TCL 55S525 vs LG NanoCell 90

TCL 55S525
LG NanoCell 90

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

TCL 55S525: 7 of 10 decision facts sourced.

LG NanoCell 90: 4 of 6 decision facts sourced.

TCL 55S525LG NanoCell 90
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Screen size55 inches bestbuy.comNot yet sourced
PanelLED bestbuy.comNot yet sourced
Resolution4K (2160p) bestbuy.comNot yet sourced
Refresh rate60Hz bestbuy.comNot yet sourced
HDRYes bestbuy.comNot yet sourced
Smart platformRoku TV bestbuy.comNot yet sourced
Starting MSRP$419.99 bestbuy.com$1,999.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — TCL 55S525: Peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR / ALLM. LG NanoCell 90: Power, Capacity. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick TCL 55S525 if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports or VRR / ALLM yet.

Verdict: Pick LG NanoCell 90 if you require a large 85.6-inch screen with Full Array Local Dimming and HDMI 2.1 support for gaming. The LG is the superior product in terms of technology and features, but the TCL is the clear winner for value.

Winner: LG NanoCell 90

TCL 55S525: 6.5/10

LG NanoCell 90: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

TCL 55S525LG NanoCell 90
Screen size55 inches—
PanelLED—
Resolution4K (2160p)4K (2160p)
Refresh rate60Hz—
HDRYes—
Audio output16 watts—

TCL 55S525

What works

  • Significantly lower starting MSRP of $419.99
  • Lighter weight at 28.9 pounds
  • Lower estimated annual electricity use of 158 kilowatt hours

What doesn't

  • Direct Lit backlight type offers less contrast control than Full Array Local Dimming
  • Only 1 USB port total

LG NanoCell 90

What works

  • Full Array Local Dimming backlight for superior contrast
  • Includes 2 HDMI 2.1 ports for next-gen gaming

What doesn't

  • Higher starting MSRP of $1,999.99
  • Heavier weight at 122.4 pounds

Bottom line

Our pick: LG NanoCell 90.

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