Comparativo TV LG QNED70B vs TCL QLED P7L - O Que muda e QUAL COMPRAR?

LG QNED70B vs. TCL QLED P7L — Summary

Both TVs are presented as mid-range options whose prices are getting closer. Neither is universally better: the right choice depends on whether you prioritize sound, upscaling, and color presentation, or brightness, contrast, gaming refresh rate, and connectivity.

LG QNED70B: Strengths

• Build: Uses more metal than the TCL, giving it a more robust feel.
• Sound: Both TVs are rated at 20 W with 2.0-channel audio, but the LG sounds clearer and fuller, with more noticeable bass. The presenter says it outperforms the TCL in sound despite lacking Dolby Atmos.
• Operating system: webOS has fewer apps than Google TV but includes major streaming services and Xbox Game Pass, which the presenter says was not available on the TCL’s Google TV at the time.
• Responsiveness: webOS was somewhat smoother than the TCL’s Google TV, though the LG was not exceptionally fluid.
• Remote: The Magic Remote AI works as both a conventional remote and an air mouse, which the presenter considers a major convenience. Voice control requires pressing a button.
• Image uniformity and color: Its mini-LED backlighting, though lacking local dimming, produced better overall uniformity than the TCL. The presenter describes its colors as vivid but more realistic.
• Measured color coverage: 100% sRGB, 86% Adobe RGB, and 91% DCI-P3—slightly higher than the TCL in the latter two.
• Upscaling: Better at improving lower-resolution content, with more sharpness and detail according to the presenter.
• Mounting: Supports VESA wall mounting.

LG QNED70B: Drawbacks

• Design details: A visible gap between the screen glass and frame, along with a generic-looking metal rear cover, made it look less refined to the presenter than the TCL.
• Ports: Has three HDMI ports, including one with ARC, plus antenna, Ethernet, and USB—but no optical audio output. This is a significant limitation for older sound systems that only accept optical audio.
• Picture measurements: Lower brightness and contrast than the TCL: 333 nits, black level 0.09, and contrast 3,890:1.
• Gaming: Supports up to 60 FPS, regardless of resolution.
• HDR formats: Supports HDR10 and HLG, but not Dolby Vision.
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.3.

TCL QLED P7L: Strengths

• Design: Has a textured rear cover that the presenter feels gives it a more distinctive TCL look. Its side-facing ports are also easier to access when wall-mounted.
• Connectivity: Three HDMI ports, including one with ARC, antenna, Ethernet, USB, and an optical audio output—useful for older home-theater systems.
• Picture in bright rooms: Measured brighter than the LG at 447 nits.
• Contrast and black levels: Measured 0.07 black level and 6,350:1 contrast, outperforming the LG in both. The presenter attributes this to TCL’s HVA panel.
• Color style: QLED produces stronger, more intense, and vibrant colors, though the presenter says they can look less realistic than the LG’s.
• Gaming: Can reach up to 120 FPS at 1080p or 2K, but not at 4K. Like the LG, it includes low-latency Game Mode, ALLM, VRR, and a game bar.
• Google TV: Offers a larger app selection than webOS.
• Free channels: TCL’s free-to-air streaming app is described as more complete, with more content.
• HDR formats: Supports Dolby Vision for video and Dolby Atmos for audio.
• Measured color coverage: 100% sRGB, 84% Adobe RGB, and 89% DCI-P3.
• Remote and voice: The standard remote is comfortable and sensibly laid out. Voice control is easier to access because the microphone is built into the TV.
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.4.
• Wall mounting: Supports VESA mounting.

TCL P7L: Drawbacks

• Build: Uses more plastic than the LG, although it also has metal, including on the edges.
• System performance: Google TV offers more apps but felt heavier and had more occasional stutters and delays than webOS.
• Sound: Improved over earlier P7 models, but still less clear and full-bodied than the LG in the presenter’s experience, despite Dolby Atmos support.
• Image uniformity: Its standard LEDs may show more variation in large areas of solid color or dark scenes. The presenter says this is noticeable in comparison but not severe enough to ruin the viewing experience.
• Upscaling: Improved over earlier TCL models but still not as effective as LG’s.
• 120 FPS limitation: The higher refresh rate is not available in 4K.

Design and Shared Features

• Bezels, lower chin, thickness, and plastic edge-mounted feet are described as quite similar. The feet are simple but provide good stability.
• Both have three HDMI ports, one supporting ARC, plus antenna, Ethernet, and USB connections.
• Both support Wi-Fi 5, voice control, and VESA wall mounting.
• The presenter notes that more metal may be a concern for some people living near the coast because of possible corrosion from sea air; this concern came from subscriber reports.

Price and Recommendation

At the time of recording, using the 50-inch versions as an example, the TCL P7L cost roughly R$2,100 and the LG QNED70B roughly R$2,400—a difference of about R$300.

Verdict: Consider the LG QNED70B if better sound, more realistic-looking color, greater uniformity, smoother system performance, and stronger upscaling matter most. Choose the TCL P7L if you want greater brightness and contrast, Dolby Vision, an optical audio connection, Google TV’s broader app selection, or up to 120 FPS for non-4K gaming. The video gives no numerical overall rating; its recommendation depends on the user’s priorities.

Speaker Perspective

The comparison is delivered by one presenter, Rafael. He favors the LG for sound, upscaling, uniformity, and overall system smoothness, while recognizing the TCL’s advantages in brightness, contrast, gaming refresh rate, Dolby Vision, app selection, and optical connectivity.