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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG C3 OLED is superior in overall picture quality, gaming, dark room performance, and has wider viewing angles, making it great for varied content and room setups. The C3 also offers better motion processing, which is useful for fast-moving content like sports and action movies. On the flip side, the TCL R648 LCD shines in its SDR and HDR brightness, and it supports 8K resolution for future-proofing, albeit with lower scores in gaming, sports, and overall picture quality compared to the C3. The R648 may serve well in very bright rooms due to its brightness. If premium picture quality and gaming performance are paramount and you're okay with spending less, the LG C3 is a strong choice. However, if you prioritize higher brightness and are prepared to pay more, you might lean towards the TCL R648. 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 R648 (LCD)
- The TCL R648 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG C3 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.0
7.7
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
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 R648 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
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 C3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The LG C3 OLED offers perfect black uniformity and high contrast, which enhances the depth and realism especially in dark scenes, but its performance may be limited in bright rooms due to lower brightness levels compared to its LCD counterparts. On the other hand, the TCL R648 LCD provides very good brightness which makes it suitable for bright rooms, but its lower contrast and black uniformity could make dark scenes appear less profound and details less discernible. Both deliver wide color gamuts, although the LG C3 OLED may show a slightly better color volume, and viewing angles are superior on the OLED allowing more consistent picture quality when viewed from the side.
Sports
8.5
6.5
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
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 OLED has an exceptional response time and excels in handling reflections, providing clear motion and excellent viewing from different angles, making it very good for watching sports. In contrast, the TCL R648 LCD has a lower response time and is less effective in managing reflections, while also offering a narrower viewing angle and somewhat less uniform gray tones, rendering it fair for sports viewing.
Gaming
9.0
8.2
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
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
8.3/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is very good.
The LG C3 OLED TV has the highest response time and input lag scores, making it excellent for gaming as it ensures minimal motion blur and quicker feedback to user actions. The TCL R648 LCD TV, while very good for gaming, has lower response time and input lag scores compared to the LG C3, which may result in slightly slower reaction to inputs and a bit more motion blur during fast-paced games.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
7.5
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The LG C3 OLED TV is excellent for watching news and TV programs due to its superior upscaling and colors out of the box, making standard definition content look clear and vibrant. In contrast, the TCL R648 LCD TV, while still good for these types of content, has excellent SDR brightness, which is better suited for bright rooms, but it may not deliver the same level of color accuracy and upscaling quality as the LG C3.
Cost
$1,500
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG C3 (OLED) has a price of $1,500 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
8.6
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
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 C3 (OLED) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The LG C3 OLED is well-suited for cartoons and animation due to its good color accuracy out of the box and very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and true-to-life colors. In contrast, the TCL R648 LCD shines with excellent colors out of the box, meaning less calibration is needed, but has a slightly less impressive color gamut, which might not display colors as vividly as the LG C3 OLED in certain situations.
Bright Room
8.3
8.1
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The LG C3 (OLED) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for bright room.
The LG C3 OLED has exceptional contrast and reflection handling which makes it suitable for bright rooms, but its brightness, while very good, is not as high as some LCDs. On the other hand, the TCL R648 LCD provides excellent brightness that benefits bright room viewing, although it handles reflections slightly less effectively than the LG C3.
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How the LG C3 (OLED) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG C3 (OLED) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65C3 | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 36.6 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 | Unknown | 50 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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