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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG UP7000 offers a slightly better experience for watching sports and has better sound quality. However, the TCL S455 provides better picture quality for movies and series, as well as for cartoons and animation. The TCL is also a more budget-friendly option and, being a newer model, may offer newer features or technology. If cost is a major concern and you watch a lot of movies or animated content, the TCL S455 could be the better choice. But if you prefer watching sports and appreciate better audio without needing external speakers, the LG UP7000 would be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UP7000 (LCD)
- The LG UP7000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S455 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG UP7000 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
6.5
5.37/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1
6.0
5.37/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
5.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 struggles with contrast and black uniformity, resulting in less impactful dark scenes which are crucial for movies and cinematic content, and it doesn't have local dimming to improve this aspect. On the other hand, the TCL S455, with better contrast and excellent black uniformity, provides a better movie-watching experience, although its limited color volume and viewing angles might diminish the experience when not viewed straight-on.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.1
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG UP7000 (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The LG UP7000 is weaker in motion processing, which can affect the smoothness of fast-moving sports content, while the TCL S455 has a limited viewing angle which could reduce picture quality when watching from the side. Both TVs have fair response times and handle reflections reasonably well, but neither excels in gray uniformity, which is important for displaying an even color across sports fields.
Gaming
5.6
5.7
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The TCL S455 (LCD) and LG UP7000 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The LG UP7000 and TCL S455 both have high input lag and poor response time, which can result in a less responsive gaming experience and longer delays between player actions and what is seen on-screen, respectively. Despite both having a standard 60Hz refresh rate, these factors make them unfavorable choices for gaming, where quick reflexes and smooth motion are key.
Cartoons & Animation
5.6
6.0
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S455 (LCD) to be only fair for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 is rated poorly for watching cartoons and animation due to low scores in 'Colors Out of the Box' and 'Color Gamut', meaning the initial color accuracy and range of colors displayed are below expectations. On the other hand, while the TCL S455 also has a low 'Color Gamut' score, it performs moderately better with 'Colors Out of the Box' and 'Color Volume', suggesting it can display more shades of colors and is moderately more accurate without calibration.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.9
6.4
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S455 (LCD) to be only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 has a poor score for colors out of the box and does not offer local dimming, which affects its performance in delivering vibrant colors and maintaining good contrast during news or talk shows, while SDR brightness is just fair. On the other hand, the TCL S455 has fair performance for colors out of the box and includes local dimming, albeit minimal, which can slightly improve contrast on screen, and similarly to the LG UP7000, it also has a fair SDR brightness.
Bright Room
5.9
6.0
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S455 (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000's lower SDR and HDR brightness, along with subpar reflections handling, make it less suitable for bright rooms compared to the TCL S455, which has a better contrast ratio and fair handling of reflections despite sharing similar SDR and HDR brightness levels.
Cost
$506
$525
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The LG UP7000 (LCD) has a price of $506 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $525.
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Spec Comparison
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| LG UP7000 (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$506 | $525 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 4, 2021 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65UP7000 | 65S455 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.2" x 57.5" x 3.5" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 36" x 57.5" | 34.8" x 5.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 37.9 lbs | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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