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For general use, the TCL S546 is a better choice since it performs well in bright rooms and has a higher overall picture quality, especially in dark rooms, making it suitable for watching movies and series. Additionally, it supports advanced HDR formats like Dolby Vision and HDR10+, which can enhance the viewing experience for compatible content. If gaming is a priority, both TVs are quite similar, but the LG UP7000 has a slightly better input lag, which can be important for fast-paced games. However, the TCL S546 still has a good gaming performance. The LG UP7000 has better reflections handling and is a good choice if you often watch TV in a bright room. Both TVs are priced similarly, making the TCL S546 a strong contender for its additional features and better all-around performance, unless gaming is your primary focus, in which case the slightly better input lag on the LG UP7000 may sway your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UP7000 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
7.4
5.37/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1
7.0
5.37/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 struggles with film and dramatic television because it lacks local dimming and has low contrast and black uniformity, which leads to less impressive dark scenes and overall picture quality. In contrast, the TCL S546 performs well for movies and high-definition TV due to its high contrast, good black uniformity, and effective local dimming that enables deeper blacks and better shadow details.
Gaming
5.6
6.6
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 is considered poor for gaming due to its slower response time and lower refresh rate, which can lead to more motion blur and less smooth play. On the other hand, the TCL S546 offers a fair gaming experience because it has a better response time and input lag performance, which means faster on-screen reactions and reduced delay between user input and display response.
Cartoons & Animation
5.6
6.6
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
5.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 has poor colors out of the box and a poor color gamut, leading to less accurate and vibrant cartoons and animation. In contrast, the TCL S546, with its good color gamut and better color volume, provides more accurate and vibrant colors, making it more suitable for watching animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.9
6.4
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 struggles with watching news and other TV programs due to its fair SDR brightness and poor colors out of the box, making content look less clear and vibrant. On the other hand, the TCL S546 provides a better experience for the same content with a very good SDR brightness and good colors out of the box, leading to brighter and more accurate images.
Bright Room
5.9
7.2
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S546 performs better in bright rooms primarily due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness levels and better reflection handling, which is essential when combating ambient light. In contrast, the LG UP7000 struggles with lower brightness and poorer reflection handling, which can lead to a washed-out picture in well-lit environments.
Cost
$341
$400
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The LG UP7000 (LCD) has a price of $341 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.3
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG UP7000 (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The LG UP7000 offers wider viewing angles and better reflection handling, making it a suitable option for group sports watching in a well-lit room. However, the TCL S546 has faster response time and better motion processing which provides a smoother viewing experience during fast-paced games, but it falls short in viewing angles and reflection handling compared to the LG model.
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How the LG UP7000 (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG UP7000 (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$341 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 2, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 50UP7000 | 50S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 25.7" x 44.2" x 3.5" | 25.5" x 43.8" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 28.3" x 44.2" | 27.3" x 43.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 20.9 lbs | 26.0 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 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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