TCL 65R617 vs Samsung QN65Q90R
TCL 65R617
2019 · $449 today
7953
Samsung QN65Q90R
2019 · $899 today
8457
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why TCL 65R617 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Samsung QN65Q90R is better
- Local Dimming Zones: ~480 vs ~120(4.0× more)
- Speaker Output: 60W vs 20W(3.0× more)
- Peak Brightness: ~1800 nits vs ~700 nits(2.6× more)
- Input Lag: ~10 ms vs ~15 ms(50% less)
- HDMI Ports: 4 vs 3(33% more)
Verdict
Samsung QN65Q90R leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | TCL 65R617 | Samsung QN65Q90R |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 65 in | 65 in |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Panel Type | QLED VA-LCD | QLED VA-LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Picture Performance | ||
| Peak Brightness | ~700 nits | ~1800 nits● |
| Local Dimming Zones | ~120 | ~480● |
| HDR Formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Gaming & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4● |
| HDMI 2.1 | No | No |
| Variable Refresh Rate | No | Yes (FreeSync) |
| Input Lag | ~15 ms | ~10 ms● |
| Audio & Design | ||
| Speaker Output | 20W | 60W● |
| Sound Format | Dolby Audio | Dolby Digital Plus, Object Tracking Sound |