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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you have a sunny room, the Samsung Q70A offers better glare handling than the TCL R655. For mixed usage such as movies, sports, and gaming, the Samsung Q70A provides a better experience. However, the TCL R655 stands out for watching movies in a dark room. Both TVs are in a similar price range, so your choice should consider these usage scenarios closely. If bright room viewing and versatile media consumption are priorities, the Samsung Q70A is preferable. If you prefer watching movies in a dark environment and want a good performance, the TCL R655 might be the better option for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- 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
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.2
8.0
8.21/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.0/10
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 Q70A (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
7.9
8.21/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.5/10
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 Q70A (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R655 surpasses the Samsung Q70A in movies and cinematic TV because of its stronger contrast, more effective local dimming feature, and better black uniformity, which all contribute to a more immersive dark scene performance. However, while both TVs have good color performance out of the box, the Samsung Q70A has an advantage with colors, though this is less important compared to contrast and black levels for cinematic viewing.
Gaming
7.7
8.6
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q70A excels in input lag, making it responsive for gamers, while the TCL R655 outperforms in response time, providing smoother motion in fast-paced games. Both TVs have distinct strengths for gaming: the Samsung offers minimal delay between user input and on-screen action, and the TCL ensures rapid updating of images, which is especially beneficial in action-intensive gaming scenarios.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
8.7
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the TCL R655 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung Q70A excels at displaying cartoons and animation because it offers "very good" performance for colors straight out of the box, which means it can produce vibrant and accurate colors without additional adjustments, and it has a "good" color gamut, enabling a wide range of colors. On the other hand, the TCL R655 also stands out for similar content with a "good" rating for colors out of the box, ensuring a pleasant viewing experience, and a "very good" color gamut, which suggests it can display a slightly wider array of colors compared to the Samsung Q70A.
Bright Room
7.4
9.5
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The TCL R655 excels in a bright room due to its superior handling of reflections and higher peak brightness for both SDR and HDR content, making it an excellent choice for well-lit environments. In comparison, the Samsung Q70A also performs well with good SDR brightness, but falls short with poorer reflection handling, making it less suitable for brightly lit rooms despite having adequate HDR brightness.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.7
6.6
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q70A offers very good response time, which is crucial for capturing fast movements in sports, but it struggles with reflections in bright rooms, potentially hampering daytime viewing. In contrast, the TCL R655 has good response time and handles reflections very well, but its motion processing is not as advanced as the Q70A, which may result in less smooth action during fast-paced sports events.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
7.2
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung Q70A stands out for its superior upscaling capabilities, ensuring that lower resolution content, like standard TV broadcasts, appear crisp and clear on the screen. Comparatively, the TCL R655 boasts excellent SDR brightness, making it a better choice for viewing in well-lit rooms, although its upscaling is not as refined as the Samsung's.
Cost
$729
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has a price of $729 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $700.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q70A (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$729 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | September 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN55Q70A | 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 | 5.7/10 | 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 | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 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) | 30.5" x 48.5" | 31.1" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 34.2 lbs | 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 | 8.2/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | 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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