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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are looking for a midrange priced TV, the Samsung Q70A could be a more budget-friendly option and it has a solid overall picture quality, as well as a larger screen size of 65 inches. On the other hand, the TCL R745 comes at a premium price, typically costing more. Its picture quality isn't as high as the Samsung's, but it has a very generous screen size of 85 inches if you're looking for something larger. Both models show some limitations in darker rooms and from wider viewing angles. When it comes to sound, these TVs are mostly on par with one another; however, you may consider investing in external speakers for a more immersive audio experience since the built-in speakers may not be powerful enough if sound quality is important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.2
5.6
8.21/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
5.2
8.21/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q70A offers a strong contrast and excellent black uniformity, which are paramount for watching movies and cinematic TV, providing deep blacks and a more immersive viewing experience. On the other hand, the TCL R745 struggles with black uniformity, which can result in grayer blacks that can detract from the cinematic quality, despite having slightly better viewing angles.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
5.9
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q70A is better for watching cartoons and animation because it has very good colors out of the box and a good color gamut, which ensures vibrant and accurate colors that are crucial for animated content. In contrast, the TCL R745, while still displaying good colors out of the box, falls short with only a fair color gamut and color volume, which results in less impressive color reproduction for animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
6.1
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
7.4
5.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q70A outperforms the TCL R745 in bright rooms because it has significantly better SDR and HDR brightness, which ensures clear picture quality even in well-lit environments, while the R745 falls short in this respect with its poor brightness levels. Moreover, despite the Q70A's lower performance in handling reflections, its superior brightness helps mitigate this issue, whereas the R745's better reflection handling isn't enough to overcome its inherent brightness shortcomings.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.7
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has a quicker response time and better motion processing capabilities, making it more suitable for fast-paced sports action, but it struggles with wider viewing angles and has poorer reflection handling, meaning it might not be as good for group viewing in a bright room. On the other hand, the TCL R745 (LCD) offers wider viewing angles making it a better fit for group watching, yet it has a slower response time and is less capable at motion processing, which could result in more blurring during fast-moving scenes.
Gaming
7.7
7.4
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both good for gaming.
The Samsung Q70A excels in gaming with very good response time and the best input lag, which means actions on the screen will appear almost instantly after the player’s inputs. The TCL R745 also has the best input lag for quick responsiveness, but its response time is fair, leading to slightly blurrier images during fast-moving scenes.
Cost
$1,648
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has a price of $1,648 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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How the Samsung Q70A (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q70A (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,648 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2021 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN85Q70A | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.8" x 74.9" x 1.1" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.4" x 74.9" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 91.5 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 X 400 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 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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