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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a TV with superior overall picture quality, and you enjoy gaming or watching movies, the TCL R648 is a better choice as it offers better performance in these areas. It's also more suitable for bright rooms. However, it is more expensive. On the other hand, if you are on a tighter budget and are looking for something at a lower price that provides decent performance for watching news, talk shows, or reality TV as well as cartoons and animation, the Amazon Omni Series could be appropriate for you. Keep in mind, though, it is not as well-suited for bright rooms or for watching content in a dark room compared to the TCL R648. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon Omni Series (LCD)
- The Amazon Omni 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
6.1
7.7
7.38/10
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 Omni Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.6
7.6
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series struggles with movies and cinematic content because it has poor contrast, ineffective local dimming, and uneven black uniformity, which are very important for dark scene reproduction. Conversely, the TCL R648 excels in these areas with good contrast, effective local dimming, and solid black uniformity, and also offers better colors out of the box and a wider color volume, which enhance the overall viewing experience.
Sports
5.8
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
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series has a lower response time and doesn't offer motion processing, which means there's a higher chance of seeing blur during fast action, which is not ideal for sports. In contrast, the TCL R648 has a better response time and includes motion processing, helping to keep the picture clear during fast-moving scenes, making it more suitable for sports viewing despite reflecting more light and having narrower viewing angles.
Gaming
5.6
8.2
6.0/10
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
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 offers superior gaming performance with very good response time and 120Hz refresh rate, leading to smoother motion and gameplay, whereas the Amazon Omni Series has a fair response time and is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, resulting in less fluid gaming experiences.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
8.6
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
5.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series displays cartoons and animation poorly because it has poor color reproduction out of the box and a poor color gamut, which are essential for vibrant and varied colors. In contrast, the TCL R648 is very good for such content due to its excellent colors straight out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring a wide range of colors are displayed accurately.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
7.5
7.3/10
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 Omni Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 shows strength in key areas such as upscaling standard definition content and providing good colors right out of the box, making it well-suited for watching news and TV programs. In contrast, the Amazon Omni Series, while fair at these tasks, falls short in achieving the same level of SDR brightness and color performance, which are vital for viewing in various lighting conditions and for accurate color reproduction.
Bright Room
6.3
8.1
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 handles reflections very well, thereby enhancing visibility in bright rooms, while the Amazon Omni Series does not manage reflections as effectively, resulting in a fair performance in bright settings. Coupled with its superior SDR and HDR brightness, the TCL R648 will outshine the Omni Series in well-lit environments.
Cost
$720
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has a price of $720 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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How the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Amazon Omni Series (LCD) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$720 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 4, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 4K65M600A | 65R648 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 8K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 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 | 6.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 5.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.3" x 57.1" x 2.9" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 42.5 lbs | 70.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 200 | 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 | 7.4/10 | 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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Nick Pino | July 2022
"If you want a competent budget screen with some handy features, the Amazon Omni TV delivers an experience that punches well above its price tag. You’ll also get the benefit of Fire TV’s new UI right out of the box. It’s clean and simple to understand, plus it puts content first. In the picture-quality department, the Amazon Omni is a surprising star among some of its dimmer, less colorful rivals."
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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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