If you're looking for premium picture quality and gaming performance, the TCL R648 is a better choice, although it's typically much more expensive. It offers great performance in dark rooms and is also suitable for bright rooms. It supports advanced gaming features and has better sound quality.
However, if you're on a budget and primarily watch movies, sports, and general TV content, the Vizio V-Series '22 could offer adequate performance for less money. Keep in mind that it may not perform as well in dark rooms and does not have local dimming, which can impact contrast and deep black levels. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL R648 (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
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD)
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL R648 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7/10
6.2/10
7.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R648 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6/10
5.8/10
7.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 provides excellent contrast, good local dimming, and high black uniformity, which are all crucial for a rich movie-watching experience, especially in darker scenes. Conversely, the Vizio V-Series '22 lacks local dimming and scores lower in contrast and black uniformity, leading to less depth in the picture and weaker performance in similar cinematic conditions.
Sports
6.5/10
6.0/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the TCL R648 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Both the TCL R648 and the Vizio V-Series '22 have fair response times and motion processing, which are crucial for watching sports; however, they might not handle fast-moving scenes as well as TVs with better motion capabilities. The TCL R648 has very good reflection handling, which is advantageous in bright rooms, while the viewing angles on the Vizio V-Series '22 are somewhat better, making it more suitable for wider seating arrangements.
Gaming
8.2/10
5.8/10
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 excels in gaming due to its very good response time and good input lag, which ensures smooth motion and quick reaction to user inputs, crucial for gaming performance. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series '22, while having good input lag, offers only fair response time, which may result in slower transitions between frames, making it less suitable for fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6/10
6.7/10
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R648 offers a good color gamut and excellent colors out of the box, making it better for vibrant and accurate cartoon visuals. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series '22 provides only fair color volume and poor color gamut, which results in less vivid colors and might not bring animated content to life as effectively.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5/10
5.7/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.9/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 delivers a strong performance for news, talk shows, and TV programs, primarily because it has excellent upscaling for lower-resolution content and very good SDR brightness, which preserves detail and clarity. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series '22 struggles in this regard due to its poor upscaling and fair SDR brightness, leading to less clear and vibrant images in standard dynamic range content which most TV programs are broadcast in.
Bright Room
8.1/10
5.9/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R648 exhibits excellent SDR and good HDR brightness paired with very good reflections handling, making it well-suited for bright rooms. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series '22 shows fair SDR brightness with poor HDR performance and only fair reflections handling, diminishing its suitability for well-lit environments.
Cost
$2,000
$508
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The TCL R648 (LCD) has a price of $2,000 and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) costs $508.
How the TCL R648 (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
TCL R648 (LCD)
Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$2,000
$508
Brand
Brand
TCL
Vizio
Release Date
Release Date
May 1, 2021
August 5, 2022
Full name
Full name
65R648
V655M
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
8K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
miniLED FALD VA
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Roku TV
SmartCast
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
8/10
6.1/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
3
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
7.8/10
6.3/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
8.2/10
6/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
8.3/10
5.8/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
7.7/10
5.8/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.6/10
6.1/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
7.6/10
5.8/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.6/10
6.8/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
7.5/10
6.2/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.7" x 57" x 3"
32.7" x 56.9" x 2.9"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.1" x 57"
35.5" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
70.1 lbs
40.2 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
400 x 400
400 x 200
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
10 bit
10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
Yes
No
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
7/10
6/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
6.5/10
2.5/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
7/100
0/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
8.3/10
5.8/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
9/10
6.4/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
7.9/10
5.6/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7/10
5.5/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
6.5/10
6.3/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.2/10
5.2/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
8/10
6.7/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
5.9/10
5.5/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
5.3/10
3.9/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
7.9/10
5.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.7/10
6.3/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
8.3/10
6.7/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
7.7/10
8.8/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
9/10
9.2/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
7/10
6.3/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8.8/10
7/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.1
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
50 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
Yes, Bypass only
Yes
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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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