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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need a TV that performs fairly across various content like sports, movies, and gaming, the TCL S450R could be a suitable option, especially if you're watching in a bright room where its performance is acceptable. On the other hand, the LG A1 offers very good overall picture quality and is particularly excellent for watching movies and sports, as well as gaming, but it may not be as bright as the TCL model in well-lit environments. The OLED screen of the LG A1 provides best-in-class contrast and black uniformity, making it superior for watching content with darker scenes. However, it comes at a higher cost. The decision would rest on whether you value higher picture quality over cost savings and bright room performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG A1 (OLED)
- Very good for dark room
- Good for gaming
- Very good 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
- Very good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S450R (LCD)
- The TCL S450R (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG A1 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.2
6.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG A1 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S450R (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.9
6.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
8.0
6.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
7.0
5.7
9.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is good for gaming, while the TCL S450R (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
6.0
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
9.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.4
6.4
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
6.6
6.0
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The LG A1 (OLED) and TCL S450R (LCD) are both only fair for bright room, though the LG A1 (OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,300
$270
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG A1 (OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the TCL S450R (LCD) costs $270.
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How the LG A1 (OLED) and the TCL S450R (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG A1 (OLED) | TCL S450R (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $270 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | August 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED48A1 | 50S450R | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 48" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 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 | 8.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.9/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 24.3" x 42.2" x 1.8" | 25.4" x 43.8" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 26.7" x 42.2" | 27.1" x 43.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 33.1 lbs | 18.3 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 | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 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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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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