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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the Samsung S90C if you prioritize top-notch gaming performance, deep blacks for watching movies in dark rooms, and wide viewing angles for group viewings. The TCL R648 may be preferred if you're looking for a brighter screen for well-lit rooms and powerful built-in speakers. However, the Samsung S90C also offers excellent color accuracy and higher-quality motion processing, making it a strong choice overall, especially for mixed content like movies, sports, and gaming, albeit typically at a higher price point. The TCL R648's advantage is its performance in bright rooms, which could be an important factor if you often watch TV with a lot of ambient light. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S90C (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the TCL R648 (LCD)
- The TCL R648 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S90C (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
7.7
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL R648 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
7.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
10.0/10
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 S90C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C OLED displays perfect black levels, which enhances contrast and black uniformity, crucial for movie watching, and its very good colors out of the box make it excellent for cinematic TV. Meanwhile, the TCL R648 LCD has good performance with these factors, but its inferior contrast and black uniformity compared to the OLED technology means it doesn't provide as immersive an experience for movies and cinematic content.
Sports
8.7
6.5
8.2/10
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
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C has better response time and motion processing which are crucial for smooth action during sports, along with superior handling of reflections that can be distracting. In contrast, the TCL R648, while fair at sports viewing, does not perform as well, especially when it comes to viewing angles, which can affect the picture quality when watching from the side.
Gaming
10.0
8.2
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S90C stands out in gaming with the best response time and input lag, making it highly responsive, which is crucial for fast-paced gaming. Meanwhile, the TCL R648, although good in these aspects, doesn't match the Samsung’s performance, making it a step down for demanding gaming scenarios.
Cartoons & Animation
9.3
8.6
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S90C (OLED) provides a more vibrant and accurate color experience immediately after setup without the need for adjustments, and supports a wide range of colors, making cartoons and animation pop. In contrast, the TCL R648 (LCD) still offers good colors out of the box and color volume, but does not match the Samsung S90C's performance in these areas, which is particularly noticeable in animated content that often features bold and varied colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
7.5
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C delivers superior image quality for watching news and TV programs because of its excellent upscaling of lower resolution content and its high SDR brightness which ensures the screen remains visible even in well-lit environments. The TCL R648, while producing good image quality, lacks that level of brightness and upscaling capability, making it less ideal in comparison but still a solid choice for typical viewing situations.
Cost
$1,375
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has a price of $1,375 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
8.5
8.1
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for bright room.
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has the highest score for handling reflections, making it highly suitable for bright rooms despite its good but not excellent SDR and HDR brightness. Conversely, the TCL R648 (LCD) offers excellent SDR brightness, better suited for very bright environments, but has a lower capability in handling reflections compared to the Samsung S90C.
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How the Samsung S90C (OLED) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung S90C (OLED) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,375 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 11, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S90C | 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 | 6.4/10 | 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 | 9.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 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 1.6" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 56.9" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 70.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 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 | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | Unknown | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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John Archer | August 2023
"Samsung S90C is the company's attempt at making its QD-OLED technology more affordable. You get high-end pictures, great processing, top gaming tech, and a sharp design."
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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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