TCL 6-Series (2021) 50"
Mini-LED QLED · 50" · 2021
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model
MLA OLED · 55" · 2024
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, TCL 6-Series (2021) 50" lands at 82 and LG G4 OLED 55" · US model at 96. That puts LG G4 OLED 55" · US model ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick TCL 6-Series (2021) 50" if…
- ✓Mature firmware by now
- ✓Often discounted on close-out
- ✓Current smart platform
Pick LG G4 OLED 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" · US modelPanel, processing, and HDR performance
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model leads on picture (96 vs 82).
Gaming
LG G4 OLED 55" · US modelInput lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model leads on gaming (92 vs 77).
Smart platform
LG G4 OLED 55" · US modelOS speed, app support, ecosystem
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model 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 | TCL 6-Series (2021) 50" | LG G4 OLED 55" · US model |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Mini-LED QLED | MLA OLED |
| Size | 50" | 55" |
| Release year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Refresh | — | 120Hz |
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- −Superseded by newer models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
LG G4 OLED 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: TCL 6-Series (2021) 50" vs LG G4 OLED 55" · US model
Which is better, TCL 6-Series (2021) 50" or LG G4 OLED 55" · US model? +
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is LG G4 OLED 55" · US model worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 55" · US model delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.
Does TCL 6-Series (2021) 50" or LG G4 OLED 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, TCL 6-Series (2021) 50" or LG G4 OLED 55" · US model? +
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model — leads on picture (96 vs 82). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, TCL 6-Series (2021) 50" or LG G4 OLED 55" · US model? +
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model — leads on gaming (92 vs 77). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.