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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a TV with better overall picture quality, particularly for gaming, the TCL Q7 would be a superior choice as it performs better in terms of response time and input lag, which are crucial for gaming. It offers a higher contrast and is brighter in both standard and high dynamic range (HDR) content, making it suitable for various lighting conditions. The Q7 also supports advanced HDR formats like Dolby Vision, which enhances the viewing experience for compatible content. However, it comes with a higher price tag. On the other hand, the TCL S455 is a more budget-friendly option. While it doesn't quite match the performance of the Q7, it still provides satisfactory performance for general viewing and has a fantastic black uniformity for dark room viewing. It is adequate for bright rooms, but not as capable as the Q7. If you're not an avid gamer and are looking for a more cost-effective option for watching movies, news, or animations, the S455 could meet your needs without stretching your budget. However, expect some compromises in picture quality, motion handling, and overall feature set compared to the Q7. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
Advantages of the TCL S455 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
6.5
7.88/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7
6.0
7.88/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
8.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
8.2
5.7
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q7 excels in gaming due to its very good response time and good input lag, which ensure minimal motion blur and quick reaction to controls, while the TCL S455 has merely fair response time and best input lag, which could lead to more noticeable delays and blur in fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
7.8
6.0
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL Q7 is considered good for watching cartoons and animation because its out-of-the-box colors and color gamut are rated as good, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors which are crucial for animated content. In contrast, the TCL S455 is deemed fair in this regard due to its poorer performance in color gamut, indicating less vivid and accurate colors compared to the Q7, making it less ideal for content that relies heavily on color quality.
Bright Room
7.6
6.0
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL Q7 excels in a bright room mainly due to its very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, allowing it to combat glare, even though its reflections handling is poor which can be a downside in very bright or well-lit environments. The TCL S455, on the other hand, has fair SDR brightness and poor HDR brightness, combined with fair reflections handling, making it less capable than the Q7 when it comes to maintaining picture quality in brightly lit rooms..
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.1
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL Q7 has a better response time compared to the TCL S455, making it more suitable for fast-moving sports scenes, yet it struggles with reflections which could be a drawback in bright rooms. Both TVs have similar viewing angles that limit the quality of the picture from side seats; however, the Q7 has better motion processing which is key for smooth action, while the S455 is slightly worse in gray uniformity that affects how even the screen looks during panning shots in sports events.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.3
6.4
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL S455 (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
Both the TCL Q7 and TCL S455 offer fair performance when watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs, partly due to their satisfactory upscaling capabilities, which is crucial for enhancing lower resolution content. However, the S455 has better colors out of the box, whereas the Q7 shows better results in color gamut and local dimming, which contribute to improved contrast and color reproduction in various lighting conditions.
Cost
$1,398
$1,317
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has a price of $1,398 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $1,317.
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Spec Comparison
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| TCL Q7 (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,398 | $1,317 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 3, 2023 | May 7, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85Q750G | 85S455 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 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 74.5" x 3.1" | 43" x 74.7" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.8" x 74.5" | 45.9" x 74.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 82.7 lbs | 79.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 600 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 3/10 | |
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 | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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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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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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