LG G4 OLED 55"
MLA OLED · 55" · 2024
TCL QM851G 55" · Standard
Mini-LED · 55" · 2024
LG G4 OLED 55" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G4 OLED 55" lands at 96 and TCL QM851G 55" · Standard at 92. That puts LG G4 OLED 55" ahead by 4 points — a narrow 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 QM851G 55" · Standard 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"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
LG G4 OLED 55" leads on picture (96 vs 92).
Gaming
LG G4 OLED 55"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
LG G4 OLED 55" leads on gaming (92 vs 88).
Smart platform
TieOS speed, app support, ecosystem
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TCL QM851G 55" · StandardSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
TCL QM851G 55" · Standard more score per dollar ($2,499 vs $3,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG G4 OLED 55" | TCL QM851G 55" · Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | MLA OLED | Mini-LED |
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Refresh | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
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 QM851G 55" · Standard
- +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" vs TCL QM851G 55" · Standard
Which is better, LG G4 OLED 55" or TCL QM851G 55" · Standard? +
LG G4 OLED 55" scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 QM851G 55" · Standard worth the price? +
At $2,499, TCL QM851G 55" · Standard delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in picture.
Does LG G4 OLED 55" or TCL QM851G 55" · Standard 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 QM851G 55" · Standard? +
LG G4 OLED 55" — leads on picture (96 vs 92). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, LG G4 OLED 55" or TCL QM851G 55" · Standard? +
LG G4 OLED 55" — leads on gaming (92 vs 88). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.