If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the TCL Q7 offers solid performance at a lower price point. It has great gaming performance and is well-suited for watching cartoons and animation. However, it might not be the best choice for extremely bright rooms.
On the other hand, if you're ready to invest in a higher-end model, the TCL R648 has slightly better performance in bright rooms and superior sound quality due to its built-in speakers. It also has a slightly better color performance out of the box and upscaling capabilities but is usually much more expensive. Keep in mind, both models will offer a good experience but each has its strengths depending on your specific needs and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R648 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL R648 (LCD)
Very good for bright room
Good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Very good reflections
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
7.8/10
8.6/10
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The TCL R648 displays colors excellently right out of the box and is very good for color gamut, making vibrant colors in cartoons pop more compared to the TCL Q7, which is only fair in colors out of the box but still maintains good color gamut. However, the TCL Q7 has a higher contrast, which can make for deeper blacks and might be preferable in dark scenes, but this advantage might not be as significant in brightly colored animation compared to the color performance of the TCL R648.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.3/10
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 has excellent SDR brightness, which contributes to a better viewing experience for news and TV programs in bright room conditions, compared to the fair upscaling quality of the TCL Q7, which may not handle lower resolution content as adeptly. Additionally, the R648's superior color performance out of the box and its local dimming feature can deliver better contrast and colors in these viewing scenarios compared to the Q7.
Bright Room
7.6/10
8.1/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.6/10
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 Q7 (LCD) is good.
The TCL R648 performs better in bright rooms primarily due to its very good handling of reflections compared to the poor performance of the TCL Q7 in this area. Although both TVs offer good HDR brightness and the TCL Q7 provides very good SDR brightness, the TCL R648's superior reflection handling makes it more suitable for brightly lit environments.
Cost
$798
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has a price of $798 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7/10
7.6/10
7.88/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
8.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The TCL Q7 stands out with its high contrast and strong black uniformity, which is essential for deep blacks in movies, while it offers fair colors out of the box and good color volume for a vivid cinematic experience. On the other hand, the TCL R648 shows slightly less contrast but still very good, along with excellent colors out of the box, allowing for a more accurate and pleasurable movie-watching experience straight away.
Sports
6.4/10
6.5/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL Q7's fair performance in sports is due to its poor handling of reflections and a lower motion processing capability, which can affect the clarity of fast-moving objects, whereas the TCL R648 has better reflection handling but still only fair motion processing, leading to a similar overall experience. Both TVs have good response times, which is important for fast action, but their viewing angles and gray uniformity are only fair, so they might not be the best for watching with a large group or in uniformly bright rooms.
Gaming
8.2/10
8.2/10
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
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Spec Comparison
TCL Q7 (LCD)
TCL R648 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$798
$2,000
Brand
Brand
TCL
TCL
Release Date
Release Date
June 1, 2023
May 1, 2021
Full name
Full name
65Q750G
65R648
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
8K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED FALD VA
miniLED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Google TV
Roku TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
6.9/10
8/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
7.8/10
7.8/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
7.7/10
8.2/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
8.3/10
8.3/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
7.8/10
7.7/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.4/10
6.6/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
6.4/10
7.6/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
7.9/10
8.6/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
7.3/10
7.5/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.9" x 56.9" x 2.8"
32.7" x 57" x 3"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.2" x 56.9"
35.1" x 57"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
44.3 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
Yes
Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
7.9/10
7/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
6.8/10
6.5/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
9/100
7/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
8.3/10
8.3/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
8.6/10
9/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
7.7/10
7.9/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7.5/10
7/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
8.8/10
6.5/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.3/10
5.2/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6/10
8/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
4.8/10
5.9/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
4.6/10
5.3/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
7.7/10
7.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.6/10
7.7/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
8/10
8.3/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
7.3/10
7.7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
6.5/10
9/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
6.3/10
7/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
10/10
8.8/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.1
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
30 W
50 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
Yes, Bypass only
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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