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The TCL R646 has a higher overall picture quality and performs better in both dark and bright rooms compared to the Vizio V-Series. It also has a better gaming experience due to its lower input lag and higher response time. The TCL R646 will cost more, but if gaming, watching movies, or optimal picture quality in various lighting conditions is important to you, it would be a better choice. If budget is a primary concern and you mostly watch news, TV shows, or less dynamic content, the Vizio V-Series could be a more economical choice, even though it won't perform as well in darker environments or for gaming. 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 V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R646 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.9
6.8
8.43/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.8
6.3
8.43/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R646 has superior local dimming, color performance, and more even black levels, making it better for movies and cinematic content. The Vizio V-Series, while offering deep blacks due to good black uniformity, lacks local dimming and offers only fair color performance, which might make cinematic scenes less immersive.
Sports
6.6
6.1
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the TCL R646 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The TCL R646 has better motion processing and response time than the Vizio V-Series, which is important for watching sports as it reduces motion blur, but its narrower viewing angles can be a downside when watching with a large group. Additionally, while both TVs have a decent handle on reflections, the Vizio's inferior motion handling aspects might be more noticeable during fast-paced games, though this is somewhat mitigated by its slightly better gray uniformity, which is less influential for sports viewing.
Gaming
8.2
5.6
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R646 delivers a very good gaming experience because it has a quick response time and low input lag, which are crucial for fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series, despite also having low input lag, offers a poor gaming experience due to its slower response time, which is less ideal for action-packed games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
7.0
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The TCL R646 excels with vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box and a wide color gamut, making it very good for watching cartoons and animation. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series shows colors well out of the box and is considered good for the same content, but its color gamut doesn't match that of the TCL R646.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
6.3
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R646 delivers better upscaling of lower resolution content and has a more effective local dimming feature, leading to superior SDR brightness, which makes it well suited for viewing news and TV programs, particularly in well-lit rooms. The Vizio V-Series, while offering good colors out of the box, falls short with poorer upscaling and lack of local dimming, resulting in a less vibrant image for standard dynamic range content like news and talk shows, especially in brighter settings.
Bright Room
8.9
5.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.1/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R646 exhibits excellent SDR and very good HDR brightness, coupled with very good handling of reflections, making it suitable for bright rooms. Meanwhile, the Vizio V-Series struggles with poor SDR and HDR brightness as well as fair reflection handling, reducing its effectiveness in well-lit environments.
Cost
$800
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The TCL R646 (LCD) has a price of $800 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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How the TCL R646 (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL R646 (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2021 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65R646 | V655-J09 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 10/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 56.9" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 63.5 lbs | 39.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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.
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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