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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value overall picture quality and are willing to invest more, the LG G3 OLED is a premium option offering superior contrast, brightness in HDR, uniformity, and wider viewing angles, making it excellent for movies, sports, and gaming—especially in dark rooms. With its OLED technology, you also get vibrant colors and deep blacks. On the other hand, the TCL S446 LCD comes at a budget-friendly price and still provides decent performance, particularly for watching news or cartoons. However, picture quality, especially in dark rooms, falls short compared to the LG G3. Its LCD screen performs better in well-lit rooms but doesn't match the OLED's overall capabilities. Consider the LG for a top-tier experience and TCL for more casual viewing with cost savings. 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 S446 (LCD)
- The TCL S446 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG G3 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.3
5.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
8.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBE+MLA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The LG G3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.3
5.4
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
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 S446 (LCD) is poor.
The LG G3 (OLED) provides an exceptional movie-watching experience with its perfect contrast, excellent black uniformity, and highly effective local dimming, creating deep blacks and contrasting colors, especially important in dark scenes. Meanwhile, the TCL S446 (LCD) falls short due to its lower contrast, lack of local dimming, and poor black uniformity, leading to grayer blacks and less distinct contrast which can make movie scenes appear less realistic.
Sports
8.7
6.4
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG G3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG G3 OLED excels in sports viewing with superior response time and motion processing, ensuring smooth action and clear images, alongside excellent wide viewing angles and reflection handling which makes it suitable for bright rooms. The TCL S446 LCD, while still providing decent quality, fares only fairly in sports viewing as its response time and motion processing are not as advanced, and its reflection handling and viewing angles don't match the performance of the LG, which could make it less ideal in bright environments or for larger groups spread across different angles.
Gaming
8.9
5.8
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The LG G3 (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The LG G3's OLED technology allows for an excellent response time, which is crucial for gaming, whereas the TCL S446's LCD technology offers just fair response time, making it less suitable. Additionally, the LG G3 supports a 120Hz refresh rate which can make games feel smoother, but the TCL S446 is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, potentially affecting fast-paced gaming experiences.
Cartoons & Animation
9.2
6.4
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The LG G3 (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG G3 OLED excels in delivering vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box along with a wide color gamut, making it ideal for cartoons and animation. In comparison, while the TCL S446 LCD also displays excellent colors out of the box, its narrower color gamut limits the range of shades, making it less suitable for such content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2
6.4
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The LG G3 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG G3 OLED excels in upscaling lower resolution content and provides a very bright and vivid SDR picture, which is essential for watching news and talk shows, along with excellent color out of the box and a wide color gamut that enhances overall picture quality. The TCL S446 LCD falls short in these areas with only fair upscaling and SDR brightness, paired with poor color gamut which means the colors might not be as rich or accurate, impacting the viewing experience for everyday TV programs.
Bright Room
9.4
5.8
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The LG G3 (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The LG G3 (OLED) excels in bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness, coupled with the best performance in handling reflections, which minimizes glare. In contrast, the TCL S446 (LCD) performs poorly in HDR brightness and only offers good reflection handling, which could result in a dimmer picture and more visible reflections in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,997
$400
$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 S446 (LCD) costs $400.
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How the LG G3 (OLED) and the TCL S446 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG G3 (OLED) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,997 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 7, 2023 | September 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65G3 | 65S446 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 9.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 5.4/10 | |
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 | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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