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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer saving money and need more HDMI ports, the TCL S435 is more budget-friendly and comes with an extra HDMI port. However, the Vizio MQ6 '23 has better overall picture quality, supports more advanced HDR formats like Dolby Vision and HDR10+, making it more suitable for watching movies and streaming content that benefits from high dynamic range. The Vizio is also brighter, which helps in sunny rooms, and it offers voice command features for easier control. The choice comes down to whether you prioritize cost savings and connectivity or picture enhancements and user convenience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD).
Advantages of the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.6
7.4
7.50/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
7.3
7.50/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S435 delivers fair movie and cinematic TV performance with average contrast, no local dimming, and decent black uniformity which might impact the depth of black scenes. In comparison, the Vizio MQ6 '23 offers better performance with its superior contrast, effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, enhancing the viewing experience with deeper blacks and livelier colors, but has narrow viewing angles which could limit the viewing experience from certain seating positions.
Gaming
5.5
6.5
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
5.8/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
5.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 is better suited for gaming than the TCL S435 because it has a fair response time and a very good input lag performance, which are crucial for fast-paced gameplay, whereas the TCL S435 has a poor response time and poor input lag performance, leading to less responsive gaming experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8
7.1
5.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S435 struggles with watching news and TV programs in part because it has poor SDR brightness and underperforms in upscaling, making lower-resolution content often found in these programs look less crisp. In contrast, the Vizio MQ6 '23 is better suited for these types of content with good SDR brightness and better upscaling, improving the clarity of such content and making the viewing experience more enjoyable.
Bright Room
5.6
6.3
5.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
5.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$700
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The TCL S435 (LCD) has a price of $700 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $500.
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Key similarities
Sports
5.9
6.2
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.8/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
5.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S435 has a significantly lower motion processing capability, making fast action in sports look more blurry, and its poor response time can result in motion lag, which is less suitable for sports where movement is crucial. In comparison, the Vizio MQ6 '23, despite having fair response time, offers better motion processing, which reduces motion blur in sports, but both have a similar poor performance when it comes to reflections handling and viewing angles, which can be problematic in brightly lit rooms or for viewers sitting off to the side.
Cartoons & Animation
7.0
7.4
6.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
5.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both good for cartoons & animation.
The TCL S435 offers excellent colors out of the box, making it a good choice for animated content where vividness is key, but its fair color gamut could dilute some hues. The Vizio MQ6 '23 stands out with a very good color gamut, which means broader shades are available, enhancing the visuals for cartoons significantly, although its color out of the box is just good, which may require some adjustment for the perfect picture.
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How the TCL S435 (LCD) and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S435 (LCD) | Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 4, 2020 | August 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65S435 | M65Q6M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.4" | 35.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 37.9 lbs | 39.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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