If you're on a tight budget and don't need top-of-the-line features, the Vizio D-Series might suit your needs; it's adequate for watching cartoons and animations and handles reflections well. However, the TCL R646 offers superior overall picture quality, better brightness for both SDR and HDR content, and excels in gaming performance. It also supports advanced features like Dolby Vision and has a higher speaker power, enhancing your movie and gaming experiences. Go for the Vizio D-Series if price is your main concern, but if you're looking for quality viewing in movies, sports, and gaming, and can afford to spend more, the TCL R646 is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL R646 (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
Advantages of the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.9/10
6.6/10
8.43/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.8/10
6.2/10
8.43/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL R646 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
8.2/10
5.6/10
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
8.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4/10
7.1/10
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5/10
6.7/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
8.9/10
5.7/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.1/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$600
$150
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The TCL R646 (LCD) has a price of $600 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $150.
"A Full HD TV that has the wits of most 4K TVs at a bottom-barrel price point. It has decent black levels thanks to its full array lighting and the above-par brightness will surprise you. Compared to the competition, the Vizio D-Series is probably the most affordable TV out there from a reputable manufacturer which makes it compelling."
Get a great deal on the TCL R646 (LCD) or the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
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.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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