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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG G2 is a higher-end OLED TV and comes at a premium price, offering excellent overall picture quality, great for gaming, movies, and in dark rooms. Being an OLED, it has superior contrast and black uniformity, as well as wide viewing angles but may not be as bright in well-lit rooms. In contrast, the TCL R655 is a midrange LCD TV that costs significantly less, still good for gaming with reasonable picture quality. It performs better than the LG G2 in bright rooms due to its higher brightness, but falls short in contrast and viewing angle, which affects dark room performance. If budget isn't an issue and you value exceptional picture quality and gaming performance, go with the LG G2. If you're looking for value and watch TV mostly in bright rooms, the TCL R655 would be a more cost-effective choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG G2 (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- 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
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL R655 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.9
8.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG G2 (OLED) and TCL R655 (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the LG G2 (OLED) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG G2 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is good.
The LG G2 OLED shows superior performance in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect black uniformity and excellent contrast, which are crucial for dark scenes, and it benefits from OLED technology, which provides better local dimming capabilities. On the other hand, the TCL R655 LCD, while still providing good picture quality for movies and cinematic content, falls a bit short particularly in black uniformity and viewing angles, despite its strong color performance out of the box and color volume, which are important for vibrant and diverse movie scenes.
Sports
8.4
6.6
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG G2 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG G2 excels in sports viewing mainly due to its outstanding response time and excellent handling of reflections, which are crucial for fast-moving content and bright environments, while also benefiting from wide viewing angles suitable for group watching. On the other hand, the TCL R655 fares moderately in this aspect because, despite its decent gray uniformity, it has a fair response time and more limited viewing angles, which could affect the clarity of fast-paced sports scenes and the consistency of the picture quality when viewed from an angle.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
7.2
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The LG G2 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is good.
The LG G2 excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and offers a very good out-of-the-box color accuracy, which is crucial for viewing news and talk shows where picture fidelity is much appreciated. In contrast, the TCL R655 has an excellent SDR brightness, beneficial for such content in well-lit rooms, though it falls short in upscaling and color accuracy compared to the LG G2.
Bright Room
8.3
9.5
9.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the LG G2 (OLED) is very good.
The TCL R655 (LCD) is revered for excellent SDR brightness and handling reflections very well, making it suitable for watching in bright rooms. On the other hand, while the LG G2 (OLED) also offers very good SDR brightness and excellent reflection handling, it may not be as bright as the TCL but compensates with better contrast and color performance.
Cost
$3,200
$1,000
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The LG G2 (OLED) has a price of $3,200 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.9
8.6
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The LG G2 (OLED) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The LG G2 offers exceptional gaming performance due to its OLED technology that provides the best response time and very low input lag, critical for fast-paced games, whereas the TCL R655 stands out with a higher refresh rate LCD panel, also offering very low input lag and delivering smooth motion, which is great for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
8.7
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The LG G2 (OLED) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The LG G2 OLED provides a very good experience for cartoons and animation with strong 'colors out of the box' performance and an expansive color gamut that can give animations a vivid and lifelike appearance. The TCL R655, while also performing well 'out of the box' in terms of color, slightly excels in the breadth of its color volume, which allows for a wide range of shades and hues, making it a good choice for animated content as well.
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How the LG G2 (OLED) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| LG G2 (OLED) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,200 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 7, 2022 | September 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65G2 | 65R655 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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) | 32.3" x 56.7" x 1" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.7" | 35.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.3 lbs | 50.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 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 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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LG G2 (OLED)
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Stephen Withers | June 2022
"When it comes to picture quality alone, the LG G2 is absolutely among the best OLED TVs we've ever seen. You're getting a set that's basically impeccable across every aspect of its performance, it's truly one of the best TVs on the planet. The Brightness Booster Max technology really pays dividends to set it apart from the crown. The LG G2 is a superb OLED TV that delivers exceptional HDR performance with bright specular highlights, and incredibly accurate dynamic tone mapping."
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Parker Hall | January 2023
"It has an excellent Roku interface, isn’t too expensive, has quantum dots and mini LED backlighting, and looks genuinely fantastic playing everything. If you’re in the market for a new TV, you should still start here. Gamers will like that it has a 120-Hz refresh rate at 4K, which is the maximum that a modern Xbox or Playstation 5 will put out—meaning the smoothest possible gaming and sports viewing in general. We’re no longer in the days of having to spend over $1,000 and spending a few hours on setup for decent black levels and great color accuracy and HDR"
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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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