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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming performance and darker room viewing, the TCL R655 is a better choice due to higher gaming and dark room scores. However, the Samsung Frame Series is more suitable for bright rooms and provides a better experience watching news, talk shows, and reality TV. The Frame Series tends to be more expensive, but it also doubles as wall art when not in use. The TCL, being less expensive, offers excellent value and high dynamic range brightness which is great for movies and HDR content, but has lower sound quality compared to the Frame Series. Both TVs have their distinct advantages, so your choice should depend on whether you value gaming and movie watching in darker environments over a better bright room performance and aesthetic appeal. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (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
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
8.0
7.75/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.1/10
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 Frame Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2
7.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.5/10
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 Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series, with lower contrast and lack of local dimming, delivers fair movie and cinematic TV performance, which could result in less impressive dark scenes and overall picture depth compared to the TCL R655. The TCL R655 offers good movie-viewing experiences due to better black uniformity and enhanced contrast, which provides deeper blacks and a more vibrant picture, but may fall short in color accuracy right out of the box compared to the Samsung.
Gaming
7.8
8.6
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The TCL R655 has a higher refresh rate of 144Hz, which makes it very good for gaming as it can deliver smoother motion, and it also has very good input lag performance, which reduces delay between user actions and on-screen response. In contrast, the Samsung Frame Series boasts excellent response time, minimizing motion blur, but its refresh rate is lower at 120Hz, slightly reducing its gaming smoothness compared to the TCL R655.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.7
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the TCL R655 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung Frame Series displays cartoons and animations particularly well due to its excellent color accuracy straight out of the box and a good color gamut, while the TCL R655's strong performance in these areas is supported by a very good color volume, enhancing its depiction of colorful content even further. Both TVs are suited for animation, with the Samsung Frame Series having an edge in initial color setup, and the TCL R655 excelling in its ability to display a wide range of colors.
Bright Room
7.3
9.5
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series is good for bright rooms due to its very good SDR brightness and good handling of reflections, helping it mitigate glare. The TCL R655 is considered best for bright rooms because it has excellent SDR brightness and very good reflection handling, making it even more effective in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,598
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
6.6
7.5/10
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
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Frame Series has very good response time and handles reflections well, making it suitable for sports in bright rooms, but has a narrower viewing angle than the TCL R655. The TCL R655 shows motion blur due to its fair response time and struggles with reflections in bright environments but has slightly better gray uniformity which can be important when watching sports.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
7.2
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung Frame Series excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and displays colors accurately straight out of the box, which is great for news and TV programs, while the TCL R655 offers superior SDR brightness, making it a better choice for well-lit rooms despite having less impressive upscaling.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,598 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2022 | September 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65LS03B | 65R655 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
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 | 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 | 7.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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) | 32.8" x 57.4" x 1" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.2" x 57.4" | 35.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.4 lbs | 50.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 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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