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The TCL S470G is a budget-friendly option and typically costs significantly less than the Vizio M-Series. If you want to save money and need a TV with decent gaming performance and reasonable picture quality for cartoons and animation, you might lean towards the TCL S470G. On the other hand, the Vizio M-Series costs more but offers better overall picture quality, especially in dark rooms. It also has a higher score for sports content, movies, news, and reality TV, which means it performs well across a range of viewing content. Both TVs might not be ideal for very bright rooms, but the Vizio has a slightly better performance in this situation. Neither TV is exceptional for sound quality, so an external sound system is recommended for either choice. If having the latest model is important to you, the TCL is newer, released in 2023, while the Vizio model is from 2021. However, the Vizio M-Series supports a wider range of HDR formats, which can enhance the viewing experience for content that takes advantage of these features. Given these trade-offs, your choice should depend on what you value more: cost savings with the TCL, or overall better viewing experience across various content types with the Vizio, which comes at a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.4
7.6
3.76/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.0
7.6
3.76/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S470G performs poorly for movies because it has low contrast, minimal local dimming capabilities, and mediocre black uniformity, impacting dark scene depiction. In contrast, the Vizio M-Series excels with higher contrast, effective local dimming, and superior black uniformity, resulting in a more immersive cinematic experience with deeper blacks and better shadow details.
Gaming
5.6
6.4
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
5.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
5.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S470G has poor response time and best input lag, indicating it may not display fast-moving gaming content smoothly despite reacting quickly to user input; conversely, the Vizio M-Series has fair response time and very good input lag, providing a more fluid gaming experience with still responsive control.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
8.3
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
5.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio M-Series is rated higher for watching cartoons and animation because it has very good colors out of the box and color gamut, which are very important factors for vibrant and varied colors in animated content. In contrast, the TCL S470G, while having good color out of the box and color gamut, falls short in delivering the same level of color performance.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4
7.6
5.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio M-Series exhibits better performance over the TCL S470G when it comes to watching news and TV programs, largely due to its superior upscaling quality and higher SDR brightness, which enhance the clarity and visibility of content. Additionally, the Vizio M-Series delivers better colors out of the box and boasts a wider color gamut, ensuring a more vibrant and true-to-life picture for everyday viewing.
Bright Room
5.3
6.6
7.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
5.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$530
$625
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The TCL S470G (LCD) has a price of $530 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $625.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.2
6.2
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
5.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S470G has poor response time which can result in motion blur during fast sports scenes and its poor reflection handling makes it less suitable for brightly lit rooms. Conversely, while the Vizio M-Series has better reflection handling and fair response time for less motion blur, its narrow viewing angles can be a disadvantage when watching with a group spread across the room. Both TVs have fair gray uniformity which can affect the viewing of sports with large uniform color fields like a football field.
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Spec Comparison
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| TCL S470G (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$530 | $625 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 7, 2023 | July 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 70S470G | M70Q7-J03 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 70" | 70" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 5.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 34.5" x 61.7" x 3.4" | 35.4" x 61.1" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 36.7" x 61.7" | 36.6" x 61.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 39.9 lbs | 55.7 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 | 3.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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.
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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