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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, the TCL S446 is considerably cheaper and offers adequate performance for general viewing like news or animation. It's also good for bright rooms but isn't ideal for darker settings. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series is a midrange TV that costs more but provides a significantly improved experience with better picture quality across all content types, including movies and sports. It delivers superior performance in both dark and bright rooms and excels at gaming. However, it's more costly than the TCL S446. Choose the Vizio if you prioritize quality and features over cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.8
7.9
5.37/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.4
7.7
5.37/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
4.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio P-Series exhibits superior black uniformity and more effective local dimming, which enhance contrast and create deeper blacks for a richer cinematic experience, while the TCL S446 falls short in these areas, making it less suitable for movies and cinematic TV. Additionally, the Vizio's better color performance out of the box and wider color volume contribute to more vivid and accurate images compared to the TCL S446.
Gaming
5.8
7.7
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
5.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S446 has a lower response time and a higher input lag, which leads to poor performance for gaming, while the Vizio P-Series with a fair response time and lower input lag offers a better gaming experience. Refresh rates are not specified, but TV models with higher response times and input lag generally do not handle fast-paced gaming as well.
Cartoons & Animation
6.4
8.3
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio P-Series displays cartoons and animation very well due to its excellent color gamut, which allows for a wider range of colors and richer overall visuals, while the TCL S446, although it offers excellent colors out of the box, providing good picture quality without further adjustments, it has a limited color gamut which may not represent all colors as vibrantly. Additionally, the Vizio P-Series also excels in color volume which contributes to the set’s ability to maintain color accuracy at different brightness levels, enhancing the viewing experience for animated content compared to the fair performance of the TCL S446 in the same aspect.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
7.2
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S446 has a fair SDR brightness and lacks local dimming, which could compromise contrast and make it less suitable for vibrantly displaying news or talk shows in well-lit environments compared to the Vizio P-Series, which boasts very good SDR brightness and local dimming enhancing its contrast and making it better for such content.
Bright Room
5.8
8.9
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
5.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
7.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$400
$998
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The TCL S446 (LCD) has a price of $400 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.4
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S446 has a fair response time, fair motion processing, and good reflections handling, making it suited for sports in rooms with some light; however, the wider viewing angles can lead to a slight degrade in image for those sitting off to the side. The Vizio P-Series also has fair response time, better motion processing but a lower viewing angle quality, suggesting for sports viewing it's better for a direct view but may not be as clear for people sitting at an angle.
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How the TCL S446 (LCD) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL S446 (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 4, 2021 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65S446 | P65Q9-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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.4" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 37.9 lbs | 53.3 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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Brian Westover | October 2021
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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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