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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG B1 (OLED) typically comes with a premium price and is much more expensive, but it offers excellent overall picture quality, superior performance for gaming, sports content, and in dark room settings. It has a greater contrast ratio, better color accuracy, and wider viewing angles compared with the TCL S455 (LCD), which is budget-friendly and typically much less expensive. However, the B1's brightness may not be sufficient in very bright rooms, where the TCL S455 has only slightly better performance. If you prioritize a high-quality gaming or movie-watching experience and don't mind the higher cost, the LG B1 would be the better choice. If cost is a major concern and you mostly watch news or cartoons in well-lit environments, the TCL S455 could be sufficient. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG B1 (OLED)
- Good for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very 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
- Excellent viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG B1 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.4
6.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG B1 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.9
6.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
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
No
The LG B1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B1 OLED offers a perfect contrast and excellent black uniformity, which results in deep blacks and a rich viewing experience for movies and cinematic TV, along with good color volume and accuracy out of the box. In contrast, the TCL S455 LCD has lower contrast, fair black uniformity, and fair color volume, compromising depth and color richness, which makes it less suitable for those viewing experiences.
Sports
8.3
6.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG B1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B1 has excellent response time and motion processing which are crucial for watching fast-paced sports without motion blur, along with outstanding viewing angles and reflection handling allowing clear visibility from different positions and in varying lighting conditions. In contrast, the TCL S455 has fair response time and motion processing which may result in more noticeable motion blur during sports, and its fair reflection handling and narrower viewing angles could reduce clarity when watching from an angle or in bright rooms.
Gaming
8.9
5.7
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
6.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The LG B1 (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The LG B1 OLED TV has excellent response time, reducing motion blur for a more fluid gaming experience, and very good input lag, making it responsive to gaming inputs. In contrast, the TCL S455 LCD TV, while having the best input lag for minimal delay in registering commands, has only a fair response time, which may lead to more noticeable motion blur during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
6.0
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The LG B1 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B1 OLED TV provides vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box, along with a very wide color gamut, which is essential for animated content that often features bright and varied hues. Conversely, the TCL S455 LCD TV offers less accurate colors initially and has a limited color gamut, which may result in less vivid and less consistent color reproduction for cartoons and animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.5
6.4
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The LG B1 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B1 has superior upscaling and SDR brightness, which contributes to a better experience when watching news and TV programs, while also providing good color out of the box and a very good color gamut. On the other hand, the TCL S455 falls short with fair upscaling and SDR brightness, coupled with a poor color gamut, leading to a less optimal viewing experience for similar content.
Bright Room
7.0
6.0
9.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The LG B1 (OLED) is good for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B1 OLED TV provides a better viewing experience in a bright room due to its excellent handling of reflections and high contrast, which enhances the picture quality even when the room is well-lit. In contrast, the TCL S455 LCD TV is rated lower for viewing in bright rooms because its reflection handling is only fair, and it has a lower contrast, making it less suitable if you have many windows or lights that could affect the viewing experience.
Cost
$1,700
$584
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG B1 (OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $584.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG B1 (OLED) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $584 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65B1 | 65S455 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.2" x 57" | 34.8" x 5.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.9 lbs | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | 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 | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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USA Today
Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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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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