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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you often watch movies in a dark room, the LG B3's OLED display will provide superior picture quality with perfect blacks, but it's significantly more expensive. The TCL QM8 has an LCD screen that's better for a bright room due to its higher peak brightness but has less impressive dark room performance. When it comes to gaming, both TVs have similar features, but the LG B3 may have a slight edge in motion handling. The decision between these two TVs should be guided primarily by your viewing environment and your budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG B3 (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
Key differences
Movies & TV
9.2
8.3
10/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG B3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good.
The LG B3 OLED provides excellent contrast, which is crucial for watching movies and cinematic TV, featuring perfect black uniformity that enhances the movie-watching experience by delivering true blacks. In comparison, the TCL QM8 LCD, while offering very good local dimming performance that improves contrast, cannot match the perfect blacks of the LG B3 OLED, although it may provide brighter images in HDR content which is favorable for well-lit rooms.
Sports
8.3
6.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG B3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
8.9
8.3
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The LG B3 (OLED) and TCL QM8 (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the LG B3 (OLED) is somewhat better.
The LG B3 (OLED) excels in gaming due to its exceptional response time and best input lag performance, ideal for fast-paced games. The TCL QM8 (LCD) also performs well for gaming with very good response time and good input lag, providing a smooth gaming experience, however it's not as fast as the LG B3.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
6.8
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The LG B3 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B3 OLED's superior upscaling and more accurate colors out of the box make it very good for watching news and other TV programs, offering a clean and vibrant picture even at lower quality sources. In contrast, the TCL QM8 LCD, while it has strong SDR brightness which is beneficial in bright rooms, is considered fair due to its less effective upscaling and color accuracy.
Bright Room
7.3
9.9
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG B3 (OLED) is good.
The TCL QM8 handles reflections better and provides higher brightness for both SDR and HDR content, making it more suitable for bright rooms, while the LG B3, being an OLED, offers superior contrast and wider color gamut that enhance viewing experience in less brightly lit environments. However, the LG B3 still performs well in bright conditions but may suffer from lower brightness and less effective reflections handling compared to the TCL QM8.
Cost
$899
$1,498
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG B3 (OLED) has a price of $899 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.8
8.5
10/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG B3 (OLED) and TCL QM8 (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
8.9
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
9.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and LG B3 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The LG B3 OLED offers very good colors right out of the box and a very good color gamut, making it a strong option for vibrant cartoons and animation. In comparison, the TCL QM8 LCD also has a very good color gamut for vivid images, but the contrast and SDR brightness, which are somewhat important for these types of content, are slightly superior on the TCL QM8, giving it an edge in scenes with varied brightness and darker elements.
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How the LG B3 (OLED) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG B3 (OLED) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 2, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65B3 | 65QM850G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | WebOS | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 8.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57" x 1.8" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.2" x 57" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.9 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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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