If you are mindful of your budget and prefer a TV that costs less, the Vizio D-Series '22 could be appealing, especially if you have a tight budget. However, you'll compromise on the overall picture quality and performance across various types of content. It's not ideal for gaming and may struggle in bright rooms because of its poor reflection handling. On the other hand, the TCL S435, while costing more, also doesn't offer a particularly strong performance with content types like sports or in dark and bright environments. Both TVs are similar in that they are better suited for casual viewing and are equipped with basic features. Neither are standout choices for gaming or as PC monitors due to poor response time and input lag. If sound quality is important to you, consider that these models don’t come with great speakers and might require an additional sound system. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD).
Advantages of the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Good reflections
Key differences
News, Talk, & Other TV
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SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
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UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
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The TCL S435 (LCD) has a price of $230 and the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) costs $250.
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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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