TCL 55S525 55 Inch 4K UHD TV vs Samsung UN65RU8000 65 Inch 4K UHD TV
Verdict: The Samsung UN65RU8000 outperforms the TCL 55S525 in brightness (350 nits vs 250 nits per RTINGS), upscaling quality (4.5/5 vs 3.8/5 per Tom's Guide) and smart platform richness (Tizen vs Roku per CNET). However, the TCL is considerably cheaper and still offers solid 4K performance, making it a sensible choice for tight budgets (per Consumer Reports). Overall, Samsung wins on performance and features, while TCL wins on value.
Winner: Samsung UN65RU8000 65 Inch 4K UHD TV
TCL 55S525 55 Inch 4K UHD TV: 6.5/10
Samsung UN65RU8000 65 Inch 4K UHD TV: 7.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| TCL 55S525 55 Inch 4K UHD TV | Samsung UN65RU8000 65 Inch 4K UHD TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 55 in | 65 in |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Samsung UN65RU8000 65 Inch 4K UHD TV
What doesn't
- No HDMI 2.1 support
Bottom line
Our pick: Samsung UN65RU8000 65 Inch 4K UHD TV.
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