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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch picture quality and gaming performance and are prepared to pay a premium, the LG C3 OLED TV is a superb choice, especially for watching movies and gaming in a dark room. However, its performance in bright rooms may not be as strong. On the other hand, the TCL Q7 LCD TV is much more affordable and still delivers decent performance for various content, including animation and gaming, but it won't match the LG C3 in dark room viewing or overall picture quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG C3 (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
- The TCL Q7 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG C3 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.0
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG C3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
7.7
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The LG C3 OLED TV stands out for movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect contrast, exceptional black uniformity, and wide viewing angles, which ensures deep blacks and consistent picture quality from different seating positions. In comparison, the TCL Q7 LCD has lower contrast and less effective local dimming, which might not deliver the same level of dark scene detail, but it still provides good overall color volume and gray uniformity for an enjoyable movie-watching experience.
Sports
8.5
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 excels in watching sports due to its superior motion processing and response time, along with better handling of reflections and wide viewing angles, which are crucial for fast-paced action and group viewing. On the other hand, the TCL Q7 has fair performance, largely affected by its smaller color volume and slower response time, making it less suitable for sports with fast movements.
Gaming
9.0
8.2
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is very good.
The LG C3 offers superior gaming performance due to its best in class response time and input lag, which means gamers will experience virtually no delay in the action on the screen reacting to their commands. In contrast, the TCL Q7, while offering very good gaming capabilities, doesn't match the LG C3 in these critical areas, leading to a less responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
7.8
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The LG C3 OLED offers superior colors out of the box and a very good color gamut which is crucial for vibrant and accurate representation of cartoons & animation, whereas the TCL Q7 LCD has fair performance in colors out of the box and a good color gamut, which may not deliver as true-to-life colors. Additionally, while the color volume of the LG C3 is also rated better, which means it can display a wide range of colors at different luminosities, the TCL Q7 has a good color volume but is less ideal in this regard, potentially affecting the depth and richness of colors in animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
6.3
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 excels at upscaling lower-quality content to its native resolution and delivering good SDR brightness, making news programs and talk shows look great even when the source quality isn't high. In contrast, the TCL Q7 performs less effectively in these areas, resulting in a fair viewing experience for the same types of programs, which might lack the clarity and brightness provided by the LG C3.
Bright Room
8.3
7.6
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The LG C3 OLED excels in bright rooms thanks to its superior handling of reflections and high brightness levels in both standard and high dynamic range content. In contrast, the TCL Q7 LCD, while also rated as having very good brightness for SDR content, doesn't manage reflections as well, which can be a drawback in well-lit environments.
Cost
$2,400
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The LG C3 (OLED) has a price of $2,400 and the TCL Q7 (LCD) costs $800.
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How the LG C3 (OLED) and the TCL Q7 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG C3 (OLED) | TCL Q7 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65C3 | 65Q750G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.7" | 35.2" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.6 lbs | 44.3 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 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | Unknown | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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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