TCL 6-Series (2021) 43"
Mini-LED QLED · 43" · 2021
LG G4 OLED 65"
MLA OLED · 144 Hz · α11 processor
LG G4 OLED 65" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, TCL 6-Series (2021) 43" lands at 82 and LG G4 OLED 65" at 95. That puts LG G4 OLED 65" ahead by 13 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick TCL 6-Series (2021) 43" if…
- ✓Mature firmware by now
- ✓Often discounted on close-out
- ✓Current smart platform
Pick LG G4 OLED 65" if…
- ✓Up to ~2,400 nits peak (MLA Gen 2)
- ✓4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
- ✓Dolby Vision + Atmos
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
LG G4 OLED 65"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
LG G4 OLED 65" leads on picture (96 vs 82).
Gaming
LG G4 OLED 65"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
LG G4 OLED 65" leads on gaming (96 vs 77).
Smart platform
LG G4 OLED 65"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
LG G4 OLED 65" leads on smart (84 vs 78).
Value for money
TCL 6-Series (2021) 43"Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
TCL 6-Series (2021) 43" more score per dollar ($575 vs $3,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | TCL 6-Series (2021) 43" | LG G4 OLED 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Mini-LED QLED | MLA OLED Gen 2 |
| Size | 43" | 65″ |
| Release year | 2021 | — |
| Refresh | — | 144 Hz |
| HDR | — | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| HDMI | — | 4× HDMI 2.1 |
| Processor | — | α11 AI Processor 4K |
TCL 6-Series (2021) 43"
- +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- −Superseded by newer models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 65"
- +Up to ~2,400 nits peak (MLA Gen 2)
- +4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
- +Dolby Vision + Atmos
- −No HDR10+
- −Gallery mount sold separately
- −webOS includes ads
FAQ: TCL 6-Series (2021) 43" vs LG G4 OLED 65"
Which is better, TCL 6-Series (2021) 43" or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
LG G4 OLED 65" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 13. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is TCL 6-Series (2021) 43" worth the price? +
At $575, TCL 6-Series (2021) 43" delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in picture.
Is LG G4 OLED 65" worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does TCL 6-Series (2021) 43" or LG G4 OLED 65" 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) 43" or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
LG G4 OLED 65" — leads on picture (96 vs 82). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, TCL 6-Series (2021) 43" or LG G4 OLED 65"? +
LG G4 OLED 65" — leads on gaming (96 vs 77). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.