LG C5 OLED 65" vs TCL 6-Series R655 55" (Mini-LED QLED)
The Verdict
The LG C5 OLED 65" and TCL 6-Series R655 55" (Mini-LED QLED) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The TCL 6-Series R655 55" (Mini-LED QLED) is the cheaper of the two at $749 versus $1,400, a difference of about $651. The LG C5 OLED 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. LG C5 OLED 65" stands out for 4k oled with perfect blacks, while TCL 6-Series R655 55" (Mini-LED QLED) is praised for best picture quality under $800 — mini-led at this price is remarkable. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG C5 OLED 65" if…
- →4K OLED with perfect blacks
- →144Hz with NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium
- →0.1ms response time for gaming
Buy the TCL 6-Series R655 55" (Mini-LED QLED) if…
- →Best picture quality under $800 — Mini-LED at this price is remarkable
- →Supports both Dolby Vision AND HDR10+ — covers every HDR format
- →1500 nits peak brightness rivals TVs costing twice as much
Pros & Cons
LG C5 OLED 65"
Pros
- 4K OLED with perfect blacks
- 144Hz with NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium
- 0.1ms response time for gaming
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- 4x HDMI 2.1 ports
Cons
- $1400 is still premium for 65 inches
- Risk of burn-in with static content
- 40W speakers may need a soundbar
TCL 6-Series R655 55" (Mini-LED QLED)
Pros
- Best picture quality under $800 — Mini-LED at this price is remarkable
- Supports both Dolby Vision AND HDR10+ — covers every HDR format
- 1500 nits peak brightness rivals TVs costing twice as much
- 4K@120Hz with VRR and ALLM — excellent for PS5 and Xbox Series X
- Google TV platform with wide app support and Chromecast built-in
Cons
- TCL software updates are slower and less frequent than Samsung/LG
- Build quality and remote feel budget-oriented
- Some blooming around bright objects on dark backgrounds
- Sound quality from 30W speakers is average — soundbar recommended
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG C5 OLED 65" | TCL 6-Series R655 55" (Mini-LED QLED) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 18.9 kg | 37.3 lbs |
| Dimensions | — | 48.2 x 27.8 x 3.0 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 48.2 x 30.4 x 11.3 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 30 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 2.0ch |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | 7 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 55" |
| Type | OLED evo | Mini-LED QLED (VA LCD) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1500 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α9 AI Gen8 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 3 | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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