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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG C3 OLED is at a premium price and offers superior overall picture quality, gaming performance, and darker room viewing. Its OLED screen performs well for movies and has great viewing angles but may not be as bright as some LCDs in sunny rooms. The TCL QM8 LCD is less expensive and still provides good picture quality and gaming performance. It shines in brightly lit rooms due to its higher brightness. However, its picture quality in dark rooms and sports viewing experience is not on par with the LG C3. Consider the LG C3 if picture quality in various lighting and gaming are priorities and you're okay with a higher price. Opt for the TCL QM8 if you want a cost-effective option that performs well in bright rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG C3 (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- 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 QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
Key differences
Movies & TV
9.2
8.3
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
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 QM8 (LCD) is very good.
The LG C3 OLED boasts perfect black levels due to its OLED technology, offering exceptional contrast and black uniformity, which enhances movie and cinematic TV viewing, especially in dark scenes. On the other hand, while the TCL QM8 LCD can't match the LG's perfect blacks due to its LCD nature, it still provides very good contrast and black uniformity thanks to its local dimming feature, and with vibrant colors and a broader color volume, it furnishes a thoroughly enjoyable cinematic experience.
Sports
8.5
6.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 OLED provides superior performance when watching sports thanks to its excellent response time, which results in less motion blur, and its wide viewing angles that preserve image quality from different seating positions. In contrast, the TCL QM8 LCD has a good response time and motion processing but relatively narrow viewing angles, which can reduce the picture quality when viewed from the side, and its reflections handling is not as effective as LG's OLED.
Gaming
9.0
8.3
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good.
The LG C3 OLED boasts top-tier response time and input lag, making it exceptional for gaming, offering a more responsive experience that's crucial for fast-paced games. In contrast, the TCL QM8 LCD has very good capabilities in these areas, but it doesn't match the OLED's performance, resulting in a slightly less responsive gaming experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
6.8
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 (OLED) offers very good SDR brightness, along with superior upscaled image quality, which makes it excellent for watching news and TV shows. In contrast, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) has the best SDR brightness, it falls short in upscaling, which is important for viewing lower-resolution content often found in news and talk shows, making it just fair for these types of programs.
Bright Room
8.3
9.9
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG C3 (OLED) is very good.
The LG C3 OLED TV deals with reflections better than the TCL QM8 LCD, which is essential for a bright room. However, the TCL QM8 has a stronger color volume, which can enhance the picture in well-lit environments where colors can appear washed out.
Cost
$2,400
$1,498
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The LG C3 (OLED) has a price of $2,400 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
9.0
8.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG C3 (OLED) to have excellent picture quality, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
8.9
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and LG C3 (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The LG C3 OLED is appreciated for animation due to its excellent color gamut and good color accuracy straight out of the box, making those vibrant cartoon colors pop right away without the need for adjustments. In contrast, the TCL QM8, while also offering a very good color gamut, requires a bit more calibration to achieve accurate colors out of the box, although it still provides an immersive cartoon and animation viewing experience.
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How the LG C3 (OLED) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG C3 (OLED) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65C3 | 65QM850G | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.3/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.7" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.6 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | Unknown | 40 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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