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Updated January 10, 2024·
If viewing quality is a priority, especially in dark rooms, the LG C3 OLED will offer better overall picture quality, superior contrast, and black uniformity. However, it comes at a premium price. The TCL S455 LCD is budget-friendly but has lower performance in picture quality and is less suitable for bright rooms and dark room viewing. The TCL also has a lower motion processing score, which could be less ideal for fast-paced content like sports. The LG C3's higher price provides features like Dolby Vision, a higher refresh rate, and possibly better gaming experiences due to its faster response time and low input lag. 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 S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG C3 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.0
6.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG C3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2
6.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
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 S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 OLED TV offers exceptional contrast, perfect black uniformity due to its OLED technology, and broader viewing angles, making it excellent for watching movies and cinematic TV. On the other hand, the TCL S455 LCD TV, while still providing good black uniformity, has much lower contrast, minimal local dimming, and narrower viewing angles, resulting in a fair overall experience for movies and cinematic content.
Sports
8.5
6.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3, an OLED TV, excels in sports viewing because of its superior response time and motion processing that reduce motion blur, and its strong reflection handling and viewing angles that provide a clear image from most positions and in different light conditions. On the other hand, the TCL S455, an LCD TV, is rated fair for sports because it has a slower response time and weaker motion processing which might result in more noticeable blur during fast-moving scenes, and its reflections handling and viewing angles are not as robust, leading to a less optimal sports viewing experience in brightly-lit environments and from side angles.
Gaming
9.0
5.7
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The LG C3 OLED excels in gaming due to its top-notch response time and input lag, ensuring minimal motion blur and quick reactions to on-screen actions, coupled with a higher 120Hz refresh rate for more fluid movement. In contrast, the TCL S455 LCD struggles with gaming performance, partly because of its fair response time and input lag, and because its lower 60Hz refresh rate doesn't handle fast-moving images as smoothly.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
6.0
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 delivers better colors directly out of the box and has a wider color gamut, meaning it will display a broader spectrum of vivid colors which is essential for animated content. The TCL S455, while more budget-friendly, offers a less expansive color range and doesn't perform as well with colors right out of the box, leading to a less vibrant viewing experience for cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
6.4
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 excels in watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its very good upscaling, which is crucial for viewing lower resolution content, and its ability to produce vibrant colors and deep contrasts, enhancing the viewing experience even in standard dynamic range (SDR) lighting conditions. In contrast, the TCL S455 performs moderately in these areas with fair upscaling and SDR brightness, offering satisfactory but less impressive visuals due to its limitations in color accuracy and contrast capabilities.
Bright Room
8.3
6.0
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The LG C3 (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG C3 OLED is better for bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness alongside its superior handling of reflections, ensuring clear visibility even in well-lit areas. In contrast, the TCL S455 LCD falls short with fair SDR brightness, poor HDR brightness, and fair reflection handling, making it less suitable for viewing in bright conditions.
Cost
$1,500
$584
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG C3 (OLED) has a price of $1,500 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $584.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG C3 (OLED) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $584 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2023 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65C3 | 65S455 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.7" | 34.8" x 5.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.6 lbs | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
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 | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | Unknown | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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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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