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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget, the TCL S455 might be more suitable as it's less expensive than the TCL R745 and offers decent picture quality with good performance when watching news, talk shows, reality TV, cartoons, and animation. It also provides better contrast and is fairly bright, which is useful in darker rooms. On the other hand, if you're a gaming enthusiast and willing to invest more, the TCL R745 offers superior gaming performance and sound quality, along with support for advanced HDR formats like Dolby Vision which enhances the visual experience in movies and games. However, it's more expensive and its overall picture quality is not as high as the S455, and it performs less well in bright rooms. Both models have limitations in viewing angles and might not be the best choice if you often watch TV from an angle. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R745 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.5
5.6
6.43/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.0
5.2
6.43/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
9.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S455 shows better contrast and exceptional black uniformity, which are crucial for a rich movie-watching experience, but it struggles with color accuracy and viewing angles. On the other hand, the TCL R745 has inferior contrast and poor black uniformity, detracting from the cinematic experience, although it performs slightly better in terms of color volume and gray uniformity.
Gaming
5.7
7.4
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
10.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S455 has a fair response time and best input lag, while the TCL R745 also has a fair response time but stands out with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz compared to the S455's 60Hz, which may contribute to a smoother gaming experience on the R745.
Cost
$584
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The TCL S455 (LCD) has a price of $584 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.4
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S455 and TCL R745 both have limitations in motion processing which affects the clarity of fast-moving objects, which is a crucial aspect for sports viewing. Additionally, the S455's reflections handling is rated lower, which can be distracting in well-lit rooms, while the R745 offers better viewing angles and reflections handling, making it a better choice for wider seating arrangements and brighter rooms.
Cartoons & Animation
6.0
5.9
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
5.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S455 (LCD) to be only fair for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S455 is better for cartoons and animation due to its fair color performance out of the box and a poor but somewhat passable color gamut. In contrast, the TCL R745, despite a good rating for colors out of the box, is held back by its poor color volume and gamut, making it less suitable for content where vibrant and consistent colors are important.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
6.1
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL S455 (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL S455 has solid upscaling and fair SDR brightness, crucial for regular TV shows, but lacks in local dimming and colour performance which might affect picture quality. On the other hand, the TCL R745 offers similar upscaling and struggles with SDR brightness too, yet delivers improved colors out of the box and contrast, potentially offering a slightly better picture for standard viewing.
Bright Room
6.0
5.8
5.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S455 (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S455 is considered fair in a bright room because it handles reflections decently and offers fair brightness both for standard and high dynamic range content. In contrast, the TCL R745 is rated poor for bright rooms due to its inability to get very bright in both SDR and HDR, which, coupled with only fair reflection handling, can result in a subdued picture in well-lit conditions.
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How the TCL S455 (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S455 (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$584 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 5, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65S455 | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.8" x 5.9" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.9 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 6.4/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Lee Neikirk | January 2022
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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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