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The TCL R646 delivers better performance for watching movies, playing games, and enjoying HDR content due to its higher contrast and brighter screen, which is particularly beneficial when watching in dark environments. The R646 also features a higher refresh rate, suitable for fast-action sports and gaming, providing smoother motion. Conversely, the TCL S470G is more budget-friendly but has a lower refresh rate and may not perform as well in dark rooms or with HDR content as the R646. The S470G could be sufficient for casual watching, especially in brighter room conditions, where its limitations are less noticeable. Both models offer smart features, but the R646 has a more robust set due to its advanced processing capabilities. If you're on a tight budget and mostly watch TV shows or news in well-lit rooms, the S470G could serve you well; however, if you prioritize picture quality and have a higher budget, the R646 would be the better investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL R646 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.9
5.4
8.43/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.8
5.0
8.43/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.2
5.6
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
8.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R646 offers a better gaming experience because it has a significantly better response time and a higher refresh rate compared to the TCL S470G, which results in smoother motion and less blur in fast-paced games. Additionally, while both TVs have low input lag, the TCL R646's superior response time and refresh rate make it more responsive, making it suited for more competitive gaming scenarios.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
5.7
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R646 provides better colors right out of the box, which along with a more encompassing color gamut, ensures vibrant and accurate hues for cartoons and animation. In contrast, the TCL S470G, despite being decent out of the box, falls behind in color gamut and volume, resulting in less vividness and breadth in color representation for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
5.4
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R646 excels in upscaling and has a high SDR brightness which makes it suitable for watching news and talk shows in well-lit rooms, along with a good out-of-the-box color accuracy and color gamut enhancing the overall viewing experience. In contrast, the TCL S470G performs poorly in SDR brightness and lacks local dimming capabilities, which results in subpar performance for the same content, particularly in bright settings.
Bright Room
8.9
5.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.1/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$800
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The TCL R646 (LCD) has a price of $800 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.6
6.2
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL R646 handles reflections better and has a faster response time, which is crucial for reducing motion blur during fast-paced games, but its narrow viewing angles may not suit wide seating arrangements. On the other hand, the TCL S470G offers wider viewing angles that could benefit group watching, although its slower response time and poorer handling of reflections might limit the clarity of sports action in bright rooms or for viewers sitting off to the side. Both TVs have similar gray uniformity, which impacts the appearance of playing fields or courts during sports broadcasts.
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How the TCL R646 (LCD) and the TCL S470G (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL R646 (LCD) | TCL S470G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2021 | September 6, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65R646 | 65S470G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 10/10 | 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 | 7.9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 56.9" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 63.5 lbs | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 200 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 | 8.4/10 | 3.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 2.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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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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