TCL 4K UHD - S5 50S551G 50"
LG OLED evo G3 OLED55G3PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL 4K UHD - S5 50S551G 50"
The TCL S5 TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, contrast, and value for money. Users highlight its low input lag for gaming, good motion handling, and the convenience of the Google TV interface. Some note a minor dirty screen effect and that brightness is best suited for dark to medium-lit rooms, but overall it is highly recommended.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great contrast and black uniformity
- Low input lag for gaming
- Good motion handling
- Easy-to-use Google TV interface
Cons
- Minor dirty screen effect
- Brightness best for dark to medium-lit rooms
LG OLED evo G3 OLED55G3PUA 55"
The LG G3 OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its stunning picture quality, exceptional brightness, and vibrant colors. Many highlight its performance in bright rooms and for various content types, though some note the high price and minor issues like sparse documentation and non-backlit remote. Overall, it's highly recommended for those seeking a premium viewing experience.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Exceptional brightness
- Vibrant colors
- Great for bright rooms
- Smooth motion handling
Cons
- High price
- Sparse documentation
- Non-backlit remote
- Cannot disable internal speakers
Scores
Specifications
| TCL 4K UHD - S5 50S551G 50" | LG OLED evo G3 OLED55G3PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 | None |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor | α9 AI Processor Gen6 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.2 |
| Wattage | 10W | 213W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 237W | 115W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 237 kWh | 213 kWh★ |
| Weight | 9.12 kg★ | 17.78 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL 4K UHD - S5 50S551G 50"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
LG OLED evo G3 OLED55G3PUA 55"
- Strong audio (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
Pricing
TCL 4K UHD - S5 50S551G 50" offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 38 specs.
