LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model
MLA OLED · 55" · 2024
TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model
Mini-LED · 55" · 2023
LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model lands at 96 and TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model at 89. That puts LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
LG G4 OLED 55" · EU modelPanel, processing, and HDR performance
LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model leads on picture (96 vs 89).
Gaming
LG G4 OLED 55" · EU modelInput lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model leads on gaming (92 vs 85).
Smart platform
TieOS speed, app support, ecosystem
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US modelSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model more score per dollar ($1,699 vs $3,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model | TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | MLA OLED | Mini-LED |
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Refresh | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
FAQ: LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model vs TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model
Which is better, LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model or TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model? +
LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.
Is TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model worth the price? +
At $1,699, TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in picture.
Does LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model or TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model 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 picture quality, LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model or TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model? +
LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model — leads on picture (96 vs 89). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model or TCL QM8 (2023) 55" · US model? +
LG G4 OLED 55" · EU model — leads on gaming (92 vs 85). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.