TCL S Class 43S450R 43" vs LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA 55"
TCL S Class 43S450R 43"
LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL S Class 43S450R 43"
This TCL Roku TV is praised for its excellent value, easy setup, and good picture quality for the price. Users appreciate the lightweight design and simple Roku interface, though some note the sound could be louder and motion handling is not top-tier. Overall, it's a solid choice for budget-conscious buyers who want a reliable smart TV.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Easy and quick setup
- Good picture quality for the price
- Lightweight and easy to mount
- Simple Roku interface
Cons
- Sound could be louder
- Motion handling not top-tier
- Brightness issues on some content
- Dolby sound dropout issues
- Volume fluctuations
LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA 55"
Overall, users are highly impressed with the picture quality, praising vivid colors, sharpness, and brightness. Sound quality is generally considered good, though some find it weak. The main criticisms are the slow user interface, a confusing setup process, and availability issues, but the value and performance are widely appreciated.
Pros
- Vivid and accurate colors
- Sharp and bright picture
- Good sound quality
- Easy setup
- Great value for money
Cons
- Slow user interface
- Weak built-in speakers
- Confusing setup instructions
- Limited availability
Scores
Specifications
| TCL S Class 43S450R 43" | LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 120 | OLED Motion |
| Processor | — | α11 AI Processor Gen 3 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, 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 | Freesync | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay, Google Cast |
| Works With | — | Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 500W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | — | 220 kWh★ |
| Weight | — | 14.11 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL S Class 43S450R 43"
- Strong hdr (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA 55"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong smart (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 41 specs.