The LG UP7000, being priced higher, does not necessarily translate to better performance in all aspects compared to the TCL S450F. The TCL has excellent black uniformity which can enhance your dark room viewing, more HDMI ports for connecting devices, and it supports advanced HDR formats like Dolby Vision and HDR10+ that can improve your movie watching experience with better color and brightness in supported content. If budget is a major concern and you value advanced HDR format support along with better connectivity options, the TCL S450F could serve you well. However, if you're looking for superior motion handling for sports and gaming, note that both TVs are not particularly strong in this area, with the LG UP7000 offering fair motion processing and the TCL S450F also performing at a fair level. Neither TV excels in bright room conditions, so if you frequently watch TV in a well-lit room, neither option is optimal. If sound quality is a key factor, both have basic speaker setups, so investing in a sound system would be advisable for either one. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UP7000 (LCD)
The LG UP7000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S450F (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL S450F (LCD)
The TCL S450F (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG UP7000 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6/10
6.5/10
5.37/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S450F (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1/10
6.0/10
5.37/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
5.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S450F (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$620
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The LG UP7000 (LCD) has a price of $620 and the TCL S450F (LCD) costs $400.
The LG UP7000 (LCD) and TCL S450F (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.6/10
5.7/10
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The TCL S450F (LCD) and LG UP7000 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.6/10
6.0/10
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450F (LCD) to be only fair for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.9/10
6.4/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450F (LCD) to be only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
5.9/10
6.0/10
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450F (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
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How the LG UP7000 (LCD) and the TCL S450F (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
LG UP7000 (LCD)
TCL S450F (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$620
$400
Brand
Brand
LG
TCL
Release Date
Release Date
November 4, 2021
July 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
65UP7000
65S450F
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED IPS
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
webOS
Fire OS
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
7/10
6/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
2
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
5.6/10
6.6/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
6/10
6/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.7/10
5.7/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
5.1/10
6/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.5/10
6.2/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
6/10
6.5/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
5.6/10
6.1/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.5/10
6.1/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
33.2" x 57.5" x 3.5"
32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
36" x 57.5"
34.8" x 5.9"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
37.9 lbs
30.9 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
400 x 300
200 x 200
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
10 bit
8 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
No
No
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
5.4/10
6.4/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
2.5/10
3/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
1/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
5.9/10
5.8/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
6.9/10
6.4/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
5.8/10
5.6/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6.6/10
5.8/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.1/10
9.3/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
6.8/10
5.2/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6/10
6.3/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7.5/10
7.5/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
6/10
4.6/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
5.8/10
5.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
5.9/10
6.4/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6/10
6/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
10/10
10/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
5.3/10
6.6/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
6.3/10
6/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7/10
7/10
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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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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