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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for superior picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and don't mind spending more, the LG C3 OLED is a clear choice with its excellent contrast and perfect blacks. However, if you're on a tighter budget and typically watch TV in a room with ambient light, the TCL R646 with its LCD display might serve you well. The TCL R646 also usually costs much less than the LG C3. Keep in mind that OLED TVs like the LG C3 can suffer from permanent burn-in when static images are displayed for long periods, which is a non-issue for LCD TVs like the TCL R646. 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 R646 (LCD)
- The TCL R646 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG C3 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.0
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG C3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
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 R646 (LCD) is good.
The LG C3 OLED's perfect contrast and exceptional black uniformity provide deep blacks and high picture quality for movies and cinematic content, benefiting from OLED technology which ensures that local dimming is not necessary. On the other hand, the TCL R646, while still delivering good contrast and black uniformity with its miniLED backlight, falls short in local dimming performance compared to the LG C3, resulting in a less impressive movie-watching experience.
Sports
8.5
6.6
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 OLED is favored for sports due to its superior response time and wider viewing angles, ensuring fast-moving scenes are clear and that the picture remains consistent from different seating positions. The TCL R646, while acceptable, has a slower response time and narrower viewing angles, making its sports-watching experience less optimal, especially for viewers sitting off to the side.
Gaming
9.0
8.2
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
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
8.7/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The LG C3 OLED is better suited for gaming due to its top-tier response time and input lag, meaning that it reacts to gaming actions almost instantly and maintains fluid motion, making it excellent for fast-paced gaming. On the other hand, while still very good for gaming, the TCL R646 LCD has slightly slower response time and input lag, resulting in a smallest delay during game play, but it remains a strong choice for gamers looking for a balance between performance and cost.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
7.5
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The LG C3 excels at displaying news and TV programs due to its superior upscaling and impressive SDR brightness, ensuring a clear and bright picture. In contrast, the TCL R646 also provides good performance with excellent SDR brightness and upscaling that is adequate for regular content, but it may not handle lower resolution inputs as cleanly as the LG C3.
Bright Room
8.3
8.9
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) and LG C3 (OLED) are both very good for bright room, though the TCL R646 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The LG C3 OLED TV performs very well in bright rooms partly because it handles reflections exceptionally and offers very good SDR and HDR brightness. In contrast, the TCL R646 LCD TV has excellent SDR brightness which is higher than that of the LG C3 and manages reflections very well, making it suitable for bright environments as well.
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 R646 (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
8.4
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The LG C3 OLED excels with more vibrant colors straight out of the box and a wider color gamut, enhancing the viewing experience for cartoons and animation with rich and vivid visuals. In comparison, the TCL R646 LCD also presents colors well out of the box and has a good color gamut, but may not match the LG's depth and vibrancy, particularly noticeable in animated content where color plays a key role.
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How the LG C3 (OLED) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG C3 (OLED) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2023 | August 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65C3 | 65R646 | |
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 | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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" | 33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.7" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.6 lbs | 63.5 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 | 8.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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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