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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall picture quality, stunning contrast, and gaming performance, the LG G3 OLED TV excels in these areas but comes at a high-end price. It has great viewing angles and performs exceptionally well in dark rooms, while still being a solid choice for bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL R646 is more budget-friendly, offers good brightness and local dimming features for an LCD TV, making it also suitable for brighter spaces, but it may not match the LG in terms of picture quality, particularly in dark room settings. The TCL also has less effective motion processing and less accurate colors out of the box compared to the LG G3. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG G3 (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent 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 R646 (LCD)
- The TCL R646 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG G3 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.3
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
8.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBE+MLA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG G3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.3
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 G3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
Sports
8.7
6.6
8.2/10
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
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG G3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG G3 OLED TV has an excellent response time, superior motion processing, wider viewing angles, and handles reflections better, making it an exceptional choice for watching sports. The TCL R646 LCD TV, while rated as very good for response time and fairly good for motion processing, does not manage reflections as well and has narrower viewing angles, which makes it less suitable for sports in bright rooms or wider seating arrangements.
Gaming
8.9
8.2
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
The LG G3 (OLED) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the LG G3 (OLED) is somewhat better.
The LG G3 excels in gaming due to its exceptional response time and the lowest possible input lag, ensuring crisp motion and responsive gameplay, enhanced by its OLED 120Hz panel. The TCL R646, while very good for gaming with a 120Hz panel, has a slightly slower response time and higher input lag, yet still provides a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
9.2
8.4
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
8.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The LG G3 (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The LG G3 OLED displays cartoons and animation excellently due to its superior handling of colors straight out of the box and a wider color gamut which allows for more vibrant and varied colors. On the other hand, the TCL R646 LCD also delivers a very good experience, but it falls short in both color accuracy directly after setup and the range of colors it can display compared to the LG model.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2
7.5
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The LG G3 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The LG G3 OLED is preferred for watching news and TV programs due to its superior upscaling and consistent SDR brightness, which ensure clear images from any quality content. In contrast, while the TCL R646 LCD offers good performance with excellent SDR brightness, its upscaling is not as polished, and colors out of the box are less accurate.
Bright Room
9.4
8.9
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
The LG G3 (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
Cost
$1,997
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG G3 (OLED) has a price of $1,997 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $800.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG G3 (OLED) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,997 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 7, 2023 | August 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65G3 | 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 | 8.6/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 9.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 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" | 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 | 52.7 lbs | 63.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 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 | 4.2 | 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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Jaron Schneider | July 2023
"The LG G3 is one of the best well-rounded televisions you can buy in 2023. It excels in showcasing the best movies and TV have to offer while also coming packed with the features you want to see in a top-tier gaming experience."
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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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