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Updated January 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago

The Samsung Q80B performs well for gaming and offers good sound quality with built-in speakers. If you enjoy gaming and don't want to invest in external speakers, this TV could suit you. In contrast, the TCL R655 is superior for watching movies in the dark and has a better score for bright room performance. This television would be a better fit if you prioritize movie nights or have a very bright viewing room. Both TVs are similarly priced and perform well for watching sports and other content. If you often watch TV in a bright room or value superior movie experience, the TCL R655 may be the better choice, while the Samsung Q80B stands out for gaming and sound. Give Feedback

This comparison is based on the 65" Samsung Q80B (LCD) and the 65" TCL R655 (LCD).

Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
  • Good for upscaling
  • Very good motion processing
  • Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL R655 (LCD)
  • Best in class for bright room
  • Very good for dark room
  • Good for movies & TV
  • Very good for cartoons & animation
  • Very good reflections

Key differences

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Picture Quality

7.1
QN85Q80B
85R655
8.0
5.33/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R655 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) has good picture quality.

Movies & TV

6.4
QN85Q80B
85R655
7.9
5.33/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.

Cartoons & Animation

7.6
QN85Q80B
85R655
8.7
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.

News, Talk, & Other TV

7.8
QN85Q80B
85R655
7.2
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV, though the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is somewhat better.

Bright Room

7.4
QN85Q80B
85R655
9.5
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.

Cost

$2,198
QN85Q80B
85R655
$2,000
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$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $2,198 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities

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Sports

6.8
QN85Q80B
85R655
6.6
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.

Gaming

8.2
QN85Q80B
85R655
8.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) are both very good for gaming.

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How the Samsung Q80B (LCD) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs

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TCL R655 (LCD)
  • Picture Quality Score: 8
$2,000

Spec Comparison

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Samsung Q80B (LCD)TCL R655 (LCD)
Samsung Q80B (LCD)TCL R655 (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$2,198
$2,000
Brand
SamsungTCL
Release Date
April 5, 2022September 4, 2022
Full name
QN85Q80B85R655
Screen Size
85"85"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
TizenRoku TV
Sound Quality Score
8.6/108/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
7.1/108/10
Bright Room Score
7.5/109.5/10
Gaming Score
8.3/108.7/10
Movies & TV Score
6.5/107.9/10
Sports Score
6.9/106.6/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
42.6" x 74.5" x 2.2"42.8" x 74.5" x 3.1"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
45.8" x 74.5"45.8" x 74.5"
Weight without Stand
95.5 lbs88.4 lbs
VESA Mount
600 x 400600 x 400

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
5.3/109.1/10
Local Dimming
5.7/107/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.2.22.0
Speaker Power
60 W20 W
Dolby Atmos
Bypass onlyYes
DTS:X
NoNo

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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"For most people its picture, sound, and price make it a midrange TV worth considering. HDR brightness was generally exceptional. Its viewing angles are shockingly good, among the very best we’ve seen recently from any non-OLED TV. For gamers input lag isn’t too shabby."

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Parker Hall | January 2023
"It has an excellent Roku interface, isn’t too expensive, has quantum dots and mini LED backlighting, and looks genuinely fantastic playing everything. If you’re in the market for a new TV, you should still start here. Gamers will like that it has a 120-Hz refresh rate at 4K, which is the maximum that a modern Xbox or Playstation 5 will put out—meaning the smoothest possible gaming and sports viewing in general. We’re no longer in the days of having to spend over $1,000 and spending a few hours on setup for decent black levels and great color accuracy and HDR"

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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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