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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Vizio D-Series and the TCL R648 depends on your priorities and budget. The Vizio D-Series is a budget-friendly option with a smaller screen size, making it suitable for smaller spaces or as a secondary TV. It offers fair overall picture quality and is decent for watching movies or TV shows, especially for the price. However, it's not ideal for bright rooms or for gaming due to its poor motion processing and gaming score. Its speakers are also just average. On the other hand, the TCL R648 is a premium choice with a larger screen that provides better picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and it handles reflections well, making it a good choice for bright rooms. It's also better for gaming and sports content due to its superior motion processing and lower input lag. The R648's speakers are more powerful, and it supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for a more immersive experience. Additionally, it has more HDMI ports and can be used as a monitor. In summary, if you're looking for a cost-effective TV for a small space and don't need high-end features, the Vizio D-Series could be sufficient. However, if you want a larger, versatile TV with excellent picture quality, better gaming capabilities, and enhanced audio, the TCL R648 is the way to go, provided you're willing to invest more. 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 Vizio D-Series (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
6.6
7.00/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R648 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
6.2
7.00/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
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 Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 delivers better contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, enhancing movie and cinematic TV experiences by providing deeper blacks and improved shadow detail, while the Vizio D-Series falls short in these areas affecting picture quality negatively. Both TVs offer good colors out of the box, but the superior contrast and local dimming on the TCL R648 make it a more suitable choice for those particular viewing conditions.
Gaming
8.2
5.6
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 has very good response time and input lag, making it suitable for gamers who need quick screen updates and minimal delay between controller input and on-screen action. By contrast, the Vizio D-Series has only fair scores in both response time and input lag, which could lead to perceptible delay and less smooth motion during gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.1
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good.
The TCL R648 displays cartoons and animations very well partly because it has a good color gamut, providing vibrant and diverse colors which are very important for such content. The Vizio D-Series, while offering excellent colors out of the box, falls short in color gamut which is crucial for accurately displaying a wide array of colors in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
6.7
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 Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 delivers stronger SDR brightness and more effective upscaling, which enhances the clarity of standard definition content that's common with news and talk shows, whereas the Vizio D-Series doesn't perform as well with lower SDR brightness and less refined upscaling, potentially making such content appear less clear. Additionally, the TCL model tends to offer better colors out of the box alongside a decent color gamut and contrast, contributing to a vivid and sharp image, while the Vizio might present colors less accurately and produce a less striking image overall.
Bright Room
8.1
5.7
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 performs better in bright rooms due to its excellent SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, which means it can maintain a clear image even when there’s a lot of ambient light. In contrast, the Vizio D-Series struggles in bright rooms with its poor ratings in both SDR and HDR brightness, causing the image to appear dimmer and less vivid under the same conditions.
Cost
$2,000
$170
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The TCL R648 (LCD) has a price of $2,000 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $170.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.1
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL R648 handles reflections very well and has a very good response time, making it suitable for sports watching, but its viewing angles are not as wide, which may affect viewing from the side. The Vizio D-Series also handles reflections well and has fair response time, but with somewhat better viewing angles, although its motion processing capabilities are not as robust, which may result in blur during fast action sequences.
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How the TCL R648 (LCD) and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL R648 (LCD) | Vizio D-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $170 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65R648 | D32fM-K01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 32" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 8K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 2 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 16.8" x 28.1" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 57" | 18.9" x 28.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.1 lbs | 8.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 100 x 100 | |
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 | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 10 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Nick Pino | July 2021
"A Full HD TV that has the wits of most 4K TVs at a bottom-barrel price point. It has decent black levels thanks to its full array lighting and the above-par brightness will surprise you. Compared to the competition, the Vizio D-Series is probably the most affordable TV out there from a reputable manufacturer which makes it compelling."
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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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