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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize picture quality, especially in darker settings, and want top-notch gaming performance, the Samsung S95C OLED is a superior option, though it does come at a higher price. It offers excellent contrast, black uniformity, and viewing angles, making it suitable for watching movies and series. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly TV that still offers good quality, especially in bright rooms, and decent gaming capability, the TCL R646 LCD might be the better choice. Its brightness is great for well-lit spaces, but its dark room performance and viewing angles are not as strong compared to the Samsung S95C. Keep in mind the Samsung S95C has better sound quality and is equipped with more advanced features like Dolby Atmos and voice commands, which the TCL R646 lacks. Both TVs support various HDR formats, but only the Samsung supports HGiG, which could be important for certain gaming experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S95C (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class 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
- Best in class 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 R646 (LCD)
- The TCL R646 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95C (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.5
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
10.0/10
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
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C offers outstanding contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity which are crucial for a cinematic experience, especially in dark scenes where OLED's capability to turn off pixels completely enhances the depth of blacks. While the TCL R646 delivers good performance in these areas, its LCD panel doesn't match the S95C's level of darkness in blacks, and its colors out of the box and color volume are good, but not as vivid or vibrant as the S95C's.
Sports
8.7
6.6
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
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C OLED TV is likely regarded as very good for watching sports due to its superior motion processing and response time, which prevent motion blur during fast action, and its wide viewing angles paired with excellent handling of reflections, making it easy to watch from different positions without being disturbed by glare. In contrast, the TCL R646 LCD TV is considered fair for sports, possibly because it doesn't handle motion as well nor does it have as good response times, and its viewing angles are narrower, which could make the picture look less accurate from the side, although it still manages reflections well.
Gaming
10.0
8.2
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
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
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is considered the best for gaming due to its outstanding response time and input lag, ensuring smooth motion and quick reaction times for fast-paced gameplay. The TCL R646 (LCD), while very good for gaming, does not match the Samsung's performance in these critical areas, thus making the Samsung more favored for high-response gaming experiences.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4
8.4
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C excels in displaying cartoons and animation because it has excellent color gamut and color volume, which enhances vibrant colors and shading crucial for animated content. On the other hand, the TCL R646 is very good for animation with good scores in the same categories but doesn't quite match the rich and nuanced color reproduction of the OLED S95C.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
7.5
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C excels at upscaling and delivers very good SDR brightness, making it well-suited for watching news and TV programs with clear and crisp imagery, even if the content is not high-definition. In contrast, the TCL R646 is great at SDR brightness, ensuring visibility in different lighting conditions, but might not upscale lower resolution content as effectively, potentially resulting in less sharp images for standard definition programs.
Cost
$3,300
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has a price of $3,300 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
9.0
8.9
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S95C (OLED) to be excellent for bright room, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C OLED's superior handling of reflections and good SDR and HDR brightness make it excel in bright rooms, whereas the TCL R646, despite its very good reflection handling and excellent SDR brightness, has a lower HDR brightness compared to the Samsung, slightly reducing its suitability for such environments. OLED TVs like the S95C typically offer better contrast and color volume, enhancing the viewing experience, but an LCD TV like the R646 can still provide very good color gamut and volume for a lower cost.
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How the Samsung S95C (OLED) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung S95C (OLED) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,300 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 2, 2023 | August 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S95C | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 56.8" x 0.4" | 33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.8" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 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 | 10/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 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 | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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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