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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a TV with better overall picture quality, including superior contrast and brightness, as well as better performance for gaming and watching movies in various lighting conditions, the TCL R648 is a suitable choice. However, this comes at a premium price. On the other hand, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, the TCL S446 could be a good fit. This model will offer decent performance for watching news, TV shows, and cartoons, especially in well-lit rooms and from wide viewing angles. It is less suited for watching movies in dark rooms and has a lower quality when it comes to picture performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL R648 (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 TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
5.8
7.00/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The TCL R648 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
5.4
7.00/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 offers better performance for movies and cinematic TV as it has higher contrast and more effective local dimming which boost depth and detail in dark scenes, whereas the TCL S446 has lower contrast and ineffective local dimming resulting in grayer blacks and less refined details in shadows. Additionally, the R648 displays a wider color volume and better black uniformity, contributing to a more vibrant and consistent viewing experience, compared to the S446 which is limited in these aspects, diminishing the overall movie-watching experience.
Gaming
8.2
5.8
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 is better suited for gaming due to its faster response time and higher refresh rate, which results in clearer motion. In contrast, the TCL S446 has a poorer gaming performance with slower response time and only a 60Hz refresh rate, thus less capable of handling fast-paced action without blurring or lag.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
6.4
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 is very good for cartoons and animation because it boasts excellent colors right out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring that colors appear vibrant and accurate. In contrast, the TCL S446, while having excellent colors out of the box as well, is only fair in this area due to its poor color gamut which leads to less vibrant and less diverse colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
6.4
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 is better suited for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its excellent SDR brightness, providing clear visibility even in well-lit environments, along with effective upscaling for lower resolution content. In contrast, the TCL S446 has fair SDR brightness and lacks local dimming, which means it may not perform as well in bright rooms and might not handle varying content resolutions as effectively.
Bright Room
8.1
5.8
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
8.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$2,000
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The TCL R648 (LCD) has a price of $2,000 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.4
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL R648 and S446 both have fair performance in sports due to their moderate response times and motion processing capabilities, important for fast-moving content. However, the R648 has better handling of reflections which is beneficial in bright rooms, while the S446 offers wider viewing angles, making it more suitable for group viewing.
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How the TCL R648 (LCD) and the TCL S446 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL R648 (LCD) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | September 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65R648 | 65S446 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 8K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 57" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.1 lbs | 37.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 5.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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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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