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LG OLED evo G4 65-inch (OLED65G4SUB) vs TCL 43Q651G Q-Class QLED 43-inch

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

LG OLED evo G4 65-inch (OLED65G4SUB) comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.6 vs 4.0). The gap is mostly about Buyers who want the no-compromise OLED reference for movie watching and PC/console gaming, with budget for a separate soundbar. — read the strengths below before deciding.

LG OLED evo G4 65-inch (OLED65G4SUB)
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best 4K TVs
LG OLED evo G4 65-inch (OLED65G4SUB)
3 sources$1,998as of Jul 3

The LG G4 set the OLED reference for 2024-2025. Its second-generation MLA panel feeds the Alpha 11 processor for measurably brighter HDR than any prior consumer OLED, and all four HDMI 2.1 ports carry full support for serious gamers. Pair it with a soundbar and it becomes the easiest premium recommendation here.

Strengths
  • — Second-gen Micro Lens Array panel pushes peak HDR highlights past 3,000 nits in metadata-rich content
  • — Alpha 11 AI processor handles upscaling, motion, and tone-mapping with the best filmic processing in the OLED field
  • — All four HDMI ports are full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 with 4K/144Hz, G-Sync, FreeSync Premium, and Dolby Vision gaming
Watch-outs
  • — Built-in 4.2-channel audio is thin and lacks low-end weight — a soundbar is essentially mandatory at this price
  • — OLED brightness still trails the brightest mini-LEDs in full-screen sustained windows
  • — webOS 24 ads on the home screen are intrusive even after disabling personalized recommendations
$1,998 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →
TCL 43Q651G Q-Class QLED 43-inch
Ranked #4 in Best 4K TVs
TCL 43Q651G Q-Class QLED 43-inch
1 sourceall derived$228as of Jun 8

TCL's 2024 Q-Class hits the genuine 43-inch sweet spot: a real QLED panel with quantum-dot color, Dolby Vision support, and Google TV at $300. Gaming isn't its strength, and the missing local dimming caps HDR potential. For a bedroom, office, kitchen, or small living room, though, no budget 4K TV gets you further without compromising the HDR ecosystem.

Strengths
  • — Real QLED panel with quantum-dot color enhancement at the sub-$300 price tier — uncommon at 43 inches
  • — HDR PRO+ with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG all supported in a budget TV
  • — TCL AIPQ processor with deep-learning upscaling makes 1080p Netflix and cable look respectable on the 4K panel
Watch-outs
  • — Direct-LED backlight without local dimming — HDR has limited dynamic range and dark scenes show backlight uniformity issues
  • — 60Hz refresh rate only; no ALLM or VRR, gaming-focused buyers should consider a different model
  • — Only 3 HDMI ports total, one with eARC; none are HDMI 2.1
$228 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

LG OLED evo G4 65-inch (OLED65G4SUB)

Outperforms the Samsung QN65S90D in motion handling and Dolby Vision support (Samsung still refuses to ship DV), and offers fundamentally better black levels than the TCL 65QM7K mini-LED for double the price. Against the Hisense 65U7N the G4 is roughly three times the cost but delivers OLED contrast that no mini-LED can match. The TCL 43Q651G is in a different category entirely — a small-room budget pick rather than a premium contender.

TCL 43Q651G Q-Class QLED 43-inch

Sits in a different category from the other picks — direct-LED, 60Hz, no local dimming. The closest sibling in this guide is the TCL 65QM7K, which adds mini-LED, 144Hz, and Halo Control for triple the price; the gap is enormous. Compared to the Hisense 65U7N this TCL trades all the premium features for a quarter of the price and a 22-inch smaller screen suited to genuinely small rooms.

Specs side-by-side

SpecLG OLED evo G4 65-inch (OLED65G4SUB)TCL 43Q651G Q-Class QLED 43-inch
Screen Size65 in43 in
Resolution4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Panel TypeOLED evo (2nd-gen MLA)QLED (Direct LED)
HDR FormatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Refresh Rate144 Hz60 Hz (Motion Rate 240)
HDMI Ports4 (all HDMI 2.1, 48 Gbps)3 (1 eARC, none HDMI 2.1)
Smart OSwebOS 24Google TV
Audio60W 4.2-ch Dolby Atmos20W 2.0-ch Dolby Atmos
Warranty5-year panel1-year limited
Dimensions10.4"D x 56.73"W x 32.52"H2.8"D x 37.6"W x 22"H
Voice Assistant—Google Assistant, Alexa, HomeKit
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