If you're seeking a TV on a tight budget, the TCL S450R could be a more affordable choice and offers excellent black uniformity which is ideal for movies in dark rooms. However, it falls short in upscaling, motion processing, and HDR brightness which may not be suitable if you often watch higher-quality content or HDR movies. The LG NANO75 costs more, but has better color accuracy, a wider color gamut for more vibrant colors in movies and better reflection handling for usage in brighter rooms. However, its poor contrast might not provide as deep black levels for watching in the dark. Both TVs have similar sound quality but neither feature standout audio. For gaming purposes, neither is particularly strong but the TCL's best-in-class input lag makes it slightly more responsive for gaming. If you mostly watch news or sports in well-lit rooms, the LG NANO75's advantages may be more appealing, otherwise, for general viewing in mixed environments and for budget-conscious buyers, the TCL S450R might suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG NANO75 (LCD)
Good motion processing
Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S450R (LCD)
The TCL S450R (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG NANO75 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6/10
6.5/10
4.97/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S450R (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the LG NANO75 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2/10
6.0/10
4.97/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
5.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the LG NANO75 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.7/10
6.1/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG NANO75 (LCD) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the LG NANO75 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$430
$270
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$300
$400
$500
$600
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The LG NANO75 (LCD) has a price of $430 and the TCL S450R (LCD) costs $270.
The TCL S450R (LCD) and LG NANO75 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9/10
6.0/10
6.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450R (LCD) to be only fair for cartoons & animation, while the LG NANO75 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.1/10
6.4/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL S450R (LCD) and LG NANO75 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
Bright Room
5.8/10
6.0/10
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450R (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the LG NANO75 (LCD) is poor.
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Spec Comparison
LG NANO75 (LCD)
TCL S450R (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$430
$270
Brand
Brand
LG
TCL
Release Date
Release Date
March 2, 2022
August 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
50NANO75
50S450R
Screen Size
Screen Size
50"
50"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED IPS
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
webOS
Roku TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
6.1/10
6/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
3
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
5.7/10
6.6/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
5.8/10
6/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.7/10
5.7/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
5.3/10
6/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.7/10
6.2/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
6.2/10
6.5/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
6/10
6.1/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.6/10
6.1/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
25.6" x 44.1" x 2.3"
25.4" x 43.8" x 3.2"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
27.9" x 44.1"
27.1" x 43.8"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
26.9 lbs
18.3 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
200 x 200
200 x 200
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
10 bit
8 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
No
No
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
5/10
6.4/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
2.5/10
3/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
1/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
5.8/10
5.8/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
5.8/10
6.4/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
5.6/10
5.6/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6/10
5.8/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.1/10
9.3/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
6.8/10
5.2/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
7.9/10
6.3/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7.5/10
7.5/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
7.5/10
4.6/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
6.6/10
5.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
5.9/10
6.4/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6.1/10
6/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
10/10
10/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.7/10
6.6/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
7/10
6/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7/10
7/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
No
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About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
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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