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Updated January 10, 2024·
If overall picture quality is important, go for the TCL S455, as it performs better for movies and in bright rooms. For gaming or using as a computer monitor, the TCL S470G is superior with lower input lag and better response time. The S470G also supports Dolby Vision and has voice command features, which the S455 lacks. However, the S455 is likely to offer better contrast and is better for dark room viewing since it has a VA panel, whereas the S470G has an IPS panel which offers wider viewing angles but poorer black levels. Both are budget-friendly, so choose based on your priority: picture quality or gaming/monitor use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S455 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.5
5.4
6.43/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.0
5.0
6.43/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
9.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S455 offers superior contrast and black uniformity, which are crucial for a richer viewing experience in movies and cinematic TV, compared to the TCL S470G, which has lower performance in these areas, resulting in less impressive dark room performance and less depth in picture quality. Additionally, the S455’s local dimming feature helps enhance these aspects further, while the S470G's lack of this feature contributes to its poor performance in creating a more immersive cinematic experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
5.4
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S455 has a higher contrast and better upscaling, resulting in clearer images and sharper details, which is beneficial for watching news and TV programs. On the other hand, the TCL S470G has lower contrast and worse upscaling, causing the picture quality to suffer, making it less suitable for these types of content.
Bright Room
6.0
5.3
5.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S455 is more suitable for bright rooms as it handles reflections better and offers fair SDR and HDR brightness, whereas the TCL S470G struggles with poor SDR and HDR brightness and does not handle reflections as effectively. Additionally, the S455 has better contrast which helps with picture quality in a bright environment, but both have limited color volume and gamut which might affect vibrant content viewing.
Cost
$340
$270
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The TCL S455 (LCD) has a price of $340 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $270.
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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
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S470G (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S455 and TCL S470G both have fair response times for sports viewing, which is very important for fast action clarity. However, the S470G has better viewing angles, making it more suitable for large groups, while the S455 handles reflections slightly better, which could be advantageous in bright rooms.
Gaming
5.7
5.6
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
10.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The TCL S455 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The TCL S455 and TCL S470G both have subpar response times and input lag making them less suitable for gaming, despite their best input lag performance, the response times lag significantly, affecting the ability to render fast-moving images smoothly which is critical for gaming enjoyment.
Cartoons & Animation
6.0
5.7
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
5.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S455 (LCD) to be only fair for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S455 is considered fair for watching cartoons & animation because it provides fair colors straight out of the box, but it has a poor color gamut which impacts the range of colors displayed. On the other hand, the TCL S470G, while offering good colors out of the box and a good color gamut, is still rated poor for cartoons & animation due to other limiting factors not specified here.
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How the TCL S455 (LCD) and the TCL S470G (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S455 (LCD) | TCL S470G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$340 | $270 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 4, 2022 | September 5, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 58S455 | 58S470G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 58" | 58" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6/10 | 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) | 29.5" x 50.6" x 3.2" | 29.5" x 50.6" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 31.5" x 50.6" | 31.5" x 50.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 24.3 lbs | 24.3 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 | 6.4/10 | 3.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 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 | No | No | |
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Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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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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