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If you prioritize affordability, the TCL S446 offers a more budget-friendly option. This TV won't be as good in bright rooms and may have lower picture quality in a dark room. However, it's a decent choice for watching news, talk shows, reality TV, cartoons, and animations. On the other hand, if you're willing to spend more for a better viewing experience, the Vizio M-Series is a better pick. It delivers superior picture quality overall, especially in both bright and dark environments. It's also more suited for mixed content like movies and sports. Additionally, the Vizio M-Series includes support for advanced features like Dolby Vision and HDR10+ which the TCL S446 lacks, providing a more immersive viewing experience for compatible content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
- Good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.8
7.6
5.37/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.4
7.6
5.37/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
4.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio M-Series is better for watching movies and cinematic TV than the TCL S446 due to its higher contrast and black uniformity, which are crucial for a more immersive viewing experience in dark scenes. The Vizio M-Series has superior contrast and black uniformity compared to the TCL S446, which means it displays deeper blacks and maintains image quality at various lighting levels.
Gaming
5.8
6.4
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
5.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S446 has a "fair" response time, which may result in more motion blur during fast-paced games compared to the Vizio M-Series, which also has a "fair" response time but offers "very good" input lag, making it more responsive to gaming inputs. However, both TVs have lower refresh rates associated with their LCD 60Hz screens, which could limit the smoothness of gameplay on both models.
Cartoons & Animation
6.4
8.3
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio M-Series displays cartoons and animation more vividly due to its very good color gamut, which allows it to produce a wider range of colors, and good color volume that ensures it maintains color accuracy at different luminance levels. In contrast, the TCL S446, while offering excellent colors out of the box, falls short with a poor color gamut and only fair color volume, limiting its ability to display as wide and accurate a range of colors as the Vizio.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
7.6
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S446 is considered fair for watching news and TV programs because while it has excellent upscaling abilities, making lower-resolution content appear sharper, its color gamut is poor, meaning it can't display a wide range of colors. Meanwhile, the Vizio M-Series is rated good in this regard because it also has good upscaling, but boasts a very good color gamut, allowing for more accurate and vivid color representation for all types of content.
Bright Room
5.8
6.6
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
5.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S446 struggles in bright rooms due to only fair SDR brightness and good reflection handling, which can make it hard to see in well-lit spaces. The Vizio M-Series performs slightly better due to its good SDR brightness and fair reflection handling, helping it manage ambient light more effectively. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut are also better on the Vizio M-Series, contributing to a clearer picture in bright rooms.
Cost
$400
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The TCL S446 (LCD) has a price of $400 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $750.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.2
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
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
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S446 has better viewing angles making it a good option for a group watching sports, but it has slightly less effective motion processing and reflection handling compared to the Vizio M-Series. Conversely, the Vizio M-Series offers a higher contrast which can enhance the overall picture quality for sports, but it's less suitable for wide seating arrangements due to its narrower viewing angles.
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How the TCL S446 (LCD) and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL S446 (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $750 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 4, 2021 | July 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65S446 | M65Q7-J01 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.4" | 34.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 37.9 lbs | 51.1 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 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 20 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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