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65" TCL 65R646 6-Series Mini-LED QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV Expired

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Amazon has 65" TCL 65R646 6-Series Mini-LED QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV on sale for $799.99. Shipping is free.

Amazon has 55" TCL 55R646 6-Series Mini-LED QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV on sale for $599.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy has 65" TCL 65R646 6-Series Mini-LED QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV on sale for $799.99. Select curbside pickup where stock permits.

Best Buy has 55" TCL 55R646 6-Series Mini-LED QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV on sale for $599.99. Shipping is free or choose curbside pickup where stock permits.
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Specs (65" TCL 65R646):
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Variable Refresh Rate: 120 Hz Natural Motion 480
  • Smart Platform: Google TV
  • HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
  • VESA 300mm x 300mm
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI
    • 2x HDMI 2.1
    • 1X HDMI eARC
    • 2x USB 2.0
    • 1x Digital Audio Out
    • 1x Composite
    • 1x RF

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    • 65" TCL 65R646 is $200 lower (20% savings) than the list price of $999.99.
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TCL 65" R646 Series (2021) Mini-LED QLED 4K TV (YMMV) $799.99 (Free Shipping)
Includes...
** FuboTV - FREE for 30 days (new subscribers only)
** Apple TV+ FREE for 3 months

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-...Id=6470277 >OOS for shipping

Also Available... 55" @ $599.99...
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-...Id=6470273


RTINGS R646 Series Review: 8.3/10
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews...-2021-qled


Key Features:
Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
Refresh Rate: Native 120 Hz (Natural Motion 480)
Mini-LED Backlighting w/ Local Dimming
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Supports: Dolby Atmos, VRR, eARC, ALLM
Smart Platform: Google TV

Ports:
4x HDMI (2x HDMI 2.1) (4K@120Hz)
2x USB 2.0
1x Digital Audio Out
1x Composite
1x RF
1x Headphone
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Model: TCL 65" Class 6-Series 4K Mini-LED UHD QLED Dolby Vision HDR Smart Google TV - 65S646

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This was $949 over the weekend (multiple vendors), so in real-terms it is $149 off.

Do note that while the R655 is starting to appear, only the Roku models are currently listed (no Google TV) and there are few comparison reviews comparing the 55 to the 46 yet. The Google TV is generally considered better than the Roku TV (faster, more calibration options).

The biggest "gotcha" with this TV is viewing angles. So really consider the space you're going to put this in, and if people may be sitting off-axis. Over 40% is likely not a good idea.

That all being said though, there aren't many $800 Mini-LED TVs with this many dimming zones, you can do far worse. Even at $999 (normal price) this punched above its weight.
U7H does not have mini LED tech, only
U8H. Think it's worth mentioning since you're comparing to R646.
The new R655 is only a Roku model. It looks like every other year they will upgrade the "other os". The big gain on the new model is they split the hdmi 2.1 (120hz @4k) ports seperate from the earc port. So you can run both new gaming consoles and a earc sound bar without a problem.

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09-12-2022 at 06:12 AM.

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09-12-2022 at 06:12 AM.
This was $949 over the weekend (multiple vendors), so in real-terms it is $149 off.

Do note that while the R655 is starting to appear, only the Roku models are currently listed (no Google TV) and there are few comparison reviews comparing the 55 to the 46 yet. The Google TV is generally considered better than the Roku TV (faster, more calibration options).

The biggest "gotcha" with this TV is viewing angles. So really consider the space you're going to put this in, and if people may be sitting off-axis. Over 40% is likely not a good idea.

That all being said though, there aren't many $800 Mini-LED TVs with this many dimming zones, you can do far worse. Even at $999 (normal price) this punched above its weight.
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09-12-2022 at 07:05 AM.
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You can check rtings for confirmation, but I would go with the Google TV from TCL.
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09-12-2022 at 07:14 AM.
09-12-2022 at 07:14 AM.
Not sure if that one will get the 100 back since it is a Costco specific model #. It's also new so no one really knows much yet other than it presumably has the ATSC 3.0 tuner like the U7H if that matters to you.

TCL has worked out most of the OS bugs with the R646 by now so it should be a good set otherwise and possibly better in picture quality than the U7H once we get some reviews, as it was more of a competitor to the U8G which is significantly better than last year's U7G. That's a good price point it's at for 800.
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09-12-2022 at 07:36 AM.
09-12-2022 at 07:36 AM.
Quote from CalmMitten9192 :
Not sure if that one will get the 100 back since it is a Costco specific model #. It's also new so no one really knows much yet other than it presumably has the ATSC 3.0 tuner like the U7H if that matters to you.

TCL has worked out most of the OS bugs with the R646 by now so it should be a good set otherwise and possibly better in picture quality than the U7H once we get some reviews, as it was more of a competitor to the U8G which is significantly better than last year's U7G. That's a good price point it's at for 800.
Here is first review Ive seen for the U7H: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/hisense-65u7h
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Quote from RaleighTrout :
Here is first review Ive seen for the U7H: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/hisense-65u7h

U7H does not have mini LED tech, only
U8H. Think it's worth mentioning since you're comparing to R646.
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Thanks for the useful info UnoriginalGuy.
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The Roku models are currently listed (no Google TV) and there are few comparison reviews comparing the 55 to the 46 yet. The Google TV is generally considered better than the Roku TV (faster, more calibration options).
That does seem to be the consensus.

A question on this. After upgrading from Roku to Google TCL sets, I do miss the Roku functionality. In particular, Roku has an app that lets you listen to the set via your phone and its earbuds.

Can anyone point me to similar google TV functionality? I haven't had luck searching the interwebs for this. TIA!
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why review only 3.7?
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09-12-2022 at 08:04 AM.
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I'm not sure how the new U75H Costco versions are different than the new U7H. I'd always go Costco, because of their warranty. I've heard the updated versions of the U6H and U7H are not going to be a huge difference to the U6G and U7G. I need to see some reviews on the U7H. I have the TCL S546 2021 model, and I like it. I'd also take a Google OS over any Roku OS.
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why review only 3.7?
When this first released it was buggy as all hell. Like crashes, TV restarts, bad 480p performance, etc. You can find multiple terrible reviews from around May this year on the issues. Seems like many/most got fixed in July, and it started getting positive reviews after that.

It still has downsides/limitations on the panel itself, check rtings for details. But software side it is much better. For $800 I don't know much better except previous Slick Deal clearance sets that were very YMMV. The Samsung on the front page is better but also $400 more so...

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U7H does not have mini LED tech, only
U8H. Think it's worth mentioning since you're comparing to R646.
Quote from Cosmo23 :
I'm not sure how the new U75H Costco versions are different than the new U7H. I'd always go Costco, because of their warranty. I've heard the updated versions of the U6H and U7H are not going to be a huge difference to the U6G and U7G. I need to see some reviews on the U7H. I have the TCL S546 2021 model, and I like it. I'd also take a Google OS over any Roku OS.
The spec sheet for the U75H on the Costco website is exactly like the one for the U7H. I also verified with Hisense the Costco U75H qualifies for the $100 gift Visa card.

https://mobilecontent.costco.com/..._Sheet.pdf
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Quote from UnoriginalGuy :
This was $949 over the weekend (multiple vendors), so in real-terms it is $149 off.

Do note that while the R655 is starting to appear, only the Roku models are currently listed (no Google TV) and there are few comparison reviews comparing the 55 to the 46 yet. The Google TV is generally considered better than the Roku TV (faster, more calibration options).

The biggest "gotcha" with this TV is viewing angles. So really consider the space you're going to put this in, and if people may be sitting off-axis. Over 40% is likely not a good idea.

That all being said though, there aren't many $800 Mini-LED TVs with this many dimming zones, you can do far worse. Even at $999 (normal price) this punched above its weight.
The new R655 is only a Roku model. It looks like every other year they will upgrade the "other os". The big gain on the new model is they split the hdmi 2.1 (120hz @4k) ports seperate from the earc port. So you can run both new gaming consoles and a earc sound bar without a problem.
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<blockquote>DaveHanson<p>Thanks for the useful info UnoriginalGuy.<br /><br />That does seem to be the consensus.<br /><br />A question on this. After upgrading from Roku to Google TCL sets, I do miss the Roku functionality. In particular, Roku has an app that lets you listen to the set via your phone and its earbuds.<br /><br />Can anyone point me to similar google TV functionality? I haven't had luck searching the interwebs for this. TIA!</p></blockquote><p>I have a Roku TCL and then also added an Google Sony set. I would love to hear how to do that on the Google as well. I will say that the Roku set has a bit of lag compared to the Google set, but I do find myself loving the search feature of the Roku compared to that of Google. Roku makes it very clear which movies and shows are included in streaming options you have installed but I have found much harder to find the results using the Google TV. </p>
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