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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you primarily watch movies and series in dark environments, the LG C2 OLED TV is a better choice due to its superior contrast and black uniformity, which enhances the viewing experience in these conditions. On the other hand, if you're on a budget and watch TV in brighter rooms, the TCL R655 LCD TV might be more suitable, as it performs well in bright conditions and costs significantly less. However, it doesn't match the LG C2 in terms of overall picture quality and has a narrower viewing angle. For gaming, both TVs perform well with low input lag and high refresh rates, but the LG C2 has a slight edge due to its faster response time. Consider the LG C2 if high-quality audio is important to you, as it has better speakers. If you plan to use your TV as a monitor, the LG C2 is also a better option due to its higher score for monitor use. 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 R655 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
8.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG C2 (OLED) and TCL R655 (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the LG C2 (OLED) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C2 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is good.
The LG C2 OLED is excellent for watching movies and cinematic TV because of its perfect contrast ratio, exceptional black uniformity, and wide viewing angles, which is ideal for darker viewing environments and ensuring consistent picture quality from various angles. In comparison, the TCL R655 LCD is good due to its high contrast and effective local dimming which offers a decent movie-watching experience but falls short in maintaining black uniformity and color accuracy at wide angles, making it less suited for rooms where viewers sit off to the side.
Sports
8.4
6.6
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C2 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C2 is favored for sports because it has nearly instant response time and superb motion processing, which means fast-moving content looks crisp without blur, plus it has wide viewing angles allowing groups to watch comfortably. In contrast, the TCL R655, while decent, may exhibit motion blur due to its slower response time and less effective motion processing, and it's not as suitable for off-angle viewing, potentially affecting the clarity of sports when viewed from the side.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
7.2
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The LG C2 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is good.
The LG C2 OLED excels in upscaling lower resolution content and maintains excellent SDR brightness, making it ideal for viewing news and talk shows. The TCL R655, while good in these aspects, isn't as proficient but still offers a satisfying experience with accurate colors and decent brightness for everyday TV programming.
Bright Room
7.8
9.5
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG C2 (OLED) is good.
The TCL R655 (LCD) performs best in bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness, making the screen more visible under bright lighting, whereas the LG C2 (OLED), while having good SDR and HDR brightness, excels in reflections handling, providing less distraction from glare. Although both have high contrast and wide color gamuts that contribute to picture quality, the TCL R655's superior brightness gives it an edge in well-lit environments compared to the LG C2's capability to better preserve picture quality amid room reflections.
Cost
$1,355
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG C2 (OLED) has a price of $1,355 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.9
8.6
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The LG C2 (OLED) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The LG C2 stands out in gaming due to its exceptional response time and very low input lag, which ensure smooth, reactive gameplay on its OLED screen, whereas the TCL R655, while having good response time and low input lag, offers higher refresh rates with its LCD screen, catering to gamers looking for higher frame rate support.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
8.7
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and LG C2 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The LG C2 OLED TV stands out for cartoons and animation due to its superior out-of-the-box colors and a very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate hues. Meanwhile, the TCL R655 LCD also performs well for animation with good colors right away and a very good color volume, but it may not reproduce the spectrum of colors as richly as the LG C2.
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How the LG C2 (OLED) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG C2 (OLED) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,355 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 3, 2022 | September 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65C2 | 65R655 | |
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 | 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 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.7" | 35.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 32.6 lbs | 50.7 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 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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Parker Hall | January 2023
"It has an excellent Roku interface, isn’t too expensive, has quantum dots and mini LED backlighting, and looks genuinely fantastic playing everything. If you’re in the market for a new TV, you should still start here. Gamers will like that it has a 120-Hz refresh rate at 4K, which is the maximum that a modern Xbox or Playstation 5 will put out—meaning the smoothest possible gaming and sports viewing in general. We’re no longer in the days of having to spend over $1,000 and spending a few hours on setup for decent black levels and great color accuracy and HDR"
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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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