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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL S435 offers better performance for movies, series, and animation, and has superior contrast, which is important for viewing in dark environments. The S470G, however, has slightly better gaming performance, a higher response time, and more advanced HDR support, including Dolby Vision, which enhances the viewing experience for HDR content. If you plan to use the TV in a well-lit room, neither TV is ideal, but the S435 has a slight edge in bright room viewing. For gaming, the S470G is the better choice, especially if you're interested in HDR gaming with features like HGiG compatibility. Both are similarly priced budget models, so your decision should be based on what content you prioritize—gaming and HDR content favor the S470G, while movies and general viewing are better on the S435. Also, note that the S470G has one less HDMI port which may affect connectivity options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.6
5.4
7.50/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
5.0
7.50/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
6.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
When watching movies and cinematic TV, the TCL S435 offers a considerably better contrast and black uniformity than the TCL S470G, which are very important for producing deep blacks and a rich picture in dark scenes. However, the TCL S470G has wider viewing angles, making it a more suitable choice for viewers who are seated off to the side rather than directly in front of the TV.
Cartoons & Animation
7.0
5.7
6.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S435 is more suitable for cartoons and animation as it has excellent colors out of the box, which are crucial for vibrant and lively animations, but the TCL S470G, despite having a good color gamut, has only good colors out of the box, which may not be as immediately vibrant.
Cost
$700
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The TCL S435 (LCD) has a price of $700 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
5.9
6.2
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.8/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
5.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S470G (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S435 has a poor response time and motion processing, leading to greater blur in fast-moving scenes, which is especially noticeable when watching sports; it also struggles with reflections which can be problematic in brightly lit rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S470G, while still not ideal, has slightly better motion processing capabilities and significantly better viewing angles, making it a fairer choice for sports viewing especially in environments where multiple viewers might be watching from different angles.
Gaming
5.5
5.6
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
5.8/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
5.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The TCL S470G (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The TCL S435 has a fair response time and poor input lag, which can lead to a less responsive gaming experience, whereas the TCL S470G also has poor input lag, suggesting gamers might experience noticeable delay between their actions and what's displayed on screen. Neither TV has a high refresh rate, which limits the smoothness of fast-moving content, a key aspect for enjoyable gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8
5.4
5.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL S435 struggles with watching news and other TV programs due to its poor SDR brightness, making it unsuitable for bright rooms, and its upscaling is not optimal for lower resolution content. The TCL S470G also has poor SDR brightness, impacting visibility in bright conditions, and despite somewhat better upscaling capabilities, it might not render lower resolution broadcasts as cleanly as desired.
Bright Room
5.6
5.3
5.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
5.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
5.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The TCL S435 suffers in bright rooms due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness, and poor handling of reflections. Similarly, the TCL S470G is also challenged in bright conditions, with poor SDR and HDR brightness and just fair performance in managing reflections.
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How the TCL S435 (LCD) and the TCL S470G (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S435 (LCD) | TCL S470G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 4, 2020 | September 6, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65S435 | 65S470G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 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 | 6.7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.4" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 37.9 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 | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.5/10 | 3.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | 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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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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