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When choosing between the TCL R648 and TCL R745, consider the following: The TCL R648 generally provides better gaming performance, is superior for dark room viewing due to better dark room performance, and is more suitable for bright rooms, reflected in its higher bright room score. Additionally, this model offers better local dimming, HDR brightness, and sound quality, making it a strong candidate for an immersive viewing and gaming experience across various lighting conditions. In contrast, the TCL R745, while often less expensive, lacks local dimming which can affect dark scene performance and has a lower overall picture quality, especially noticeable in dark rooms. Its bright room performance is also less impressive compared to the R648. However, it has better upscaling of lower-resolution content, which might be useful if you watch a lot of older shows or DVDs. The R648 might be a better choice if you prioritize gaming and overall picture quality, and you want superior performance in both dark and bright viewing environments. However, if budget is a concern and you frequently watch lower-resolution content that could benefit from better upscaling, the R745 could be a more cost-effective option despite some compromises in 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 R745 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
5.6
7.00/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R648 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
5.2
7.00/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
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 R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 is preferred for watching movies and cinematic TV because it has high contrast, effective local dimming, and good black uniformity, which enhance the depth and detail in darker scenes. In contrast, the TCL R745 has lower contrast, no local dimming feature, and poorer black uniformity, leading to less impressive dark scene performance, which can compromise the viewing experience for movie enthusiasts.
Gaming
8.2
7.4
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
The TCL R648 is considered very good for gaming in part because it has a better response time and good input lag, which are crucial for smooth and responsive gameplay. Conversely, the TCL R745, while still good for gaming, has a fair response time and the best input lag, indicating it might be slightly less fluid than the R648 but will still respond quickly to player inputs.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
5.9
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 shines in displaying cartoons and animation due to its excellent color accuracy out of the box and good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and true-to-life colors. In contrast, the TCL R745 has lower color fidelity with just good color accuracy and a fair color gamut, leading to less vivid and less accurate color representation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
6.1
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 is better for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs because it has significantly better upscaling and SDR brightness, enhancing the quality of non-4K content and performance in bright room conditions. In contrast, the TCL R745 is rated lower for the same content primarily because its upscaling and SDR brightness are not as effective, affecting clarity and visibility in various lighting environments.
Bright Room
8.1
5.8
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 has excellent SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, which means it stays visible in well-lit rooms, along with very good reflection handling that minimizes glare. On the other hand, the TCL R745 struggles in bright environments due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness, and although it has good reflection handling, this does not compensate for its lack of brightness.
Cost
$2,000
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The TCL R648 (LCD) has a price of $2,000 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.4
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL R648 has very good response time which is crucial for sports watching, but it's fair overall for sports due to its limited viewing angles and just good performance in motion processing and handling reflections. On the other hand, the TCL R745, despite having a fair response time, which is less ideal for fast-moving content, provides better viewing angles, making it more suitable for group watching, but still remains fair overall in the sports category owing to the same challenges with motion processing and reflection handling.
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How the TCL R648 (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL R648 (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65R648 | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 8K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 57" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.1 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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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