The TCL R655 is a better choice if you prioritize gaming, as it excels in response time and input lag, making it more suited for fast-paced games. It also offers stronger performance for movie and series watching thanks to a higher picture quality and better abilities in dark and bright rooms. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series '22 is more budget-friendly and still supports various HDR formats, but does not match the TCL R655 in most performance aspects. If watching sports is more important to you, you may find the TCL R655 to perform acceptably, but it's not a standout in that area. Both TVs have limitations with viewing angles, so they may not be the best for wide seating arrangements. Additionally, if sound quality is a major concern, you may want to consider external speakers, as neither TV has great built-in speakers. 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 '22 (LCD)
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R655 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0/10
6.2/10
9.07/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R655 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9/10
5.8/10
9.07/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
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 '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R655 stands out for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and good black uniformity, which together provide deep blacks and enhance overall picture quality. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series '22 lacks local dimming and has lower contrast, leading to less impressive black levels and a less immersive cinematic experience.
Sports
6.6/10
6.0/10
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
5.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the TCL R655 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The TCL R655 handles reflections better and has a faster response time, making it more suitable for watching sports in bright rooms and for displaying fast-moving scenes with less blur. The Vizio V-Series '22, while also rated fair for sports, handles reflections less effectively and has a slower response time, which means it is not as good at minimizing blur during fast action or dealing with ambient light.
Gaming
8.6/10
5.8/10
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
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
5.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R655 provides a better gaming experience due to its higher response time and lower input lag compared to the Vizio V-Series '22, ensuring smoother motion and more responsive gameplay. Additionally, the TCL has a higher refresh rate which contributes to its gaming performance, whereas the Vizio's lower refresh rate might not be as suitable for fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7/10
6.7/10
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R655 performs better for cartoons and animation because it has good colors right out of the box and a good color gamut, which are crucial for vibrant and varied animation visuals. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series '22, despite having excellent colors out of the box, has a poor color gamut, diminishing the range and depth of colors displayed, making it less suitable for rich animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2/10
5.7/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.4/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R655 excels in SDR brightness, which is essential for clear images when watching news and TV programs, especially in brighter rooms, and its upscaling capability ensures that lower-resolution content looks sharp. Conversely, the Vizio V-Series '22 struggles with SDR brightness, making it less ideal in well-lit environments, despite its colors out of the box being excellent, which would otherwise enhance the viewing experience for such content.
Bright Room
9.5/10
5.9/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R655 outperforms the Vizio V-Series '22 in a bright room due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness, which means it can produce a brighter image that fights glare more effectively. Additionally, the R655 handles reflections better, which is crucial in a well-lit environment, while the V-Series has lower brightness and reflection handling capabilities, leading to a poorer viewing experience in the same setting.
Cost
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The TCL R655 (LCD) has a price of $1,000 and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) costs $500.
"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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