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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung The Frame 2022 is generally less expensive than the TCL R745. If you're looking for better value and plan to watch in brighter rooms, The Frame has a higher bright room performance. It's also better for viewing news, talk shows, and reality TV due to its higher score in that content type. Conversely, the TCL R745, while more costly, excels in gaming with its higher score and faster response time. The R745 supports Dolby Vision, which The Frame does not, potentially offering better HDR performance for compatible content. Room conditions and content preference are key here: pick The Frame for brighter rooms and general TV programming, or opt for the R745 if gaming and premium HDR formats are more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good for gaming
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0
5.6
5.91/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
5.2
5.91/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung The Frame 2022 ensures a better cinematic experience compared to the TCL R745 as it offers superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity – all crucial for rich, deep black scenes during movies. While both TVs have decent colors out of the box and color volume, the Samsung's ability to display darker and more consistent blacks makes for a more immersive viewing in dark environments, despite the TCL R745 having better viewing angles.
Gaming
5.9
7.4
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung The Frame 2022 has a high input lag, making it less ideal for gaming, whereas the TCL R745 has a low input lag, which is better for faster reaction times in games. Additionally, the TCL R745 has a higher refresh rate which helps in delivering smoother motion for fast-paced games compared to The Frame 2022.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9
5.9
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung The Frame 2022 is better for watching cartoons and animation due to its very good colors out of the box and good color gamut, helping it display vibrant and accurate animations. Conversely, the TCL R745, with only a good score for colors out of the box and a poor color volume, may not render cartoon colors as brightly or accurately.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.4
6.1
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung The Frame 2022 is superior for news and talk shows because it has very good SDR brightness, enhancing visibility in various lighting conditions, and well-executed upscaling ensuring lower resolution content is presented clearly. In contrast, the TCL R745, while offering good upscaling, is limited by its poor SDR brightness, meaning it's less ideal for bright room viewing and may not handle lower-quality content as adeptly.
Bright Room
7.3
5.8
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung The Frame 2022 excels in bright rooms due to its very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, which outshine the TCL R745's poor performance in both SDR and HDR brightness. Furthermore, the Samsung better handles reflections, which is key when contending with ambient light in sunny spaces, whereas the TCL might struggle with glare despite its good score in reflections.
Cost
$499
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has a price of $499 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
6.4
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung The Frame 2022 and the TCL R745 are both considered fair for watching sports due to their ability to handle reflections effectively and provide decent response times for fast-moving content. However, the TCL R745's poorer motion processing ability, compared to Samsung, might lead to a less smooth picture during fast movements, but it does have a higher refresh rate which can be beneficial for sports clarity.
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How the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$499 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN32LS03B | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 17.8" x 28.7" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 11.7 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 100 x 100 | 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 | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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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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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