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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the LG A1 (OLED) and the TCL S555 (LCD) depends on your preferences and viewing conditions. The LG A1, being an OLED, offers excellent picture quality, very high contrast, and is great for watching movies in dark rooms. It also has wide viewing angles, which is advantageous if you often watch TV with a group spread around the room. However, it is at a higher price point and might not perform as well as the TCL S555 in bright rooms due to its lower brightness. On the other hand, the TCL S555 is more budget-friendly and has a higher brightness, which makes it a better choice for bright rooms. It's also quite good for casual gaming and watching cartoons and animations. However, it might not offer the same level of picture quality for sports content and has a narrower viewing angle compared to the LG A1. So, if you are willing to pay more for a superior dark room viewing experience and don't mind a TV that isn't as bright, the LG A1 is the way to go. But if you want to save money and need a TV that handles bright rooms better, the TCL S555 would suit you better. 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 use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
Key differences
Movies & TV
8.9
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The LG A1 excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect contrast, superior black uniformity, and wide viewing angles, which are crucial for dark room viewing, but its colors may need calibration for optimal performance. The TCL S555, although offering good contrast and black levels, has weaker local dimming and narrower viewing angles, which can affect picture quality when viewed from the side; however, it displays vibrant colors straight out of the box.
Sports
8.0
6.3
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
5.4/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG A1 (OLED) provides an excellent response time and wide viewing angles making it very good for sports, while its motion processing is also quite effective, and it handles reflections well, ensuring clear visibility even in moderately lit environments. In contrast, the TCL S555 (LCD), although with good response time, has a lower motion processing capability, poorer performance in reflections handling, and narrower viewing angles, making it fair for watching sports, with reduced clarity during fast action or when viewed from an angle.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.4
7.0
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The LG A1 excels at upscaling lower resolution content and produces excellent colors out of the box, which enhances the viewing experience for news and TV programs. On the other hand, the TCL S555 offers very good SDR brightness, which can be advantageous in well-lit environments, but its upscaling and color production are not as refined as the LG A1.
Bright Room
6.6
7.3
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the LG A1 (OLED) is only fair.
The LG A1 OLED's performance in a bright room is limited due to its fair SDR and HDR brightness levels and although its reflection handling is very good, it may not overcome its lower brightness. On the other hand, the TCL S555 LCD offers very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, which together with its sufficient but less effective reflection handling, makes it better suited for bright-room viewing.
Cost
$1,100
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG A1 (OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.2
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG A1 (OLED) to have very good picture quality, while the TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Gaming
7.0
6.7
9.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG A1 (OLED) to be good for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG A1 stands out for gaming due to its superior response time and equivalent best-class input lag, which are crucial for a seamless gaming experience; however, the TCL S555, while sharing the best input lag performance, does not match the LG A1's response time, which may affect motion clarity during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.4
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
9.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and LG A1 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The LG A1 OLED TV is praised for its excellent out-of-the-box colors and very good color gamut, making animated content vibrant and lifelike, while the TCL S555 LCD's strong performance in these areas, despite slightly trailing the A1, still offers a rich viewing experience for cartoons and animation.
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How the LG A1 (OLED) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG A1 (OLED) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 3, 2021 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65A1 | 65S555 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | 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 | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57" x 1.8" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 57" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.2 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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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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