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Updated January 10, 2024·

The TCL R648 is a premium-priced TV and typically costs considerably more than the Vizio MQ6 '23. If you're looking for excellent gaming performance, the TCL R648 is a better choice as it offers outstanding motion processing and low input lag. In bright rooms, the TCL R648 would perform better due to its higher brightness capability and better handling of reflections. On the other hand, if you are on a budget and looking for a TV for general use, including movies and sports, the Vizio MQ6 '23 offers good picture quality and is quite capable for those purposes at a lower price. The Vizio has decent performance for dark rooms and average performance for bright rooms, though it would not be as capable as the TCL in handling very bright environments. It also has a great color gamut which is beneficial for movies and TV shows but has a lower motion processing capability as compared to the TCL. Both TVs support Dolby Vision and HDR10, which is important for high dynamic range content, but the TCL includes additional features like THX Certified Game Mode and Mini LED backlighting that can enhance the viewing experience. If sound is a consideration, the TCL R648 comes with better speakers. In conclusion, if gaming, brighter room performance, and better built-in sound are priorities and you're willing to invest more, the TCL R648 is likely a better choice. However, if you're aiming to save money and need a TV for movies, sports, and regular TV content, the Vizio MQ6 '23 is a solid, budget-friendly option. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the TCL R648 (LCD)
  • Very good for bright room
  • Very good for gaming
  • Very good for cartoons & animation
  • Good for use as monitor
  • Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
  • The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R648 (LCD).

Key differences

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Gaming

8.2
65R648
M65Q6M
6.5
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.

Cartoons & Animation

8.6
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M65Q6M
7.4
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.

Bright Room

8.1
65R648
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6.3
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
8.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.

Cost

$2,000
65R648
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$500
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The TCL R648 (LCD) has a price of $2,000 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $500.
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Key similarities

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Picture Quality

7.7
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7.4
7.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) both have good picture quality.

Movies & TV

7.6
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7.3
7.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.

Sports

6.5
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6.2
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.

News, Talk, & Other TV

7.5
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7.1
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.

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How the TCL R648 (LCD) and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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TCL R648 (LCD)Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
TCL R648 (LCD)Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$2,000
$500
Brand
TCLVizio
Release Date
May 1, 2021August 3, 2022
Full name
65R648M65Q6M
Screen Size
65"65"
Screen Resolution
8K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Roku TVSmartCast
Sound Quality Score
8/106.7/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
43
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
7.8/107.4/10
Bright Room Score
8.2/106.3/10
Gaming Score
8.3/106.5/10
Movies & TV Score
7.7/107.4/10
Sports Score
6.6/106.2/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.7" x 57" x 3"32.6" x 56.9" x 3.3"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.1" x 57"35.4" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
70.1 lbs39.3 lbs
VESA Mount
400 x 400400 x 200

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
7/106/10
Local Dimming
6.5/106.5/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.12.0
Speaker Power
50 W16 W
Dolby Atmos
YesBypass only
DTS:X
Yes, Bypass onlyUp to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only

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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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