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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are considering picture quality and gaming performance as your top priorities and willing to spend more, the LG C1 OLED TV is an excellent choice with its superior overall picture quality, perfect contrast, and excellent gaming features. However, keep in mind that while it offers good performance in bright rooms, there are better options if that's a regular viewing environment. On the other hand, the TCL S435 LCD TV comes at a more budget-friendly price. It's a decent choice for casual viewing, specifically for cartoons and animations, and it also has a fairly good dark room performance. Yet, the TCL S435 falls short in terms of sports viewing and doesn't quite match the LG C1 in gaming capabilities or overall picture quality, especially in bright room conditions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG C1 (OLED)
- Good for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good 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 for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Excellent viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG C1 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.5
6.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG C1 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.9
6.1
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The LG C1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C1 OLED excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect contrast, professional level local dimming, and exceptional black uniformity, enhancing the viewing experience with deeper blacks and more vivid scenes. In contrast, the TCL S435 LCD falls short in these areas with lower contrast, no local dimming, and subpar black uniformity, resulting in less impactful dark scene reproduction and a generally less immersive movie-watching experience.
Sports
8.3
5.9
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The LG C1, an OLED TV, excels at sports watching due to its exceptional response time and wide viewing angles, ensuring clear and consistent images even during fast-paced action. In contrast, the TCL S435, an LCD TV, falls short in sports viewing, largely because of its poor motion processing and narrower viewing angles which can lead to blurring during fast movements and color washout when watched from an angle.
Gaming
9.0
5.5
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The LG C1 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
7.0
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The LG C1 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
5.8
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The LG C1 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The LG C1 excels in upscaling and delivers good SDR brightness, which ensures that lower-resolution content like regular TV shows is displayed clearly and brightly, making it well-suited for watching news and talk shows. The TCL S435, however, struggles with SDR brightness and upscaling, leading to a less clear and dimmer picture which might detract from the viewing experience of such programs.
Bright Room
7.1
5.6
9.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The LG C1 (OLED) is good for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The LG C1 (OLED) has good SDR and HDR brightness and excellent reflection handling, making it suitable for bright rooms, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has poor SDR and HDR brightness and poor reflection handling, which compromises visibility in bright environments.
Cost
$1,349
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG C1 (OLED) has a price of $1,349 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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How the LG C1 (OLED) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG C1 (OLED) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,349 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2021 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65C1 | 65S435 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57" x 1.8" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.9" x 57" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.9 lbs | 37.9 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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