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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch picture quality and gaming performance and don't mind a higher price, go for the LG C3 OLED. It performs exceptionally well in both dark and bright rooms, offers perfect black levels, wide viewing angles, and low input lag beneficial for gaming. On the other hand, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, the TCL S435 LCD is an option, but it comes with compromises. Its picture quality and performance for gaming are significantly lesser, especially in dark rooms. It won't handle reflections as well as the LG C3, making it less ideal for bright rooms. 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 S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG C3 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.0
6.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG C3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
6.1
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its OLED technology which provides "Very Good" contrast, effective local dimming, and "Very Good" black uniformity, enhancing the viewing experience with deeper blacks and vibrant visuals. Conversely, the TCL S435, with its LCD screen, offers a "Fair" level of performance in these areas, having poorer contrast, a lack of local dimming, and less consistent black uniformity, which may result in less impressive dark scene reproduction.
Sports
8.5
5.9
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The LG C3 OLED has superior motion processing and response time, which results in clearer images during fast-paced sports games, along with better viewing angles and reflections handling, making it versatile for different viewing positions and brighter rooms. In contrast, the TCL S435 LCD falls short in these areas, leading to less clear motion and more limited optimal viewing positions, which can be noticeable during sports watching.
Gaming
9.0
5.5
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The LG C3 has an OLED display with a high response time and low input lag, making it excellent for gaming where fast, smooth action is crucial. Conversely, the TCL S435's LCD screen exhibits a slower response time and higher input lag, leading to subpar gaming performance compared to the LG C3.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
7.0
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
The LG C3 OLED excels in delivering vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box, along with a wide color gamut that enhances the viewing experience for cartoons and animation. Meanwhile, the TCL S435 LCD, despite its excellent performance in colors out of the box, falls short in color gamut and volume, which might affect the richness and depth of colors compared to the LG C3.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
5.8
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The LG C3 OLED has excellent SDR brightness and performs very well in upscaling, which ensures that news and TV programs are displayed clearly and with high quality, even if the source content is low resolution. In contrast, the TCL S435 LCD struggles with poor SDR brightness and lower-quality upscaling, making it less suitable for watching news and talk shows, as it may not display the content as clearly, especially in brighter rooms.
Bright Room
8.3
5.6
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$2,400
$700
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The LG C3 (OLED) has a price of $2,400 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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How the LG C3 (OLED) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG C3 (OLED) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2023 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65C3 | 65S435 | |
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 | 8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.5/10 | 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" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.7" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.6 lbs | 37.9 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | Unknown | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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