LG QNED84B Mini LED 4K TV vs TCL 55" S41CG 4K Google TV

Buy the LG QNED84B if picture quality and gaming matter. Its Mini LED backlight with Precision Dimming Pro, 120Hz native panel and up to 144Hz VRR with Motion Booster 288 beat the TCL S41CG's edge-lit LED and 60Hz panel on contrast, motion and gaming. The TCL is the simpler, cheaper-feeling set with Google TV and a huge owner base, but its 4.5 rating comes from 4,762 buyers of a budget line, while the LG's 4.7 comes from only 37 ratings. Build is close: both use metal bezels and three HDMI ports, but the LG adds Dolby Vision, HDR10 Pro and a 174W audio system.

• Choose the LG QNED84B if you watch in bright rooms, game on a console or PC, or want Mini LED contrast and 120Hz motion.
• Choose the TCL S41CG if you want a straightforward Google TV set for everyday streaming and prefer Google's interface and Chromecast built in.