LG G5 OLED evo 65" vs TCL 6-Series R655 55" (Mini-LED QLED)
The Verdict
The LG G5 OLED evo 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 $2,600, a difference of about $1,851. The LG G5 OLED evo 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. LG G5 OLED evo 65" stands out for oled evo with mla for higher brightness (3000 nits), 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 G5 OLED evo 65" if…
- →OLED evo with MLA for higher brightness (3000 nits)
- →Gallery design with flush wall mount included
- →144Hz with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium
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 G5 OLED evo 65"
Pros
- OLED evo with MLA for higher brightness (3000 nits)
- Gallery design with flush wall mount included
- 144Hz with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- α11 AI processor
Cons
- $2600 is premium over C5
- Wall-mount design means no stand included
- Risk of OLED burn-in
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 G5 OLED evo 65" | TCL 6-Series R655 55" (Mini-LED QLED) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 18.2 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) | 60 | 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 MLA | Mini-LED QLED (VA LCD) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1500 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α11 AI | — |
| 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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