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Updated January 12, 2024·
The LG B3 OLED might be a better choice if picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and gaming performance are priorities, due to its superior contrast and refresh rates. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option and mostly watch in bright rooms, the TCL S555 with its LCD screen will save you money and still offer good performance for casual viewing and usage. Keep in mind that the OLED TV will offer better viewing angles and overall picture quality, but at a higher cost. If you rarely watch movies in dark environments and don't need the top-tier gaming specs, the TCL could be a more economical choice without compromising too much on your experience. 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 use as monitor
- 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 B3 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
7.8
10/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG B3 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
7.9
10/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
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 S555 (LCD) is good.
The LG B3 excels in displaying movies and cinematic TV thanks to its perfect contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are critical for deep blacks and high picture quality. In comparison, the TCL S555, despite having good contrast and black uniformity, falls short with less effective local dimming and a narrower viewing angle, affecting the uniformity and depth of visuals especially in darker scenes.
Sports
8.3
6.3
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
5.4/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG B3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B3 excels in watching sports because of its 'Excellent' response time and 'Very Good' motion processing, minimizing blur during fast-paced action, and it has 'Excellent' reflections handling and wide viewing angles, ensuring a clear image from different seats. In contrast, the TCL S555, while offering decent image quality for its price, has only 'Good' response time and 'Poor' reflections handling, and its motion processing is not as advanced, which could mean less smooth action during sports, and the viewing angles are narrower, potentially limiting the view for those sitting off to the side.
Gaming
8.9
6.7
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The LG B3 (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG B3 OLED TV provides an excellent response time and the best input lag performance, beneficial for gaming where quick reactions are crucial. In contrast, the TCL S555 LCD TV, while still offering the best input lag performance, has only good response time, which may result in slightly less fluid movement on screen during fast-paced games.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.3
7.0
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The LG B3 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The LG B3 OLED displays news and TV shows effectively due to its good upscaling and color performance out of the box, complemented by excellent SDR brightness and contrast. The TCL S555 LCD also performs well for these programs with its very good SDR brightness, but its upscaling is not as refined, and its colors out of the box, though very good, may not match the richness offered by OLED technology.
Cost
$998
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG B3 (OLED) has a price of $998 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
8.4
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
9.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The LG B3 (OLED) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The LG B3 OLED excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its standout color performance right out of the box and a very good color gamut, providing vibrant and consistent colors across the screen, along with strong contrast and gray uniformity. The TCL S555 LCD, while offering good color out of the box and a satisfactory color gamut, performs less impressively in contrast and gray uniformity, but it still presents vivid imagery for animation, and has very good SDR brightness for better viewing in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
7.3
7.3
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The LG B3 (OLED) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The LG B3 (OLED) is suited for bright rooms due to its excellent reflection handling, despite its good but not very high SDR and HDR brightness. In contrast, the TCL S555 (LCD) offers very good SDR brightness, but its effectiveness in bright rooms is hampered by its poor performance in managing reflections.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG B3 (OLED) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 2, 2023 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65B3 | 65S555 | |
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 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.2" x 57" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.9 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"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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