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Updated January 12, 2024·
If deep blacks and vibrant colors are important for your movie-watching or if you intend to use the TV in a darker setting, the LG B3 with its OLED display will be superior to the TCL S455, at a higher cost. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option for general TV viewing and don't mind compromising on picture quality, particularly in well-lit rooms where the OLED's advantages are less pronounced, the TCL S455 could be suitable. The TCL will not perform as well as the LG for gaming due to its lower refresh rate and less advanced processing capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG B3 (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 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 B3 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
6.5
10/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG B3 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
6.0
10/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The LG B3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B3, being an OLED TV, provides perfect contrast and excellent black uniformity, making it ideal for movies, whereas the TCL S455's LCD panel, despite good black uniformity, offers lower contrast and less effective local dimming, compromising depth and detail in darker scenes. Additionally, the LG's superior viewing angles and more accurate colors out of the box provide a consistent cinematic experience from different seating positions, while the TCL's narrower viewing angles and less vibrant color presentation may diminish the experience for off-center viewers.
Sports
8.3
6.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG B3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B3 excels in watching sports due to its OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, which provides an excellent response time and motion processing indispensable for fast-moving scenes, and its wide viewing angles and superb handling of reflections ensure a clear view from different positions. On the contrary, the TCL S455, with an LCD screen that runs at 60Hz, offers fair motion processing, which might not keep up as well with rapid sports action, and its narrower viewing angles and fair reflection handling could reduce the viewing experience in well-lit rooms.
Gaming
8.9
5.7
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The LG B3 (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The LG B3 OLED TV is preferred for gaming due to its excellent response time and best-in-class input lag, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay, whereas the TCL S455 LCD TV, with only fair response time and a standard refresh rate, is less suited for fast-paced gaming action.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
6.0
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
9.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The LG B3 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B3 OLED TV displays cartoons and animation with vibrant, accurate colors straight out of the box and has a wide color gamut, which contributes to more vivid and varied shades. In contrast, the TCL S455 LCD TV offers less impressive colors without adjustment and a narrower color gamut, which can make cartoons look less lively and colorful.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
6.4
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The LG B3 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B3 OLED TV provides good SDR brightness and very good colors out of the box, which contribute to a more vibrant and clearer viewing experience for news and TV programs. In contrast, the TCL S455 LCD TV offers fair SDR brightness and fair colors out of the box, resulting in a less striking image quality in these scenarios.
Bright Room
7.3
6.0
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The LG B3 (OLED) is good for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B3 OLED is better for watching TV in a bright room because it has good SDR and HDR brightness alongside excellent reflection handling, which minimizes glare. On the other hand, the TCL S455 LCD falls short in the same environment due to its fair SDR brightness, poor HDR brightness, and only fair ability to handle reflections, which can make the screen harder to see with ambient light.
Cost
$998
$584
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG B3 (OLED) has a price of $998 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $584.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG B3 (OLED) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $584 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 2, 2023 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65B3 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 8.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.3/10 | 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) | 32.8" 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 | 2.0 | 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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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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