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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL R646 offers better overall picture quality, gaming performance, and bright room viewing. It has a higher price but comes with features like miniLED technology and a higher refresh rate, which are great for movies and gaming. The Vizio V-Series '22 is more budget-friendly with decent performance for casual viewing and supports many formats for HDR content. However, it has lower overall picture and gaming performance and is less suitable for bright rooms. 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 '22 (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R646 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.9
6.2
8.43/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.8
5.8
8.43/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
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 '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R646 provides an excellent movie-watching experience with its superior contrast and black uniformity, which are crucial for dark scenes, compared to the Vizio V-Series '22, which has lower contrast and poorer black uniformity. Additionally, the TCL R646's miniLED technology enhances local dimming, further improving picture quality in cinematic content, whereas the Vizio lacks this feature altogether.
Sports
6.6
6.0
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
5.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the TCL R646 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The TCL R646 excels in motion processing and reflection handling, which is important for sports watching, providing a clear picture with minimal blur and good performance in bright rooms. The Vizio V-Series '22, while fair in these aspects, is less equipped to manage fast-paced action and could struggle more with reflections, potentially making it less suitable for sports enthusiasts who require top-notch motion clarity and room versatility.
Gaming
8.2
5.8
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
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
5.8/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R646 is more suited for gaming as it features better response time and good input lag, which are critical for smooth motion and timely on-screen reactions. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series '22, despite having very good input lag, suffers from a fair response time, leading to slower transitions during gaming sessions.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
6.7
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R646 displays more accurate colors out of the box and has a better color gamut, which are crucial for vibrant and varied hues needed in cartoons and animation, while the Vizio V-Series '22 struggles with poorer color gamut that can lead to less impressive color representation in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
5.7
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R646 is better suited for news and talk shows because it has excellent SDR brightness and good performance for upscaling, which ensures that lower resolution content looks clear. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series '22 is considered poor for such content because it has fair SDR brightness, which may not be sufficient in well-lit rooms, and it lacks local dimming, potentially leading to less uniform pictures and poorer contrast.
Bright Room
8.9
5.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.1/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R646 outshines in a bright room due to its excellent SDR and very good HDR brightness, coupled with very good handling of reflections, while the Vizio V-Series '22 struggles with poorer HDR brightness and only fair reflection handling, leading to a less satisfactory viewing experience in well-lit environments.
Cost
$800
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The TCL R646 (LCD) has a price of $800 and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) costs $750.
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How the TCL R646 (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL R646 (LCD) | Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $750 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2021 | August 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65R646 | V655M | |
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 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 56.9" | 35.5" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 63.5 lbs | 40.2 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 | 6/10 | |
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 | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Yes | |
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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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