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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Accelerated Longevity Test
    3. Stand
    4. Back
    5. Borders
    6. Thickness
    7. Build Quality
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. SDR Brightness
    3. Local Dimming
    4. Local Dimming In Game Mode
    5. HDR Brightness
    6. HDR Brightness In Game Mode
    7. Gray Uniformity
    8. Black Uniformity
    9. Viewing Angle
    10. Reflections
    11. Pre Calibration
    12. Post Calibration
    13. 480p Input
    14. 720p Input
    15. 1080p Input
    16. 4k Input
    17. 8k Input
    18. Pixels
    19. Color Gamut
    20. Color Volume
    21. Gradient
    22. Temporary Image Retention
    23. Permanent Burn-In Risk
  6. Motion
    1. Response Time
    2. Flicker-Free
    3. Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    4. Motion Interpolation
    5. Stutter
    6. 24p Judder
    7. Variable Refresh Rate
  7. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Supported Resolutions
    3. Advanced Console Compatibility
    4. Inputs Specifications
    5. Input Photos
    6. Total Inputs
    7. Audio Passthrough
  8. Sound Quality
    1. Frequency Response
    2. Distortion
  9. Smart Features
    1. Interface
    2. Ad-Free
    3. Apps and Features
    4. Remote
    5. TV Controls
    6. In The Box
    7. Misc
  10. Comments

Toshiba Fire TV 2020 vs TCL 4 Series/S435 2020

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Toshiba Fire TV 2020
TCL 4 Series/S435 2020

Tested using Methodology v1.6

Updated May 26, 2022 12:34 PM

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Toshiba Fire TV 2020 Picture
TCL 4 Series/S435 2020 Picture

Variants

  • 43LF621U21 (43")
  • 50LF621U21 (50")
  • 55LF621C21 (55")
  • 43S435 (43")
  • 50S435 (50")
  • 55S435 (55")
  • 65S435 (65")
  • 75S435 (75")
  • 85S435 (85")

Our Verdict

Toshiba Fire TV 2020

TCL 4 Series/S435 2020

The Toshiba Fire TV 2020 is slightly better than the TCL 4 Series/S435 2020. The Toshiba gets much brighter, has better black uniformity, slightly better reflection handling, and quicker response time. However, the TCL has better gradient handling, displays chroma 4:4:4, and removes 24p judder from native sources.

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