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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and primarily watch TV shows or need a simple set for casual viewing, the TCL S334, being much less expensive, could suffice. However, for a superior viewing experience with excellent picture quality in both dark and bright rooms, and top-notch performance for movies, gaming, and sports, the LG C2 is better, although it comes at a midrange price. The LG C2 also offers better viewing angles and reflection handling, which is ideal if you have a wide seating arrangement or a brightly lit room. Keep in mind too that the LG C2 has features like Dolby Vision and a higher refresh rate, which are significant for a high-quality home theater and gaming setup but will cost more. If high-quality audio is important to you, note that both TVs may require a separate sound system, as they don't have great built-in speakers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG C2 (OLED)
- Good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Excellent viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL S334 (LCD)
- The TCL S334 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG C2 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
5.2
10.00/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The LG C2 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S334 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
5.2
10.00/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
No
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The LG C2 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
8.4
6.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
7.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The LG C2 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
8.9
5.7
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The LG C2 (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
5.8
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The LG C2 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
5.8
7.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The LG C2 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
7.5
4.6
9.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.1/10
7.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
7.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The LG C2 (OLED) is good for bright room, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$1,237
$196
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG C2 (OLED) has a price of $1,237 and the TCL S334 (LCD) costs $196.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG C2 (OLED) | TCL S334 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,237 | $196 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | February 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED42C2 | 43S334 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 42" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 2 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.6/10 | 4.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 21.3" x 36.7" x 1.6" | 22.4" x 38.1" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 22.7" x 36.7" | 24.4" x 38.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 19.8 lbs | 14.8 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 8 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 4.3/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | No | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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David Katzmaier | November 2022
"The C2 offers image quality that's a clear step above any non-OLED TV I've seen. The C2 is rare among high-end TVs in that all four of its HDMI ports support 4K/120, great for hard-core gamers with multiple next-gen devices. The C2 is plenty bright enough for just about any viewing environment. It also outperforms QLED TVs like the Samsung QN90B and TCL 6-Series. That's why I consider the LG C2 the best high-end TV for the money of 2022."
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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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