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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the TCL R648 if you prefer built-in great speakers and support for Dolby Vision for enhanced picture quality on supported content. However, the TCL R655 offers slightly better overall picture quality and is more suitable for gaming due to its higher refresh rate. Both have good performance in bright rooms, but the R655 might handle reflections a bit better. The R655 is also the newer model but comes without great speakers built-in. If budget is a concern, the R655 is typically much less expensive than the R648. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL R648 (LCD)
- The TCL R648 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R655 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL R655 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
Key differences
Bright Room
8.1
9.5
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is very good.
The TCL R655 has a higher HDR brightness than the TCL R648, which helps it perform better in bright rooms by making the picture stand out more against ambient light; both models reflect light very well, but the superior contrast and color volume of the R655 also contribute to a clearer, more vibrant image in well-lit environments.
Cost
$2,000
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The TCL R648 (LCD) has a price of $2,000 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.7
8.0
7.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R655 (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the TCL R648 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
7.9
7.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The TCL R648 has a robust contrast and good local dimming that enhance movie and cinematic TV experiences, offering deep blacks, especially in darker scenes. Although the TCL R655 also has excellent contrast and local dimming, which are essential for vibrant picture quality in similar content, it slightly trails behind the R648 in black uniformity, which could affect dark scene immersion.
Sports
6.5
6.6
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL R648 and TCL R655 both have good response times for sports viewing, with the R648 slightly outperforming the R655 in this regard, which means fast-moving images should appear with less blur on the R648. However, both models have challenges with limited viewing angles and reflection handling, so they may not be the best choice for brightly lit rooms or large groups spread out across the room.
Gaming
8.2
8.6
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The TCL R648 delivers a very good gaming experience with its notable response time and low input lag, important for fast-paced games. Similarly, the TCL R655 is known for very good gaming due to its quick response time and low input lag while offering a higher refresh rate which can make games look smoother.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.7
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The TCL R648 excels with colors right out of the box—which is crucial for the vibrant hues often found in cartoons and animation—and has a good color gamut and color volume that contribute to a rich display of colors. The TCL R655, while also displaying colors well out of the box, has a very good color volume, which means it can cover a wide range of colors, making it also suitable for animated content that frequently uses a variety of bright and dark colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
7.2
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL R648 is well-suited for news, talk shows, and TV programs because it has an excellent upscaling of low-quality content and offers a bright display for SDR content. The TCL R655, while also providing excellent SDR brightness and effective upscaling, boasts better local dimming and contrast, resulting in a higher-quality display, making it a strong alternative especially in brightly lit rooms.
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How the TCL R648 (LCD) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL R648 (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | September 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65R648 | 65R655 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 8K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 57" | 35.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.1 lbs | 50.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 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 | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Parker Hall | January 2023
"It has an excellent Roku interface, isn’t too expensive, has quantum dots and mini LED backlighting, and looks genuinely fantastic playing everything. If you’re in the market for a new TV, you should still start here. Gamers will like that it has a 120-Hz refresh rate at 4K, which is the maximum that a modern Xbox or Playstation 5 will put out—meaning the smoothest possible gaming and sports viewing in general. We’re no longer in the days of having to spend over $1,000 and spending a few hours on setup for decent black levels and great color accuracy and HDR"
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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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