LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48"
TCL F35-Series 55F35 55"
What Buyers Say
LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48"
The LG B5 OLED is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, true blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent gaming performance at 120Hz, especially for the price. However, many users report significant frustrations with the WebOS smart platform, including glitches, spyware concerns, and a poorly designed remote. Reliability issues, such as panels failing within months and poor warranty support, are a major drawback for some, while others find it a great entry-level OLED.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- True blacks and vibrant colors
- Great gaming performance at 120Hz
- Good value for price
- Easy setup
Cons
- WebOS glitches and spyware
- Poor remote design
- Reliability issues after months
- Poor warranty support
- Sound quality mediocre
TCL F35-Series 55F35 55"
This TCL 55" F35-Series 4K TV has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from buyers. Users consistently praise its sharp, vibrant picture quality, effective HDR, and the convenience of the built-in Fire TV interface. The TV is also noted for its easy setup, modern design, and excellent value for the price, with several reviewers calling it a great deal and a top recommendation.
Pros
- Sharp 4K picture quality
- Vibrant colors and good HDR
- Easy setup
- Convenient Fire TV interface
- Modern design with thin bezels
Cons
- Sound quality only average
- No major complaints mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48" | TCL F35-Series 55F35 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 48" | 54.6" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen 2 | 4K HDR Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive | — |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300mm x 200mm | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 262W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 176 kWh★ | 262 kWh |
| Weight | 11.52 kg | 9.00 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong audio (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
TCL F35-Series 55F35 55"
- Strong hdr (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 67 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.