The LG NANO75 is a higher-priced TV with overall better performance in sports content and has a wider viewing angle, which makes it suitable for large rooms where people will be watching from different angles. It also reflects less light, making it a bit better for rooms with a few windows.
On the other hand, the TCL S450G costs less and offers slightly better picture quality for gaming and dark room viewing, but has a narrower viewing angle, making it more suited for a smaller viewing area where you sit directly in front of the TV.
Neither of the TVs excels in bright rooms, but the LG may perform slightly better. If you watch a lot of sports and have a bright, wide room, the LG NANO75 may be the better choice, despite being more expensive. If you're on a budget, primarily game or watch TV in a dark room, and don't need a wide viewing angle, the TCL S450G could be more cost-effective. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG NANO75 (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Good motion processing
Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG NANO75 (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
6.7/10
6.1/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG NANO75 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the LG NANO75 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The LG NANO75 has decent motion processing, which is important when watching sports, but its viewing angles are wider which means it's more suitable for group viewing. Conversely, the TCL S450G struggles with motion processing that could lead to blur during fast sports scenes, but it handles reflections better than the LG model which could be beneficial in a bright room. Both models have comparable gray uniformity, which affects how sports fields and courts appear on screen, but neither are exceptional in this regard.
Cost
$900
$348
$0
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$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG NANO75 (LCD) has a price of $900 and the TCL S450G (LCD) costs $348.
The TCL S450G (LCD) and LG NANO75 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2/10
5.6/10
4.97/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S450G (LCD) and LG NANO75 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The LG NANO75 suffers in movie watching primarily due to its low contrast and poor black uniformity, which affects the depth of black levels crucial for dark scenes, while its local dimming is non-existent, failing to improve contrast in different scenes. Conversely, the TCL S450G, while performing slightly better in contrast and black uniformity, also lacks effective local dimming and struggles with color reproduction out of the box and color volume, leading to less vibrant and accurate colors in cinematic content.
Gaming
5.7/10
5.6/10
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The LG NANO75 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The LG NANO75 has fair response time and the best input lag, which is good for gaming, but its fair response time might still lead to some blur in fast-moving games. The TCL S450G, on the other hand, has poor response time, which means more blur, but also has the best input lag, making it responsive despite the potential motion blur during gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9/10
5.8/10
6.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The LG NANO75 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The LG NANO75 and TCL S450G both display cartoons and animation poorly due to mediocre color performance; the LG NANO75 has fair color gamut and poor color volume, whereas the TCL S450G shares the same poor color volume with its color gamut being even poorer. Additionally, while the LG has good colors out of the box, the TCL has fair performance in this regard, exacerbating its color fidelity issues for vibrant cartoon content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.1/10
5.6/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG NANO75 (LCD) to be only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The LG NANO75 offers better upscaling and higher SDR brightness, which are crucial for clear viewing of news and TV programs, leading to a 'fair' experience. Conversely, the TCL S450G delivers lower performance in both these areas, resulting in a 'poor' viewing experience for the same content.
Bright Room
5.8/10
5.7/10
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The LG NANO75 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The LG NANO75 and TCL S450G both struggle in bright rooms due to poor SDR and HDR brightness, making it hard to combat glare and maintain vibrant colors; however, the LG NANO75 has better reflection handling which might offer a slight advantage in dealing with ambient light. Both TVs also have less than ideal contrast and color volume, which can affect picture quality in bright environments, though the TCL S450G has marginally better contrast that could aid in maintaining deeper blacks.
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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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