LG OLED55C5PUA vs TCL 55QM7K
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Choosing between the LG OLED55C5PUA and TCL 55QM7K? Both compete in the TV segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The LG OLED55C5PUA scores higher in room fit, future-proofing. The TCL 55QM7K leads in value, form factor. They score similarly in video quality, gaming performance, ease of use.
On the display side, the LG OLED55C5PUA uses a WOLED panel while the TCL 55QM7K uses VA. OLED panels produce perfect blacks by turning pixels off entirely. QD-OLED adds a quantum dot layer for wider color. VA panels offer better contrast than IPS but narrower viewing angles. Mini-LED is a backlight technology applied to LCD panels, offering thousands of dimming zones for improved contrast.
These two TV options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
These two are closely matched — your decision comes down to your specific room setup and speaker pairing and budget.
Performance Overview
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Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Screen Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | WOLED | VA |
| Backlight Type | none | mini-LED |
| Native Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| HDR Formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| VRR Type | FreeSync+G-Sync | — |
| ALLM | Yes | No |
| Smart OS | webOS | Google TV |
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | — |
| Dolby Atmos (Speakers) | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Total Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 4 | 0 |
| eARC Port | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Pattern | 300x200 | 300x300 |
| Processor | α9 AI Processor 4K Gen8 | — |
| Model Year | — | — |
Key Differences
- Panel Type: LG OLED55C5PUA at WOLED vs TCL 55QM7K at VA. OLED panels produce perfect blacks by turning pixels off entirely. QD-OLED adds a quantum dot layer for wider color. VA panels offer better contrast than IPS but narrower viewing angles. Mini-LED is a backlight technology applied to LCD panels, offering thousands of dimming zones for improved contrast.
- Smart OS: LG OLED55C5PUA at webOS vs TCL 55QM7K at Google TV
- USB Type: LG OLED55C5PUA at 3ea (v 2.0) vs TCL 55QM7K at 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0
- USB Ports: LG OLED55C5PUA at 3 vs TCL 55QM7K at 2
- Stand Width: LG OLED55C5PUA at 18.5" vs TCL 55QM7K at 12.4"
Which Should You Choose?
Choose LG OLED55C5PUA if you want:
- + better hdmi 2.1 ports — hDMI 2
- + better depth (w/ stand)
Choose TCL 55QM7K if you want:
- + better refresh rate — 120 Hz provides noticeably smoother motion for sports and gaming
- + better native refresh rate
- + lighter weight for easier placement
- + lighter weight for easier placement
See Where These Rank
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