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If you prefer a TV with wider viewing angles for group watching and don’t mind a less impressive dark room performance, the TCL S446 with an LED IPS panel could suit you. On the other hand, the TCL S546 performs better in both bright and dark rooms due to its LED FALD VA panel, which generally offers deeper blacks and better contrast. Both TVs are similarly priced, so if you value overall picture quality and are often watching in varying lighting conditions, the S546 is a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
- Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.8
7.4
5.37/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.4
7.0
5.37/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
4.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S446 has poor contrast and lacks local dimming, resulting in less impressive black uniformity which makes it less suitable for movies and cinematic TV; whereas the TCL S546 offers very good contrast and local dimming, leading to better black uniformity and thus providing a more immersive viewing experience for such content.
Gaming
5.8
6.6
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
5.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S446 has a fair response time and very good input lag, which impacts gaming performance as it can lead to ghosting or delay in registering inputs, whereas the TCL S546, having a good response time and very good input lag, offers a smoother gaming experience with less motion blur and quicker command execution.
Bright Room
5.8
7.2
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
5.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
7.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S546 provides a better viewing experience in a bright room primarily because of its higher SDR brightness and more effective handling of reflections compared to the TCL S446, which has lower SDR brightness and is not as good at minimizing reflections. While the S546 offers a more vibrant image with a wider color volume and color gamut, the S446 may appear more washed out, especially in well-lit environments.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.3
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S446 (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S446 and TLC S546 both have the same motion processing capabilities, which is essential for watching fast-paced sports without blur or judder; however, their reflection handling differs as the S446 has a better capability for reducing glare. The S546 compensates for this with a faster response time, crucial for ensuring that fast-moving objects stay sharp, but this model does have a narrower viewing angle, which could be less ideal for group viewings.
Cartoons & Animation
6.4
6.6
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both only fair for cartoons & animation.
The TCL S446 displays cartoons and animation with excellent colors out of the box, but its color gamut is poor, meaning it won't show a broad range of colors vividly. On the other hand, the TCL S546 shows colors less accurately initially, but with a good color gamut, it can represent a wider and more precise range of colors once properly adjusted.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
6.4
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL S446 displays colors excellently straight out of the box which is good for content that relies heavily on accurate color reproduction such as news and talk shows; however, its SDR brightness is only fair, potentially affecting its performance in brighter rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S546 has the advantage of very good SDR brightness, which makes it better suited for well-lit environments but offers poorer colors out of the box, which might require calibration for the best viewing experience.
Cost
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$398
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$300
$400
$500
$600
The TCL S446 (LCD) has a price of $400 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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How the TCL S446 (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL S446 (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 4, 2021 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65S446 | 65S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 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) | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.4" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 37.9 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 | 5.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | 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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