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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize aesthetics and want a TV that blends with your decor while offering a good viewing experience in brighter rooms, Samsung The Frame 2022 could be ideal for you, although it doesn't offer the best experience for gaming. On the other hand, the TCL R646 offers better performance for gaming and watching sports, and it has a superior contrast for a better dark-room viewing experience. The TCL R646 also offers more advanced features like a higher refresh rate and more HDMI ports, which might be beneficial if you plan to connect multiple devices or are seeking a smoother gaming experience. Keep in mind, the TCL could cost a bit more, and it doesn't have the unique art-display design of the Samsung The Frame. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL R646 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0
7.9
5.91/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) both have good picture quality, though the TCL R646 (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
7.8
5.91/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.9
8.2
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
7.3
8.9
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
Cost
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The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has a price of $499 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $600.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
6.6
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9
8.4
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R646 (LCD) to be very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.4
7.5
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$499 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN32LS03B | 55R646 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 10/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 16.5" x 28.7" x 1" | 28.5" x 48.3" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 17.8" x 28.7" | 30.9" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 11.7 lbs | 42.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 100 x 100 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Tobey Grumet | May 2023
"The biggest, and most jarring, difference is the revolutionary matte, anti-glare coating on the 2022’s display. Not only does it solve my daytime glare problem of being in a corner apartment, but it somehow adds texture to anything being displayed. The Frame is a home run for anyone looking to add fashion to their function."
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About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing 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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