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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you frequently watch movies and series, the TCL Q6 could be a better fit due to its higher scores in those categories. It also performs better in bright rooms, making it suitable if you tend to watch TV in well-lit environments. However, if price is a major consideration, the TCL S435 may appeal to you as it is often significantly less expensive. The S435 also has a higher score for cartoons and animation, which could be a plus if that's content you frequently enjoy. Both are LCD TVs with a 60Hz refresh rate, but the Q6 supports a wider range of HDR formats like Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HLG, and has a slightly better sound quality. The S435 has one more HDMI port but lacks some of the HDR support present in the Q6. Keep in mind that neither model has great speakers, so you may want to consider a separate sound system regardless of which TV you choose. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Bright Room
7.2
5.6
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q6 outshines the TCL S435 in bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness, allowing it to combat glare effectively, whereas the TCL S435 has poor SDR brightness making it less suitable for well-lit environments. Although both TVs struggle with reflections, the higher brightness of the TCL Q6 helps mitigate this issue better than the S435.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.9
6.6
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
6.1
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
9.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S435 (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q6 has a higher contrast ratio and better local dimming than the TCL S435, which helps it display deeper blacks and improve overall picture quality in dark scenes, making it more suitable for movies. However, the TCL S435 offers more accurate colors out of the box, better color volume, and similar gray uniformity, which might make it more pleasing for some cinematic content despite its lower contrast and absence of local dimming.
Sports
6.2
5.9
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL Q6 (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q6 is fair for watching sports because it has a better response time than the TCL S435, which contributes to less motion blur during fast-moving scenes. The S435 is considered poor for watching sports, in part because of its lower motion processing capabilities, meaning more blur and less clear action on-screen.
Gaming
5.8
5.5
6.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
19.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The TCL Q6 has a better input lag performance, making it more responsive for gaming, but with mediocre response time, fast-moving images might appear blurry. Conversely, the TCL S435 has poorer input lag, leading to slower reaction to gaming inputs, making it less suitable for competitive gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
6.6
7.0
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
5.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S435 (LCD) to be good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S435 offers excellent colors straight out of the box and has a fair color gamut which means it displays a wide range of colors well, making it more suitable for the vibrant colors typically seen in cartoons and animation. On the other hand, the TCL Q6, with poor color performance out of the box and a good color gamut, doesn't initially show colors as accurately without adjustment, despite its ability to display a slightly wider color range.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
5.8
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL Q6 (LCD) to be only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q6 delivers very good SDR brightness, which makes it suitable for viewing in various lighting conditions, thereby offering a better experience for watching news and regular TV programs. On the other hand, the TCL S435 falls short in this aspect with poor SDR brightness, which might compromise its visibility, particularly in well-lit environments.
Cost
$700
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has a price of $700 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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How the TCL Q6 (LCD) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL Q6 (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65Q650G | 65S435 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.9" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 33.7 lbs | 37.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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TCL Q6 (LCD)
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Michael Gowan | July 2023
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
TCL S435 (LCD)
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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