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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you want a TV with superior movie-watching experience and performance in bright rooms, consider the Samsung QN85B. It has better reflection handling and a higher brightness which is great for daytime viewing. However, the TCL R646 offers better value for the price and also performs well with dark room viewing thanks to its strong contrast, better black uniformity, and comprehensive HDR support including Dolby Vision. Both TVs have good gaming capabilities, but the Samsung has a slight edge with slightly lower input lag and faster response time, which is beneficial for fast-paced gaming. Neither model has particularly impressive built-in speakers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN85B (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL R646 (LCD)
- The TCL R646 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN85B (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
7.1
6.6
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN85B is better for watching sports due to its very good motion processing and response time, which result in clearer images during fast action, and its superior reflection handling and wider viewing angles make it more suitable for bright rooms and larger groups. On the other hand, the TCL R646, despite having excellent contrast, falls short in motion processing and has narrower viewing angles, making it less ideal for sports and group viewing in well-lit environments.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
7.5
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN85B excels in upscaling content and delivers very good SDR brightness, making it very good for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs, especially in brighter rooms. The TCL R646, while offering excellent SDR brightness as well, has a less effective upscaling ability, which means it performs good for similar content, but might not handle lower resolution sources as cleanly as the Samsung.
Cost
$1,199
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) has a price of $1,199 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.5
7.9
5.64/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.3
7.8
5.64/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Samsung QN85B stands out for its superior local dimming feature and wider viewing angles, enhancing the cinematic experience in diverse seating arrangements, although its black uniformity is not as strong, which can slightly affect dark scene portrayal in movies. On the other hand, the TCL R646 offers more impressive contrast and black uniformity, which provides deeper and more consistent dark shades for movies but offers narrower viewing angles, making it less optimal for wider seating. Both TVs offer good colors out of the box and color volume, essential for a vivid picture, with the TCL slightly ahead in gray uniformity, which ensures even color distribution across the screen.
Gaming
8.2
8.2
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
9.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung QN85B excels in gaming due to its very good response time and the best input lag performance, which ensures smooth motion and quick reaction to inputs. The TCL R646 is also strong in gaming with a very good response time and good input lag performance, albeit not as quick as the Samsung.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.4
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Samsung QN85B (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
Bright Room
9.2
8.9
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN85B (LCD) to be excellent for bright room, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN85B is better suited for bright rooms because of its excellent SDR and HDR brightness levels, coupled with very good handling of reflections, which enhance visibility in well-lit environments. In contrast, while the TCL R646 still offers very good SDR brightness and reflections handling, it falls short of the Samsung's performance, particularly in HDR brightness, which can affect the overall viewing experience in bright conditions.
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How the Samsung QN85B (LCD) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN85B (LCD) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,199 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2022 | August 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN85B | 65R646 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.1" | 33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.2 lbs | 63.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400x300 | 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 | 8.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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"Particularly key to this is the fact that black levels are unusually good, on a level we haven’t seen from any IPS TV before. Build quality is impressive too, with a gleaming silver metallic frame and stand, and enough heft to suggest plenty of quality innards. High dynamic range content jumps off the screen with enough luminosity and intensity to really sell what makes HDR special."
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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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