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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are looking for a more affordable option, the Amazon 4-Series is less expensive and offers a decent overall picture quality. It is well-suited for bright rooms but may not be the best for dark rooms or serious gaming. On the other hand, the TCL R745 is more expensive but offers better performance for gaming and sports watching. It has a higher refresh rate, which is beneficial for fast-moving content, and a wider color gamut for more vibrant images. While it supports more advanced HDR formats like Dolby Vision, it might not be as well-suited for extremely bright rooms. 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 R745 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Key differences
Sports
5.7
6.4
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.5
7.4
5.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon 4-Series has a lower response time and a very good input lag, which can lead to blur during fast gaming sequences, while the TCL R745, with a fair response time and the best input lag, offers smoother gameplay with minimal delay between input and action on screen. Additionally, refresh rate is not explicitly mentioned for these models, but the TCL likely has a higher refresh rate given its good gaming performance, which can further reduce motion blur and improve gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
5.4
5.9
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
3.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation, though the TCL R745 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Amazon 4-Series struggles with displaying cartoons and animation primarily due to its poor color gamut and colors out of the box, which limits the range and accuracy of colors. Similarly, the TCL R745 performs poorly in this area due to its fair color gamut and somewhat poor representation of colors out of the box, affecting the vibrancy and fidelity of animated content.
Cost
$330
$1,700
$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 R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.7
5.6
7.13/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
5.2
7.13/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
5.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Amazon 4-Series struggles with movies due to its poor local dimming, black uniformity, and color delivery, which significantly impact the depth and vividness of the picture. Similarly, the TCL R745 suffers from poor local dimming and black uniformity, although it offers better color out of the box; however, it still falls short in delivering a truly cinematic experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
6.1
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R745 (LCD) to be only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon 4-Series generally displays poorer upscaling of standard definition content and has less bright SDR brightness, meaning it might not perform as well with non-HD channels or in brighter rooms compared to the TCL R745, which fares slightly better in these areas. Additionally, the TCL R745's colors out of the box are considered good, indicating a more accurate and pleasing image without the need for calibration, while the Amazon 4-Series is rated as poor for this aspect, which might result in less vibrant colors when watching news or talk shows.
Bright Room
6.1
5.8
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Amazon 4-Series (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon 4-Series outperforms the TCL R745 in a bright room due to its fair SDR brightness and handling of reflections, whereas the TCL R745 has poorer SDR brightness but better reflections handling. Although the TCL R745's brighter reflections score suggests a strength in minimizing glare, its lower SDR brightness affects its overall visibility in bright conditions compared to the Amazon 4-Series.
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How the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Amazon 4-Series (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 3, 2021 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 4K55N400A | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 5.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 29.8" x 57.2" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 42.5 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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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Tech Advisor
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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