The LG B2 OLED offers excellent picture quality, with deep blacks and vibrant colors, making it a superb choice for movie enthusiasts and those with dark viewing environments. Its higher refresh rate and response time also make it ideal for sports fans and gamers looking for smooth motion. However, the TCL S455 LCD is much more budget-friendly, with decent performance for everyday TV watching and bright room usage. If high-quality movie watching or gaming is a priority and you're willing to invest more, go for the LG B2 OLED. If you want to save money and need a TV that performs well in bright rooms for general viewing, the TCL S455 LCD is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG B2 (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
Best in class viewing angle
Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL S455 (LCD)
The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG B2 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7/10
6.5/10
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 B2 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1/10
6.0/10
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 B2 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
8.4/10
6.1/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG B2 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B2 OLED TV excels in watching sports due to its superior motion processing and reflection handling, ensuring smooth and clear imagery without being affected significantly by ambient light. In contrast, the TCL S455 LCD TV, while fair, has less effective motion processing and reflections handling, which can result in less clear images during fast-moving sports and issues with glare in bright rooms.
Gaming
8.9/10
5.7/10
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The LG B2 (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6/10
6.0/10
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
9.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The LG B2 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B2 OLED offers vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box and covers a very good range of colors, making it superior for watching cartoons and animation. In contrast, the TCL S455 LCD trails in performance with less accurate initial colors and a limited color range, leading to a less engaging experience with animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9/10
6.4/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The LG B2 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B2 OLED TV excels in upscaling and maintains very good SDR brightness, providing clear visuals for news and talk shows, whereas the TCL S455 LCD struggles with lower performance in these areas, potentially leading to less clear images especially in well-lit environments. Additionally, the LG B2 offers superior colors out of the box and better contrast due to its OLED technology, enhancing the viewing experience further compared to the TCL S455's less impressive color and contrast performance.
Bright Room
7.5/10
6.0/10
9.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
9.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The LG B2 (OLED) is good for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B2 OLED excels in handling reflections and has good SDR and HDR brightness, making it suitable for bright rooms, whereas the TCL S455 LCD has only fair performance in reflections and SDR brightness, and poor HDR brightness, which may compromise its viewing experience in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,597
$584
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG B2 (OLED) has a price of $1,597 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $584.
"The LG B2 OLED pairs lush, saturated colors and perfect contrast with a 120Hz screen, HDMI 2.1 ports and a great smart TV platform. The LG B2 OLED is an ideal alternative to the LG C2 OLED for folks who want a taste of OLED life without the sticker price that usually comes with it. The LG B2 OLED does a lot right in terms of performance, color saturation is wonderful and contrast is second-to-none. Not only did color saturation and off-axis viewing impress me, harder to quantify specs like motion processing and upscaling really blew me away as well."
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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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