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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q60C is often significantly less expensive than the TCL R655 and has decent bright room performance. However, it doesn't perform as well in dark rooms, and its overall picture quality is not as high as the R655's. The TCL R655, while more costly, offers a substantial improvement in picture quality in both bright and dark environments. It also excels in gaming applications, making it a better fit for avid gamers. Additionally, its response time and input lag are better suited for fast-paced content. In summary, if budget is a concern and your viewing conditions are mostly bright rooms, the Samsung Q60C could offer value for money. Conversely, if you're after better performance across various lighting conditions, gaming, and overall picture quality, and are willing to spend more, the TCL R655 is the superior option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60C (LCD)
- Very 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 news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.0
8.0
5.55/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.3/10
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 Q60C (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
7.9
5.55/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
2.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
6.6/10
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 Q60C (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R655 excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its higher contrast, effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, providing deep blacks and minimizing blooming, which enhances dark scene detail. In contrast, the Samsung Q60C falls short in these critical aspects, notably due to its lower contrast, lack of effective local dimming, and poor black uniformity that can lead to grayer blacks and less defined details in dark scenes.
Gaming
5.7
8.6
5.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
6.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R655 excels for gaming due to its better response time and lower input lag, providing smoother motion and more responsive gameplay than the Samsung Q60C, which lags behind with its poor response time and comparatively higher input lag. Additionally, the TCL R655's higher refresh rate contributes to a more fluid gaming experience, which is not as pronounced on the Samsung Q60C with its lower refresh rate.
Cartoons & Animation
7.5
8.7
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q60C and the TCL R655 both deliver good colors straight out of the box, ensuring that cartoons and animation will look vibrant without needing much adjustment. However, the TCL R655 offers a slightly better color volume, which can make a difference in maintaining color richness and detail across a broader range of brightness levels.
Bright Room
6.5
9.5
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
5.7/10
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 Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R655 performs better in a bright room due to its excellent SDR brightness and very good HDR brightness, which means it can maintain a clear picture even when there's a lot of ambient light, and it has a very good ability to reduce glare from reflections. In comparison, the Samsung Q60C has only good SDR brightness and poor HDR brightness, which may result in a dimmer picture in well-lit environments, and its reflections handling is fair, which could be an issue if you have many light sources in your viewing area.
Cost
$569
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) has a price of $569 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.6
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Samsung Q60C (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q60C has poor response time, which could result in motion blur during fast sports scenes, and while its reflection handling is fair, it might struggle in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the TCL R655 offers good response time for clearer motion but also has fair reflection handling, so reflections might still be noticeable during sports viewing in bright environments.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
7.2
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R655 (LCD) to be good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R655 exhibits superior performance in upscaling and SDR brightness, which makes it better for watching news and talk shows, especially in environments that aren't overly bright. On the other hand, the Samsung Q60C provides acceptable performance in these areas but doesn't match the TCL R655, despite both having good color reproduction out of the box and a wide color gamut.
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How the Samsung Q60C (LCD) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q60C (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$569 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2023 | September 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN55Q60C | 55R655 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 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 | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 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) | 27.9" x 48.5" x 1" | 28" x 48.3" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 29.4" x 48.5" | 31.1" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 35.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 4.1/10 | 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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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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