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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung QN95B is a premium-priced option offering brighter highlights and better viewing angles, which is excellent for sports and well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the TCL R648 is less expensive and has good picture quality, but it may not be as bright, making it less ideal for very sunny rooms. If budget is a concern and you mostly watch movies in darker settings, the TCL could serve you well. However, if you're willing to invest more for an elevated experience in sports viewing and bright environments, the Samsung QN95B would be the better choice. 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 R648 (LCD)
- The TCL R648 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN95B (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.3
7.7
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL R648 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
7.6
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B is very good for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its exceptional contrast, effective local dimming, and strong black uniformity, which enhance deep blacks and overall picture quality. The TCL R648, while good for the same contents, shows some limitations in viewing angles, which can affect the picture when viewed from the side, but it still maintains good contrast and local dimming features similar to the Samsung.
Sports
7.2
6.5
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
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN95B is preferred for watching sports because it has better motion processing and reflection handling, ensuring clearer images with minimal distraction from light sources. On the other hand, the TCL R648, while still good, falls short in these aspects and has a narrower viewing angle which may affect the visibility when watching from different positions in the room.
Gaming
8.8
8.2
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
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
8.3/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Samsung QN95B (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung QN95B excels in gaming due to its very good response time and best input lag performance, suitable for fast-paced games, and supports a higher refresh rate of 144Hz for smoother motion. On the other hand, the TCL R648 also offers a very good response time and good input lag which is quite decent for gaming, but its refresh rate is capped at 120Hz, which, while still smooth, might not be as fluid as the Samsung for the most demanding gaming scenarios.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
7.5
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B excels at displaying news and talk shows due to its superior upscaling and higher SDR brightness, ensuring clear images even in bright rooms. The TCL R648 also does a good job but falls short of the Samsung's performance in these areas, which impacts the clarity and visibility of content in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
9.8
8.1
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
9.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B stands out in bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness, along with excellent handling of reflections, which makes it better suited for viewing in well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL R648 also performs very well with bright content and reflections but falls short of the Samsung in terms of sheer brightness and reflection handling, making it less optimal than the QN95B for very bright rooms.
Cost
$1,497
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has a price of $1,497 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
8.6
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN95B (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its superior colors straight out of the box and a wider color gamut, which ensures vibrant and varied hues. While the TCL R648 performs very well too, it falls slightly behind the QN95B in these key color performance areas which are crucial for animated content.
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How the Samsung QN95B (LCD) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN95B (LCD) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,497 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN95B | 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 | 8.9/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 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 | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 50 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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