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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung QN95B comes at a premium price and offers strong overall picture quality, excellent gaming performance, and better viewing in bright rooms. It shines for movies, sports, and has better speakers built-in. On the other hand, the TCL R655 is less expensive and still provides good overall picture quality with a strong gaming performance. However, it's not as suitable for sports due to a lower performance score in that area, and it might not perform as well in bright rooms compared to the Samsung. Choose the Samsung QN95B if you want a high-end experience, especially in bright rooms or for gaming and are okay with the higher price. Go for the TCL R655 if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers good quality for general viewing and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN95B (LCD)
- 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 R655 (LCD)
- Very good for dark room
Key differences
Sports
7.2
6.6
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN95B is better suited for watching sports because it has superior motion processing and response time that ensure fluid on-screen action and less blur during fast movements. On the other hand, the TCL R655, though offering good performance, falls short in these critical aspects with lower motion processing capability, and slower response time, leading to potentially more motion blur and less crisp action replays.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
7.2
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B delivers exceptional upscaling and SDR brightness, which makes it particularly suitable for watching news and talk shows where image clarity in various resolutions is important, and bright room performance is needed. The TCL R655, although good for these types of content, might not provide the same level of picture refinement due to less effective upscaling and lower SDR brightness, affecting viewing in brightly lit environments and the sharpness of lower-resolution content.
Cost
$2,198
$1,000
$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 R655 (LCD) costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.3
8.0
7.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
7.9
7.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
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 R655 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B delivers an excellent movie-watching experience with its strong contrast, effective local dimming, and high black uniformity, contributing to deep blacks and a crisp picture in dark scenes. The TCL R655, while still providing a good cinematic experience, has a slightly lower performance in local dimming and black uniformity, which may result in less depth in dark areas but offers very good contrast, making it a competent choice for watching movies.
Gaming
8.8
8.6
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung QN95B and the TCL R655 are both favored for gaming due to their very low response time and input lag, which are critical for a smooth and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, both TVs support a high refresh rate, which makes fast-moving visuals in games appear smoother.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
8.7
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN95B (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B is excellent for watching cartoons and animation because it provides the best colors out of the box and has a very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors. Conversely, the TCL R655 is very good for the same content due to its good performance in colors out of the box and color gamut, but it may not deliver colors as vividly as the Samsung.
Bright Room
9.8
9.5
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both best in class for bright room.
The Samsung QN95B stands out in a bright room due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness, which ensures a vivid image even in well-lit environments, and its superior handling of reflections, which reduces the impact of ambient light on the screen.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN95B (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,198 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | September 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN95B | 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 | 8.9/10 | 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 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57" | 35.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 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 | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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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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