TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"
LG UA77 Series 50UA7700PUB 50"
What Buyers Say
TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"
The TCL Google TV is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good contrast, especially for its price point. Users appreciate the seamless Google TV interface, voice remote, and built-in Chromecast, making it ideal for streaming and gaming. However, some note issues with viewing angles, audio quality, and a tricky Bluetooth remote pairing process. Overall, it offers great value for money, particularly for smaller spaces.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors and good contrast
- Seamless Google TV interface
- Voice remote works well
- Built-in Chromecast
Cons
- Poor viewing angles
- Mediocre audio quality
- Difficult Bluetooth remote pairing
- Some edge bleeding
- Banding visible at angles
LG UA77 Series 50UA7700PUB 50"
Overall, buyers find this LG 50" UA77 series TV to be a solid budget-friendly option with excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and easy setup. Many appreciate the value for the price, especially for bedrooms or casual viewing. However, several users report issues with sound quality, flimsy build, poor viewing angles, and frustrating smart TV quirks like ads and connectivity problems. Customer service and warranty experiences also drew criticism, with some facing long resolution times.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Easy setup
- Great value for price
- Good smart TV features
Cons
- Poor sound quality
- Flimsy build
- Bad viewing angles
- Smart TV ads and glitches
- Connectivity issues
Scores
Specifications
| TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32" | LG UA77 Series 50UA7700PUB 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 50" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | None | FreeSync, VRR |
| Processor | HDR Compatible | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | — | FreeSync, VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Apple AirPlay, Works with Alexa, Alexa Built-in, Works with Google Assistant, LG ThinQ |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 8W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Digital Plus | Virtual Surround Sound, Dolby Digital |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 50W★ | 102W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 66 kWh★ | 189 kWh |
| Weight | 3.40 kg★ | 8.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL S3 Class 32S350G 32"
- Strong smart (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
LG UA77 Series 50UA7700PUB 50"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 63 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.