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.

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.

This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose TCL 65R617 over TCL 55R613.

	TCL 65R617	TCL 55R613
More Local Dimming Zones	120	96
Lower Input Lag	15 ms	18 ms

This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose TCL 55R613 over TCL 65R617.

	TCL 65R617	TCL 55R613
Higher Brightness	450 nits	600 nits
Higher Peak Brightness	900 nits	1200 nits

STRENGTHS	TCL 65R617	TCL 55R613
Color Depth	1.07 billion	1.07 billion
HDR10	✔	✔
Dolby Vision	✔	✔

WEAKNESSES	TCL 65R617	TCL 55R613
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)	✖	✖

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
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
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
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
Speaker Power Rating	8W + 8W	8W + 8W
Dolby Digital Plus	✔	✔
WiSA Ready	✖	✖

CONNECTIVITY	TCL 65R617	TCL 55R613
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
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
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
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
BMP	✔	✔
GIF	✔	✔
JPEG	✔	✔
JPS	✖	✖
MPO	✖	✖
PNG	✔	✔

TUNER	TCL 65R617	TCL 55R613
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
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
Remote	Voice Enabled Remote Control RC580	Voice Enabled Remote Control RC580

WARRANTY	TCL 65R617	TCL 55R613
Warranty	1 year limited warranty	1 year limited warranty