TCL Q3K Series 32Q3K 31.5"
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL Q3K Series 32Q3K 31.5"
The TCL 32" Q3K is a well-regarded budget QLED TV praised for its 1080p resolution and excellent picture quality at a low price point. Users appreciate the Google TV OS and the ability to turn off the standby LED, though some find the default legs too wide and the built-in audio subpar. Overall, it's seen as a great value for a small bedroom or kitchen TV, but the bright bezel light and mediocre sound are common frustrations.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- 1080p QLED resolution
- Great value for the price
- Google TV OS
- Easy setup
Cons
- Bright bezel light (can be turned off)
- Subpar built-in audio
- Wide default legs
- Poor off-angle viewing
- Ads on Google TV home screen
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
The LG C5 OLED TV is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning picture quality, perfect blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness, making it a top choice for movies and gaming. Users appreciate the sleek design, fast interface, and easy setup, though several note that the built-in speakers are weak and the magic remote lacks a mute button. Overall, it's considered a premium TV that delivers a cinematic experience, with most reviewers highly recommending it despite minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Perfect blacks and contrast
- Vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness
- Sleek thin design
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- Expensive price
Scores
Specifications
| TCL Q3K Series 32Q3K 31.5" | LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 120 | OLED Motion |
| Processor | HDR Compatible | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | — | NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 18W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Digital Plus | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 80W★ | 133W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 50 kWh★ | 246 kWh |
| Weight | 3.13 kg★ | 14.11 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL Q3K Series 32Q3K 31.5"
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (18th percentile)18th %ile
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 20 of 43 specs.
