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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q60C offers a decent overall experience with strengths in sports content and bright room performance. It comes at a slightly lower price compared to the TCL R646. However, its capabilities in a dark room are not as strong, and it may not be the best for gaming due to its lower gaming score. On the other hand, the TCL R646 provides superior overall picture quality, excels in gaming, dark room viewing, and has better sound quality. It is also a better choice for watching movies and series. Despite being slightly more expensive, it offers additional features such as 120Hz refresh rate, which is great for fast-moving content and gaming. Keep in mind, its bright room performance, while strong, is not markedly different from the Samsung. If you are focused on gaming and movie nights, especially in darker rooms, and don't mind spending a bit extra, the TCL R646 would be more suitable. If you're looking to save money and prioritize sports and daytime viewing, the Samsung Q60C could fit your needs better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60C (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL R646 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- 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
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.0
7.9
5.55/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
7.8
5.55/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
2.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R646 excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and minimizing blooming. In contrast, the Samsung Q60C falls short in these areas, offering less contrast and poor black uniformity, resulting in less impressive dark scenes and a less immersive viewing experience.
Gaming
5.7
8.2
5.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
6.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q60C has poor response time, affecting the smoothness of fast-paced scenes, which is critical for gaming; despite its low input lag, which is favorable for gaming responsiveness, the response isn't as quick as the TCL R646. The TCL R646 offers very good response time along with good input lag, providing a more fluid gaming experience overall.
Cartoons & Animation
7.5
8.4
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is good.
The TCL R646 is rated very good for watching cartoons & animation because it has excellent color performance right out of the box and a good color gamut, which are crucial for animated content. Meanwhile, the Samsung Q60C, while still providing good colors out of the box and a good color gamut, doesn't reach the same level of performance in these categories, thus classified as good for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
7.5
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R646 displays television programs better due to its superior performance in upscaling content and delivering brighter images in SDR, which are crucial for watching news and talk shows. In contrast, the Samsung Q60C is rated lower in upscaling and SDR brightness, important factors for clear and vivid image quality in typical TV programming.
Bright Room
6.5
8.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R646 offers better performance in a bright room than the Samsung Q60C due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness levels, along with superior reflection handling. While the Samsung Q60C's contrast, color volume, and color gamut are important for picture quality, these strengths don't outweigh the TCL's suitability for bright environments, particularly for daytime viewing when reflections and brightness are critical factors.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.6
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Samsung Q60C (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q60C and TCL R646 are both considered fair for watching sports due to their respective challenges with motion handling -- the Q60C has poor response time, while the R646 has suboptimal motion processing capabilities. Furthermore, both models may exhibit limitations in viewing angles and reflections handling, which are crucial for sports viewing; however, they have acceptable gray uniformity which is somewhat important for an evenly distributed image when watching sports.
Cost
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The Samsung Q60C (LCD) has a price of $598 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $600.
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How the Samsung Q60C (LCD) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q60C (LCD) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$598 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN55Q60C | 55R646 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 10/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 27.9" x 48.5" x 1" | 28.5" x 48.3" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 29.4" x 48.5" | 30.9" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 42.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 5.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 4.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
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.
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