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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL R648 offers a higher overall picture quality, with particularly better performance for gaming, in dark rooms, and bright rooms. It also has better sound quality with great speakers and is a premium-priced model. It supports 8K resolution and has a higher refresh rate. Conversely, the TCL Q6 is at a budget price, has decent overall picture quality, and is sufficient for watching news, cartoons, and animations, but it's not as capable in dark or bright rooms. It offers a lower gaming performance and doesn't have as high-quality speakers. If gaming, viewing in various light conditions, or having superior sound is important to you and you don't mind spending more, go for the R648. If you're looking to save money and don't need the very best performance, the Q6 could meet your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- The TCL Q6 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R648 (LCD).
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
6.9
7.7
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.5/10
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 Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
7.6
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
9.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q6 has lower contrast, insufficient local dimming, and poor colors out of the box, leading to a less immersive movie-watching experience, while the TCL R648 offers higher contrast, superior local dimming, and excellent colors out of the box, making it a more suitable choice for movies and cinematic TV. Viewing angles and gray uniformity are also factors where the R648 likely outperforms the Q6, further enhancing the viewing experience for movies and cinematic content.
Gaming
5.8
8.2
6.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
19.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q6 has a poor gaming performance due to its fair response time and best input lag, while the TCL R648 is very good for gaming because of its very good response time and good input lag, leading to a smoother and more responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
6.6
8.6
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
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 Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 is considered very good for watching cartoons and animation due to its excellent performance with colors right out of the box, while the TCL Q6, though fair in this regard, doesn't deliver the same level of richness and accuracy in colors when first used. Both TVs have a good color gamut which is very important, but the superior color handling of the R648 out of the box makes it more suitable for content like cartoons and animation where vibrant and consistent colors are key.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
7.5
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL Q6's performance is fair for watching news and TV programs due to its good SDR brightness and very good upscaling capabilities, however, its out-of-the-box color accuracy is poor. The TCL R648, on the other hand, offers an excellent viewing experience with higher contrast, excellent SDR brightness, and very good upscaling, enhancing image quality significantly, plus it provides excellent colors straight out of the box, ensuring a more vivid and accurate picture without the need for additional calibration.
Bright Room
7.2
8.1
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is good.
The TCL Q6 is good in bright rooms because it has very good SDR brightness and poor handling of reflections, while the TCL R648 performs better due to excellent SDR brightness and very good reflection handling. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut are also better on the R648, contributing to its very good performance in bright conditions.
Cost
$348
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has a price of $348 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.2
6.5
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL Q6 sports watching experience is affected by its poor response time and reflections handling, which might not be ideal for fast-paced games and bright rooms, along with a restricted viewing angle making it less suitable for wide seating arrangements.
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How the TCL Q6 (LCD) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL Q6 (LCD) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$348 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65Q650G | 65R648 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 8K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6/10 | 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) | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.9" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 33.7 lbs | 70.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Michael Gowan | July 2023
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
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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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