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Overview
Here we are comparing TCL 65R617 to TCL 55R613 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both models have the same 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution and they both support HDR.
Let us first have a glance at the highlights of the models.
TCL 65R617 Highlights
TCL 55R613 Highlights
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LCD Display
- HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG support
- Full Array Local Dimming
- WIDE COLOR PERFORMANCE
- IPQ ENGINE Processor
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LCD Display
- HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG support
- Full Array Local Dimming
- WIDE COLOR PERFORMANCE
- IPQ ENGINE Processor
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi
We have evaluated the TVs from available features and specifications. They both get the same overall score in our ranking system which is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.
TCL 65R617
TCL 55R613
Advantage of TCL 65R617 over TCL 55R613
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose TCL 65R617 over TCL 55R613.
TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 | |
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More Local Dimming Zones | 120 | 96 |
Lower Input Lag | 15 ms | 18 ms |
Advantage of TCL 55R613 over TCL 65R617
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose TCL 55R613 over TCL 65R617.
TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 | |
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Higher Brightness | 450 nits | 600 nits |
Higher Peak Brightness | 900 nits | 1200 nits |
Common Strengths of TCL 65R617 and TCL 55R613
STRENGTHS | TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 |
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Color Depth | 1.07 billion | 1.07 billion |
HDR10 | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby Vision | ✔ | ✔ |
Common Weaknesses of TCL 65R617 and TCL 55R613
WEAKNESSES | TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 |
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Low Number of Local Dimming Zones | 120 | 96 |
Limited Viewing Angle | ✖ | ✖ |
No 3D Capability | ✖ | ✖ |
No HDR10+ | ✖ | ✖ |
No Advanced HDR by Technicolor® | ✖ | ✖ |
No IMAX Enhanced | ✖ | ✖ |
No AMD Freesync™ | ✖ | ✖ |
No NVidia G-Sync | ✖ | ✖ |
No 4K HFR | ✖ | ✖ |
No 2K HFR | ✖ | ✖ |
No VRR | ✖ | ✖ |
No HGIG Compatibility | ✖ | ✖ |
Weak Picture Processor | IPQ ENGINE | IPQ ENGINE |
No Filmmaker Mode | ✖ | ✖ |
No WiSA Ready | ✖ | ✖ |
No NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) | ✖ | ✖ |
Detailed Specifications
And in the end we display all the specifications which are present for both models.
Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - TCL 65R617 and here - TCL 55R613.
BASICS | TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 |
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Brand | TCL | TCL |
Country Version | USA | USA |
Series | 6 | 6 |
Model | 65R617 | 55R613 |
Release Year | 2018 | 2018 |
Size | 65" | 55" |
Smart TV | ✔ | ✔ |
DISPLAY | TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 |
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Actual Size (Diagonal) | 64.5" | 54.6" |
Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
Refresh Rate | 50 Hz/60 Hz | 50 Hz/60 Hz |
Screen Design | Flat | Flat |
Display Technology | LCD | LCD |
Panel Type | VA | VA |
Backlight Type | LED | LED |
LED Type | Direct LED | Direct LED |
Backlight Dimming | Full Array Local Dimming | Full Array Local Dimming |
Number of Local Dimming Zones | 120 | 96 |
Color | WIDE COLOR PERFORMANCE | WIDE COLOR PERFORMANCE |
Viewing Angle | ✖ | ✖ |
Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits + FRC | 8 bits + FRC |
Color Depth | 1.07 billion | 1.07 billion |
Brightness | 450 nits | 600 nits |
Peak Brightness | 900 nits | 1200 nits |
Input Lag | 15 ms | 18 ms |
VIDEO | TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 |
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3D Capability | ✖ | ✖ |
HDR10 | ✔ | ✔ |
HDR10+ | ✖ | ✖ |
Dolby Vision | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby Vision IQ | ✖ | ✖ |
Advanced HDR by Technicolor® | ✖ | ✖ |
IMAX Enhanced | ✖ | ✖ |
High Dynamic Range | HDR PRO GAMMA | HDR PRO GAMMA |
AMD Freesync™ | ✖ | ✖ |
NVidia G-Sync | ✖ | ✖ |
4K HFR | ✖ | ✖ |
2K HFR | ✖ | ✖ |
VRR | ✖ | ✖ |
HGIG Compatibility | ✖ | ✖ |
Picture Processor | IPQ ENGINE | IPQ ENGINE |
Frame Interploation Technique | Clear Motion | Clear Motion |
Frame Interpolation Frequency | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Black Frame Insertion | ✔ | ✔ |
Filmmaker Mode | ✖ | ✖ |
Auto Low Latency Mode | ✖ | ✖ |
AUDIO | TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 |
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Speaker Power Rating | 8W + 8W | 8W + 8W |
Dolby Digital Plus | ✔ | ✔ |
WiSA Ready | ✖ | ✖ |
CONNECTIVITY | TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 |
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Ethernet Input | ✔ | ✔ |
Wi-Fi | ✔ | ✔ |
Wi-Fi Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Wi-Fi Protocol | 802.11ac 2x2 Dual Band (support 2.4GHz & 5GHz) | 802.11ac 2x2 Dual Band (support 2.4GHz & 5GHz) |
Bluetooth | ✖ | ✖ |
Chromecast | ✖ | ✖ |
Google Home | ✖ | ✖ |
Virtual Assistant | ✖ | ✖ |
Works with Alexa | ✖ | ✖ |
HDMI Inputs | 3 | 3 |
HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) | ✔ | ✔ |
HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.2 |
HDMI-CEC | ✔ | ✔ |
USB Inputs | 1 | 1 |
USB 3.0 Ports | ✖ | ✖ |
RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs | 1 | 1 |
IF (Satellite) Inputs | ✖ | ✖ |
Component Inputs | ✖ | ✖ |
Composite Inputs | ✔ | ✔ |
RCA Audio Outputs | ✖ | ✖ |
3.5mm headphone Audio Output | ✔ | ✔ |
Optical Audio Output | ✔ | ✔ |
RS-232C Remote | ✖ | ✖ |
OTHER | TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 |
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CPU Cores | 2 | 2 |
GPU Cores | 2 | 2 |
Operating System | Roku | Roku |
Parental Control (V-Chip) | ✔ | ✔ |
Mobile App | ✔ | ✔ |
Teletext | ✖ | ✖ |
Closed Captions | ✔ | ✔ |
On-Screen Display Languages | English, Spanish, French | English, Spanish, French |
Advanced PQ Setting with Mobile App | ✔ | ✔ |
VIDEO FORMATS | TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 |
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Accessible Menu System (CVAA) | ✔ | ✔ |
Quick Start Guide (QSG) | 1 English | 1 English |
3GPP | ✖ | ✖ |
AV1 | ✖ | ✖ |
AVI | ✔ | ✔ |
ASF | ✖ | ✖ |
DivX | ✔ | ✔ |
Flash Video | ✖ | ✖ |
H.263 | ✔ | ✔ |
H.264 | ✔ | ✔ |
H.265 | ✖ | ✖ |
MKV | ✔ | ✔ |
M2TS | ✖ | ✖ |
MP4 | ✔ | ✔ |
MPEG-4 | ✔ | ✔ |
QuickTime | ✖ | ✖ |
RealVideo | ✖ | ✖ |
TS | ✔ | ✔ |
VC-1 | ✖ | ✖ |
VP7 | ✖ | ✖ |
VP8 | ✖ | ✖ |
VP9 | ✖ | ✖ |
VOB | ✖ | ✖ |
VRO | ✖ | ✖ |
WebM | ✖ | ✖ |
WMV | ✔ | ✔ |
Xvid | ✖ | ✖ |
AUDIO FORMATS | TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 |
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AAC | ✔ | ✔ |
AC4 | ✖ | ✖ |
AIFF | ✖ | ✖ |
ALAC | ✖ | ✖ |
APE | ✖ | ✖ |
aptX | ✖ | ✖ |
eAAC+ | ✖ | ✖ |
EAC3 | ✖ | ✖ |
FLAC | ✔ | ✔ |
HE-AAC | ✖ | ✖ |
LPCM | ✖ | ✖ |
M4A | ✖ | ✖ |
MIDI | ✖ | ✖ |
MP2 | ✖ | ✖ |
MP3 | ✔ | ✔ |
OGG | ✖ | ✖ |
RealAudio | ✖ | ✖ |
WMA | ✔ | ✔ |
WAV | ✔ | ✔ |
IMAGE FORMATS | TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 |
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BMP | ✔ | ✔ |
GIF | ✔ | ✔ |
JPEG | ✔ | ✔ |
JPS | ✖ | ✖ |
MPO | ✖ | ✖ |
PNG | ✔ | ✔ |
TUNER | TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 |
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Digital Tuner | ✔ 1 | ✔ 1 |
SAT Tuner | ✖ | ✖ |
Analog Tuner | NTSC | NTSC |
NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) | ✖ | ✖ |
Digital Terrestrial TV System | ATSC | ATSC |
Digital Cable TV System | Clear QAM | Clear QAM |
Color system | PAL / SECAM / NTSC | PAL / SECAM / NTSC |
GENERAL | TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Power Consumption (In Standby) | 0.5W | 0.5W |
Dimension Without Stand (W x H x D) | 57.1" x 32.9" x 3.0" | 48.5" x 28.1" x 2.9" |
Dimension With Stand (W x H x D) | 57.1" x 35.7" x 10.7" | 48.5" x 30.6" x 10.7" |
Stand Size | 55.5" | 47.9" |
Dimension of Package (W x H x D) | 64.8" x 42.9" x 8.4" | 55.1" x 34.4" x 6.6" |
VESA Wall Mount | ✔ | ✔ |
VESA Dimensions (W x H) | 300 mm x 300 mm | 200 mm x 200 mm |
Wall mount screw | M6 x 16 | M6 x 16 |
Weight Without Stand | 51.2 lbs | 37.1 lbs |
Weight With Stand | 52.3 lbs | 38.2 lbs |
Weight of Package (Gross) | 76.3 lbs | 52.7 lbs |
ACCESSORIES | TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 |
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Remote | Voice Enabled Remote Control RC580 | Voice Enabled Remote Control RC580 |
WARRANTY | TCL 65R617 | TCL 55R613 |
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Warranty | 1 year limited warranty | 1 year limited warranty |