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The TCL R648 offers a better overall picture quality, gaming experience, and brighter HDR performance, making it suitable for those who prioritize these features. It has better dark and bright room performance, local dimming for deeper blacks, a higher number of HDMI ports, and superior speakers. It's a strong choice for movies and gaming especially in darker environments, but it comes at a premium price. The Vizio V-Series, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly. Although its overall picture quality and gaming performance are not as strong as the TCL's, it boasts better black uniformity, which can be beneficial for watching content with dark scenes. It's also a decent option for casual viewing in environments with less control over lighting. 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 V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R648 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
6.8
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R648 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
6.3
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 provides a good viewing experience for movies and cinematic TV due to its superior local dimming feature, which enhances contrast and black uniformity critical for dark scenes. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series offers a less immersive experience as it lacks local dimming, leading to poorer black quality despite its excellent native contrast. Both have comparable viewing angles and color performance, but the TCL excels with better overall picture quality for movie watchers.
Gaming
8.2
5.6
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 offers a better gaming experience than the Vizio V-Series primarily because it has a much faster response time, which leads to less motion blur, and also possesses a higher refresh rate, allowing for smoother visuals in fast-moving games. Additionally, the TCL R648's input lag is lower, ensuring quicker reactions to user inputs, which is critical for competitive or reaction-based gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.0
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The TCL R648 is very good for watching cartoons and animation because it has excellent colors out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate hues. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series is considered merely good as it offers very good colors out of the box, but its color gamut and color volume are less impressive, possibly leading to less vivid and diverse colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
6.3
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 is better for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs because it provides excellent upscaling of lower resolution content and has very good SDR brightness, ensuring a clear image in various lighting conditions. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series is considered fair due to its poor SDR brightness, which may result in a less vivid picture, especially in bright rooms, and while it also offers good upscaling, overall performance isn't on par with the TCL R648.
Bright Room
8.1
5.8
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 performs very well in bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness levels and very good reflection handling, making it suitable for well-lit environments. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series struggles in bright rooms because of its poor ratings in both SDR and HDR brightness and fair reflection handling, resulting in a less ideal viewing experience in brighter settings.
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 Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.1
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
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
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL R648 has better motion processing than the Vizio V-Series, making it more suitable for watching fast-paced sports, but its viewing angles are limited, reducing the clarity of the image when viewed from the side. Both TVs handle reflections adequately; however, the Vizio may be less ideal in very bright rooms due to its lower reflection handling capability.
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How the TCL R648 (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL R648 (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65R648 | V655-J09 | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.2/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 57" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.1 lbs | 39.2 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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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