TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55"
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55"
The TCL TV delivers stunning picture quality and vivid colors that many reviewers find immersive for movies and shows, with excellent value for the price. However, serious gaming lag issues with Xbox Series X and COD Black Ops 6 are a dealbreaker for gamers, and some users report freezing or frame-skipping during streaming. Setup is easy and the Google TV interface is snappy, but sound quality is mediocre and best paired with a soundbar.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vivid and accurate colors
- Excellent value for money
- Easy setup with Google TV
- Lightweight and easy to wall mount
Cons
- Severe gaming lag with Xbox Series X
- Freezing and frame-skipping during streaming
- Mediocre built-in sound quality
- Netflix location validation annoyance
- Firestick power control incompatibility
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 Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55" | LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | QLED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 600 nits | 1500 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | nearly the entire DCI-P3 color space | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 with MEMC Frame Insertion | OLED Motion |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor with Deep Learning AI | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 76x48 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | — | 246 kWh★ |
| Weight | 15.83 kg | 14.11 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55"
- Strong hdr (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong gaming (71st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 43 specs.