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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a TV that is better for general viewing and offers a superior experience when watching movies or playing games, the Vizio MQ6 '23 would be a suitable choice. It has higher ratings for overall picture quality, contrast, and black uniformity, making it a good option for dark rooms as well. Additionally, it supports a wider range of HDR formats. On the other hand, if budget is a primary concern and you're looking for a less expensive option, the TCL S446 might be more appealing. This TV is rated higher for news and animation content. However, it has a lower performance in bright rooms and doesn't support as many HDR formats as the Vizio. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
- Good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.8
7.4
5.37/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.4
7.3
5.37/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
4.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
7.5/10
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 S446 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S446 struggles with movies and cinematic content as it has poor contrast, inadequate local dimming, and unsatisfactory black uniformity, leading to less immersive dark scenes. On the other hand, the Vizio MQ6 '23 offers good contrast, effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, which enhances the viewing experience, particularly in dark scenes integral to movies and cinematic TV.
Gaming
5.8
6.5
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
5.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S446 is rated lower for gaming due to its fair response time, impacting how quickly the screen updates with new images, while its input lag is very good, indicating less delay between a controller's input and the action appearing on screen. In contrast, the Vizio MQ6 '23 also has a fair response time but a very good input lag, signaling that while both TVs may not be the quickest to display new images, they both have minimal delay in responding to user inputs.
Cartoons & Animation
6.4
7.4
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
7.1
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S446 has fair upscaling and SDR brightness, which may not provide as sharp an image or as bright a picture for standard content viewing as one might desire. In comparison, the Vizio MQ6 '23 offers good upscaling and SDR brightness, ensuring clearer image quality and better visibility in various lighting conditions, thus providing a more enjoyable experience for news, talk shows, and TV programs.
Bright Room
5.8
6.3
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
7.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S446 struggles in bright rooms mainly because it has fair SDR and HDR brightness and only good reflection handling, which means it doesn't get bright enough or handle reflections well enough to overcome glare. On the other hand, the Vizio MQ6 '23 performs better in bright conditions with good SDR brightness, fair reflection handling, and deeper contrast, helping to maintain picture quality in well-lit environments.
Cost
$400
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The TCL S446 (LCD) has a price of $400 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $500.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.2
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S446 has better viewing angles, which is advantageous for sports watched in a group from different positions, but its motion processing is weaker, making fast action less smooth. The Vizio MQ6 '23 offers slightly better motion handling for dynamic play, but with more limited viewing angles, so the picture quality degrades more when viewed from the side, and this model has middle-of-the-road reflection handling meaning it's not the best for very bright rooms.
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How the TCL S446 (LCD) and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S446 (LCD) | Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 4, 2021 | August 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65S446 | M65Q6M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 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 | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.4/10 | 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 | Bypass only | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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