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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Accelerated Longevity Test
    3. Stand
    4. Back
    5. Borders
    6. Thickness
    7. Build Quality
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. Blooming
    3. Lighting Zone Transitions
    4. Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
    5. HDR Brightness
    6. HDR Brightness In Game Mode
    7. PQ EOTF Tracking
    8. SDR Brightness
    9. Color Gamut
    10. Color Volume
    11. Pre Calibration
    12. Post Calibration
    13. Gray Uniformity
    14. Black Uniformity
    15. Viewing Angle
    16. Reflections
    17. HDR Native Gradient
    18. Low-Quality Content Smoothing
    19. Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
    20. Pixels
  6. Motion
    1. Response Time
    2. Flicker-Free
    3. Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    4. Motion Interpolation
    5. Stutter
    6. 24p Judder
    7. Variable Refresh Rate
  7. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Supported Resolutions
    3. PS5 Compatibility
    4. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    5. Inputs Specifications
    6. Input Photos
    7. Total Inputs
    8. Audio Passthrough
  8. Sound Quality
    1. Frequency Response
    2. Distortion
  9. Smart Features
    1. Interface
    2. Ad-Free
    3. Apps and Features
    4. Remote
    5. TV Controls
    6. In The Box
    7. Misc
  10. Comments

TCL 5 Series/S555 2022 QLED vs LG C3 OLED

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

TCL 5 Series/S555 2022 QLED
LG C3 OLED

Tested using Methodology v1.11

Updated Nov 07, 2024 06:48 PM

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TCL 5 Series/S555 2022 QLED Picture
LG C3 OLED Picture

Variants

  • 50S555 (50")
  • 55S555 (55")
  • 65S555 (65")
  • 75S555 (75")
  • OLED42C3PUA (42")
  • OLED48C3PUA (48")
  • OLED55C3PUA (55")
  • OLED65C3PUA (65")
  • OLED77C3PUA (77")
  • OLED83C3PUA (83")

Our Verdict

TCL 5 Series/S555 2022 QLED

LG C3 OLED

The LG C3 OLED is better than the TCL 5 Series/S555 2022 QLED in every way. The LG has significantly better black performance, so it's much better suited for a dark room. The LG also has better color volume, has a wider color gamut, and gets brighter in HDR. This leads to HDR content having more vibrant and realistic colors and gives bright highlights more pop. Both TVs support VRR, but the LG has even more modern gaming features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and 4k @ 120Hz support. The LG also has a much faster response time, so it's a much better option for gaming. On top of that, the LG is better at handling reflections and has a wider viewing angle.

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