TCL R646 (65" LCD)

TCL R646 (65" LCD)

About the TCL R646 (65" LCD)

Price: $580

This is the 65" model in TCL's premium 6-Series. It was first released in 2021 and is also available in 55" and 75" versions. It uses Google software for its smart TV capabilities.

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The TCL 6 Series (R646) is a budget-friendly and fully-equipped TV line. Just below TCL's top-of-the-line 7 Series, the R646 is one of the most reasonably priced miniLED FLAD TVs available. It offers a range of features, including 120Hz refresh rate, HGiG, VRR, ALLM, and HDR standards like HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. The R646 comes in three sizes - 55", 65", and 75" - and utilizes Google TV for smart TV functionality. This TV provides impressive brightness, making it a great choice for well-lit rooms and enhancing HDR highlights. Bottom Line: The TCL R646 is a cost-effective TV that fits the needs of most consumers, especially gamers and movie enthusiasts.

TCL R646 (65" LCD) Features

Brand
TCL
Year Released
2021
Full name
65R646
Screen Size
65"
Screen Type
LCD
Screen Sub-type
miniLED FALD VA
Smart TV
Yes

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Android TV
Sound Quality Score
78/100
NextGen Ready
No
HDMI Ports
4
Coax Ports
1
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
None

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
8/10
Bright Room Score
8/10
Gaming Score
9/10
Movies & Cinematic TV Score
8/10
Sports Score
7/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
8/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
9/10
Use as monitor score
8/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.7" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
63.5 lbs
VESA Mount
300 x 300

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit
Screen Resolution
4K
Black Frame Insertion
1
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Contrast
95
Local Dimming
70
Gaming Local Dimming
70
Game HDR Brightness Score
85/100
SDR Brightness Score
90/100
HDR Brightness Score
84/100
Gray Uniformity
78
Black Uniformity
85
Viewing Angle
54
Reflections Score
85/100
Upscaling
59/100
Motion Processing
40/100
Color Gamut Score
83/100
Color Volume Score
75/100
Response Time Score
84/100
Input Lag Score
94/100

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.0
Speaker Power
30
Dolby Atmos
Yes
DTS:X
Yes, Bypass only

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What we like

  • The R646 is one of the cheapest TVs that uses miniLED FALD technology. This provides some of the brightest backlights at the respective price range, and it handles HDR highlights and bright rooms very well. The black levels are also very good for an LCD based TV.

  • The R646 is a very capable gaming TV with 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and some of the best response times for an LCD based TV.

  • TCL is one of the few manufacturers to support HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X bypass at the same time.

What we don't like

  • Gray uniformity and viewing angles are average at best. While this TV is good for gaming and movies, sport fans should consider other options first.

  • R646 color calibration out of the box is below average. It requires some settings tinkering to get the best out of it.

  • TCL implementation of Google TV might be buggy from time to time.

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