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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget and mainly watch news, reality TV, or cartoons, the Samsung Q60A could be a suitable choice, as it offers good performance in bright rooms and is less expensive. However, its gaming performance is poor, which might be a drawback if gaming is important to you. On the other hand, if you're willing to spend more, the TCL R655 provides excellent picture quality for movies and is very good for gaming, making it a more versatile option. It also shines in bright rooms and has superior sound quality. Keep in mind, the Samsung has a smaller screen size which might be a factor if space is limited or if you prefer a more immersive viewing experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60A (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL R655 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.2
8.0
7.13/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R655 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5
7.9
7.13/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.6
8.6
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
7.2
9.5
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is good.
Cost
$498
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) has a price of $498 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.6
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Samsung Q60A (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
8.7
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Samsung Q60A (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.3
7.2
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q60A (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$498 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | September 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN32Q60A | 55R655 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 16.8" x 28.5" x 1.2" | 28" x 48.3" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 18.8" x 28.5" | 31.1" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 11.7 lbs | 35.5 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 | 7.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Samsung Q60A (LCD)
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The least expensive QLED is a solid choice for Samsung fans. Right out of the gate my eye was drawn to the Samsung. It is bright. The quantum dots let the Q60A produce far deeper, richer colors than the Vizio and TCL"
TCL R655 (LCD)
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Parker Hall | January 2023
"It has an excellent Roku interface, isn’t too expensive, has quantum dots and mini LED backlighting, and looks genuinely fantastic playing everything. If you’re in the market for a new TV, you should still start here. Gamers will like that it has a 120-Hz refresh rate at 4K, which is the maximum that a modern Xbox or Playstation 5 will put out—meaning the smoothest possible gaming and sports viewing in general. We’re no longer in the days of having to spend over $1,000 and spending a few hours on setup for decent black levels and great color accuracy and HDR"
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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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