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TCL S4/S450G
TCL Q550G
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Updated Jan 21, 2026 07:29 PM
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Resolution4k
TypeLED
Sub-Type
VA
Resolution4k
TypeLED
Sub-Type
VA
Our Verdict
TCL S4/S450G
TCL Q550G
The TCL Q550G is significantly better than the TCL S4/S450G. The Q550G has a much better picture quality overall and looks better in bright rooms thanks to its higher SDR peak brightness. HDR content also has more impact on the Q5 thanks to its higher HDR peak brightness and wide color gamut. Finally, the Q550G is better for gaming thanks to the addition of VRR support, ensuring a nearly tear-free gaming experience.
Variants
- 43S450G (43")
- 50S450G (50")
- 43Q550G (43")
- 50Q550G (50")
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43"
43S450G
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43Q550G
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50"
50S450G
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50Q550G
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55"
55S450G
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55Q550G
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65"
65S450G
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65Q550G
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75"
75S450G
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85"
85S450G
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
Build Quality
Build quality picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
Contrast Picture
Contrast
Native Contrast
Blooming
Blooming Photo
Lighting Zone Transitions
Preferred LD Video, Moving Object
Local Dimming
Backlight
Dimming Zones Count Of Tested TV
Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
Blooming Photo In Game Mode
Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode
Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD
HDR Brightness
HDR Hallway Photo
HDR Cityscape Photo
HDR Landscape Photo
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
Peak 2% Window
Peak 10% Window
Peak 25% Window
Peak 50% Window
Peak 100% Window
Sustained 2% Window
Sustained 10% Window
Sustained 25% Window
Sustained 50% Window
Sustained 100% Window
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
HDR Brightness In Game Mode
HDR Hallway Photo
HDR Cityscape Photo
HDR Landscape Photo
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
Peak 2% Window
Peak 10% Window
Peak 25% Window
Peak 50% Window
Peak 100% Window
Sustained 2% Window
Sustained 10% Window
Sustained 25% Window
Sustained 50% Window
Sustained 100% Window
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
PQ EOTF Tracking
PQ EOTF Graph
600 Nit Tracking Delta
1000 Nit Tracking Delta
4000 Nit Tracking Delta
SDR Brightness
Real Scene Peak Brightness
Peak 2% Window
Peak 10% Window
Peak 25% Window
Peak 50% Window
Peak 100% Window
Sustained 2% Window
Sustained 10% Window
Sustained 25% Window
Sustained 50% Window
Sustained 100% Window
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
Color Gamut
Wide Color Gamut
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
DCI P3 uv
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
Rec 2020 uv
Color Volume
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
White Luminance
Red Luminance
Green Luminance
Blue Luminance
Cyan Luminance
Magenta Luminance
Yellow Luminance
Pre Calibration
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
Color dE
Gamma
Color Temperature
Picture Mode
Color Temp Setting
Gamma Setting
Post Calibration
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
Color dE
Gamma
Color Temperature
White Balance Calibration
Color Calibration
Gray Uniformity
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
50% DSE
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
5% DSE
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming
Std. Dev.
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout
Hue Graph
Color Shift
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss
Black Level Raise
Gamma Shift
Reflections
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Total Reflections
Indirect Reflections
Calculated Direct Reflections
HDR Native Gradient
HDR Gradient Picture
100% Black to 50% Gray
50% Gray to 100% White
100% Black to 50% Red
50% Red to 100% Red
100% Black to 50% Green
50% Green to 100% Green
100% Black to 50% Blue
50% Blue to 100% Blue
Low-Quality Content Smoothing
Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture
Smoothing
Detail Preservation
Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
Sharpness Picture - 480p
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Subpixel Layout
Type
Sub-Type
Motion
Response Time
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
100% Response Time
Flicker-Free
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
PWM Dimming Frequency
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
Min Flicker For 60 fps
60Hz For 60 fps
120Hz For 120 fps
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
Stutter
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
24p Judder
Judder-Free 24p
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Variable Refresh Rate
Native Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
HDMI Forum VRR
FreeSync
G-SYNC Compatible
4k VRR Maximum
4k VRR Minimum
1080p VRR Maximum
1080p VRR Minimum
1440p VRR Maximum
1440p VRR Minimum
VRR + Local Dimming
Inputs
Input Lag
1080p @ 60Hz
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
1080p @ 120Hz
1080p @ 144Hz
1440p @ 60Hz
1440p @ 120Hz
1440p @ 144Hz
4k @ 60Hz
4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
4k @ 120Hz
4k @ 144Hz
8k @ 60Hz
Supported Resolutions
Resolution
480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen)
720p @ 59.94Hz
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
1080p @ 120Hz
1080p @ 144Hz
1440p @ 60Hz
1440p @ 120Hz
1440p @ 144Hz
4k @ 60Hz
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
4k @ 120Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4
4k @ 144Hz
8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz
8k @ 60Hz
PS5 Compatibility
PS5 Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
4k @ 120Hz
1440p @ 120Hz
1080p @ 120Hz
HDR
VRR
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
Xbox Series X Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
4k @ 120Hz
1440p @ 120Hz
1080p @ 120Hz
HDR
VRR
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
HDR10+
Dolby Vision
HLG
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
CEC
HDCP 2.2
ATSC Tuner
USB 3.0
Variable Analog Audio Out
Wi-Fi Support
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
USB
Digital Optical Audio Out
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
Analog Audio Out RCA
Component In
Composite In
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
Ethernet
DisplayPort
IR In
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC Port
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
ARC: DTS 5.1
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
Optical: DTS 5.1
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
Std. Dev. @ 70
Std. Dev. @ 80
Std. Dev. @ Max
Max
Dynamic Range Compression
Distortion
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
Weighted THD @ Max
IMD @ 80
IMD @ Max
Smart Features
Interface
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
Version
Ease of Use
Smoothness
Time Taken to Select YouTube
Time Taken to Change Backlight
Advanced Options
Ad-Free
Ads Picture
Ads
Opt-out
Suggested Content in Home
Opt-out of Suggested Content
Apps and Features
Apps Picture
App Selection
App Smoothness
Cast Capable
USB Drive Playback
USB Drive HDR Playback
HDR in Netflix
HDR in YouTube
Remote
Remote Picture
Size
Voice Control
CEC Menu Control
Other Smart Features
Remote App
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
Power Consumption (Max)
Firmware
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43S450G
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50S450G
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50Q550G
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55"
55S450G
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55Q550G
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65"
65S450G
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65Q550G
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75S450G
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85"
85S450G
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85"
TCL S4/S450G
TCL Q550G
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