If price is a major consideration and you primarily watch cartoons and animation, the Vizio D-Series could be the right choice as it delivers good performance for that content at a budget price. However, if you can spend a bit more for enhanced gaming experience and great sound quality, the TCL S450F stands out with its best in class input lag and better speaker power. Keep in mind, both have fair overall picture quality and may struggle with reflections in bright rooms, but the TCL has an excellent black uniformity which could be beneficial for viewing in darker environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S450F (LCD)
The TCL S450F (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio D-Series (LCD).
Advantages of the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
Good for cartoons & animation
Good reflections
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
6.0/10
7.1/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450F (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
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The TCL S450F (LCD) has a price of $220 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $170.
"A Full HD TV that has the wits of most 4K TVs at a bottom-barrel price point. It has decent black levels thanks to its full array lighting and the above-par brightness will surprise you. Compared to the competition, the Vizio D-Series is probably the most affordable TV out there from a reputable manufacturer which makes it compelling."
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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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