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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung CU7000 is a budget-friendly option, but it generally offers lower performance in both bright and dark rooms compared to the TCL R655. The TCL R655 costs more but provides significantly better picture quality, especially in bright rooms, and a superior gaming experience. The TCL has a higher refresh rate and supports 4K at 144Hz, which may be advantageous for gaming or fast-motion content. If you prefer saving money and are less concerned about the highest quality image or gaming performance, the Samsung CU7000 could serve well. However, for a better overall viewing and gaming experience with higher brightness and a more immersive experience in various lighting conditions, the TCL R655 stands out. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
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
6.2
8.0
5.82/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
5.6/10
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 CU7000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.8
7.9
5.82/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.6/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
6.6/10
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 CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R655 offers better movie and cinematic TV watching primarily due to its superior contrast, more effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, all of which contribute to deeper blacks and more detailed shadows. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 has lower contrast, less effective local dimming, and worse black uniformity, leading to a less immersive viewing experience in dark scenes. Additionally, the TCL R655 has better colors out of the box and a stronger color volume which enhances the overall picture quality, while the Samsung CU7000 performs poorer in these areas.
Gaming
6.0
8.6
6.5/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung CU7000 is just fair for gaming because it has a lower response time and input lag performance compared to the TCL R655, which is very good for gaming due to its superior response time and input lag, features that are crucial for a smooth and responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
8.7
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R655 is very good for watching cartoons & animation because it offers good colors out of the box and has a good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and diverse colors, whereas the Samsung CU7000 is rated as poor in the same area, resulting in less accurate and less vibrant colors straight away. Additionally, the TCL R655 has a very good color volume which contributes to the depiction of a wide range of colors at different luminance levels, compared to the Samsung CU7000's poor performance in this regard, which may limit the vividness of on-screen animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
7.2
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung CU7000's performance for news and talk shows is fair due to its satisfactory upscaling of lower resolution content and fair colors out of the box which affect the overall picture quality. On the other hand, the TCL R655 is considered good for the same content largely because it has better upscaling which ensures clarity and good colors out of the box for a more vibrant viewing experience.
Bright Room
5.8
9.5
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
5.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU7000 struggles in bright rooms due to its fair SDR brightness and poor handling of reflections, leading to a less vibrant display under bright conditions. In contrast, the TCL R655 excels with its very good reflection handling and higher SDR and HDR brightness, ensuring a clear and bright image even in well-lit environments.
Cost
$428
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has a price of $428 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.6
6.6
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung CU7000 and TCL R655 both have fair response times for watching sports, indicating some blur may be noticed during fast action. The CU7000 handles reflections poorly, which can be distracting in bright rooms, while the R655 has very good reflection handling but its viewing angles are narrow, meaning the picture quality may degrade when viewed from the side.
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How the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung CU7000 (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$428 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 5, 2023 | September 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN65CU7000 | 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 | 5.9/10 | 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 | 6.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 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 2.4" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 57.1" | 35.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 32.7 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 | 5.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 4.1/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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