD) | TCL S470G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$248 | $260 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | September 4, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55S450G | 55S470G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 29.8" x 48.3" x 3.2" | 28" x 48.3" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 29.8" x 48.3" | 29.8" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 22 lbs | 22 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 | 5.6/10 | 3.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 2.8/10 | |
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 | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Ben Schoon | September 2023
"TCL, though, has built much of its success on affordable sets, and the 2023 TCL S Class S4 with Google TV is a testament to just how good of a TV you can get for an affordable price tag"
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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.
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