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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need a basic TV for watching news or reality TV in a less bright room, the TCL S334 might be suitable. However, if you desire a TV with exceptional picture quality for movies, gaming, or sports, and are prepared to invest more, the LG C3 provides excellent performance, especially in both dark and bright rooms, with a superior overall viewing experience. The LG C3 also offers better sound, highly praised for movies and streaming content, and is well-suited for wide seating arrangements, thanks to its wide viewing angles. Keep in mind that while the TCL is significantly more affordable, it lacks in several key areas compared to the LG, including gaming capabilities, color performance, and local dimming which greatly enhances contrast. Additionally, if you're interested in cutting-edge features like Dolby Vision and HDR10+, the LG C3 supports these, whereas the TCL S334 does not. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG C3 (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the TCL S334 (LCD)
- The TCL S334 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG C3 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.0
5.2
10.00/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The LG C3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL S334 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
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 C3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
8.5
6.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
9.0
5.7
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
10.0/10
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 C3 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
5.8
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
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 C3 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
5.8
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
8.3
4.6
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.1/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$196
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG C3 (OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the TCL S334 (LCD) costs $196.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG C3 (OLED) | TCL S334 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $196 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 10, 2022 | February 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED42C3 | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.3/10 | 4.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.5/10 | 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 | 21.6 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 | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | Unknown | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | No | |
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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