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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL S450G is a budget-friendly option that offers reasonable performance across a variety of uses but may not excel in any particular area. It is less expensive, making it a good choice if you're looking to save money. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series, while typically more expensive, provides a superior viewing experience, particularly for movies and gaming, thanks to its higher performance in picture quality and motion handling. If you have a bright room, the Vizio P-Series is also better suited due to its higher brightness capability. If you value a higher quality viewing experience for multimedia content and are ready to invest more, the Vizio P-Series is recommended. However, if you're on a tight budget and want a TV that performs well for the price, the TCL S450G is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio P-Series (LCD).
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
5.9
7.9
5.64/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.6
7.7
5.64/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio P-Series exhibits deeper blacks and better dark scene performance due to its higher contrast, effective local dimming, and superior black uniformity, which is essential for movie watchers seeking a cinematic experience. In contrast, the TCL S450G has lower contrast, weak local dimming, and less uniform black levels, leading to less impressive visuals, particularly in darker scenes.
Gaming
5.6
7.7
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
8.3
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio P-Series is better for cartoons and animation because it has a very good color gamut, which means it can display a wider range of colors, making the images more vibrant. On the other hand, the TCL S450G has poorer colors out of the box and a color gamut that isn't as wide, leading to less vivid and accurate colors when viewing animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6
7.2
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S450G has poor upscaling and SDR brightness, making it less suitable for viewing news and talk shows, which often requires clear image quality from lower resolution broadcasts and visibility in various lighting conditions. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series offers very good SDR brightness and better upscaling, along with a higher contrast and superior color performance out of the box, providing a more vibrant and clearer viewing experience for such content.
Bright Room
5.7
8.9
5.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$348
$998
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The TCL S450G (LCD) has a price of $348 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.4
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S450G has a 'Best' response time, which is great for sports, but its reflection handling is rated as 'Fair,' suggesting it may not perform as well in bright rooms. The Vizio P-Series, on the other hand, has a 'Very Good' rating for reflections, reducing glare in bright environments, but offers only 'Fair' response time, possibly affecting fast-paced sports viewing.
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Spec Comparison
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| TCL S450G (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$348 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65S450G | P65Q9-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.9" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.9 lbs | 53.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 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 | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Ben Schoon | September 2023
"TCL, though, has built much of its success on affordable sets, and the 2023 TCL S Class S4 with Google TV is a testament to just how good of a TV you can get for an affordable price tag"
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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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