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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL Q6 is a budget-friendly option with overall good picture quality that performs better in bright rooms. It's suitable for various types of content including movies, sports, and gaming, and offers commendable black uniformity and SDR brightness which is important for viewing in a well-lit room. However, it has a lower dark room performance due to its limited contrast and local dimming capability, which might not be ideal for those who often watch TV in dark environments. On the other hand, the TCL R745 is more costly and offers advanced gaming features with a higher gaming score and a 120Hz screen, making it a strong candidate for avid gamers. It also has greater sound output power, beneficial if you rely on the TV's built-in speakers. Despite its higher price, the R745 has lower scores in picture quality in both dark and bright environments, compared to the Q6, which could be a downside if you prioritize picture quality over gaming features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.9
5.6
5.64/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
5.2
5.64/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
9.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the TCL Q6 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The TCL Q6 struggles with movie-watching because it has low local dimming performance and black uniformity, which can lead to less impactful dark scenes, while the TCL R745 underperforms due to its extremely low contrast and lack of local dimming, resulting in washed-out blacks that can make movie content look flat. Both TVs may also suffer in reproducing accurate colors out of the box and have limited color volume and viewing angles, potentially affecting the viewing experience from side seats and when displaying vibrant content.
Gaming
5.8
7.4
6.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
19.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R745 has a higher refresh rate, which benefits gaming with smoother motion, and offers additional HDMI ports potentially useful for multiple gaming consoles, whereas the TCL Q6 has a lower refresh rate and fewer HDMI ports, which may limit its gaming capabilities.
Cartoons & Animation
6.6
5.9
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q6 delivers colors that are more accurate without any adjustments, contributing to a more vibrant and lifelike experience when watching cartoons and animation, with a decent color gamut supporting a wider spectrum of colors. On the other hand, the TCL R745, while having a fair color gamut, falls short in providing accurate colors straight out of the box, which impacts the viewing experience, making it less suitable for content that relies heavily on rich and consistent color representation like cartoons and animation.
Bright Room
7.2
5.8
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q6 is better suited for bright rooms because it has good SDR and HDR brightness, which means it can produce bright images that are visible in a well-lit environment, but its weakness in handling reflections may cause some glare. In contrast, the TCL R745, despite handling reflections well, falls short with poor SDR and HDR brightness, struggling to deliver a clear picture in brightly lit conditions.
Cost
$500
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has a price of $500 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.2
6.4
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Both the TCL Q6 and TCL R745 LCD TVs are fair for watching sports due to limitations in response time, impacting the smoothness of fast-moving action. The TCL R745 manages reflections better, making it more suitable for brighter rooms, while the Q6 has a slightly better viewing angle, yet both TVs face challenges with motion processing and maintaining uniform grays, which are noticeable when watching sports.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2
6.1
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL Q6 performs well in upscaling lower resolution content and has a very good SDR brightness, making it suitable for watching news and TV programs in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the TCL R745, despite having good upscaling, is not as bright in SDR, which makes it less ideal for viewing in bright conditions but could offer better motion processing for fast-moving scenes due to its 120Hz screen.
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How the TCL Q6 (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL Q6 (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65Q650G | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.9" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 33.7 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 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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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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