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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG UP8000 may cost more, but it offers a more balanced performance for various content like movies, sports, and games. It has a better overall picture quality, particularly in brighter rooms due to its superior reflection handling and slightly better viewing angles. On the other hand, the TCL S450G is more budget-friendly and also offers decent performance, with a stronger contrast which makes it a better option for viewing in dark rooms. If you need newer features like Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support, the TCL S450G includes these, whereas the LG UP8000 does not. Consider the LG UP8000 if you're looking for better sports viewing and a well-rounded TV that is good in bright rooms. Go for the TCL S450G if you're on a budget, watch a lot of content in dark environments, or want enhanced HDR features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
- Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG UP8000 (LCD).
Key differences
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
5.6
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The LG UP8000 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP8000 performs better in upscaling and SDR brightness, which enhances the viewing experience for news and talk shows, particularly in terms of clarity and visibility. In contrast, the TCL S450G's lower performance in these same areas results in a less optimal experience for such content, making it more challenging to view in various lighting conditions and potentially resulting in less sharp imagery.
Cost
$830
$348
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG UP8000 (LCD) has a price of $830 and the TCL S450G (LCD) costs $348.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.7
5.9
5.10/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S450G (LCD) and LG UP8000 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
5.6
5.10/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.5/10
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 UP8000 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The LG UP8000 struggles with movies and cinematic TV due to its relatively low contrast and lack of local dimming, leading to poorer black uniformity that makes dark scenes look washed out. The TCL S450G, although having better black uniformity, suffers in viewing angles and color performance, affecting the overall picture quality and making it less ideal for diverse viewing setups and rich content.
Sports
6.6
6.1
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
6.0/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The LG UP8000 (LCD) has fair response time and motion processing, which is important for watching fast-moving sports but has a good reflection handling score, making it suitable for brighter rooms. The TCL S450G (LCD), on the other hand, has a poor response time and motion processing, making fast action harder to follow, and a fair reflections score that may result in more distractions in well-lit environments; both have similar viewing angles and gray uniformity, which are important but less critical for sports watching.
Gaming
5.7
5.6
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The LG UP8000 and the TCL S450G both have gaming limitations due to poor response times which can lead to motion blur during fast-paced games. Additionally, despite having the best input lag performance, which minimizes delay between player actions and on-screen reactions, their refresh rates are standard at 60Hz, restricting the smoothness of gameplay compared to TVs with higher refresh rates.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
5.8
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The LG UP8000 and TCL S450G both display cartoons and animation poorly due to their limited color gamut, meaning they can't display a wide range of colors vividly, which is very important for animated content. Additionally, they both have issues with color volume and gray uniformity, which affects the consistency and richness of colors across the screen, factors that are somewhat important for watching these types of content.
Bright Room
5.9
5.7
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The LG UP8000 struggles in bright rooms due to only fair SDR brightness and although reflection handling is good, it may not be enough to overcome the limited brightness. The TCL S450G fares worse with poor SDR brightness and only fair reflection handling, making it more challenging to watch in bright environments.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG UP8000 (LCD) | TCL S450G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $348 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 5, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65UP8000 | 65S450G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33" x 57.2" x 2.3" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57.2" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 47.4 lbs | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
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 | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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 S450G (LCD)
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9 to 5 Google
Ben Schoon | September 2023
"TCL, though, has built much of its success on affordable sets, and the 2023 TCL S Class S4 with Google TV is a testament to just how good of a TV you can get for an affordable price tag"
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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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