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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a budget-friendly TV for a dimly lit room and primarily watch movies or series, the Vizio V-Series is a solid choice, offering good contrast and a fair overall picture quality. However, it's not ideal for bright rooms or wide viewing angles, and the gaming experience is just adequate. On the other hand, the TCL R745, while more expensive, is better suited for gaming due to its lower input lag and good motion processing. It also has a larger screen size at 85 inches, which is great for an immersive experience. However, it shares similar limitations with the Vizio in bright room performance and viewing angles. Additionally, its local dimming feature is poor, which might affect the movie-watching experience in dark scenes. Consider the Vizio for its value and better dark room performance, but if gaming and a larger screen are priorities and you're willing to spend more, the TCL could be the way to go, despite its weaker performance in other areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
6.8
4.97/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
6.3
4.97/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R745 is less suitable for movies and cinematic TV due to its low contrast, absence of local dimming, and poor black uniformity, which are crucial for rich and deep black scenes. In comparison, the Vizio V-Series performs better as it has a higher contrast and better black uniformity, while still lacking local dimming, which means both TVs struggle to display true blacks and fine shadow details but the Vizio less so.
Gaming
7.4
5.6
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R745 is better suited for gaming with a higher refresh rate and best input lag performance, ensuring smoother motion and more responsive gameplay compared to the Vizio V-Series, which has a standard refresh rate and poorer response to input, potentially leading to visible motion blur and less timely in-game reactions.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
7.0
6.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio V-Series is better suited for watching cartoons and animation compared to the TCL R745 because it delivers very good colors out of the box and a broader color gamut, which translates to more vibrant and accurate tones that are essential for animated content. Whereas the TCL R745, despite having good color accuracy out of the box, falls behind with only a fair color gamut, leading to a less impressive range of colors that could make animations look less lively.
Cost
$1,700
$400
$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 V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.1
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R745 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL R745 has a quicker response time than the Vizio V-Series, which is preferable for sports as it reduces motion blur, but both TVs have limitations in motion processing that prevent them from providing a smooth picture during fast-paced games. While the TCL R745 is better at handling reflections, which is important in bright rooms, and has a wider viewing angle, the Vizio V-Series has more consistent gray uniformity, which can be advantageous when viewing sports with uniform colors such as a grass field.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.1
6.3
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
Both the TCL R745 and the Vizio V-Series offer fair performance for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs mainly due to their adequate upscaling, which allows lower resolution content to look sharper on these TVs. However, their less than ideal SDR brightness might make them less suitable for very bright rooms, and while both have good color out of the box, the limited color gamut and lack of local dimming can impact the overall contrast and vibrancy of the image.
Bright Room
5.8
5.8
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The TCL R745 struggles in bright rooms due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness and only good reflections handling, which can result in a dimmer display that doesn't counteract ambient light effectively. The Vizio V-Series also performs poorly in bright conditions, with similar brightness issues and only fair handling of reflections, but offers slightly better contrast which marginally improves perception of depth in the image.
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How the TCL R745 (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL R745 (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85R745 | V655-J09 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Roku TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | 5.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 46.7" x 75.6" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 110.7 lbs | 39.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 400 x 200 | |
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 | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 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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