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The LG UP7000 offers a slightly better overall viewing experience than the TCL S435, with better performance for movies and sports. However, for gaming, both TVs offer similar experiences. The LG UP7000's better handling of reflections might be preferable if you tend to watch TV in a bright room. On the other hand, the TCL S435 usually costs less, and it offers more HDMI ports which could be useful if you have multiple devices to connect. If budget is a key concern and you need more connectivity options, the TCL S435 could be the way to go. Otherwise, for a bit more investment, the LG UP7000 offers enhancements that might be noticeable in daily viewing, especially in varied lighting conditions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UP7000 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
6.6
5.37/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1
6.1
5.37/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 struggles in very important factors for movie watching, such as contrast and black uniformity, which hinders the deep blacks needed for dark scenes, and it lacks local dimming to improve picture quality in darker areas. Meanwhile, the TCL S435 performs a bit better in these aspects, providing fair contrast and better black uniformity, but it also lacks local dimming capabilities, and both TVs fall short in terms of color performance, which affects how vibrant and true-to-life cinematic content appears.
Sports
6.5
5.9
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG UP7000 (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 is superior in handling motion with a higher motion processing score, and has a better viewing angle which makes it more suitable for sports watching across different positions in a room. On the other hand, the TCL S435 falls short in these critical areas with a poor motion processing score and a narrower viewing angle, leading to a less optimal sports viewing experience.
Cartoons & Animation
5.6
7.0
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
5.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 has poorer ratings for colors out of the box and color gamut, leading to less vibrant and accurate colors when viewing cartoons and animation. In contrast, the TCL S435 is recognized for its excellent out-of-the-box color performance, offering a more enjoyable viewing experience for animated content.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.6
5.5
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The LG UP7000 (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The LG UP7000 has a poor response time which can lead to motion blur during fast-paced games, although it offers excellent input lag, meaning the delay between user input and the action on screen is minimized. The TCL S435 also has a poor response time, coupled with poor input lag, thus both responsiveness and smooth motion may not be satisfactory for gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.9
5.8
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The LG UP7000 (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
The LG UP7000 has fair upscaling and SDR brightness, but colors out of the box and color gamut are poor, leading to less than ideal quality for watching news and talk shows. The TCL S435, while having excellent colors out of the box, falls short in upscaling and SDR brightness which is important for clear picture quality during daytime viewing of TV programs.
Bright Room
5.9
5.6
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The LG UP7000 (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The LG UP7000 struggles in bright rooms due to only fair performance in SDR brightness and reflections handling, with poor HDR brightness, affecting visibility in well-lit conditions. In contrast, while the TCL S435 also has poor SDR and HDR brightness, it has a higher contrast, which marginally helps with picture quality in bright settings but falls short with poor reflections handling that can cause glare.
Cost
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The LG UP7000 (LCD) has a price of $480 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $500.
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Spec Comparison
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| LG UP7000 (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 3, 2021 | September 3, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55UP7000 | 55S435 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.3" x 48.7" x 3.5" | 28.3" x 48.7" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.9" x 48.7" | 30.4" x 48.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 24.7 lbs | 24.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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