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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG G3 offers superior overall picture quality, perfect for dark rooms, and has great sound with built-in features, at a high-end price. It has an OLED screen, known for excellent contrast and black levels, which makes it ideal for movies and series viewing. However, it may not perform as well in bright rooms due to its screen technology. The TCL R745 is more budget-friendly and a good fit for mixed usage like sports and gaming, particularly for larger screen size at a lower price. It's an LCD with adequate brightness for well-lit environments, but its picture and sound quality aren't at the same level as the LG G3. 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 R745 (LCD)
- The TCL R745 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG G3 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.3
5.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
8.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBE+MLA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG G3 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.3
5.2
10.00/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG G3 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The LG G3 OLED excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect contrast with deep blacks, effective local dimming for enhanced detail in dark scenes, and excellent black uniformity. In contrast, the TCL R745 LCD struggles in these areas because it has significantly lower contrast, no local dimming to improve picture depth, and poorer black uniformity, which affects the viewing experience in dark scenes.
Sports
8.7
6.4
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG G3 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG G3 boasts superior response time and motion processing, which is crucial for the fast-paced action in sports, and its OLED technology provides wider viewing angles and minimal reflection issues; however, the TCL R745, despite having fair motion processing and reflection handling, falls short primarily due to its LCD panel's slower response time and more limited viewing angles. Additionally, gray uniformity, important for displaying sports fields without uneven shades, is better on the LG G3 compared to the TCL R745, which could affect the overall viewing experience.
Gaming
8.9
7.4
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The LG G3 (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
Cartoons & Animation
9.2
5.9
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
8.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The LG G3 (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2
6.1
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The LG G3 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG G3 OLED excels in watching news and talk shows because of its superior upscaling of lower resolution content, excellent out-of-the-box colors, and very good SDR brightness which ensures clear visibility in various lighting conditions. In contrast, the TCL R745 LCD shows fair performance largely due to its weaker upscaling, less accurate colors out of the box, and poor SDR brightness, which may result in a less clear picture especially in brighter environments.
Bright Room
9.4
5.8
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The LG G3 (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The LG G3 OLED is excellent for watching TV in a bright room because it has very good SDR and HDR brightness along with the best reflection handling, whereas the TCL R745 LCD performs poorly due to its poor brightness and only good reflection handling. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut are also better on the LG G3, contributing to a more vibrant and clear picture even in bright conditions.
Cost
$1,997
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG G3 (OLED) has a price of $1,997 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG G3 (OLED) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,997 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 7, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65G3 | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.7" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.7 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | Unknown | 50 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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