LG C3 OLED 77" · Standard
OLED evo · 77" · 2023
TCL QM851G 75"
Mini-LED · 5000 nits peak · 144Hz
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG C3 OLED 77" · Standard lands at 92 and TCL QM851G 75" at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick LG C3 OLED 77" · Standard if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick TCL QM851G 75" if…
- ✓Blinding 5000-nit peak
- ✓ZeroBorder design
- ✓Bang Olufsen tuned audio
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
TiePanel, processing, and HDR performance
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Gaming
TCL QM851G 75"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
TCL QM851G 75" leads on gaming (94 vs 88).
Smart platform
TieOS speed, app support, ecosystem
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TCL QM851G 75"Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
TCL QM851G 75" more score per dollar ($2,499 vs $3,749).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG C3 OLED 77" · Standard | TCL QM851G 75" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | OLED evo | Mini-LED |
| Size | 77" | 75″ |
| Refresh | 120Hz | ▲ 144Hz |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| HDR | — | Dolby Vision IQ + HDR10+ |
LG C3 OLED 77" · Standard
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
TCL QM851G 75"
- +Blinding 5000-nit peak
- +ZeroBorder design
- +Bang Olufsen tuned audio
- −Google TV ads
- −Blooming in dark scenes
- −Local-dimming tuning varies
FAQ: LG C3 OLED 77" · Standard vs TCL QM851G 75"
Which is better, LG C3 OLED 77" · Standard or TCL QM851G 75"? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG C3 OLED 77" · Standard worth the price? +
At $3,749, LG C3 OLED 77" · Standard delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in picture.
Is TCL QM851G 75" worth the price? +
At $2,499, TCL QM851G 75" delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in gaming.
Does LG C3 OLED 77" · Standard or TCL QM851G 75" last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for gaming, LG C3 OLED 77" · Standard or TCL QM851G 75"? +
TCL QM851G 75" — leads on gaming (94 vs 88). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.
Which is the better value, LG C3 OLED 77" · Standard or TCL QM851G 75"? +
TCL QM851G 75" — more score per dollar ($2,499 vs $3,749). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.