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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG C2 OLED offers excellent picture quality with deep blacks, ideal for movies and viewing in dark rooms, whereas the TCL R648 LCD shines in brighter rooms due to its high brightness. The LG C2 is less expensive and delivers smoother motion for sports and gaming, thanks to its OLED technology, but that same technology may risk burn-in with static elements, unlike the TCL R648's LCD screen. If high-resolution content is a priority, the TCL R648 offers 8K, whereas the LG C2 is a 4K TV. Overall, if budget and potential for better movie watching experience are your priority, go for the LG C2, but if you prefer a brighter screen and higher resolution, consider the TCL R648, acknowledging its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG C2 (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL R648 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
7.7
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG C2 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL R648 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
7.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C2 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The LG C2 OLED excels in movies and cinematic TV with its perfect contrast and black uniformity, ensuring pure blacks and no blooming, alongside a wide viewing angle that maintains image accuracy from different positions. In comparison, the TCL R648 LCD has inferior contrast and black uniformity, which can result in grayer blacks and some blooming in dark scenes, with more limited viewing angles that can cause the picture to fade when viewed from the side.
Sports
8.4
6.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C2 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C2's OLED technology provides excellent response time and motion processing, making fast-paced sports look smooth; its wide viewing angles and superior handling of reflections ensure a clear picture from different seating positions, even in bright rooms. In contrast, the TCL R648, while offering good motion processing, does not match the C2's performance due to its LCD technology, which typically has narrower viewing angles and slower response times; although its reflections handling is very good, its performance in fast motion scenes and from off-center viewing positions is less impressive.
Gaming
8.9
8.2
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The LG C2 (OLED) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the LG C2 (OLED) is somewhat better.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
7.5
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The LG C2 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The LG C2 excels in upscaling lower resolution content and offers superb viewing angles, making it excellent for watching news and talk shows. In contrast, while the TCL R648 offers a brighter image in standard dynamic range, which is good for these types of programs, its upscaling is not as refined, and the viewing angles are not as wide.
Cost
$1,500
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG C2 (OLED) has a price of $1,500 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
8.6
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The LG C2 (OLED) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
Bright Room
7.8
8.1
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R648 (LCD) to be very good for bright room, while the LG C2 (OLED) is good.
The TCL R648 has higher SDR and HDR brightness, which makes it better for viewing in bright rooms; however, the LG C2 offers superior contrast and better handling of reflections which can also be beneficial in such environments. The TCL R648 may not offer the same rich blacks and wide color gamut that the OLED technology of the LG C2 does, this difference is critical if you are seeking more vibrant and lifelike images.
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How the LG C2 (OLED) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG C2 (OLED) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 3, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65C2 | 65R648 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 8K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.5" x 56.7" x 1.8" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.7" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 32.6 lbs | 70.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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David Katzmaier | November 2022
"The C2 offers image quality that's a clear step above any non-OLED TV I've seen. The C2 is rare among high-end TVs in that all four of its HDMI ports support 4K/120, great for hard-core gamers with multiple next-gen devices. The C2 is plenty bright enough for just about any viewing environment. It also outperforms QLED TVs like the Samsung QN90B and TCL 6-Series. That's why I consider the LG C2 the best high-end TV for the money of 2022."
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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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