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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung CU7000 is more budget-friendly and provides a better experience for movies, sports, and news. It also performs better in bright rooms and has slightly better sound quality. On the other hand, the TCL R745, while more expensive, offers a larger screen and superior gaming performance. However, its performance in dark rooms isn't as strong, and it may not be the best choice if you're particularly concerned about reflections. Both have a good range of connectivity options but note that TCL supports Dolby Vision, which can enhance HDR content if available. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.2
5.6
5.82/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.8
5.2
5.82/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
6.6/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung CU7000 struggles with contrast and black uniformity, making dark movie scenes appear washed out, while the TCL R745, despite better viewing angles and color out of the box, also suffers from low contrast and ineffective local dimming, compromising its ability to deliver cinematic quality visuals.
Gaming
6.0
7.4
6.5/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung CU7000 has a fair response time and very good input lag, suitable for casual gaming, while the TCL R745 has a fair response time but boasts the best input lag, better accommodating fast-paced gaming. The TCL R745 also has double the refresh rate, which can provide a smoother gaming experience compared to the Samsung CU7000.
Cost
$428
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has a price of $428 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.6
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung CU7000 and the TCL R745 both have fair response times for sports, which affects motion blur during fast action; the TCL has better motion processing overall but poorer handling of reflections, which could be distracting during daytime viewing. Meanwhile, the Samsung CU7000 offers a fair handling of reflections and viewing angles but with less impressive motion processing, which could affect the clarity of fast-moving sports.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
5.9
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung CU7000 struggles with colors out of the box and has a poor color gamut, which may cause cartoons and animation to look less vivid and inaccurate, similarly, the TCL R745, despite better initial color accuracy, also has a limited color gamut affecting the vibrancy and richness needed for animated content. Additionally, factors such as color volume and gray uniformity, while less crucial, contribute to these TVs’ inadequacies by affecting the consistency and depth of colors displayed on screen.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
6.1
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung CU7000 delivers fair performance in upscaling and SDR brightness, which are very important for watching news and TV programs, but its colors out of the box, which is somewhat important, are fair, suggesting it may not produce the most accurate colors initially.
Bright Room
5.8
5.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The Samsung CU7000 and the TCL R745 both struggle with brightness in bright rooms, the CU7000 with fair SDR brightness but poor for reflections handling, while the R745 has good reflections handling but poor SDR brightness. Even though the R745 manages reflections well, its low brightness might not overcome a bright environment, and the CU7000, despite slightly better brightness, may still appear dim due to its poor reflections handling. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut are also important, but less so than brightness and reflection handling in this context.
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How the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung CU7000 (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$428 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 5, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN65CU7000 | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 57.1" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 32.7 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 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 | 5.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 4.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | 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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