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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL R655 offers a better overall viewing experience, especially for gaming, with higher performance in a bright room and better sound quality. It features a miniLED display and 144Hz refresh rate, which is excellent for action-packed content and sports. Conversely, the Vizio MQ6 '23 is budget-friendly and still performs decently for movies and general viewing, with good gray and black uniformity but may not be as bright in HDR content. If cost is a concern and you require good performance for news, movies, and animation, the Vizio could be sufficient. However, for high-quality gaming and vibrant picture quality in brighter rooms, the TCL R655 is a superior option, albeit at a higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL R655 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R655 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
7.4
9.07/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R655 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
7.3
9.07/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV, though the TCL R655 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The TCL R655 offers excellent contrast and very good local dimming, making it well-suited for movies and cinematic TV in dark rooms, but has average viewing angles, which could limit the viewing experience from off-angles. The Vizio MQ6 '23, while it has lower contrast, excels in black uniformity, enhancing dark scene representation, although it has a less impressive color volume and gray uniformity which might affect color richness and screen consistency.
Gaming
8.6
6.5
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R655 is better for gaming as it has a higher refresh rate and scores well in both response time and input lag, which are crucial for a smooth gaming experience. The Vizio MQ6 '23, while offering a fair gaming experience, has a lower refresh rate and doesn't perform as well in response time, resulting in slower reactions to in-game actions.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
7.4
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The TCL R655 stands out for cartoons and animation because it has vibrant colors straight from the box and a good color gamut, which are critical for vibrant and varied on-screen hues. In contrast, the Vizio MQ6 '23 also offers good color accuracy out of the box and a very good color gamut, but does not achieve the same color volume as the TCL R655, affecting its ability to reproduce a wide range of colors, especially in bright scenes.
Bright Room
9.5
6.3
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$1,000
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The TCL R655 (LCD) has a price of $1,000 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $500.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.6
6.2
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL R655 is noted for having good motion processing but only fair viewing angles, making it less suitable for wide seating arrangements while providing smoother action in sports. In contrast, the Vizio MQ6 '23 is described as having fair motion processing and viewing angles, indicating that it may not handle fast movements as effectively and is also less ideal for off-center viewing.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
7.1
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the TCL R655 (LCD) and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL R655 (LCD) | Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 2, 2022 | August 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65R655 | M65Q6M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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) | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 56.9" | 35.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.7 lbs | 39.3 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 | 9.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Parker Hall | January 2023
"It has an excellent Roku interface, isn’t too expensive, has quantum dots and mini LED backlighting, and looks genuinely fantastic playing everything. If you’re in the market for a new TV, you should still start here. Gamers will like that it has a 120-Hz refresh rate at 4K, which is the maximum that a modern Xbox or Playstation 5 will put out—meaning the smoothest possible gaming and sports viewing in general. We’re no longer in the days of having to spend over $1,000 and spending a few hours on setup for decent black levels and great color accuracy and HDR"
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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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