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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall picture quality, especially for movies and gaming, the TCL QM8 is the superior choice, providing a much better experience but at a higher price. However, if you're on a budget and mainly watch the news, talk shows, or reality TV, the TCL S470G will save you money. It offers respectable performance for the price but won't be as impressive in dark or bright rooms. The TCL QM8 has a better sound system, higher refresh rate, and supports more advanced HDR formats, which improves the viewing experience for HDR content. Keep in mind, the S470G might better suit well-lit rooms and offers wider viewing angles, due to its different screen type. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.5
5.4
8.00/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
The TCL QM8 boasts impressive contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent HDR brightness, which contribute to its very good black uniformity and color volume, making it suitable for darker rooms and for bringing out the nuances in HDR content. On the other hand, the TCL S470G struggles with these aspects, having poor contrast and black uniformity, lacking local dimming, and producing less impressive HDR brightness, resulting in a less vibrant image, especially in dark scenes or environments.
Movies & TV
8.3
5.0
8.00/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 is noted for its excellent contrast and black uniformity, which enhances movie and cinematic TV watching by providing deep blacks and high contrast scenes, whereas the TCL S470G has much lower contrast and poor black uniformity, resulting in a less impressive viewing experience for movies where these factors are very important. Additionally, the TCL QM8's superior local dimming capability helps to maintain image quality during dark movie scenes, a feature where the TCL S470G falls short, further widening the performance gap when watching content that relies heavily on these visual aspects.
Gaming
8.3
5.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 excels in gaming due to its superior response time and good input lag, ensuring smooth gameplay and minimal delay between a user's actions and their reflection on the screen. In contrast, the TCL S470G, despite having excellent input lag, suffers from poor response time, leading to potential motion blur and less crisp transitions, which can be detrimental when gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.9
5.7
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
5.4
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 offers better performance for watching news and TV programs due to its superior upscaling and higher SDR brightness, which enhance the clarity and visibility of content. In contrast, the TCL S470G falls short in these areas with poor SDR brightness and weaker upscaling, leading to less favorable viewing experiences, especially in well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
9.9
5.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 is better for a bright room because it has the highest brightness for both SDR and HDR content, and it handles reflections very well. On the other hand, the TCL S470G has poor SDR and HDR brightness and only fair performance in handling reflections, making it less ideal for bright environments.
Cost
$1,304
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has a price of $1,304 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.2
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL QM8 has better motion processing compared to the TCL S470G, which can be crucial for watching fast-paced sports, but it has mediocre viewing angles which means the picture quality may decrease when viewed from the side. However, the TCL S470G, despite having poorer motion handling, offers broader viewing angles, leading to a more consistent picture quality for wider seating arrangements but may not be as responsive during fast-moving scenes. Both TVs show fair performance in handling reflections and have decent gray uniformity, but these aspects are less critical than response time and motion processing.
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How the TCL QM8 (LCD) and the TCL S470G (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL QM8 (LCD) | TCL S470G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,304 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2023 | September 9, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85QM850G | 85S470G | |
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 | 7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 43" x 74.6" x 2.1" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 3.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.6" x 74.6" | 45.9" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 105.6 lbs | 63.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 600 | 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 | 8/10 | 3.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | 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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