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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you highly value gaming performance and sound quality, and are willing to pay a premium price, the TCL R648 could be a better choice for you. It offers great speakers, excellent gaming features, and performs better in both dark and bright rooms. On the other hand, if you are looking for a TV at a lower midrange price, prefer to watch movies and series, and are okay with sacrificing some gaming performance and sound quality, the Vizio M-Series could be a better option for you. It performs well with movies and series content but is not as bright as the TCL in well-lit conditions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL R648 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R648 (LCD).
Key differences
Gaming
8.2
6.4
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 boasts superior gaming performance with a very good response time and input lag, well-suited for fast-paced gaming, and comes with a 120Hz screen which enhances motion clarity. On the other hand, the Vizio M-Series, while also having very good input lag for gaming, has only a fair response time and a 60Hz screen, which means it could have slower reaction times and less smooth motion in games.
Bright Room
8.1
6.6
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 offers excellent SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, along with very good reflection handling, making it well-suited for bright rooms. In contrast, the Vizio M-Series shows only good SDR and poor HDR brightness, coupled with fair reflection handling, which may lead to a less satisfactory viewing experience in well-lit spaces.
Cost
$2,000
$750
$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 M-Series (LCD) costs $750.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.7
7.6
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
7.6
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The TCL R648 excels in movies and cinematic TV due to its mini LED backlighting that enables strong contrast, effective local dimming, and solid black uniformity, providing a more immersive viewing experience. On the other hand, the Vizio M-Series also performs well in these categories with superior black uniformity and good contrast, albeit with less effective local dimming than the TCL, which might affect dark scene performance.
Sports
6.5
6.2
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL R648 is better suited for watching sports due to its very good response time which leads to less blur in fast-moving scenes and a superior reflections handling, making it a better choice for bright rooms. However, the Vizio M-Series falls short in these areas with only fair response time potentially leading to more blur during fast action and fair reflections handling, which may be problematic in well-lit environments.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.3
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The TCL R648 performs excellently with colors out of the box and has a good color gamut, making it a vibrant choice for cartoons and animation. On the other hand, the Vizio M-Series also delivers very good performance with colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, ensuring rich and diverse colors that are crucial for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
7.6
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL R648 provides excellent upscaling of lower resolution content and boasts strong SDR brightness, making it well suited for watching news and TV programs in different lighting conditions. While the Vizio M-Series also offers very good upscaling and good SDR brightness, it is slightly behind in both aspects compared to the TCL R648, which may affect the viewing experience in brightly lit rooms.
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How the TCL R648 (LCD) and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL R648 (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $750 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | July 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65R648 | M65Q7-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 8K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | SmartCast | |
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 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 57" | 34.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.1 lbs | 51.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 400 x 200 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Up to DTS Digital Surround, 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.
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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