TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55"
TCL
59 Overall Score
vs
LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA
LG
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55"
88 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Overall, buyers are very satisfied with this TCL TV, praising its excellent picture quality, true blacks thanks to local dimming, and high refresh rate ideal for gaming. Some note that the sound is below average and that a certified HDMI cable is needed for full 4K/120Hz/HDR performance. A few mention minor issues with streaming app default settings causing temporary poor image quality.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- True blacks with local dimming
- High refresh rate (144Hz)
- No reflection or glare
- Great for gaming (PS5/PC)
Cons
- Below average sound quality
- Requires certified HDMI cable for 4K/120Hz/HDR
- Streaming apps default settings cause temporary poor image
Picture quality 6
Local dimming 2
Sound quality 2
Refresh rate 2
Gaming performance 2
Reflection glare 1
LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA
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Specifications
| TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55" | LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 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 480 | OLED Motion |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | — | NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Android TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 30W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | — | 246 kWh★ |
| Weight | 11.02 kg★ | 16.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55"
- Strong user sentiment (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong display (78th percentile)
- Strong picture quality (78th percentile)
LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA
- 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
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Verdict
Winner: LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 43 specs.
