If you're on a tight budget, the Vizio D-Series '22 could be the better option as it is less expensive and offers good performance for cartoons and animation. However, both TVs have limitations in bright rooms and for gaming, so neither would be ideal if those are key usage scenarios for you. The Vizio has voice command features, which the TCL lacks, adding a bit of convenience. If HDR content is important to you, keep in mind that both TVs lack support for advanced HDR formats like HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Consider your primary TV usage and choose accordingly, keeping in mind the budget advantage of the Vizio D-Series '22. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S334 (LCD)
The TCL S334 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD).
Advantages of the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD)
Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.2/10
6.6/10
4.25/10
CONTRAST
6.857142857/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL S334 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2/10
6.2/10
4.25/10
CONTRAST
6.857142857/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8/10
7.1/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8/10
6.7/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
4.6/10
5.7/10
6.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$178
$159
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The TCL S334 (LCD) has a price of $178 and the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) costs $159.
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.7/10
5.6/10
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
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How the TCL S334 (LCD) and the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
TCL S334 (LCD)
Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$178
$159
Brand
Brand
TCL
Vizio
Release Date
Release Date
February 2, 2021
October 1, 2022
Full name
Full name
40S334
D40f-J09
Screen Size
Screen Size
40"
40"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
1080P
1080P
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED IPS
LED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Android TV
SmartCast
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
5.9/10
6/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
2
0
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
None
HDR10
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
5.3/10
6.6/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
4.7/10
5.8/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.8/10
5.7/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
5.2/10
6.2/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.3/10
6.2/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
5.8/10
6.7/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
5.9/10
7.2/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
5.8/10
5.8/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
20.4" x 35.6" x 2.9"
19.9" x 35.2" x 3.1"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
22.7" x 35.6"
22.3" x 35.2"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
14.1 lbs
12.1 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
100 x 100
200 x 100
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
8 bit
10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
No
No
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
No
No
Contrast
Contrast
4.3/10
6.9/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
2.5/10
3/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
1/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
2.5/10
5.3/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
5.3/10
5.8/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
2.5/10
5.2/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6.2/10
7.5/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.5/10
6.2/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
6.2/10
5.5/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
7/10
7/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7/10
7.5/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
3.9/10
3.2/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
5.9/10
5.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
6.3/10
6.5/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6.7/10
6.3/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8.8/10
6/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
8.7/10
9/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
3.7/10
4.8/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
4.5/10
4.5/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
16 W
18 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
No
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
No
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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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