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Updated January 12, 2024·
The LG B3 (OLED) offers superior picture quality, especially in dark room settings, and has a higher refresh rate suitable for fast-moving content like sports and gaming. Its OLED technology also provides better viewing angles and deeper blacks compared to the TCL S546 (LCD). However, OLED screens are more susceptible to permanent burn-in with static content. The TCL S546, while less expensive, has lower overall picture quality and is better suited for bright rooms due to its LCD panel, though it doesn't handle reflections as well as the LG B3. If you value top-notch visuals and can afford the higher cost, the LG B3 is a great choice; if you're on a budget and mostly watch TV in bright rooms, the TCL S546 may suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG B3 (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 cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- The TCL S546 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG B3 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
7.4
10/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG B3 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
7.0
10/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
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 S546 (LCD) is good.
The LG B3 OLED excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect black uniformity and contrast ratio provided by the OLED technology, which also enables excellent local dimming and wide viewing angles. The TCL S546 LCD is good for the same content with its decent contrast and black uniformity for an LCD and appreciable color volume, but falls short of the LG B3, particularly in local dimming and viewing angles, critical for dark room viewing and group watching, respectively.
Sports
8.3
6.3
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG B3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B3 OLED offers an excellent response time and motion processing, which are crucial for watching fast-paced sports without blur, and has wide viewing angles and outstanding handling of reflections, making it a better option in well-lit rooms or for group viewing. The TCL S546 LCD has a good response time but falls short on motion processing, has narrower viewing angles, and doesn't handle reflections as effectively, which can impact the sports watching experience especially in brighter environments or when viewed from the side.
Gaming
8.9
6.6
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The LG B3 (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B3 is superior for gaming because it boasts excellent response time and very low input lag, ensuring smooth motion and minimal delay between player actions and on-screen results. In contrast, the TCL S546, while still providing a good gaming experience with decent response time and very low input lag, can't compete with the fluidity and responsiveness of the LG B3's OLED panel, particularly at higher refresh rates.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
6.6
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
9.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The LG B3 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B3 OLED boasts vibrant, accurate colors straight out of the box and an excellent color gamut, making cartoons and animation appear vivid and true to life. In contrast, the TCL S546 LCD struggles with color accuracy when first set up and has a good but not excellent color gamut, leading to less vibrant and immersive cartoons and animation viewing.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
6.4
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The LG B3 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B3 OLED excels in upscaling lower resolution content and produces vibrant colors straight out of the box, making it very good for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs. In contrast, the TCL S546 LCD has less effective upscaling and the initial color presentation is relatively poor, deeming it fair for the same types of content.
Cost
$998
$398
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG B3 (OLED) has a price of $998 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
7.3
7.2
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The LG B3 (OLED) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The LG B3 OLED is a good choice for bright rooms due to its ability to handle reflections excellently; however, its SDR and HDR brightness are merely good, which may not overcome very bright conditions. Conversely, the TCL S546 LCD shines with very good SDR brightness that can better cope with sunlight, but its performance dips with only fair handling of reflections, potentially causing distractions from on-screen content.
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How the LG B3 (OLED) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG B3 (OLED) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 2, 2023 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65B3 | 65S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | WebOS | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.2" x 57" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.9 lbs | 47.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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