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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Samsung AU8000 is significantly less expensive and offers a decent overall picture quality. It performs better than average for news, talk shows, and animation viewing. However, it doesn't handle well in a bright room and may not be suitable for dark room viewing due to its limited brightness and contrast. The TCL R655 comes at a higher cost but provides superior picture quality, especially for movies and gaming, thanks to its higher brightness levels and better contrast. It's also better suited for bright room viewing. Keep in mind that the TCL may not offer the best experience as a monitor and has limited viewing angles. Consider the Samsung AU8000 for a value option with decent performance, or the TCL R655 if you prioritize picture quality and gaming experience, and you're willing to spend more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL R655 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.6
8.0
6.71/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R655 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
7.9
6.71/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.9/10
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 AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.8
8.6
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung AU8000 has poor gaming performance due to lower response time and input lag scores, meaning it has slower screen updates and a delay in registering user inputs. In contrast, the TCL R655 is rated very good for gaming because it has a higher response time and input lag scores, offering faster reaction to gaming actions and reducing delay.
Cartoons & Animation
6.9
8.7
6.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R655 is rated better for watching cartoons and animation primarily because it displays colors more vividly and accurately right out of the box and offers a wider range of colors within its color gamut. In contrast, the Samsung AU8000, while still good, does not offer the same level of color performance, making it less ideal for content that often features vibrant and varied colors, such as cartoons.
Bright Room
6.3
9.5
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R655 offers higher brightness for both SDR and HDR content and handles reflections better than the Samsung AU8000, making it more suitable for bright rooms. However, the AU8000 still provides good performance in bright rooms but may not be as effective as the R655 when dealing with ambient light and delivering vibrant images under various lighting conditions.
Cost
$648
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has a price of $648 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.6
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Samsung AU8000 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung AU8000 has a faster response time than the TCL R655, making it slightly more suitable for fast-moving sports scenes, but the TCL R655 handles reflections a bit better, which could be an advantage in a bright room. However, both TVs have similar motion processing capabilities and viewing angles, which are just adequate for sports content, and while the TCL R655 has better gray uniformity, this is less crucial for sports viewing.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
7.2
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R655 (LCD) to be good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R655 has better overall performance for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs mainly due to its excellent SDR brightness and higher contrast which provide clearer images especially in bright rooms. On the other hand, the Samsung AU8000, while offering good SDR brightness, falls short with lower contrast and less impressive color performance out of the box, somewhat diminishing the viewing experience in comparison.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung AU8000 (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$648 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2021 | September 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN65AU8000 | 65R655 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 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 57.1" x 1" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.4" x 57.1" | 35.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.1 lbs | 50.7 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 | 6.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
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Michael Desjardin | April 2023
"To put it directly: you’d never see a mid-range 4K TV hitting this black levels half a decade ago. AU8000 plays the part of a higher-end TV thanks to its sleek design. If you’re upgrading to a smart TV for the first time, the software is a great way to dip your toes in the streaming water."
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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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