Hmm.
What an interesting review. I have personally tried out this guitar myself... Indeed a well-priced and decently-constructed instrument. Yes, I've tried it both in clean and driven.
However, I must say that having tested it side-by-side with a similarly-priced (and in fact lower-priced) Stagg Telecaster, there is a definite sense of "cheapness" coming through from the Squier, and rather more bite and snap from the Stagg tele, despite the fact that the Stagg is not a string-thru instrument as well... You can say that I'm the kind of guy whom you refer to in the video as "purist" in terms of telecaster tone.
Also comparing both instruments to my MIM Muddy Waters Fender Telecaster, I'd say the Stagg is closer in terms of "true" tele sound, but neither are close in terms of physical "feel". Yes, I have played several telecasters before, both MIM, MIA etc.
Perhaps softies here can try out the Stagg tele for yourselves, and see if what you hear and feel is similar to what I have experienced.