TCL S4 43S450G 43"
LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
What Buyers Say
TCL S4 43S450G 43"
The TCL Google TV is praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and great value for the price, especially for gaming and as a monitor. Users appreciate the Google TV interface and features like remembering the last input, but some report reliability issues such as random reboots and crashes. The lack of RCA inputs and a clunky remote are minor drawbacks, but overall it's considered a solid budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great value for the price
- Vibrant and sharp colors
- Google TV interface with useful features
- Good for gaming and as a monitor
Cons
- Reliability issues (random reboots, crashes)
- Lack of RCA inputs
- Clunky remote and interface
- Pre-installed junk apps
- Slow performance compared to Chromecast
LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
Overall, users are very satisfied with this LG QNED TV, praising its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and great sound. Many highlight its excellent performance in both bright and dark rooms, and its suitability for gaming. A few minor criticisms include a less intuitive navigation menu and uncertainty about long-term durability, but these do not overshadow the overall positive experience.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Great sound
- Excellent for gaming
- Good in bright and dark rooms
Cons
- Non-intuitive navigation menu
- Uncertain long-term durability
- TV speakers lack bass
Scores
Specifications
| TCL S4 43S450G 43" | LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | 100% Color Volume |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 with MEMC Frame Insertion | Motion Pro |
| Processor | — | Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Simulated Surround |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 113W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | — | 209 kWh★ |
| Weight | — | 22.50 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL S4 43S450G 43"
- Strong hdr (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong audio (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Strong smart (67th percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 37 specs.