LG G4 OLED 55"
MLA OLED · 55" · 2024
TCL 6-Series (2021) 50"
Mini-LED QLED · 50" · 2021
LG G4 OLED 55" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G4 OLED 55" lands at 96 and TCL 6-Series (2021) 50" at 82. That puts LG G4 OLED 55" ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick LG G4 OLED 55" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick TCL 6-Series (2021) 50" if…
- ✓Mature firmware by now
- ✓Often discounted on close-out
- ✓Current smart platform
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
LG G4 OLED 55"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
LG G4 OLED 55" leads on picture (96 vs 82).
Gaming
LG G4 OLED 55"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
LG G4 OLED 55" leads on gaming (92 vs 77).
Smart platform
LG G4 OLED 55"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
LG G4 OLED 55" leads on smart (82 vs 78).
Value for money
TCL 6-Series (2021) 50"Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
TCL 6-Series (2021) 50" more score per dollar ($737 vs $3,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG G4 OLED 55" | TCL 6-Series (2021) 50" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | MLA OLED | Mini-LED QLED |
| Size | 55" | 50" |
| Refresh | 120Hz | — |
| Release year | 2024 | 2021 |
LG G4 OLED 55"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
TCL 6-Series (2021) 50"
- +Mature firmware by now
- +Often discounted on close-out
- +Current smart platform
- −Superseded by newer models
- −HDR peak lower than new mini-LED
- −Platform ads
FAQ: LG G4 OLED 55" vs TCL 6-Series (2021) 50"
Which is better, LG G4 OLED 55" or TCL 6-Series (2021) 50"? +
LG G4 OLED 55" scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG G4 OLED 55" worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 55" delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.
Is TCL 6-Series (2021) 50" worth the price? +
At $737, TCL 6-Series (2021) 50" delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in picture.
Does LG G4 OLED 55" or TCL 6-Series (2021) 50" 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" or TCL 6-Series (2021) 50"? +
LG G4 OLED 55" — leads on picture (96 vs 82). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, LG G4 OLED 55" or TCL 6-Series (2021) 50"? +
LG G4 OLED 55" — leads on gaming (92 vs 77). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.