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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer higher picture quality for movies and gaming, the TCL Q7 offers better performance, especially in dark rooms and bright environments, and has a higher refresh rate, beneficial for gaming and sports. However, the Q7 is more expensive. The TCL S435, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly but does not perform as well overall in picture quality or motion handling. It may still be suitable if your primary use is casual watching, such as news or cartoons, in a less bright room, and gaming is not a priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for use as monitor
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL Q7 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
6.6
7.88/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7
6.1
7.88/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
8.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL Q7 delivers a good movie-watching experience thanks to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and solid black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and detailed dark scenes, while the TCL S435 is rated as fair, partially because it lacks local dimming and has poorer black uniformity, leading to less impressive dark scene portrayal. Viewing angles, colors, and gray uniformity are somewhat important as well, but the latter TV's inability to produce deep blacks significantly affects its performance for cinema enthusiasts.
Gaming
8.2
5.5
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q7 offers a very good gaming experience due to its higher response time and input lag performance, as well as a higher refresh rate which means smoother motion. In contrast, the TCL S435 is considered poor for gaming because it has lower scores in response time and input lag, and a lower refresh rate that can result in less fluid motion during gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
7.8
7.0
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both good for cartoons & animation, though the TCL Q7 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is described as having fair colors out of the box and a good color gamut which makes it suitable for watching vibrant and colorful content like cartoons and animations. Meanwhile, the TCL S435 (LCD), despite its excellent colors out of the box, has only a fair color gamut, which means it may not display as wide a range of colors, but it's still well-suited for similar content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.3
5.8
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q7 has better SDR brightness, which enhances the visibility of news and talk shows, particularly in well-lit rooms, and it also supports local dimming for improved contrast. On the other hand, the TCL S435 has lower SDR brightness, making it less suitable for bright rooms, and it lacks local dimming, which may result in a flatter image with less deep blacks for these programs.
Bright Room
7.6
5.6
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.6/10
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 Q7 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q7 is better suited for bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness capabilities, allowing it to effectively combat glare; however, like the TCL S435, it has poor reflection handling which can be a disadvantage in well-lit environments. The TCL S435, on the other hand, performs poorly in SDR brightness, making it less ideal for bright rooms, and has the same poor reflection handling as the Q7.
Cost
$798
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has a price of $798 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
5.9
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL Q7 (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q7 is better for watching sports due to its very good response time and motion processing which reduce blur during fast-paced action, while the TCL S435 performs poorly in these areas, resulting in less clear motion. Additionally, the Q7 handles reflections more effectively than the S435, providing a clearer image in well-lit rooms, but both TVs have limited viewing angles and may display uneven grays.
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How the TCL Q7 (LCD) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL Q7 (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$798 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65Q750G | 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 | 6.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.8" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.9" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 44.3 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 | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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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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