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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are looking for a high-quality viewing experience, particularly for gaming, and don't mind spending more, the TCL R648 may be the better choice. It has better overall picture quality, performs well in both dark and bright rooms, and has superior gaming performance. Both TVs have their strengths, so your choice may hinge on whether picture quality and gaming capabilities justify the R648's higher cost for you. 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 S470G (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
5.4
7.00/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The TCL R648 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
5.0
7.00/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 has high contrast, effective local dimming, and good black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and high-quality movie watching, while the TCL S470G has an underperforming contrast ratio and poor local dimming, diminishing the quality of dark scenes and reducing overall picture quality for cinematic content. Furthermore, the R648's color performance out of the box and viewing angles make it more suitable for diverse content, but the S470G falls short with less vibrant colors and narrower optimal viewing angles, affecting group viewing experiences.
Gaming
8.2
5.6
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
5.7
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 delivers an excellent experience for watching cartoons and animation due to its stronger performance in producing vibrant and accurate colors right out of the box, coupled with a wider color gamut which ensures a broader range of colors is displayed. In contrast, the TCL S470G is considered poor for the same content because it lacks the intensity in colors and the expansive color gamut, which results in a less dynamic and less engaging viewing experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
5.4
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 has excellent SDR brightness and upscaling, ensuring clear image quality for news and TV programs, while the TCL S470G's poor SDR brightness might result in a duller picture, affecting the viewing experience for similar content. Additionally, the R648 produces better colors out of the box, contributing to a more vibrant and realistic image compared to the S470G.
Bright Room
8.1
5.3
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 is better for viewing in bright rooms primarily because it has excellent SDR brightness and very good handling of reflections, which are crucial for maintaining picture quality in well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL S470G has poor SDR brightness and just fair reflection handling, which means it will struggle more in the same conditions.
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 S470G (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.2
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL R648 has better motion processing capabilities and lower reflections, making it more suitable for sports in bright rooms and fast action, though its viewing angles are limited. Conversely, the TCL S470G offers wider viewing angles which can be advantageous for group viewing, but its motion processing is inferior and it handles reflections less effectively, possibly impacting the viewing experience in well-lit settings.
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How the TCL R648 (LCD) and the TCL S470G (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL R648 (LCD) | TCL S470G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | September 6, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65R648 | 65S470G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 8K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 5.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.2/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 57" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.1 lbs | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 200 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 | 7/10 | 3.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 2.8/10 | |
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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Stratos Kampourogiannis | November 2023
"On the bright side the S4 does have great viewing angles that can make it an excellent family TV. It has great color coverage, its input lag is extremely low, it supports Dolby Vision and comes with Google TV."
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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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