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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG UP8000 has a lower midrange price, making it typically more expensive than the budget-priced TCL Q6. The LG UP8000 offers a satisfying experience for sports and news, but its performance in a dark room might be limiting if you enjoy watching movies in such environments. Conversely, the TCL Q6 stands out in bright rooms and with animated content. However, if gaming is important to you, the LG might have a slight edge. Either TV should serve you well for general TV watching, but keep these distinctions in mind when considering the content you consume most. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
- Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.7
6.9
5.10/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
5.9
5.10/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and LG UP8000 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the TCL Q6 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The LG UP8000 has poor local dimming and black uniformity which affects its performance in displaying true blacks and dark scenes essential for movies and cinematic experience. The TCL Q6 has better black uniformity, which might make it slightly better for movies, but it still struggles with contrast and local dimming, and both TVs have issues with color accuracy and volume that can affect the overall picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
6.6
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP8000 may not render cartoons and animations as vibrantly due to its poor color gamut, resulting in less diverse and less accurate colors on screen. The TCL Q6, with a good color gamut and color volume, will provide a wider range of colors and better shade reproduction, making animations look more appealing and closer to the creators' intentions.
Bright Room
5.9
7.2
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
5.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP8000 struggles in bright rooms due to its fair SDR and poor HDR brightness, combined with good reflection handling which is not enough to overcome its limitations in luminosity. In contrast, the TCL Q6 performs better in bright conditions with its very good SDR and good HDR brightness, despite its poor reflection handling, because its superior brightness helps to mitigate the impact of reflections.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.6
6.2
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The LG UP8000 has fair motion processing and response time, which are crucial for watching fast-paced sports content, but its reflections handling could be better, affecting its performance in well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL Q6 has poor motion processing and response time, limiting its ability to display fast-moving sports smoothly; however, it also has fair reflections handling and a narrower viewing angle, which can reduce the clarity of the image from off-center positions. Both TVs have fair gray uniformity, which is somewhat important for displaying an even playing field without distracting areas.
Gaming
5.7
5.8
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and LG UP8000 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The LG UP8000 and TCL Q6 both have fair response times but are only capable of 60Hz refresh rates, which limits their gaming performance, particularly for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates and quicker response times. Additionally, while they both excel with low input lag, for competitive gamers or those sensitive to motion blur, the motion handling may not be as smooth as on TVs with higher response time scores and faster refresh rates.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
6.2
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and LG UP8000 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The LG UP8000 is fair for watching news and TV programs primarily because it has good upscaled content clarity and colors out of the box, but it has limited contrast and poor local dimming, affecting how sharp the image appears. On the other hand, the TCL Q6 offers very good SDR brightness and a good color gamut which benefits daytime viewing and color range, but poor performance in upscaling and colors out of the box may result in less clear and accurate images especially from lower resolution sources.
Cost
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The LG UP8000 (LCD) has a price of $480 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $500.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG UP8000 (LCD) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 3, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 55UP8000 | 55Q650G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.1" x 48.6" x 2.3" | 28" x 48.3" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.4" x 48.6" | 29.9" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.9 lbs | 24.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 200 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 | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 3.5/10 | |
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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LG UP8000 (LCD)
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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."
TCL Q6 (LCD)
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Michael Gowan | July 2023
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
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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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