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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q60B is a midrange price TV that is typically much less expensive than the TCL R648. It may not perform as well in dark rooms but is a good choice for bright rooms. The TCL R648, at a premium price, generally offers better overall picture quality and gaming experience, but it may not offer the best value if you're on a budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60B (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL R648 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
6.6
7.6
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.6
8.2
5.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q60B has a lower rating for response time and a higher rating for input lag compared to the TCL R648, which means it responds slower to inputs and has less smooth motion, making it less ideal for gaming. On the other hand, the TCL R648, with its high response time rating and acceptable input lag along with a superior refresh rate, provides a more responsive and fluid gaming experience.
Bright Room
7.1
8.1
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is good.
The TCL R648 performs better in a bright room due to its excellent SDR brightness and very good reflection handling, while the Samsung Q60B, though good in terms of SDR brightness, doesn't handle reflections as well and is rated as fair in that aspect.
Cost
$848
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung Q60B (LCD) has a price of $848 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.3
7.7
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Samsung Q60B (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Sports
6.4
6.5
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Samsung Q60B (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
In terms of sports viewing, the Samsung Q60B has a poor response time, which can affect the clarity of fast-moving images, but it handles reflections fairly well, which is beneficial in a bright room. Conversely, the TCL R648 offers a very good response time, enhancing motion clarity for dynamic sports scenes, but its reflection handling is rated lower, which could be a drawback in well-lit environments. Both models have limitations with viewing angles and show similar performance in gray uniformity, which is somewhat important for sports content.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
8.6
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Samsung Q60B (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung Q60B excels with vibrant colors right out of the box and a wide color gamut which is crucial for bringing animated content to life. On the other hand, the TCL R648 also offers excellent color performance and benefits from superior color volume and gray uniformity, enhancing the overall viewing experience for cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
7.5
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung Q60B (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung Q60B excels in upscaling low-resolution content and delivers a very good experience in watching standard dynamic range (SDR) content, which is typical for news and talk shows, and its colors are excellent out of the box, ensuring a more accurate visual representation straight away. In contrast, the TCL R648 offers excellent SDR brightness, making it suitable for well-lit rooms, and its very good color gamut and local dimming enhance picture quality, although it may require some color adjustments for optimal out-of-the-box performance.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q60B (LCD) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$848 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 5, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q60B | 65R648 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 8K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57.1" x 1" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 37.4" x 63.5" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.1 lbs | 70.1 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 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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David Katzmaier | June 2022
"Samsung's 2022 QLED workhorse shines in bright rooms and with HDR. The Samsung Q60B stands out from the slew of entry-level TVs with an ultra-thin frame, a skinny profile from the side and even narrow stand legs. The Q60B is a very good bright-room TV, and my subjective impression of its ample light output was proven by measurements."
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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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