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Updated January 10, 2024·

Between the LG UP8000 and the TCL S546, the LG is somewhat more expensive and offers a slightly better experience for general TV and reality shows. It's better suited for bright rooms and has lower input lag, which is good for gaming. However, the TCL S546, while somewhat less expensive, provides better picture quality, especially for movies and dark room viewing. It has a significantly better contrast, which can be important for deep blacks in dark scenes. The TCL also supports additional HDR formats like HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG, which can provide a better viewing experience for HDR content. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
  • Good for upscaling
  • Good viewing angle
  • Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
  • Good for bright room
  • Good for dark room
  • Good for movies & TV

Key differences

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Picture Quality

5.7
50UP8000
50S546
7.4
5.10/10
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 UP8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.

Movies & TV

5.3
50UP8000
50S546
7.0
5.10/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.5/10
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 UP8000 (LCD) is poor.

Gaming

5.7
50UP8000
50S546
6.6
6.7/10
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
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.

Cartoons & Animation

5.9
50UP8000
50S546
6.6
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.

Bright Room

5.9
50UP8000
50S546
7.2
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
5.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
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Key similarities

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Sports

6.6
50UP8000
50S546
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
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.

News, Talk, & Other TV

6.2
50UP8000
50S546
6.4
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) and LG UP8000 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.

Cost

$425
50UP8000
50S546
$400
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The LG UP8000 (LCD) has a price of $425 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $400.

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How the LG UP8000 (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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LG UP8000 (LCD)TCL S546 (LCD)
LG UP8000 (LCD)TCL S546 (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$425
$400
Brand
LGTCL
Release Date
July 2, 2021August 1, 2021
Full name
50UP800050S546
Screen Size
50"50"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
webOSAndroid TV
Sound Quality Score
6.7/105.9/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
33
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
5.8/107.4/10
Bright Room Score
6/107.2/10
Gaming Score
5.8/106.7/10
Movies & TV Score
5.4/107/10
Sports Score
6.6/106.4/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
25.6" x 44.1" x 2.2"25.5" x 43.8" x 3.1"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
27.9" x 44.1"27.3" x 43.8"
Weight without Stand
25.8 lbs26.0 lbs
VESA Mount
200 x 200200 x 200

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
NoYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
5.1/108.2/10
Local Dimming
2.5/105.7/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.0
Speaker Power
20 W16 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoNo

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Stratos Kampourogiannis | July 2021
"What we liked on this one was the very sharp 4K images it could display, its good up-scaling capabilities, nice viewing angles and extremely low input lag. Lastly the new webOS 6.0 is great even if it needs some time to get your bearings while the redesigned Magic Remote feels fresh even if functionality remains the same."

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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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