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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL S455 is more budget-friendly but doesn't perform as well in bright rooms and has a lower picture quality overall compared to the Vizio P-Series. For gaming, the Vizio P-Series offers better performance, but both TVs have limitations in their viewing angles. If watching movies and series is important, the Vizio is the better option with superior picture quality in both dark and bright rooms. If you're a sports fan, the Vizio again provides a better experience. Audio-wise, neither TV has great speakers, and both have the same number of HDMI ports. The Vizio has a higher refresh rate and supports advanced HDR formats like Dolby Vision and HDR10+, offering a more immersive experience for HDR content. So, if you're looking for higher quality across various content types and better performance in bright rooms, and are willing to pay more, the Vizio P-Series would be a better choice. If budget is a significant factor and you're comfortable with lower performance, the TCL S455 could suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S455 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
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
6.5
7.9
6.43/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.3/10
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 S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.0
7.7
6.43/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
9.2/10
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 S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio P-Series outperforms the TCL S455 for movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are very important for dark scene performance, while also offering better color reproduction out of the box. Although the Vizio P-Series has a slight edge in gray uniformity and viewing angles, which are somewhat important, both TVs have their limitations in these areas.
Gaming
5.7
7.7
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
10.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio P-Series stands out for gaming because it has a better response time and more suitable for high refresh rate gaming than the TCL S455, which, while offering low input lag, is hampered by a poorer response time and a lower refresh rate.
Cartoons & Animation
6.0
8.3
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
6.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
5.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio P-Series displays more vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box and offers a wider range of colors compared to the TCL S455, making it better for cartoons and animation where these factors significantly enhance the viewing experience. The Vizio P-Series also excels in color volume and gray uniformity, which contribute to its richer and more consistent visual performance, while its superior contrast and SDR brightness further improve picture quality in various lighting conditions.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
7.2
6.3/10
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 S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S455 offers fair performance in upscaling and colors out of the box, which are crucial for watching news and TV programs. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series exhibits good upscaling abilities and better out-of-the-box colors, leading to a more refined viewing experience for the same content.
Bright Room
6.0
8.9
5.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio P-Series is better for bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness levels, helping it maintain picture quality in well-lit environments, and excellent reflection handling that minimizes distractions from ambient light sources.
Cost
$584
$998
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The TCL S455 (LCD) has a price of $584 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
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S455 has a fair response time and deals with reflections adequately, which makes it suitable for watching sports, but its motion processing and viewing angles are limited, which can reduce the quality of fast-moving scenes and the viewing experience from side angles. The Vizio P-Series also has fair response time and better motion processing but shares the TCL's limited viewing angles and despite dealing with reflections very well, it may still show issues with gray uniformity during sports broadcasts.
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How the TCL S455 (LCD) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S455 (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$584 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 5, 2022 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65S455 | P65Q9-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6/10 | 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) | 34.8" x 5.9" | 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 | 6.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 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 | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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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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