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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG UP8000 has slightly better overall picture quality, particularly with more accurate colors and better reflection handling, which makes it a good choice if you watch TV in a room with lots of light. The TCL S455, on the other hand, may offer deeper blacks and better contrast, which can be preferable for watching movies in a dark environment. Both TVs support 4K content at 60Hz, which is suitable for general viewing and gaming, but if you're looking for a TV with the latest gaming features like variable refresh rate or HDMI 2.1, neither of these set will provide that. If the budget is a concern and you mainly watch TV in a darker environment, the TCL S455 could save you some money without a huge loss in quality. However, if you can afford to spend a bit more and you want a TV that performs better in a bright room, the LG UP8000 would be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
- Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG UP8000 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.7
6.5
5.10/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
6.0
5.10/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$830
$584
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG UP8000 (LCD) has a price of $830 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $584.
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Key similarities
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
7.5/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The LG UP8000 has a fair response time which makes it decent for watching fast-moving sports but has narrower viewing angles which may limit the view in a group setting. On the other hand, the TCL S455 also has a fair response time, ensuring sports action is displayed without much blur, yet it performs poorly in motion processing, which could result in less smooth action during fast-paced games.
Gaming
5.7
5.7
6.7/10
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
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The LG UP8000 and TCL S455 are rated poorly for gaming as they have fair response times, which can result in blurred visuals during fast-moving games, and although they offer the best input lag performance, their standard 60Hz refresh rates are not ideal for high-frame-rate gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
6.0
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S455 (LCD) to be only fair for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP8000 struggles with cartoons and animation due to its poor color gamut and volume, impacting the vibrancy and range of colors displayed. In contrast, the TCL S455 fares better with fair color volume and gamut, allowing for a wider and more accurate range of colors but is still not ideal.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
6.4
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL S455 (LCD) and LG UP8000 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The LG UP8000 provides fair upscaling and SDR brightness for clear visibility in various content and is decent for watching everyday TV and news, but with its IPS panel, it might not deliver very deep blacks in dark rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S455 also offers fair upscaling and SDR brightness with the added benefit of better contrast due to its VA panel, making it suitable for similar content with improved performance in darker settings.
Bright Room
5.9
6.0
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S455 (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP8000 struggles with bright room viewing primarily because its SDR and HDR brightness are only fair and its reflection handling is good, which isn't enough to combat strong light. In contrast, the TCL S455 offers similar SDR and HDR brightness, but its fair reflections handling, combined with its superior contrast, allows it to perform adequately in brighter environments.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG UP8000 (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$830 | $584 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 5, 2021 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65UP8000 | 65S455 | |
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 | 6.7/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 5.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.4/10 | 6/10 | |
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" | 34.8" x 5.9" | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 3/10 | |
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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Home Media Entertainment
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."
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Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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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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