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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you want a high-quality picture, especially in dark rooms, or if you're an avid gamer, the LG C1 OLED TV offers superior performance but comes at a higher price. On the other hand, the TCL S446 LCD is more budget-friendly but doesn't perform as well in bright rooms or provide the same level of picture quality. If you mainly watch news, animations, or cartoons, both TVs will satisfy your needs, with the TCL being more cost-effective. 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 S446 (LCD)
- The TCL S446 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG C1 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.5
5.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The LG C1 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.9
5.4
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
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 S446 (LCD) is poor.
The LG C1 OLED excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect contrast, superb local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, delivering deep blacks and vibrant picture quality. In contrast, the TCL S446 LCD struggles with these aspects, having a lower contrast ratio, no local dimming, and poor black uniformity, leading to a less dynamic and immersive viewing experience.
Sports
8.3
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C1 excels at watching sports with its OLED technology providing instantaneous response time and wide viewing angles, essential for fast-paced action and group viewing, while also handling reflections very well. The TCL S446, on the other hand, is an LCD TV with slower response time, less impressive motion processing, and narrower viewing angles, making it less suitable for dynamic sports content. Gray uniformity, which affects how evenly the screen displays colors across its surface, is also better on the LG C1, contributing to a more uniform image during sports programming.
Gaming
9.0
5.8
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The LG C1 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The LG C1 excels at gaming because it has top-tier response time and input lag performance, crucial for a smooth and responsive gaming experience, and also supports a high refresh rate for more fluid motion. On the other hand, the TCL S446 has only fair response time which may result in motion blur during fast-paced games and, being an LCD with a lower refresh rate than the LG C1, is less capable of handling quick reflex games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
6.4
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The LG C1 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C1 is distinguished by its OLED screen technology, enabling a wider color gamut and more vibrant colors straight out of the box, which are very important for watching cartoons and animation. In contrast, the TCL S446, with its LCD screen, delivers poorer color gamut and less striking colors right after setup, thus providing a fair experience for the same content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
6.4
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The LG C1 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C1 provides superior upscaling of lower-resolution content and higher SDR brightness, making it better for watching news and TV programs in various lighting conditions, along with its excellent local dimming and contrast that enhance viewability. The TCL S446, while a fair option, lacks effective local dimming and has a poorer color gamut, thus offering a less vibrant and less consistent picture quality especially for content that doesn't naturally come in high definition or in bright rooms.
Bright Room
7.1
5.8
9.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The LG C1 (OLED) is good for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The LG C1 OLED is superior for watching TV in a bright room because it offers good SDR and HDR brightness levels and handles reflections excellently, making it well-suited for well-lit environments. On the other hand, the TCL S446 LCD performs poorly in HDR brightness and only fairly in SDR brightness, paired with good but not excellent reflection handling, which may struggle in bright conditions.
Cost
$1,349
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG C1 (OLED) has a price of $1,349 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $400.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG C1 (OLED) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,349 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2021 | September 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65C1 | 65S446 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 5.4/10 | |
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 | Bypass only | |
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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