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Updated January 10, 2024·
For a budget-conscious choice, the Vizio D-Series offers fair overall picture quality and is great for gaming with excellent input lag. However, it's not the best for bright room viewing due to its poor brightness and reflection handling. On the other hand, the TCL R745, while pricier, delivers better gaming performance, sports content, and has a wider color gamut, making it suitable for a more immersive viewing experience in various content types. It also has superior upscaling capabilities. However, it shares similar weaknesses with the Vizio in bright room conditions and viewing angles. If you prioritize gaming and are on a tight budget, the Vizio is a solid choice, but for a better overall experience, especially with movies and sports, the TCL R745 is the way to go despite its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good for gaming
Advantages of the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
6.6
4.97/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
6.2
4.97/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
5.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R745 struggles with movie watching due to its poor local dimming and black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and high contrast, whereas the Vizio D-Series fares slightly better with mediocre local dimming and better black uniformity, which enhance the cinematic experience.
Gaming
7.4
5.6
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R745 outperforms the Vizio D-Series for gaming due to its higher response time and lower input lag, which are vital for a smoother gaming experience. The TCL R745 also offers a higher refresh rate, which contributes to a more fluid visual performance in fast-paced games compared to the Vizio D-Series, which falls short in these key gaming aspects.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
7.1
6.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R745 is rated as having poor colors out of the box and a fair color gamut, which are significant when watching vibrant cartoons and animations where color accuracy and range are very important. In contrast, the Vizio D-Series excels with excellent colors out of the box, although it too has a limited color gamut, its out-of-box color accuracy gives it an edge for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.1
6.7
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV, though the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is somewhat better.
The TCL R745 displays standard definition content adequately due to good upscaling but has only fair color performance out of the box, meaning colors may not look as vibrant or accurate without adjustment. The Vizio D-Series equally handles upscaling well, crucial for news and talk shows, but it has excellent colors out of the box, offering a richer viewing experience immediately after setup. Both TVs, however, have poor SDR brightness, which can make them less suitable for very bright rooms.
Cost
$1,700
$170
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The TCL R745 (LCD) has a price of $1,700 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $170.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.1
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL R745 has better motion handling and a quicker response time which are valuable for sports watching, but it struggles with reflections and has narrow viewing angles. Conversely, the Vizio D-Series also faces difficulties with reflections and narrow viewing angles, and although it has a lower motion processing capability, this doesn't significantly hinder its performance watching sports.
Bright Room
5.8
5.7
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The TCL R745 struggles in bright rooms due to poor SDR and HDR brightness, and while it handles reflections well, it has a poor color volume, affecting its performance with varied content. The Vizio D-Series also performs poorly in bright rooms, with similarly poor SDR and HDR brightness and good reflection handling, but its color volume is only fair and combined with a better contrast may provide slightly more vivid colors despite the limitations.
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How the TCL R745 (LCD) and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL R745 (LCD) | Vizio D-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $170 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85R745 | D32fM-K01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 32" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 2 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | 16.8" x 28.1" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 46.7" x 75.6" | 18.9" x 28.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 110.7 lbs | 8.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 100 x 100 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 11 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 10 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Nick Pino | July 2021
"A Full HD TV that has the wits of most 4K TVs at a bottom-barrel price point. It has decent black levels thanks to its full array lighting and the above-par brightness will surprise you. Compared to the competition, the Vizio D-Series is probably the most affordable TV out there from a reputable manufacturer which makes it compelling."
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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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