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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG A2 OLED offers a superior viewing experience in dark rooms with excellent picture quality for movies and series, wider viewing angles, and better handling of reflections. This makes it a strong choice for cinematic content and general TV watching. However, it comes at a higher price. The TCL S555 LCD is more budget-friendly and offers a brighter screen for use in bright rooms. It is good for watching cartoons and animation but falls short in sports content viewing due to lower motion processing quality. Both TVs have similar input lag, making them decent for gaming, but the LG A2 would provide a better overall gaming experience. If you prioritize top-notch picture quality and can accommodate a higher price, the LG A2 OLED is advisable. If you're looking for a more affordable option that performs well in bright environments and you mainly watch animated content or use the TV for news and talk shows, the TCL S555 might suit your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG A2 (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Good for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Excellent viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG A2 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG A2 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A2 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The LG A2 OLED shines with its perfect black levels, ensuring its contrast, black uniformity, and local dimming are exceptional for an immersive movie and cinematic TV experience. In contrast, the TCL S555 LCD, while offering good performance, cannot match the OLED's performance in these very important aspects, furthermore, the TCL's poor reflection handling and narrower viewing angles compared to the LG's very good reflection handling and wide viewing angles may affect viewing experiences in well-lit rooms and for groups.
Sports
8.2
6.3
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A2 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG A2 has an excellent response time, which is crucial for showing fast-moving sports without motion blur, along with very good handling of reflections and wide viewing angles, making it ideal for watching with a group. Conversely, the TCL S555, while still good, has lower performance in response time and motion handling, doesn't deal as well with reflections, and has narrower viewing angles, which can limit the viewing experience under certain conditions.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
7.0
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The LG A2 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The LG A2 with its OLED display is preferred for watching news and TV programs as it provides very good upscaling of lower-resolution content and offers very good colors out of the box, which enhances the viewing experience. On the other hand, the TCL S555 delivers a good experience with good upscaling and colors out of the box, but its performance is slightly overshadowed by the LG's superior color reproduction and upscaling abilities.
Cost
$1,997
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG A2 (OLED) has a price of $1,997 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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Key similarities
Gaming
7.1
6.7
9.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG A2 (OLED) to be good for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG A2 OLED has excellent response time and very good input lag, which makes it more suitable for gaming, while the TCL S555 LCD, despite having slightly better input lag, has only a good response time, hindering its gaming performance compared to the LG A2. Additionally, both models have an equal refresh rate, which means they can handle fast-moving images well, but the superior response time of the LG A2 gives it the edge for a smoother gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
8.4
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The LG A2 (OLED) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The LG A2 is praised for its outstanding colors straight out of the box and a very good color gamut, which results in vibrant and accurate hues for animation. Conversely, while the TCL S555 also offers very good color performance out of the box, its overall color gamut and color volume are somewhat less impressive, which may affect the richness and depth of colors on screen.
Bright Room
7.0
7.3
9.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and LG A2 (OLED) are both good for bright room.
The LG A2 OLED TV is suitable for bright rooms due to its excellent reflection handling but has lower brightness, which could be a drawback in very well-lit environments, while the TCL S555 LCD TV, although offering better brightness for both SDR and HDR content, struggles with reflections which might reduce the viewing quality in bright rooms. Additionally, OLED technology in the LG A2 provides perfect contrast and wider color gamut and volume, enhancing image quality, but in extremely bright rooms, the TCL S555's superior brightness may prove more beneficial despite its somewhat lower contrast and color performance.
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How the LG A2 (OLED) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG A2 (OLED) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,997 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2022 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A2 | 65S555 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57" x 1.8" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 37.7 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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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Al Griffin | August 2022
"Movie fans will find a lot here to love, and the A2 series’ low prices compared with other OLED TVs will keep their wallets happy. Images had the deep blacks and detailed shadows typical of the best 4K TVs, while colors looked both fully saturated and clean. Also, the A2’s out-of-box picture performance in Filmmaker mode was mostly accurate, requiring only slight adjustments to optimize brightness, color, and contrast."
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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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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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