TCL 4-Series 43S446 43"
LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
What Buyers Say
TCL 4-Series 43S446 43"
The TCL 4-Series Google TV receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent value, good picture quality, and easy setup for the price, especially as a secondary TV or PC monitor. However, a significant number of verified reviews report severe reliability issues, including complete failure within 2-4 years due to T-con board problems, accompanied by poor customer service. The default interface is also criticized for being slow and ad-heavy, though this can be mitigated with third-party launchers.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Good picture quality
- Easy setup and lightweight
- Works well as PC monitor
- Bypassable TCL account setup
Cons
- Frequent hardware failure within 2-4 years
- Poor customer service
- Slow and ad-heavy default interface
- Audio sync and blackout issues
- T-con board defect known issue
LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
Overall, users are very satisfied with this LG QNED TV, praising its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and great sound. Many highlight its excellent performance in both bright and dark rooms, and its suitability for gaming. A few minor criticisms include a less intuitive navigation menu and uncertainty about long-term durability, but these do not overshadow the overall positive experience.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Great sound
- Excellent for gaming
- Good in bright and dark rooms
Cons
- Non-intuitive navigation menu
- Uncertain long-term durability
- TV speakers lack bass
Scores
Specifications
| TCL 4-Series 43S446 43" | LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | 100% Color Volume |
| Motion Tech | — | Motion Pro |
| Processor | — | Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | Simulated Surround |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 113W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | — | 209 kWh★ |
| Weight | 6.99 kg★ | 22.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL 4-Series 43S446 43"
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average audio (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
LG QNED 65QNED85AUA 65" offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 18 of 37 specs.
