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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a more affordable option and your main usage is watching news, talk shows, or reality TV, the Amazon 4-Series is a budget-friendly choice. However, it's not the best option for dark room viewing and watching movies or series where picture quality is crucial. On the other hand, the TCL R648 offers superior overall picture quality, particularly in bright rooms and for movies or series. It is also better for sports content and has significantly better performance for gaming. Its higher price reflects these premium features. If your budget allows and you're looking for a more immersive experience across various content types including gaming, the TCL R648 would be a better choice. Keep in mind, both models struggle with a wide viewing angle, so they are best viewed from directly in front. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon 4-Series (LCD)
- The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R648 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL R648 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.7
7.7
7.13/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R648 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
7.6
7.13/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
5.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon 4-Series struggles with movies & cinematic TV due to its lack of local dimming, resulting in poor black uniformity, which is crucial for dark scenes, whereas the TCL R648 excels with excellent local dimming, leading to better black uniformity and contrast.
Sports
5.7
6.5
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon 4-Series has poor motion processing and poor response time, which affects the clarity of fast-moving sports content, while the TCL R648 has very good motion processing and response time, providing smoother playback of sports. Both TVs have similar reflection handling and viewing angles, but the better motion performance of the TCL R648 makes it more suitable for watching sports.
Gaming
5.5
8.2
5.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 excels in gaming owing to its very good response time and input lag, which keeps on-screen action sharp and controls responsive, essential for a smooth gaming experience. In contrast, while the Amazon 4-Series features very good input lag for responsive play, its poor response time leads to greater motion blur, making it less suitable for fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.4
8.6
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
3.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon 4-Series is considered poor for watching cartoons and animation due to its poor colors out of the box, which means it does not display vibrant and accurate colors when initially set up, and also due to a poor color gamut, indicating a limited range of colors displayed on the screen. In contrast, the TCL R648 is considered very good for this type of content because it has excellent colors out of the box, thus offering immediate vivid and accurate hues without the need for calibration, and it has a good color gamut, allowing it to display a wider and more diverse range of colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
7.5
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon 4-Series exhibits poorer performance in upscaling and delivers colors out of the box with lesser accuracy and subdued brightness, making it less ideal for watching news and talk shows, especially in brightly-lit rooms. On the other hand, the TCL R648 shines with excellent upscaling capabilities and vibrant colors right out of the box, paired with a higher brightness level, enhancing clarity and detail for such content even in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
6.1
8.1
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 displays a much brighter image both in standard and high dynamic range settings compared to the Amazon 4-Series, which ensures better visibility in bright rooms. Additionally, the TCL R648 handles reflections more effectively, which helps maintain picture clarity when ambient light is present, whereas the Amazon 4-Series is less adept at minimizing the impact of reflections on the screen.
Cost
$330
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has a price of $330 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Amazon 4-Series (LCD) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 3, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 4K55N400A | 65R648 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 8K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 5.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.3" x 57.2" x 3.5" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 29.8" x 57.2" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 42.5 lbs | 70.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Jim Martin | May 2023
"The attraction here is that the 4-Series uses Amazon’s Fire TV interface. Picture quality is good but unexceptional. At the discounted prices, which can seemingly be had regularly, they are better value."
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About Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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