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The TCL Q7 offers a stronger overall picture quality and is notably better for gaming thanks to higher refresh rates and response times. It's also more suited for bright rooms, whereas the TCL S446, being more affordable, might be less impressive in its handling of brightness and contrast, making it less ideal for sunny rooms. However, the S446 could be a better choice if you're primarily watching news or animated content and want to save money. The Q7 also supports more HDR formats including Dolby Vision, which means a more dynamic viewing experience for movies and series. If gaming and watching high-quality movies are your priorities and you can afford it, the Q7 would be the preferable choice. If you're looking to save money and need a TV for casual viewing, especially in darker environments, the S446 should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
5.8
7.88/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7
5.4
7.88/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
8.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.2
5.8
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q7 excels in gaming due to its very good response time and good input lag, coupled with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, which allows for smoother gameplay. In contrast, the TCL S446, with its fair response time and very good input lag, is hindered by a lower 60Hz refresh rate, making it less optimal for fast-paced gaming experiences.
Cartoons & Animation
7.8
6.4
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL Q7 is considered good for watching cartoons & animation because it has good color volume and color gamut, which contribute to vibrant colors essential for animated content. In contrast, while the TCL S446 boasts excellent colors out of the box, its poor color gamut impacts its ability to display the full spectrum of colors needed for animation, hence it's only fair for cartoons & animation.
Bright Room
7.6
5.8
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q7 performs better in bright rooms because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness, which helps maintain picture clarity even under strong lighting, whereas the reflective handling of the TCL S446 is superior, but its lower brightness levels make it less suitable for well-lit environments. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut are also better on the TCL Q7, further enhancing its performance in bright conditions, compared to the TCL S446 which has lesser contrast and color performance making it less ideal for bright room viewing.
Cost
$798
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has a price of $798 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.4
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL Q7 has a longer response time and lower score for motion processing, causing blurring that detracts from sports viewing, and its poor score for reflections could be problematic in bright rooms; however, it has higher contrast and better gray uniformity which are important for sports content. In contrast, the TCL S446 offers good reflection handling and better viewing angles, making it more suitable for group watching, but its fair response time and motion processing still result in a less ideal experience for fast-paced sports action.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.3
6.4
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL Q7's upscaling is rated poorly, which may result in lower-quality images when watching standard definition content like news or talk shows. In contrast, the TCL S446's upscaling is rated very good, providing clearer images from low-resolution sources; however, its colors out of the box are rated excellent, suggesting minimal adjustments are needed for an accurate picture, which the Q7 also offers with a fair rating, alongside its overall fair performance for watching everyday TV content.
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How the TCL Q7 (LCD) and the TCL S446 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL Q7 (LCD) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$798 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | September 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65Q750G | 65S446 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.8" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.9" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 44.3 lbs | 37.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | 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.
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