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55" TCL 6 Series 4K Mini-LED QLED UHD Smart HDTV

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Best Buy has 55" TCL 6 Series 4K Mini-LED QLED UHD Smart HDTV (55R646) on sale for $399.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member tbone16 for finding this deal.

Specs/Key Features:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K UHD)
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Mini-LED QLED Panel
  • Natural Motion 480
  • HDR Compatible
  • Full Array Local Dimming
  • WiFi w/ Bluetooth
  • Google TV Smart Platform
  • Built-In Google Assistant/Chromecast
  • Inputs
    • 4x HDMI
    • 1x USB

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  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $220 lower (35% savings) than previous Front Page deal that earned 36+ thumbs up.
  • About this product:
    • Includes a 1-year manufacturer warranty
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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Best Buy has 55" TCL 6 Series 4K Mini-LED QLED UHD Smart HDTV (55R646) on sale for $399.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member tbone16 for finding this deal.

Specs/Key Features:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K UHD)
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Mini-LED QLED Panel
  • Natural Motion 480
  • HDR Compatible
  • Full Array Local Dimming
  • WiFi w/ Bluetooth
  • Google TV Smart Platform
  • Built-In Google Assistant/Chromecast
  • Inputs
    • 4x HDMI
    • 1x USB

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $220 lower (35% savings) than previous Front Page deal that earned 36+ thumbs up.
  • About this product:
    • Includes a 1-year manufacturer warranty
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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tbob19
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The U7K has a lot more zones (240 vs 128). The TCL also doesn't completely turn off the zones so you'll never get perfect inky black levels.

I've generally preferred the LD algorithm of Hisense over TCL - less black crush and better perceived contrast IMO (with the exception of the U6K which is horrible, so avoid that - the U6H or even U6G are better but only 60hz).

The R655 looks better in the rtings review but I don't know if black crush is still an issue - I noticed it on the R635 a couple of years ago.

U7K
https://i.rtings.com/assets/produ...-large.jpg

R646
https://i.rtings.com/assets/produ...-large.jpg

R655
https://i.rtings.com/assets/produ...-large.jpg
Champagne13
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Rtings R646 Series Review: 8.0/10
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews...-2021-qled
Pretty solid for a 2021 model even after being updated to Rtings latest v1.11 Test Bench.
Caveat seems to be bad sharpness processing with low-resolution / low-bitrate content.
7.5 - TV Shows
7.6 - Sports
8.7 - Video Games
8.1 - HDR Movies
8.7 - HDR Gaming
8.4 - PC Monitor
dbc34
1387 Posts
223 Reputation
Great tv. I have the 65 version and I'm considering buying this for a smaller bedroom.

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Oct 24, 2023 08:58 PM
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ChonklaOct 24, 2023 08:58 PM
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Firest
Quote from UniqueKnob4823 :
Don't let that hold you back. Get a Firestick and you're set!
Amazon is just as bad. Roku is the way to go.
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Oct 24, 2023 09:03 PM
235 Posts
Joined Jul 2006
the_dealseekerOct 24, 2023 09:03 PM
235 Posts
decent reviews on Amazon although small sample size of 326, Fakespot = B
-interesting that Amazon lists it as a "Frequently returned item"
Oct 24, 2023 09:04 PM
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ADHDER7799Oct 24, 2023 09:04 PM
2,107 Posts
Just got this yesterday. I love Amazon OS and I guess I'll get used to Google os- Google seems to have a better layout for what's on now and categories. 2 week return policy so I'll give it a try. I do have a fire stick 4k sitting in a drawer now so that's also an option. This tv is very clear and bright in my dark living room. Wifey says she can read the titles better.
Oct 24, 2023 09:09 PM
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fiftythreeflyOct 24, 2023 09:09 PM
814 Posts
Wish this were 43" at 120hz. Not very many options in that size for decent price
Oct 24, 2023 09:20 PM
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jerflashOct 24, 2023 09:20 PM
383 Posts
The tv is great but the os is not the best. I have one and the black levels and performance… so good. Get an Apple TV or shield. 400 bucks is insane.
Oct 24, 2023 09:21 PM
40 Posts
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king-julianOct 24, 2023 09:21 PM
40 Posts
Quote from zukuri :
Currently it's $550 at Costco. You can pay extra $50 and enjoy without waiting.
Link? I only see the R635 model (2020), not this one (R646 2021 model)
Oct 24, 2023 09:23 PM
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hugh3000Oct 24, 2023 09:23 PM
10 Posts
Quote from SplendidLumber7397 :
Is this TV likely to have a better deal during black Friday? These older 6-series/5-series TVs seem to be getting low on stock and I don't want to miss out on them because TCL's newer TVs don't seem as good. I want to get 2 matching TVs for my man cave. I've been kicking myself that I missed a black Friday deal last year when the 5-series 55" was on sale for $200 at best buy.
This might be the last of the R646 stock, might be even more limited when black friday rolls around. I bought this during the summer for $500 and I thought it was a deal. $400 is an amazing deal. Bugs and all its still better than the Q7 according to rtings.

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Oct 24, 2023 09:35 PM
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ShetBoyardeeOct 24, 2023 09:35 PM
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Seems like an insane deal
Oct 24, 2023 09:38 PM
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tbob19Oct 24, 2023 09:38 PM
481 Posts
Quote from Scintillation :
I'm looking for a good 65" about 500. I want something better than the cheapest models but don't want to spend a ton.

Can wait until Black Friday
At that price and 65" I'd lean toward the U7H.

I don't know if the 65" U7K will go that low but the U7H may very well. The U7H was $519 a few weeks ago so it may very well go on sale again.

The U7K is the better TV overall but the U7H is actually slightly brighter. The U7H has poor out of box colors but you could probably input the rtings calibration settings and very likely get decent color without having to do a full professional level calibration.

The R646 of course is an option as well but as mentioned the LD didn't look very impressive to me (the old U7G also had similar issues - maybe even worse), the TV looks quite good otherwise.

R646 Review
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews...-2021-qled

U7H Review
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews...7h-u7-u75h

The U6H is decent as well but it's not a good fit if you watch a lot of sports as it's 60hz so it will likely have motion issues, it's also dimmer compared to the older U6G/R and has less dimming zones.

I have a U6GR and have been happy with it for what it is, it can actually compare with my LG C2 in a lot of ways but of course the motion suffers due to the 60hz VA panel.
Oct 24, 2023 09:39 PM
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obijeewhyenOct 24, 2023 09:39 PM
307 Posts
I've had this TV (65") for a couple years and been really impressed. I'd jump on this, but I just bought an open-box C2 from Best Buy.
Oct 24, 2023 09:57 PM
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SiennaCheetah2652Oct 24, 2023 09:57 PM
124 Posts
Good deal but no 4k TV broadcast antenna receiver and only one year warranty.
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Oct 24, 2023 09:57 PM
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Oct 24, 2023 09:57 PM
5,582 Posts
Quote from king-julian :
Link? I only see the R635 model (2020), not this one (R646 2021 model)
It is the Hisense that is at Costco.
Oct 24, 2023 10:15 PM
32 Posts
Joined Nov 2022
ElatedScent1231Oct 24, 2023 10:15 PM
32 Posts
Quote from SiennaCheetah2652 :
Good deal but no 4k TV broadcast antenna receiver and only one year warranty.
I don't understand what you mean "no 4k TV broadcast antenna receiver". It does have a digital tuner.
Oct 24, 2023 10:19 PM
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Zerogravity107Oct 24, 2023 10:19 PM
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Quote from dbc34 :
Great tv. I have the 65 version and I'm considering buying this for a smaller bedroom.
Bought this about a year ago for our basement remodel (almost done but still not yet lol) and we've had it in the bedroom in the meantime.

My wife doesn't give a crap about tech stuff but she LOVES this TV. As do I. Looks great across the board and is great for the current gen gaming consoles. This is well worth this price.

UI is solid and miles ahead of my Hisense AndroidTV that is a complete PITA. Every now and then Sling TV crashes but that's really it.

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Oct 24, 2023 10:25 PM
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larnatdadOct 24, 2023 10:25 PM
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Purchased the 65 inch model last BF, great TV, Google tv is great. Only issues have been the inability to cast to it on e regular basis, off center picture degrades quickly, and it doesn't play well with Dolby Vision.

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