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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q80B performs well for gaming and offers good sound quality with built-in speakers. If you enjoy gaming and don't want to invest in external speakers, this TV could suit you. In contrast, the TCL R655 is superior for watching movies in the dark and has a better score for bright room performance. This television would be a better fit if you prioritize movie nights or have a very bright viewing room. Both TVs are similarly priced and perform well for watching sports and other content. If you often watch TV in a bright room or value superior movie experience, the TCL R655 may be the better choice, while the Samsung Q80B stands out for gaming and sound. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL R655 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
8.0
5.33/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R655 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
7.9
5.33/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
5.2/10
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 Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R655 is considered better for watching movies and cinematic TV because it offers superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity compared to the Samsung Q80B, creating deeper blacks and more defined shadows essential for a cinematic experience. However, the Samsung Q80B has better viewing angles, which could be important in a wider seating arrangement, but its lower contrast and black uniformity might result in less impressive dark scene performance.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6
8.7
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The TCL R655 offers a slightly better experience for watching cartoons and animation due to its very good color volume, which helps bring vibrant and varied colors to animated content. While both the Samsung Q80B and TCL R655 are good straight out of the box with color accuracy and have similar color gamuts, the TCL R655's superior color volume could make colors pop more, even if it performs marginally less in gray uniformity compared to the Samsung Q80B.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.8
7.2
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV, though the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung Q80B and the TCL R655 both have good upscaling for watching news and talk shows, ensuring that lower resolution content looks clear on their large screens. However, the Samsung Q80B has better reflections handling and a wider viewing angle which might make it preferable in a bright room or when viewed from the side, while the TCL R655 offers superior contrast and local dimming, providing deeper blacks and more detailed shadows which is beneficial in dimmer environments.
Bright Room
7.4
9.5
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The TCL R655 outperforms the Samsung Q80B in bright room viewing due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness levels, leading to a clearer picture where light is present, and its better handling of reflections, reducing the glare that can distract from the viewing experience. While the Samsung Q80B has good SDR brightness and decent reflection handling, the TCL R655 offers a notable improvement in these areas, alongside a superior contrast ratio which enhances the depth of blacks and overall image quality, and a very good color volume that maintains rich, vivid colors even in bright conditions.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
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
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q80B has very good motion handling for watching sports due to its response time but is only fair in dealing with reflections, which can be a drawback in bright rooms. In contrast, the TCL R655 has good response time, which is slightly less ideal for fast-moving sports, and very good reflection handling, making it better suited for well-lit environments.
Gaming
8.2
8.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung Q80B excels in gaming due to its outstanding response time and input lag performance, ensuring minimal motion blur and more instantaneous on-screen reaction to user inputs, and it supports a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother gameplay.
Cost
$998
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $1,000.
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How the Samsung Q80B (LCD) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80B (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2022 | September 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80B | 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 | 8.6/10 | 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 | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 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 56.9" x 2.2" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 56.9" | 35.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.1 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 | 5.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"For most people its picture, sound, and price make it a midrange TV worth considering. HDR brightness was generally exceptional. Its viewing angles are shockingly good, among the very best we’ve seen recently from any non-OLED TV. For gamers input lag isn’t too shabby."
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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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