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The TCL R648 is a premium option and typically costs more, but offers better performance in various content including gaming, sports, and movies, especially in bright rooms due to its superior brightness and reflection handling. Its sound quality is also better with more powerful speakers and it offers a higher refresh rate, which is great for gaming. On the other hand, the Hisense A65K is more budget-friendly and still performs well with most content. It offers satisfactory performance for movies and animations but is less suited for very dark or very bright rooms compared to the TCL. If budget is a major concern and you primarily watch standard dynamic range content in moderate lighting conditions, the Hisense could serve well. Both TVs have a 65-inch screen and offer similar smart features. Consider the types of content you watch most and the typical lighting environment in your room when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
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
6.7
7.7
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.2/10
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 Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
7.6
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
7.0/10
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 Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K has poor local dimming and black uniformity, leading to lower contrast which is not ideal for dark scenes in movies, whereas the TCL R648 offers good performance in these areas, enhancing the viewing experience for cinematic content. Additionally, the TCL R648's better color volume and gray uniformity contribute to a more vibrant and even picture.
Gaming
5.9
8.2
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K has fair response time and very good input lag at a lower refresh rate, making it less suitable for fast-paced gaming. Conversely, the TCL R648 boasts very good response time and good input lag with a higher refresh rate, providing a more responsive and smoother gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
8.6
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense A65K is rated as having "very good" colors out of the box and a "good" color gamut, making it suitable for enjoying vibrant cartoons and animation. The TCL R648, while also having a "good" color gamut, stands out with its "excellent" colors out of the box, ensuring that animations pop with accurate and bright colors immediately after setup.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
7.5
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
While both TVs perform sufficiently well for news and talk shows, the TCL R648 offers better SDR brightness and upscaling quality, making it a superior choice for clearer images in well-lit environments and when watching lower-resolution content. The Hisense A65K, on the other hand, has lower performance in these areas, which could make the TCL R648 a more attractive option despite potentially being more expensive.
Bright Room
6.4
8.1
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 handles reflections better and delivers higher brightness, making it well-suited for bright rooms, whereas the Hisense A65K has lower brightness and reflection handling, making it less ideal for such environments. Moreover, the TLC’s superior color performance in bright conditions comes at the cost of contrast, which is not as high as the Hisense, but the latter's lower color volume and gamut may affect picture quality adversely in bright settings.
Cost
$370
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.5
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Hisense A65K (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A65K has a lower response time and worse handling of reflections compared to the TCL R648, making it less ideal for watching sports where fast motion and various lighting conditions are common. However, the Hisense A65K offers good motion processing and has a fair score for gray uniformity, which is somewhat important when tracking uniform movement on the screen like during sports, yet it's still behind the TCL R648, which excels in response time and has very good motion processing capabilities.
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How the Hisense A65K (LCD) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense A65K (LCD) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$370 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A65K | 65R648 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 8K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.9" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | 70.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 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 | 5.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | September 2023
"The A65K proved to be a rather capable TV that works great within its extreme limitations that its price dictates. It has great contrast, very low input lag and good color coverage. Add Google TV and a low price in the mix and you have an excellent low budget offering."
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About Hisense
Hisense, a Chinese TV manufacturer, entered the US market in approximately 2011 and has since acquired TV divisions from various companies such as Toshiba, Sharp, Hitachi, and NEC. Currently ranking as the fourth largest vendor in terms of sales volume, Hisense aims to capture a wide range of TV budget segments. They offer exceptional value with TVs that often outperform their competitors at similar price points, making them a compelling choice for consumers. In the US, they use Google TV as their smart TV software which provides the largest app selection and a very modern user interface, however it is not as user friendly as the software from other vendors.
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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