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If you prioritize gaming and watching movies in a bright room, the TCL R646 may suit you better since it offers high contrast and performs well in bright spaces. On the other hand, the Samsung Frame Series is designed to blend in with home decor when not in use and also provides good gaming performance. However, it may not be the best choice for dark-room viewing. The Samsung Frame Series has a higher price tag, while the TCL R646 is typically less expensive and may offer better value for your specific usage scenarios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL R646 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
7.9
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) both have good picture quality, though the TCL R646 (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2
7.8
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series has lower contrast and black uniformity, which makes it less ideal for movies and cinematic content where deep blacks are often important. In comparison, the TCL R646 offers better contrast and black uniformity, delivering a more immersive experience for such content due to its ability to display deeper shades of black.
Bright Room
7.3
8.9
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The TCL R646 displays SDR content with excellent brightness and handles reflections very well, making it more suitable for use in bright rooms compared to the Samsung Frame Series, which has very good SDR brightness and good reflection handling, but does not perform to the level of the TCL model in these areas. While the TCL is better for bright rooms, the Samsung Frame has aesthetic appeal with a unique frame design that can display art when not in use, offering a different kind of value.
Cost
$1,998
$1,800
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,998 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $1,800.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
6.6
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Frame Series has better response time and motion processing than the TCL R646, making it more suited for fast-paced sports by reducing motion blur. However, both TVs have limitations in reflections handling and viewing angles which can be challenging in bright rooms or when viewed from the side.
Gaming
7.8
8.2
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R646 (LCD) to be very good for gaming, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series is considered good for gaming primarily due to it having the best input lag performance, allowing for very responsive gaming experiences; however, its response time is noted as very good, which is slightly lesser compared to the TCL R646. Conversely, the TCL R646 is rated very good in both response time and input lag, making it a strong contender for gaming due to its capacity to quickly render images and respond to input without significant delay.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.4
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung Frame Series is praised for its 'very good' colors right out of the box, which means you'll likely enjoy vivid and accurate colors when watching cartoons and animations without much tweaking, and it also has a 'good' color gamut indicating it can display a wide range of colors. In comparison, the TCL R646 is also recognized for having a 'good' performance in out-of-box color and color gamut, ensuring that it offers a wide range of colors and will provide a visually engaging experience when viewing animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
7.5
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung Frame Series performs well with upscaling and SDR brightness, making it ideal for watching news and TV programs with clear image quality even from lower resolution sources. The TCL R646 also offers good upscaling and SDR brightness suited for similar content, while both TVs have decent colors out of the box, color gamut, and contrast, features that somewhat enhance the viewing experience for everyday programming.
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How the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,998 | $1,800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 5, 2022 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN75LS03B | 75R646 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 75" | 75" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 10/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 37.8" x 66.2" x 1.1" | 37.9" x 65.8" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 39.3" x 66.2" | 40.8" x 65.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 77.8 lbs | 82.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 400 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 | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 34 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | 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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