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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming performance and picture quality, the TCL R655 is a superior choice with better gaming features and overall picture quality. However, it comes at a midrange price, which is significantly more than the Vizio V-Series. For those with budget constraints, the Vizio V-Series costs less, but it may not perform as well in dark or bright rooms, and the picture quality for movies and gaming isn't as high as the TCL R655. The TCL R655 also excels in bright room situations, offering better reflection handling, which is important for sunny rooms. Both options support HDR content, but the TCL R655 has better color performance and brighter HDR highlights, improving the viewing experience for HDR movies and games. In summary, if budget is not an issue and you want a better overall experience for gaming and watching in various lighting conditions, the TCL R655 is the better investment. If saving money is crucial and you're less concerned about peak performance, the Vizio V-Series may suffice. 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
- 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 R655 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
6.8
9.07/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R655 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
6.3
9.07/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R655 offers better contrast, effective local dimming, and superior color volume for more vivid and deep images in movies, while the Vizio V-Series falls short in these aspects, providing a less immersive experience with its fair performance in local dimming and color volume. Both TVs, however, have challenges with viewing angles, which affects the consistency of the picture when viewed from the side, with the TCL also showing stronger black uniformity, leading to less patchiness in dark scenes.
Gaming
8.6
5.6
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R655 excels in gaming due to its very good response time and input lag, ensuring a smooth and responsive gaming experience. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series struggles in gaming because, despite having very good input lag like the TCL R655, it has poor response time which can lead to blurrier motion in fast-moving games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
7.0
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The TCL R655 is highly regarded for cartoons & animation due to its good color reproduction right out of the box and a wide color gamut, which enhances the vibrancy of animated content. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series is considered good because it delivers very good colors straight out of the box but falls short in color gamut, meaning it may not display as wide a range of colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
6.3
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R655 is better for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs because it has excellent SDR brightness and good upscaling, allowing it to display content clearly, even in well-lit environments and when improving lower resolution images. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series has fair upscaling but its SDR brightness is poor, making it less suitable for bright rooms and potentially presenting lower-quality images when upscaling content.
Bright Room
9.5
5.8
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R655 offers excellent SDR and very good HDR brightness, along with a very good score for handling reflections, making it a suitable choice for bright rooms. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series has poor performance in both SDR and HDR brightness, and its ability to handle reflections is rated as fair, likely resulting in a less optimal viewing experience in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,000
$400
$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 V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.6
6.1
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
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
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL R655 has a good response time that's beneficial for watching fast-paced sports but has fair performance in reflection handling which might be challenging in bright rooms. Conversely, the Vizio V-Series has a poor response time which can result in more motion blur during fast sports but has fair reflection handling and better gray uniformity, which may result in fewer visual distractions on screens like those seen in sports fields.
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How the TCL R655 (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL R655 (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 2, 2022 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65R655 | V655-J09 | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 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) | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 56.9" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.7 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 | 9.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, 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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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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