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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value a premium viewing experience and don't mind paying more, the Samsung QN95B would offer better overall picture quality, gaming performance, and bright room viewing. It has a higher score in these areas compared to the TCL R646. Alternatively, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, the TCL R646 is typically much cheaper and still offers good performance for movies and gaming. However, it won't perform as well in bright rooms and the sound quality might not match that of the Samsung. Both TVs are similar in size, support various HDR formats, and have multiple HDMI ports for connectivity. The Samsung has better reflection handling, which is valuable for rooms with lots of light. The TCL R646 offers both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support which might be important if your content selection benefits from those formats. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN95B (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL R646 (LCD)
- The TCL R646 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN95B (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
7.2
6.6
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN95B is superior for watching sports due to its excellent motion processing and faster response time, which ensures smoother movement and less blur during fast-paced action. In contrast, those very qualities are merely good on the TCL R646, resulting in less clarity in movement, which may be noticeable especially during sports with rapid motion.
Gaming
8.8
8.2
8.3/10
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
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Samsung QN95B (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung QN95B excels in gaming with a high response time and low input lag, ensuring fast-paced action is smooth and responsive, while the TCL R646 also provides a strong gaming performance with a focus on a highly responsive gaming experience but with slightly lower auditory performance compared to the Samsung.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
8.4
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B excels in displaying cartoons and animation with vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box, and its wide color gamut supports a broad range of hues necessary for animated content, though it may come at a higher price point. The TCL R646 also delivers very good performance with rich colors and a decent color gamut at a more budget-friendly price, but it may not match the Samsung's performance in color volume and gray uniformity, which can affect the consistency of colors across the screen.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
7.5
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and offers excellent SDR brightness, making it particularly suitable for watching news and TV programs in various lighting conditions. The TCL R646, while also providing good upscaling and SDR brightness, falls slightly behind in these very important aspects, but still has a good performance with colors out of the box and a wide color gamut, which are somewhat important.
Bright Room
9.8
8.9
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
Cost
$2,198
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has a price of $2,198 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.3
7.9
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN95B (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
7.8
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN95B (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B is highly regarded for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its strong contrast, effective local dimming, and superior black uniformity, enhancing dark scene details. In contrast, while the TCL R646 also offers good performance with impressive contrast and decent local dimming, its black uniformity and viewing angle limitations may be more noticeable in dark viewing environments and when viewed from the side.
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How the Samsung QN95B (LCD) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN95B (LCD) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,198 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | August 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN95B | 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 | 8.9/10 | 10/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 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" x 0.7" | 33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 lbs | 63.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 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 | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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John Archer | March 2022
"Picture quality is fantastic truly mind-bogglingly good. It also plays into the screen’s gorgeous color performance, as spectacularly rich, vibrant tones now look both more consistently natural and balanced. With its extreme brightness and vibrant Quantum Dot color system, the QN95B delivers a dazzling demonstration of just how much of a difference HDR can make to picture quality."
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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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