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TCL R648 (LCD)
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Updated April 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
If you're looking for a more affordable option, the TCL S350G is very budget-friendly but comes with significant limitations in picture quality, particularly in bright rooms and for diverse content like movies, sports, and gaming. On the other hand, the TCL R648, although at a premium price, offers a much better viewing experience. It provides superior picture quality, particularly for movies and gaming, and performs well in both dark and bright environments. For avid gamers or movie enthusiasts who want a more immersive experience and are ready to invest more, the TCL R648 would be a worthwhile choice. However, if cost is a primary concern and your viewing demands are modest, the TCL S350G could meet your basic needs. Keep in mind the TCL R648 also features a larger screen and better sound, which could enhance your overall viewing experience. Give Feedback
This comparison is based on the 43" TCL S350G (LCD) and the 65" TCL R648 (LCD). At the time of writing the 43" TCL S350G (LCD) cost $178 and the 65" TCL R648 (LCD) cost $2,000.
Advantages of the TCL S350G (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
5.3
7.7
6.428571429/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R648 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S350G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
7.6
6.428571429/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
5.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S350G (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.5
8.2
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
5.6/10
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 S350G (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.3
8.6
5.4/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
4.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
5.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S350G (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6
7.5
5.0/10
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 S350G (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
4.7
8.1
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S350G (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$178
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The TCL S350G (LCD) has a price of $178 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.5
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
5.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
5.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and TCL S350G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
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How the TCL S350G (LCD) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
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Spec Comparison
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| TCL S350G (LCD) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$178 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43S350G | 65R648 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 8K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 0 | 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 | 5.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 21.9" x 37.6" x 3.5" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.9" x 37.6" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 12.5 lbs | 70.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 100 x 100 | 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 | 6.4/10 | 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 | 19 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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