TCL 4-Series 43S451 43"
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL 4-Series 43S451 43"
The TV receives mixed feedback: many buyers praise its value for money and quick delivery, but a significant number report missing accessories like the remote, batteries, and power cord, as well as physical damage such as bent screens or red marks. Some users note it appears refurbished, though this doesn't always affect functionality. A few complaints mention the remote not matching the advertised voice control or the TV not being true 4K.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Quick delivery
- Functions as advertised
- Good picture quality
- Exactly as expected
Cons
- Missing accessories (remote, batteries, power cord)
- Physical damage (bent screen, cracks)
- Red mark on screen
- Remote not voice control as advertised
- Not true 4K
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
The LG OLED C5 55" receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users praise its sleek design, fast interface, and solid value for a premium OLED experience. However, several reviewers note weak built-in audio and a remote that lacks a dedicated mute button, which are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness for OLED
- Sleek and thin design
- Fast and intuitive interface
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- No mute button on remote
Scores
Specifications
| TCL 4-Series 43S451 43" | LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | — | OLED Motion |
| Processor | — | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa, Hey Google | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | — | 246 kWh★ |
| Weight | 11.00 kg★ | 14.11 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL 4-Series 43S451 43"
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 42 specs.