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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you mostly watch movies and series in a dark room, the TCL S546 would be better as it has higher scores for dark room performance and overall picture quality, which enhances the viewing experience in such conditions. On the other hand, for gaming and sports content, despite the TCL S546 also having higher scores, the difference might not be as noticeable, though it's still preferable for these uses. Both TVs struggle somewhat in bright rooms, but the TCL S546 is better suited if you often watch TV in well-lit environments since it has a higher bright room score. If budget is a primary concern, both TVs are similarly priced, so it would be more about choosing which features matter most to you without significant price differences. Keep in mind that neither TV has great sound quality, so you might consider a separate sound system regardless of the choice you make. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.4
7.4
3.76/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.0
7.0
3.76/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.6
6.6
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
5.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
5.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S546 has a better response time and lower input lag compared to the TCL S470G, which makes it more suitable for gaming as it can process fast-moving images more smoothly and react to gaming inputs more swiftly. Quick responses are crucial for gaming, and the S546 provides a more fluid experience due to these factors.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
6.6
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
5.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S470G is rated lower for watching cartoons and animation because although it has good colors out of the box, its overall color performance, including gamut and volume, is less impressive. The TCL S546, while starting with poorer colors out of the box, offers a better color gamut and volume, which are significant for vibrant and varied cartoon and animation visuals.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4
6.4
5.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S470G is considered poor for watching news and other TV programs because it has a low contrast and poor SDR brightness, which makes the image look washed out, especially in bright rooms. In comparison, the TCL S546 is fair for the same content as it has a better contrast and very good SDR brightness, ensuring that the picture appears more vibrant and clearer under various lighting conditions.
Bright Room
5.3
7.2
7.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
5.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S470G struggles in a bright room due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness, as well as only fair reflection handling, making it less suitable for well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL S546 is better suited for bright rooms with its higher SDR brightness, fair HDR brightness, and comparable reflection handling capabilities.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.2
6.3
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
5.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S470G and TCL S546 both offer fair performance for sports watching; however, the S546 has an advantage in motion processing, which is crucial for fast-paced sports content. Both models manage reflections and viewing angles fairly well, with the S470G having a slightly better viewing angle, but neither excels in response time, which affects the clarity of fast-moving objects.
Cost
$400
$398
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The TCL S470G (LCD) has a price of $400 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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How the TCL S470G (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S470G (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 6, 2023 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65S470G | 65S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.1/10 | 7/10 | |
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 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.9" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.9 lbs | 47.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 3.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | November 2023
"On the bright side the S4 does have great viewing angles that can make it an excellent family TV. It has great color coverage, its input lag is extremely low, it supports Dolby Vision and comes with Google TV."
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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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