TCL S-Class S4 65"
LG OLED evo G3 OLED55G3PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL S-Class S4 65"
The TCL 65" Google TV elicits strongly divided opinions. Many users praise its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and great value for the price. However, a very common and severe complaint involves the smart TV software: the Google TV interface is widely described as painfully slow, laggy, and prone to freezing or crashing. Several reviews also report hardware issues like backlight bleeding, pixelation, and premature failure within a couple of years, leading some to call it a "disposable" TV.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and sharp colors
- Great value for the price
- Good screen size
- Easy to mount and set up
Cons
- Painfully slow Google TV interface
- Frequent freezing and crashing
- Unresponsive or laggy remote
- Software glitches and bugs
- Premature hardware failure within 2 years
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 S-Class S4 65" | LG OLED evo G3 OLED55G3PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 with MEMC Frame Insertion | None |
| Processor | — | α9 AI Processor Gen6 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (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 |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.2 |
| Wattage | — | 213W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus | 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 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 115W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 158 kWh★ | 213 kWh |
| Weight | — | 17.78 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL S-Class S4 65"
- Strong smart (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong hdr (75th percentile)
- Strong audio (69th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average display (32nd percentile)
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 (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
Pricing
TCL S-Class S4 65"
No current pricing available
LG OLED evo G3 OLED55G3PUA 55"
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.
