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Opting for the TCL S546 may be a better choice if budget is a primary concern, as it's significantly less expensive than the Vizio V-Series '22. The TCL S546 performs better overall in mixed usage, which means it has a better balance of features for different types of content like movies, sports, and gaming. On the other hand, while the Vizio V-Series '22 is more expensive, it has a higher peak brightness, making it potentially more suitable for very bright rooms. However, the Vizio V-series falls short in overall performance compared to the TCL S546 across various types of content viewing. 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 V-Series '22 (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S546 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.4
6.2
8.21/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
8.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.0
5.8
8.21/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S546 offers significantly better contrast and black uniformity than the Vizio V-Series '22, which translates into deeper blacks and more pronounced dark scenes, crucial for movies and cinematic TV. Additionally, the TCL S546 has local dimming which helps enhance these contrasts further, whereas the Vizio V-Series lacks this feature, resulting in less depth in the picture.
Gaming
6.6
5.8
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
5.7
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S546 is more suited for news, talk shows, and other TV programs as it has better upscaling to make lower-resolution content appear clearer and can deliver brighter images, making it easier to view in well-lit rooms. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series '22 struggles with these aspects due to lower SDR brightness and less effective upscaling, which can result in a less clear picture and a dimmer display in bright rooms.
Bright Room
7.2
5.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S546 is better suited for bright rooms due to its higher brightness levels and very good reflection handling, whereas the Vizio V-Series '22 struggles in bright conditions because of its lower brightness and poor reflection handling.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.0
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S546 has good response time and decent motion processing which is beneficial for sports, but its reflections handling is only fair and it has limited viewing angles which could be problematic in bright rooms or wide seating arrangements. Conversely, the Vizio V-Series '22 also has fair reflection handling and limited viewing angles, and while it boasts excellent color production, its response time and motion processing are only fair, indicating that fast action may not appear as smooth.
Cartoons & Animation
6.6
6.7
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
4.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for cartoons & animation.
The TCL S546's colors out of the box are considered good, which means that it will provide pleasant color accuracy for cartoons and animation without much adjustment, but its color gamut is only rated as very good, not the top mark, which could limit the range of colors displayed. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series '22 has excellent colors out of the box, ensuring vivid and accurate colors from the start, however, its color gamut is rated as poor, indicating the TV struggles to display a wide range of colors, which could affect the vibrancy of animated content.
Cost
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$418
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$400
$500
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$700
The TCL S546 (LCD) has a price of $420 and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) costs $418.
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How the TCL S546 (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S546 (LCD) | Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$420 | $418 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2021 | August 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55S546 | V555M | |
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 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 28.1" x 48.4" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.1" x 48.3" | 30.5" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 34.4 lbs | 28.5 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes | |
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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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