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LG OLED evo G4 65-inch (OLED65G4SUB) vs TCL 65QM7K QD-Mini-LED 65-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.

The short answer

LG OLED evo G4 65-inch (OLED65G4SUB) comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.8 vs 4.5). 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)
$2,196

The LG G4 is the OLED reference for 2024-2025 — a second-generation MLA panel feeding the Alpha 11 processor delivers measurably brighter HDR than any prior consumer OLED, with full HDMI 2.1 support on all four ports for serious gamers. It is the easiest premium recommendation if you can pair it with a soundbar.

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
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TCL 65QM7K QD-Mini-LED 65-inch
Ranked #3 in Best 4K TVs
TCL 65QM7K QD-Mini-LED 65-inch
$999

TCL's 2025 mid-range QD-mini-LED is the price-performance king of this guide — measured peak HDR brightness in the same neighborhood as premium mini-LEDs at well under half the price, with a meaningfully upgraded local dimming optical stack and Onkyo-tuned audio that punches above its weight. The trade is VA-panel viewing angles and a Google TV firmware that still has rough edges.

Strengths
  • — Peak HDR brightness around 2,600 nits on the 65-inch model — within striking distance of premium mini-LEDs costing three times as much
  • — LD2500 Precise Dimming with the new Halo Control optical stack noticeably reduces blooming compared to the QM7 predecessor
  • — 144Hz native refresh, ALLM and VRR, Game Accelerator 288 mode — strong gaming feature set at the price
Watch-outs
  • — Off-axis viewing on the VA panel falls off harder than the IPS-based competition
  • — Google TV implementation occasionally drops Dolby Vision passthrough until the TV is rebooted
  • — Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1 — trails the LG OLED G4 and Samsung QN65S90D
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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 65QM7K QD-Mini-LED 65-inch

Against the Hisense 65U7N at a similar price point the TCL adds the Halo Control optical stack, a higher refresh rate, and anti-reflective coating; the Hisense counters with marginally lower street pricing. Versus the LG OLED G4 the trade is OLED black levels for double the brightness at half the price. Compared to the Samsung QN65S90D the TCL gives up OLED per-pixel contrast for substantially more peak brightness — better for bright rooms.

Specs side-by-side

SpecLG OLED evo G4 65-inch (OLED65G4SUB)TCL 65QM7K QD-Mini-LED 65-inch
Screen Size65 in65 in
Resolution4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Panel TypeOLED evo (2nd-gen MLA)QD-Mini-LED (HVA)
HDR FormatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Refresh Rate144 Hz144 Hz (Game Accelerator 288 mode)
HDMI Ports4 (all HDMI 2.1, 48 Gbps)4 (2 with HDMI 2.1)
Smart OSwebOS 24Google TV
Audio60W 4.2-ch Dolby Atmos40W 2.1-ch Onkyo Dolby Atmos
Warranty5-year panel1-year limited
Voice Assistant—Google Assistant, Alexa
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