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The TCL S546 is a more wallet-friendly option, and while it's great for gaming due to low input lag and supports a wide range of colors for HDR content, its picture might not be as bright, which can be an issue in well-lit environments. On the other hand, the Vizio MQ6 '23 is more expensive, but offers better performance overall, particularly in brighter rooms, has a slightly better contrast ratio which is good for darker scenes, and includes voice control for ease of use. If budget is a priority and you mainly game, the TCL S546 could serve you well, but if you're looking for higher picture quality in a variety of lighting conditions and additional smart features, the Vizio MQ6 '23 could be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
Advantages of the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
6.6
7.4
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
4.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 is rated as good for watching cartoons and animation primarily because of its good color accuracy directly out of the box, which means less need for calibration, and it also boasts a very good color gamut, providing a wide range of colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
7.1
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 is rated better for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its superior upscaling quality, which ensures lower resolution content is displayed more clearly, alongside its better out-of-the-box color accuracy, meaning less adjustment needed for an optimal picture. In contrast, the TCL S546, while having a higher contrast which is advantageous for deep blacks, has lower scores in upscaling and colors out of the box, indicating it might not be as suitable for such content straight away.
Bright Room
7.2
6.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S546 offers very good SDR brightness and fair HDR brightness, making it more suitable for a bright room, whereas the Vizio MQ6 '23 has just good SDR brightness and poor HDR brightness, making it less ideal in such conditions. Both handle reflections fairly well, which is important, but the better brightness of the TCL S546 can help overcome ambient light more effectively.
Cost
$420
$448
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$300
$400
$500
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The TCL S546 (LCD) has a price of $420 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $448.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.4
7.4
8.21/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
8.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.0
7.3
8.21/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The TCL S546 offers deep blacks and a better contrast ratio which is essential for watching movies, but its local dimming is not as effective, possibly leading to less detail in dark scenes compared to the Vizio MQ6 which has better local dimming and equally impressive black uniformity for a more consistent dark scene performance; however, the MQ6 has a lower contrast ratio which might affect the depth of black levels.
Sports
6.3
6.2
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S546 has a better response time which is good for fast action in sports, but its motion processing is poor, which can result in blur during fast scenes. The Vizio MQ6 has fair response time and good motion processing, yet both TVs have fair viewing angles and struggle with reflections which can make it hard to watch from different positions or in bright rooms.
Gaming
6.6
6.5
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both only fair for gaming.
The TCL S546 has a good response time and very good input lag, making it suitable for gaming, while the Vizio MQ6 '23, with a fair response time and very good input lag, also presents itself as a competent option for gaming; however, the slightly better response time of the TCL might be more appealing to fast-paced gamers. Both TVs have a 60Hz refresh rate which is adequate for console gaming but might not satisfy PC gamers looking for higher refresh rates.
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How the TCL S546 (LCD) and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S546 (LCD) | Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$420 | $448 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2021 | August 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55S546 | M55Q6M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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) | 28.1" x 48.3" x 3" | 28.07" x 48.35" x 3.19" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.1" x 48.3" | 30.48" x 48.5" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 34.4 lbs | 29.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 300 | 300 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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