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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung S95C offers superior overall picture quality, gaming performance, and movie watching experiences. It also has better handling of reflections, which might be preferable in bright rooms. However, it comes at a higher price. The TCL R648 is less expensive and offers decent performance but won't match the Samsung in terms of picture quality or performance in gaming, movies, or bright rooms. If you prioritize a higher quality viewing experience and can afford the extra cost, the Samsung S95C is the better choice. If budget is a concern and you're willing to compromise on picture and gaming performance, the TCL R648 may suit your needs. 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 R648 (LCD)
- The TCL R648 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95C (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.5
7.7
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
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 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 S95C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C OLED excels in movies and cinematic TV because of its perfect black uniformity and infinite contrast ratio, which enhances the quality of dark scenes, a very important factor for viewing experience. On the other hand, the TCL R648, being an LCD TV, does offer good local dimming and fair black uniformity, but can't compete with the OLED on those very important aspects, although it tends to be brighter which can be better for well-lit rooms.
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 S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C has a higher score in motion processing and a faster response time, making it very good for watching sports as it provides smoother motion for fast-paced action and less blur. The TCL R648, however, has a fair performance in these areas, resulting in less clarity during fast movements which is less ideal for sports.
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
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C is considered the best for gaming because it excels in response time and input lag, which are crucial for fast-paced, responsive gameplay. In comparison, the TCL R648 is very good for gaming as well, but does not match the Samsung S95C in these areas, making it slightly less ideal for the most demanding gamers.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4
8.6
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
9.3/10
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 S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C OLED displays cartoons and animation excellently due to its superior color performance right out of the box and an expansive color gamut which is essential for vibrant and varied colors. On the other hand, the TCL R648 LCD also performs very well, despite a less impressive color volume and gray uniformity, and delivers strong contrast and SDR brightness which help make animation stand out.
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 S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C excels in watching news and TV programs thanks to its superior upscaling and high-quality OLED display, which ensures deep blacks and vibrant colors. In contrast, the TCL R648, despite its good performance and excellent SDR brightness that makes it suitable for well-lit rooms, may not provide colors as accurate out of the box and lacks the advanced local dimming seen in the Samsung, which contributes to less impressive contrast and color gamut.
Bright Room
9.0
8.1
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C has good SDR and HDR brightness and handles reflections the best, which is ideal for bright rooms, whereas the TCL R648 has excellent SDR brightness but slightly less effective reflection handling, making it very good but not the optimal choice for brightly lit environments.
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Cost
$1,998
$2,000
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has a price of $1,998 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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How the Samsung S95C (OLED) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung S95C (OLED) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,998 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 2, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S95C | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 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 56.8" x 0.4" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.8" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 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 | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 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 | 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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