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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q80C provides a better viewing experience for most content, including higher quality for movies, sports, and gaming, and performs better in brighter rooms. It also comes with better reflection handling and higher peak brightness, which are crucial for brightly lit environments. However, the TCL R745 offers a significantly larger screen, which can be a huge plus if you're looking for an immersive viewing experience and have the space for it. The tradeoff with the TCL is that it may not handle reflections and bright rooms as well, but if screen size is a priority and you're viewing in moderate to dim lighting, it could be more appealing despite the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80C (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0
5.6
5.55/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
5.2
5.55/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
4.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80C is considered fair for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its better local dimming, higher contrast, and superior black uniformity, which are very important for dark scene performance. On the other hand, the TCL R745 falls short in these areas, resulting in poorer performance for movies and cinematic content, while also lagging in color accuracy and viewing angles, which are somewhat important for overall picture quality.
Gaming
8.1
7.4
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q80C boasts superior response time and input lag scores, which enhance the gaming experience with smoother motion and more responsive gameplay, while the TCL R745 scores lower in response time, making it less ideal for fast-paced gaming despite having the same excellent input lag. Both TVs support a high refresh rate, essential for fluid gaming visuals, but the Q80C's quicker response ensures less blur during quick action.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
5.9
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80C delivers more appealing colors for cartoons and animation straight out of the box and has a better color gamut, which means it can display a wider range of colors accurately. Conversely, while the TCL R745 provides adequate colors out of the box, its color gamut is not as extensive, resulting in less vibrant and diverse color reproduction for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
6.1
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80C is better suited for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs because it has superior upscaling of lower-resolution content and higher SDR brightness, which helps when viewing such content in well-lit rooms. Conversely, the TCL R745 does a fair job in these areas but may not deliver the same level of detail in upscaling or maintain the same visibility in bright conditions.
Bright Room
7.2
5.8
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80C is suitable for bright rooms due to its very good SDR and good HDR brightness, which helps maintain picture quality in well-lit environments, although its poor reflection handling may reduce visibility with direct light. In contrast, the TCL R745 struggles in bright rooms due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness, making it less ideal for such conditions, despite its good reflection handling.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q80C has good response time and is suitable for fast-moving content during sports, but struggles with reflections handling which can be problematic in bright rooms. In contrast, while the TCL R745 offers good reflections handling, reducing glare in well-lit environments, it has a lower motion processing capability, potentially leading to more motion blur during fast-paced games.
Cost
$1,798
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has a price of $1,798 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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How the Samsung Q80C (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80C (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,798 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 4, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN85Q80C | 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 | 7.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.6" x 74.5" x 1.9" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45" x 74.5" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 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 | 5.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 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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