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Updated January 12, 2024·
The TCL Q6 offers a better overall quality with more features compared to the cheaper TCL S450G, such as superior picture quality and better handling of fast movement, making it preferable for movies and sports. On the other hand, the TCL S450G, while being a budget-friendly option, doesn't match the Q6's performance in brighter rooms and may not be as satisfying for gamers or for watching dynamic content. If your priority is saving money and you typically watch TV shows or news in moderate lighting conditions, the S450G could be sufficient, but for an enhanced viewing experience, especially in bright rooms, the Q6 is a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL Q6 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.9
5.9
5.64/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
6.6
5.8
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q6 provides a good color gamut, ensuring that cartoons and animations display a wide range of colors vividly, and it also offers good color volume, which helps maintain color accuracy in different lighting conditions. In contrast, the TCL S450G shows poor performance in both color gamut and color volume, meaning it won't reproduce colors as richly or consistently, thus leading to a less immersive viewing experience for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
5.6
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q6 performs better for news and TV programs largely because it has very good upscaling and higher SDR brightness, ensuring clearer images and better visibility even in well-lit rooms. The TCL S450G, on the other hand, has poor SDR brightness and colors out of the box, affecting its ability to produce vibrant and clear pictures, especially in bright viewing environments.
Bright Room
7.2
5.7
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q6 excels in a bright room due to its very good SDR and good HDR brightness levels, which help make the screen more visible in sunlight, while its fair reflection handling capabilities moderate the impact of reflections. Conversely, the TCL S450G's poor performance in both SDR and HDR brightness and only fair reflection handling make it less suitable for well-lit environments, leading to a less satisfying viewing experience..
Cost
$998
$748
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL S450G (LCD) costs $748.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
5.9
5.6
5.64/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
9.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The TCL Q6 and TCL S450G have poor contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity which are vital for a good movie-watching experience, with the Q6 having slightly better black uniformity. Additionally, their colors out of the box, color volume, and gray uniformity are subpar, and they both have limited viewing angles, impacting the cinematic viewing quality.
Sports
6.2
6.1
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL Q6 and TCL S450G both have challenges with motion processing and reflection handling which can be distracting during fast sports scenes, but the Q6 is slightly better in handling reflections. Furthermore, their viewing angles are limited, meaning the picture quality may deteriorate when viewed from the side, and although the gray uniformity is decent, it's a minor aspect compared to their underperformance in other very important areas for sports watching.
Gaming
5.8
5.6
6.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
19.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The TCL Q6 and TCL S450G both have poor gaming performance due to their response time, which is rated fair and poor respectively, indicating that there might be motion blur during fast-paced games. Both models have the best input lag performance, which is beneficial for gaming, but their poor response times and standard 60Hz refresh rate mean they might not handle fast-moving visuals as well as other TVs designed specifically for gaming.
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How the TCL Q6 (LCD) and the TCL S450G (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL Q6 (LCD) | TCL S450G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $748 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85Q650G | 85S450G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.8" x 74.4" x 3.7" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.7" x 74.4" | 45.9" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 65 lbs | 63.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 300 | 600 x 600 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Michael Gowan | July 2023
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
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9 to 5 Google
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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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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