TCL S45K Series 43S45K 43"
TCL
50 Overall Score
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LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
LG
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL S45K Series 43S45K 43"
No customer feedback yet
LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Picture quality 5
Sound quality 4
Gaming performance 2
Value for money 2
Ease of use 2
Durability 1
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Specifications
| TCL S45K Series 43S45K 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 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | 100% Color Volume |
| Motion Tech | Motion Interpolation | Motion Pro |
| Processor | AiPQ 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 | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Yes | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS | Simulated Surround |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 113W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | — | 209 kWh★ |
| Weight | 5.60 kg★ | 22.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL S45K Series 43S45K 43"
- Strong hdr (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong smart (75th percentile)
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
Winner: LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 38 specs.