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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming and want a TV with better color right out of the box, the TCL S446 might suit you as it scores higher for gaming and color accuracy. However, it's usually slightly more expensive. It has a better bright room performance, which could be useful if you watch TV in well-lit environments. On the other hand, the TCL S470G costs less and includes support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+ formats, which could improve your HDR movie watching experience. It's also equipped with voice command capabilities for accessibility. Yet, it has lower performance in bright rooms and for gaming, which might not be ideal if you often play video games or have a brightly lit viewing space. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
- The TCL S470G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S446 (LCD).
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
6.4
5.7
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S446 delivers better colors straight out of the box which is essential for vibrant cartoon and animation viewing, whereas the TCL S470G, despite having a good color gamut, falls behind with colors that may not be as appealing initially. Additionally, the superior contrast and SDR brightness of the TCL S446 enhance the viewing experience compared to the TCL S470G which has poorer contrast and SDR brightness, impacting the overall quality when watching cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
5.4
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S446 excels in upscaling lower resolution content and delivers fair SDR brightness, making it suitable for watching news and talk shows, but it falls short with a poor color gamut. In contrast, the TCL S470G struggles with less impressive upscaling and SDR brightness, and although it offers better colors out of the box and color gamut than the S446, it still ranks poorly for viewing TV programs.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.8
5.4
5.37/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The TCL S446 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.4
5.0
5.37/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
4.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S446 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The TCL S446's poor performance for movies and cinematic TV is largely due to its low contrast and absence of local dimming, resulting in subpar black uniformity, which affects dark scene depiction. On the other hand, the TCL S470G also falls short in the movie-watching experience with even worse contrast, slightly better local dimming that doesn't compensate enough, and mediocre black uniformity, impacting its ability to display authentic cinematic content.
Sports
6.4
6.2
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S446 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S446 and S470G both have fair response times which is important for watching sports, meaning they handle fast-moving scenes decently but may not be the best for very fast-paced action. The S446 has good reflection handling and slightly better viewing angles, making it preferable in well-lit environments and when watched from different positions, while the S470G, despite having somewhat better gray uniformity which is somewhat important, has only fair reflection handling, possibly making it less ideal in bright rooms.
Gaming
5.8
5.6
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
5.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The TCL S446 and TCL S470G are considered poor for gaming because they have a fair response time which could lead to motion blur during fast-paced games, and despite having very good input lag on the S446 and the best input lag on the S470G, which is great for responsiveness, both have a refresh rate of 60Hz which isn't ideal for high-frame-rate gaming.
Bright Room
5.8
5.3
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
6.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
5.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
7.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
Both the TCL S446 and TCL S470G have difficulties with bright room viewing because their SDR and HDR brightness levels are rated from fair to poor, meaning they don't get bright enough to combat glare in well-lit environments; however, the S446 has better reflection handling compared to the S470G, which only offers fair performance in mitigating reflections. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut, while important for picture quality, are not the primary reasons for their poor performance in bright rooms.
Cost
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The TCL S446 (LCD) has a price of $400 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $400.
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How the TCL S446 (LCD) and the TCL S470G (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL S446 (LCD) | TCL S470G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 4, 2021 | September 6, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65S446 | 65S470G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.4" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 37.9 lbs | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.4/10 | 3.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | November 2023
"On the bright side the S4 does have great viewing angles that can make it an excellent family TV. It has great color coverage, its input lag is extremely low, it supports Dolby Vision and comes with Google TV."
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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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