TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"
Toshiba C350 Series 43C350NU 43"
What Buyers Say
TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"
This budget TCL Google TV earns mostly positive marks for its price, vivid colors, and easy-to-use Google interface, making it a solid pick for a bedroom or secondary TV. However, several reviewers noted drawbacks like weak speakers, inconsistent backlighting, ghosting in games, and a plasticky build. It's recommended for casual TV watching, but gamers or picky viewers may want to look elsewhere.
Pros
- Great value for price
- Vivid colors
- Easy-to-use Google interface
- Good for bedroom size
- Bluetooth and IR remote
Cons
- Weak speakers
- Inconsistent backlighting
- Ghosting in games
- Plasticky build
- Cluttered menu with ads
Toshiba C350 Series 43C350NU 43"
The Toshiba C350 Series LED 4K UHD Smart TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, ease of use, and great value. Users appreciate the built-in Fire TV, ample HDMI ports, and improved app storage, though some note the sound is average and the remote lacks a number pad. Overall, it is highly recommended for its performance and price.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy to use and set up
- Great value for the price
- Built-in Fire TV
- Ample HDMI ports
Cons
- Average sound quality
- Remote lacks number pad
Scores
Specifications
| TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43" | Toshiba C350 Series 43C350NU 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42.5" | 42.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 | Motion Rate 120 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor | REGZA Engine ZR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 30W★ | 14W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x200 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 200W | 160W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 200 kWh | 160 kWh★ |
| Weight | 6.62 kg★ | 7.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average display (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Toshiba C350 Series 43C350NU 43"
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong audio (72nd percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
Pricing
Toshiba C350 Series 43C350NU 43" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 67 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 39 specs.
