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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG UR9000 is often much less expensive than the TCL R745, offering a good balance for different types of content, but it is better suited for sports viewing. It may not perform well in dark rooms and is less suitable for high-end gaming. In contrast, the TCL R745 costs more, but it excels at gaming and is a larger screen TV which could enhance your viewing experience. However, the LG UR9000 comes with voice command features for ease of use, which the TCL R745 lacks. Consider these tradeoffs based on your budget and primary use for the TV. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UR9000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Key differences
Gaming
5.7
7.4
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
15.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is good for gaming, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UR9000 has poor response time which can lead to motion blur in fast-paced games, while the TCL R745's response time is fair, offering clearer motion. Additionally, both TVs have the best input lag performance, but the TCL R745's higher refresh rate could provide a smoother gaming experience than the LG UR9000.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.5
6.1
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UR9000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UR9000 has been noted for its very good upscaling of lower resolution content, which is important when watching standard-definition programs like news or talk shows, but the quality of its colors out of the box is poor, potentially affecting the naturalness of skin tones and other subtle hues. Conversely, the TCL R745 offers good upscaling and good colors out of the box, which may provide a more balanced and realistic viewing experience for such content, although its poor SDR brightness might be a concern in well-lit rooms.
Cost
$547
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG UR9000 (LCD) has a price of $547 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.4
5.6
3.31/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R745 (LCD) and LG UR9000 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1
5.2
3.31/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
5.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and LG UR9000 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The LG UR9000 struggles with movie and cinematic TV viewing because it has a low contrast ratio, weak local dimming, and subpar black uniformity, which can lead to washed-out dark scenes and less vibrant colors, especially in dimly lit environments. Similarly, the TCL R745 faces challenges in the same viewing situations, primarily due to its poor contrast and the absence of local dimming, resulting in less depth and clarity in more detailed movie scenes.
Sports
6.8
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG UR9000 (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The LG UR9000 and TCL R745 both have their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to watching sports. The LG UR9000, with its faster response time and better viewing angles, is well-suited for fast-paced action, but its reflections handling is just fair, which may affect viewing in well-lit rooms; the TCL R745 has good reflections handling and motion processing, but its slower response time and narrower viewing angles could detract from the experience in a dynamic group setting.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
5.9
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) and LG UR9000 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The LG UR9000 and the TCL R745 are considered poor for watching cartoons & animation due to their color performance; the LG UR9000 has poor color gamut along with very good "colors out of the box", while the TCL R745 displays fair color gamut but only good "colors out of the box", affecting the vibrancy and accuracy needed to make animated content look its best. Additionally, other factors like color volume, gray uniformity, and contrast, which are somewhat important, are either fair or poor on both TVs, further impacting the viewing experience for animations.
Bright Room
5.8
5.8
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
6.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The LG UR9000 (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
Both the LG UR9000 and the TCL R745 have issues that make them less suitable for use in bright rooms; the LG UR9000 has a fair score for SDR brightness and reflections handling and a poor score for color gamut, while the TCL R745 also has a poor score for SDR brightness along with fair ratings for reflections handling and color volume. These factors result in diminished picture quality in well-lit environments, where glare and insufficient brightness can wash out the image, making these TVs less ideal choices for such settings.
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How the LG UR9000 (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG UR9000 (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$547 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65UR9000 | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | WebOS | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.4/10 | 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 | 5.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57.3" x 1.2" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.3" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 3.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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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