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The TCL Q7 generally offers a better picture and gaming experience, suitable for mixed usage in both bright and dark rooms. If you enjoy gaming and can spend more, this could be a solid choice. It also handles reflections better and has a higher contrast for deeper blacks. On the other hand, the TCL S546 comes at a more affordable price. It's fairly competent for various content types but doesn't shine as brightly in any specific area. It also has lower brightness and contrast, so it's less suited for very bright rooms and may not offer as rich a viewing experience in a dark room. Both models have good color accuracy, support different HDR formats, and have similar smart TV functionalities. The Q7 has more HDMI ports which might be useful if you have multiple devices to connect. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
- Very good for gaming
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- The TCL S546 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL Q7 (LCD).
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.7
7.0
7.88/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV, though the TCL Q7 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.2
6.6
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL Q7 is better suited for gaming compared to the TCL S546 due to its superior response time and lower input lag, which are crucial for a smoother gaming experience. These aspects contribute to quicker reactions on screen to input commands, enhancing playability, especially in fast-paced games, where the TCL Q7 excels over the TCL S546.
Cartoons & Animation
7.8
6.6
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL Q7 displays cartoons and animation with more natural colors immediately after setup and contains a wide range of colors, while the TCL S546 is slightly less impressive in its color delivery out of the box and has a comparable range of colors, impacting the vibrancy of animations. Additionally, factors like color volume, gray uniformity, and SDR brightness, which are also important for animation, are better in the Q7, hence making it a better choice for such content.
Cost
$798
$398
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has a price of $798 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.8
7.4
7.88/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Sports
6.4
6.3
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL Q7 is equipped with a very good response time, which is crucial for clear motion during fast-paced sports, but its performance is less optimal in spaces with many reflections due to a poor reflections handling score. The TCL S546 shares a similar fair performance in reflection handling which may also be an issue in bright rooms, and both TVs have comparable motion processing capabilities, but the viewing angle and gray uniformity are slightly better on the S546, which can impact the viewing experience for sports with wide-angle seating.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.3
6.4
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL Q7 and TCL S546 both have fair color performance right out of the box, which is important for accurate viewing of news and TV programs. However, the TCL Q7 has poorer upscaling quality compared to the TCL S546, which can make lower resolution content like standard definition news appear less clear on the Q7.
Bright Room
7.6
7.2
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The TCL Q7 and TCL S546 both have very good SDR brightness, making them suitable for bright rooms. However, the Q7 has a better HDR brightness, which enhances the viewing experience in bright conditions, and while both models manage reflections decently, the Q7 performs slightly less effectively in reflection handling compared to the S546.
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How the TCL Q7 (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL Q7 (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$798 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65Q750G | 65S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.9" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 44.3 lbs | 47.4 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 | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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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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