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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL S334 is a budget LCD TV which means you'll save money, but it has lower performance in bright rooms and isn't as well-suited for dark room viewing. As for the TCL R648, it comes at a premium price but offers significantly better picture quality overall, making it a better fit for both bright and dark environments. The R648 also provides a superior gaming experience. If budget constraints are top of mind, the S334 is a cost-effective option, but if you're looking for higher picture quality and better performance across various content and lighting conditions, the R648 is the more advanced choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL S334 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Advantages of the TCL R648 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- 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
5.2
7.7
4.25/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R648 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S334 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
7.6
4.25/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.7
8.2
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S334 has fair response time and very good input lag, which is suitable for casual gaming; however, for a dedicated gaming TV, the TCL R648 outperforms it with very good scores in both response time and input lag, as well as offering a higher refresh rate for a smoother gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
8.6
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 showcases vibrant cartoons and animations due to its excellent color performance straight out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring a wide spectrum of colors. In contrast, the TCL S334 delivers a less accurate color representation initially and has a poorer color gamut, which limits the range of colors, making it less suitable for such content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8
7.5
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S334 has poorer upscaling and SDR brightness, which makes it less suitable for watching news and talk shows where picture clarity at various resolutions and screen brightness in different lighting conditions are important. In contrast, the TCL R648 excels in these areas with better upscaling and SDR brightness, ensuring a clearer and more consistent viewing experience for such content.
Bright Room
4.6
8.1
6.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL S334 struggles in bright rooms due to its poor ratings in SDR and HDR brightness, alongside its inability to handle reflections effectively, which can lead to a washed-out image. In contrast, the TCL R648 excels with excellent SDR brightness and very good reflection handling, ensuring a vivid picture even in well-lit environments.
Cost
$196
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The TCL S334 (LCD) has a price of $196 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.2
6.5
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL S334, while having good reflection handling for sports viewing, falls short in motion processing and has a fair response time, which might lead to motion blur during fast-paced scenes. Conversely, the TCL R648 offers better motion processing and very good response time, reducing blur and making it more suitable for dynamic sports content, but has a lower grade in reflection handling, which can be problematic in brightly lit environments.
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How the TCL S334 (LCD) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL S334 (LCD) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$196 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 3, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43S334 | 65R648 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 8K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 22.4" x 38.1" x 3.4" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 24.4" x 38.1" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 14.8 lbs | 70.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 400 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 4.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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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