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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the TCL S435 is typically much less expensive and offers good performance for movies, cartoons, and animations, as well as a solid gaming experience. However, it doesn't perform as well in bright rooms and for viewing sports. On the other hand, the TCL R745 is at a premium price point and provides a better experience for gaming and handles reflections well, making it more suitable for bright rooms. This model also supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, which enhances the viewing experience for HDR content. It comes equipped with better sound quality as well, but it's not as strong a performer in dark room settings. Consider which features align with your preferences and viewing habits when making your decision. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
  • Good for gaming
  • Good for upscaling
  • Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
  • Good for cartoons & animation

Key differences

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Picture Quality

5.6
85R745
85S435
6.6
4.97/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.

Movies & TV

5.2
85R745
85S435
6.1
4.97/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.

Gaming

7.4
85R745
85S435
5.5
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.

Cartoons & Animation

5.9
85R745
85S435
7.0
6.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
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Key similarities

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Sports

6.4
85R745
85S435
5.9
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R745 (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.

News, Talk, & Other TV

6.1
85R745
85S435
5.8
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R745 (LCD) to be only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.

Bright Room

5.8
85R745
85S435
5.6
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.

Cost

$1,700
85R745
85S435
$1,800
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The TCL R745 (LCD) has a price of $1,700 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $1,800.

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How the TCL R745 (LCD) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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TCL R745 (LCD)TCL S435 (LCD)
TCL R745 (LCD)TCL S435 (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$1,700
$1,800
Brand
TCLTCL
Release Date
April 1, 2021September 5, 2020
Full name
85R74585S435
Screen Size
85"85"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Roku TVRoku TV
Sound Quality Score
6.1/106/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
5.7/106.7/10
Bright Room Score
5.8/105.6/10
Gaming Score
7.4/105.6/10
Movies & TV Score
5.3/106.2/10
Sports Score
6.4/106/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7"43.1" x 74.9" x 3.9"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
46.7" x 75.6"46.8" x 74.9"
Weight without Stand
110.7 lbs101.4 lbs
VESA Mount
600 x 400600 x 400

DISPLAY

Color Depth
11 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesNo
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesNo
Contrast
5/107.5/10
Local Dimming
2.5/102.5/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.12.0
Speaker Power
50 W30 W
Dolby Atmos
YesDolby Digital Plus Bypass Only
DTS:X
Yes, Bypass onlyNo

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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."

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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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