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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG G3 is a high-end OLED TV that generally costs significantly more than the TCL S435, which is a budget LCD model. The LG G3 excels in overall picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and has exceptional gaming performance. It offers wide viewing angles and strong bright room performance, as well as excellent colors and motion processing. In contrast, the TCL S435 is more affordable, but it has lower performance across the board, with moderate picture quality and limited capabilities in bright and dark room settings. Its gaming and sports viewing experiences are less impressive compared to the LG G3. The TCL also has inferior sound quality and does not support advanced features like Dolby Vision. If you prioritize top-notch picture quality, gaming performance, and advanced features and don't mind the higher cost, the LG G3 is a better choice. However, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option for casual viewing in moderate lighting conditions and can compromise on picture quality and features, the TCL S435 would be adequate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG G3 (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- 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 S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG G3 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.3
6.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
8.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBE+MLA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG G3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.3
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 G3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG G3 (OLED) offers exceptional performance for movies and cinematic TV because of its perfect blacks due to OLED technology, which allows for infinite contrast, superior black uniformity, and local dimming that enhances dark scene details. In comparison, the TCL S435 (LCD) delivers only fair performance because its LED panel lacks local dimming, has limited contrast and black uniformity, which can result in less detailed shadows and a less immersive viewing experience.
Sports
8.7
5.9
8.2/10
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
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG G3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The LG G3 (OLED) offers superior sports watching due to its excellent response time and motion processing that enhance fast-moving images, alongside better reflection handling and wide viewing angles, making it more versatile in different room conditions. In contrast, the TCL S435 (LCD) has a poorer response time and motion processing, and struggles more with reflections and has narrower viewing angles, which can detract from the clarity and consistency of fast-paced sports action across various seating positions.
Gaming
8.9
5.5
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The LG G3 (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The LG G3 OLED TV excels in gaming due to its outstanding response time and low input lag, which ensure fast-paced images are crisp and interactions are quick. In contrast, the TCL S435 LCD struggles with gaming mainly because of its slower response time and higher input lag, which can result in motion blur and delayed reaction to user inputs.
Cartoons & Animation
9.2
7.0
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The LG G3 (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
The LG G3 (OLED) boasts very good colors right out of the box and a very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate animations. In contrast, while the TCL S435 (LCD) also provides excellent colors without adjustment, its color gamut is only fair, potentially making some colors in cartoons appear less vivid.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2
5.8
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The LG G3 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
9.4
5.6
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The LG G3 (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The LG G3 OLED is excellent for watching TV in a bright room due to its superior SDR and HDR brightness, effectively handling reflections, and maintaining contrast and color performance. On the other hand, the TCL S435 LCD struggles in bright conditions because of its poor performance in both SDR and HDR brightness and reflections handling, although contrast and colors are somewhat decent.
Cost
$1,997
$700
$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 S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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How the LG G3 (OLED) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG G3 (OLED) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,997 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 7, 2023 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65G3 | 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 | 8.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 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" | 33.2" 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 | 52.7 lbs | 37.9 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 | 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 | 4.2 | 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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LG G3 (OLED)
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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."
TCL S435 (LCD)
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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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