The LG B2 OLED offers a higher overall picture quality, especially in dark rooms, making it better for movies and gaming. Its viewing angle is also wider, meaning the picture stays accurate at different seating positions. However, the B2 is typically more expensive.
The TCL S555 LCD is less expensive, and while its overall picture quality is lower, it has good cartoon and animation performance, and is bright enough for viewing in modestly lit rooms. Its lower price makes it accessible if you're budget-conscious.
If you prefer a superior viewing experience for varied content and gaming, choose the LG B2, but if you want to save money and mainly watch cartoons or less demanding content, the TCL S555 could satisfy your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG B2 (OLED)
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 use as monitor
Very good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Best in class viewing angle
Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG B2 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7/10
7.8/10
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
The LG B2 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1/10
7.9/10
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 B2 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The LG B2 excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect contrast, exceptional black uniformity, and wide viewing angles, all inherent strengths of its OLED technology. In contrast, the TCL S555 still offers good movie-watching capabilities with its decent contrast and black uniformity, but its LCD technology can't match the OLED's performance in these areas, and its narrower viewing angles may limit seating options.
Sports
8.4/10
6.3/10
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
5.4/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG B2 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
8.9/10
6.7/10
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The LG B2 (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B2 has a better response time and input lag performance than the TCL S555, which is crucial for gaming because it allows for smoother motion and quicker reaction to inputs. While both TVs may have a high refresh rate, the LG B2's superior response time and lower input lag provide a more responsive and immersive gaming experience compared to the TCL S555.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9/10
7.0/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The LG B2 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
Cost
$1,597
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG B2 (OLED) has a price of $1,597 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
The LG B2 (OLED) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
Bright Room
7.5/10
7.3/10
9.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The LG B2 (OLED) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The LG B2 OLED offers excellent reflection handling which makes it suitable for bright rooms despite its lower SDR and HDR brightness compared to LCDs. In contrast, the TCL S555, while having very good SDR brightness, is let down by its poor performance in dealing with reflections, making it less ideal for brightly-lit environments.
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How the LG B2 (OLED) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
"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."
"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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