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Comparison between TCL 55R617 vs Samsung UN55RU8000

General Info
Model Number TCL 55R617 Samsung UN55RU8000
Price
Type TV TV
Year 2018 2019
Brand TCL Samsung
Model Series R6 RU8000
Model Number 55R617 UN55RU8000
Alias 55R615 UN55RU8000FXZA
Display
Screen Size Class 55" (inches) 55" (inches)
Diagonal Size 54.65 in
138.8 cm
1388 mm
4.55 ft
54.65 in
138.8 cm
1388 mm
4.55 ft
Screen Width 47.62 in
121 cm
1209.6 mm
3.97 ft
47.63 in
121 cm
1209.75 mm
3.97 ft
Screen Height 26.79 in
68 cm
680.4 mm
2.23 ft
26.79 in
68 cm
680.483 mm
2.23 ft
Display Type VA VA
Display Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control Yes Yes
Max Number of Colors 1073741824 1073741824
Bits 30 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.315 mm 0.315 mm
Screen Pixel Density 80 ppi 81 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 93.61 % 93.25 %
Backlight Source Direct LED (Full-Array Local Dimming) Edge LED
DCI P3 90% 90%
Rec.2020 67 68
Screen Brightness 600 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Max Screen Brightness 1200 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 6000 : 1 5500 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
Screen Input Lag 18 ms 14 ms
Display Minimum Response Time 6 ms 4 ms
Display Average Response Time 12 ms 12 ms
HDR HDR10
Dolby Vision
HDR10
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDR10+
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 2.9 in
7.4 cm
73.7 mm
0.24 ft
2.3 in
5.8 cm
58.4 mm
0.19 ft
Case Weight 16.8 kg
37 lbs
19.1 kg
42 lbs
Case Width with Stand 48.5 in
123.2 cm
1231.9 mm
4.04 ft
48.7 in
123.7 cm
1237 mm
4.06 ft
Case Height with Stand 30.9 in
78.5 cm
784.9 mm
2.58 ft
30.6 in
77.7 cm
777.2 mm
2.55 ft
Case Depth with Stand 10.7 in
27.2 cm
271.8 mm
0.89 ft
9.3 in
23.6 cm
236.2 mm
0.77 ft
Case Weight with Stand 17.3 kg
38 lbs
19.5 kg
43 lbs
Case Color Black Gray
Hardware
CPU Cores 2 4
GPU Cores 2
TV Tuner Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)
Clear QAM
ATSC
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)
Clear QAM
ATSC
Built-in Camera No No
Network LAN
Wi-Fi
802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999)
802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999)
802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003)
802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009)
802.11n 5GHz
802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac)
2x2 MiMO
LAN
Wi-Fi
802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999)
802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003)
802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009)
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi Direct
DLNA
Connectivity 3 x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC)
1 x Satellite In (Main; F-type female)
1 x S/PDIF
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack
1 x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A)
1 x Ethernet RJ45
4 x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC)
1 x Satellite In (Main; F-type female)
1 x RS232 (C)
1 x Optical Audio Out
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Ethernet RJ45
Audio
Audio Speakers 2 x 8W 2 x 10W
Features
OS Roku TV Tizen 5.0
Cool Features HDR Pro Gamma
iPQ Engine
Wide Color Gamut
Contrast Control Zones
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) 2.2
Auto Low Latency Mode
Voice command
Auto Motion Plus
Light sensor
Dynamic Crystal Color
Game Mode (Auto Game Mode; Game Motion plus; Dynamic Black EQ; Game Enhancer)
UHD Upscaling
UHD Dimming
Extended PVR
Digital Clean View
AMD FreeSync technology (1080p @ 48 Hz - 120 Hz; 4K @ 48 Hz - 60 Hz)
UHD Engine
Google Assistant
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) 2.2
Ergonomics
Case Width 48.5 in
123.2 cm
1231.9 mm
4.04 ft
48.7 in
123.7 cm
1237 mm
4.06 ft
Case Height 28.1 in
71.4 cm
713.7 mm
2.34 ft
28.1 in
71.4 cm
713.7 mm
2.34 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 200 x 200 200 x 200
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment No No
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support No No
Left or Right Swivel Support No No
Forward and Backward Tilt Support No No
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 60 Hz 120 Hz
Screen Interpolation Technology Clear Motion Index Motion Rate
Screen Interpolation Value 120 240
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit CMI MR
Accessories
Extras Remote control - RC280 (55R615)
Remote control - RC580 (55R617)
Smart remote control - TM1950A
Certificates and Standards
Licenses RoHS ENERGY STAR
RoHS
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 5 °C - 35 °C
41 °F - 95 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 20 % - 80 %
Internal Storage Temperature -15 °C - 45 °C
5 °F - 113 °F
Internal Storage Humidity 10 % - 90 %
TCL 55R617 Samsung UN55RU8000