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TCL 65R617 65 Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV 2018 Model
Last Updated: April 13, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
715
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
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4K
RESOLUTION
LED
TYPE
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HDMI
1
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Review Analysis - 592 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Picture Quality
238tv, roku, tcl, image, banding
+96%
-4%
" ... Excellent picture quality, including HDR: HDR10 and Dolby Vision. ... "
" ... Has an excellent picture especially at such a low price. ... "
" ... Great picture and sound. ... "
" ... The contrast and overall picture quality is otherwise very good. ... "
" ... Now that I've had it a few days and watched numerous sporting events on it I can say I noticed a difference both picture quality and sound quality. ... "
" ... The picture quality is first rate. ... "
" ... The quality of the picture is on par with that of the Sony X900E. ... You might not get the OLED realistic blacks . ... when OLED TV's are famous for images burning onto the screen. ... Which means that even though a Sony TV can run a 100+ FPS image on the screen . ... "
" ... You won't find a better picture for even double it's price. ... Blacks are rich and deep and movies look gorgeous on this set. ... "
Resolution
151hdr, content, roku, dolby vision, tcl
+92%
-8%
" ... However the colors and black levels are amazing, so all the 4k content I've watched so far has looked really good. ... "
" ... This tv is capable of delivering a stunning picture 90% of the time. ... "
" ... Great TV for Gamers and new to 4K viewers. ... "
" ... 4K and Dolby Vision looks great on Amazon Prime and Netflix. ... Upconverted 1080p looks great as well. ... "
" ... I use it as a 4K monitor and couldn't be happier, just make sure you sit back from it, or it is overwhelming. ... "
" ... Nearly every menu looks like it's rendered at 1080p, but then your actual video content is 4K as expected. ... * TV supports 2560x1440 at 60Hz for exclusive fullscreen. ... This is a big deal for when I can slay a game at 1080p but it looks blurry, but I also can't push it at 4K/60Hz satisfactorily. ... "
" ... Tweaks using the Advance Picture Settings will yield the best results especially with 4K video. ... "
" ... It’s a good uhd tv. ... "
Software Platform
146tv, interface, apps, tcl, app
+88%
-12%
" ... Smart TV features are nice but I don’t use them as a I have an Apple TV. ... "
" ... I love the Roku interface. ... It is the best interface I have encountered on a tv or blue ray player. ... "
" ... I love the Roku integration - it makes it so easy to watch our shows from all sources! ... "
" ... Roku worked great. ... "
" ... The built in Roku is great even the kids have no trouble navigating it. ... A couple little nits but for a $600 tv this thing has a great picture with a really usable smart tv interface. ... "
" ... I love that it integrates almost streaming services and the user interface is really easy to use. ... "
" ... Used the roku android app to adjust the gamma. ... "
" ... Love the Roku interface built into this TV. ... Ability to change picture quality through Expert Settings on the Roku App on your phone is awesome. ... "
Price
125price, money, worth, value, price point
+90%
-10%
" ... You won't find a better TV for this price. ... You won't find a better picture for even double it's price. ... "
" ... A very, very good value. ... "
" ... That along with the price can't beat it! ... "
" ... The CCZ feature is worth the extra bucks over the lower priced TCL models. ... "
" ... Why spend 2-3x more on a slightly better TV when you can get a "good enough" TV for this price? ... "
" ... With the quality and price this TV provides, we are very satisfied with it. ... "
" ... But it was SSSOOOOO worth it! ... "
" ... At $700 with tax this is an amazing deal. ... It is really worth it to double or even triple the price for 500 nits? ... "
Display Clarity
125panel, banding, dirty screen effect, panel lottery, vertical banding
+46%
-54%
" ... Screen uniformity is a real problem with these. ... Unlike some, I'm just not willing to play the multi return game to hopefully get good panel. ... "
" ... Stop crying like babies about banding issues, dirty screen effect and so on. ... "
" ... The screen was broken, see picture ... "
" ... Screen is completely cracked. ... "
" ... My TCL has a bug behind the screen that has killed 20 pixels in the middle of the screen. ... "
" ... Horrible display quality. ... No more display lottery. ... "
" ... When we took the tv out of the box and plugged it in we noticed immediately that the screen was broken. ... "
" ... The panel I received had the dirty screen effect. ... "
Color
114picture, blacks, dark, contrast, banding
+89%
-11%
" ... Color is amazing, been waiting for months for this tv and it doesnt disappoint! ... "
" ... The color and resolution and picture quality are great. ... "
" ... Whites perhaps lack perfection. ... If you don't like this "reality" - change the video mode to Movie, it's not so bright but more like you are probably used to. ... "
" ... Very sharp and great in all colors and lighting levels. ... "
" ... And the colors!! ... "
" ... The picture is flawless, colors pop, and it looks much better than the 4 and 5 series. ... It passed all with flying colors. ... "
" ... It really looks like darkened claw marks on the picture, especially over bright, relatively clear images like sports. ... "
" ... Out of the box the first thing you will notice is how vibrant the colors are. ... The tv applies these amazing colors to anything you happen to be watching. ... This tv can get very bright and also handles blacks very impressively. ... So when HDR is applied you get deep, rich shadows and darks and very intense brights. ... Not to mention the color intensity is simply stunning. ... It isn't so much about trying to stun you as it is just subtle image enhancements in regards to color and lights/darks. ... "
Sound Quality
96bar, picture, sound, receiver, soundbar
+85%
-15%
" ... The sound quality of the TV is passable. ... For comparison, our $70 Vizio sound bar both fills the room better (front facing vs back firing helps) and sounds better, especially when it comes to bass. ... "
" ... We also have a sound bar, so I can't say much about the sound quality ... "
" ... Fantastic product overall but the sound quality is sub par, this being the trade off for features usually only found on considerably more expensive tvs, should be expected if sound quality matters to you and you don't plan on hooking up a sound bar look elsewhere, otherwise this is the best you can do for the price ... "
" ... The internal speakers are ok. ... "
" ... GREAT picture and sound! ... "
" ... Decent speakers for a flat screen. ... "
" ... I have theater sound system for movies but listening to sports and news with tv speakers sounds better than expected. ... "
" ... Picture is awesome, sound blows my Samsung away. ... "
Device Compatibility
65roku, receiver, issues, tcl, smart tv
+82%
-18%
" ... It's easy to set up and easily integrated to your existing entertainment set up. ... "
" ... This is an amazing tv. ... "
" ... I was able to sync the TV with my Denon receiver. ... "
" ... I am in love with this TV. ... "
" ... Having been a Samsung and Sony loyalist for much of my life, I was very apprehensive of buying an "off-brand" TV such as TCL. ... "
" ... This is my first time at using Roku and I am surprised at how seamless it is when I think of the Samsung "smart" TV we used to have that always drove me insane (it never had any of the good apps!!). ... "
" ... It is the best interface I have encountered on a tv or blue ray player. ... "
" ... It's a great freaking TV! ... "
Marketplace
61picture, replacement, shipping, arrived, delivery
+77%
-23%
" ... My delivery experience with this set was easily the worst experience I've ever had with an Amazon purchase. ... "
" ... The picture is flawless, colors pop, and it looks much better than the 4 and 5 series. ... "
" ... The picture is fantastic! ... "
" ... Received the replacement today. ... Amazon used FedEx this time, got a little anxious when the delivery guy opened the van. ... "
" ... Amazon gives you like month to return it (better than bestbuy 14day). ... "
" ... This cost me $25, and even after an Amazon rep told me they would refund me for this, they never did. ... "
" ... UPS arrived with the TV. ... "
" ... You would spend another $1000 to get maybe a slightly better picture. ... "
Remote
56roku, remotes, tcl, voice, rf
+82%
-18%
" ... One remote can rule them all. ... "
" ... Looking foward to having it work hand in hand with the TV and it's remote. ... "
" ... Added DirecTV to Roku menu easily, like the Netflix and Hulu access from the remote. ... "
" ... I do wish that the remote did have # buttons and that when 4K content is input there was an indicator that everything is working correctly (you have to kinda have a source that tells you). ... "
" ... The Roku OS and remote are also great IMO. ... "
" ... I really don't care about the voice recognition on the remote, but it seems to work well and I'm glad I have the option. ... "
" ... While we don't use it often, the voice controlled remote works great as well. ... "
" ... The remote control is great - you don't have to point it to the TV to control the TV and voice control is another great addition. ... "
Ease of Use
55set, easy to use, simple, setup, use
+98%
-2%
" ... First time ever using roku and it was very simple to use. ... "
" ... It was very easy to unbox which might seem like a small thing but sometimes you spend more time trying to get something out of a box than you do assembling it. ... "
" ... The picture is beautiful, easy setup. ... "
" ... Set up was easy and the Roku control application is simple and easy to use. ... "
" ... Clear picture and easy to use. ... "
" ... For Amazon's part, they were fairly easy to deal with. ... "
" ... If it were not for those issues, this would be a knockout set and very easy to recommend. ... The Roku interface is so simple and easy to use. ... At least the Roku has straightforward buttons and controls. ... "
" ... Importantly, it’s very easy to switch inputs and modes ... "
Product Reliability
52tv, update, issues, tcl, issue
+46%
-54%
" ... Maybe they will get it right next year. ... "
" ... TV was defective and needed to go back . ... "
" ... I have stopped noticing it although I'm sure if I watched more hockey it would really bother me. ... "
" ... This TV has some horrible quality control issues. ... This TV is trying to feed off hype of the 2017 model, but this one has too many quality control issues that make it fail to l live up to it. ... "
" ... After reading other Amazon reviews it seems like this is a serious issue for some but not all. ... "
" ... It shuts off for no apparent reason. ... I would think it was my system but had a Vizio for years without any of these problems. ... "
" ... This tv is absolutely terrible it stopped working after 3 days and just had a green screen. ... "
" ... R617 has been out six months already, so I expect if TCL was going to fix this behavior, they'd have done it already. ... "
Screen Protection
48dirty screen effect, corners, banding, cracked, white
+10%
-90%
" ... Both had broken screens. ... "
" ... The panel I received had the dirty screen effect. ... "
" ... Screen uniformity is a real problem with these. ... "
" ... I have DSE in the center of the screen. ... "
" ... Arrived with a cracked screen, going to return and get a refund then buy the model that best buy has to ensure a working unit. ... "
" ... Everything is good (or could have been good) about this TV if it weren't for the awful dirty screen effect. ... The black bars on the left of the screen (also visible on the right a little) are very visible and noticeable in bright and even images (such as a soccer match pitch). ... "
" ... I received a replacement through UPS and it arrived with a completely shattered screen! ... "
" ... I would have loved to have tried out this tv, but unfortunately it arrived cracked both times I tried having it delivered. ... "
Delivery
46arrived, delivered, shipping, amazon, replacement
+80%
-20%
" ... The other box was destroyed but the inner box was in good condition. ... Amazon provided a UPS label and scheduled UPS to pick up the package ( . ... "
" ... I was very pleased when the TV arrived 4 or 5 days before it was supposed to be delivered. ... "
" ... I got one delivered and brought inside through a shipping company. ... "
" ... Amazon's delivery was as expected and the TV arrived in perfect condition. ... "
" ... This is an extremely good value and this tv delivers as promised. ... "
" ... Delivery was fast and easy in two days ... "
" ... My tv got replaced with dead pixel free one delivered and setup at my home. ... "
" ... Package came within a couple days, undamaged. ... "
Returns
45replacement, amazon, returning, refund, sent
+24%
-76%
" ... EDIT: The replacement finally arrived (Amazon sent it one day ... "
" ... It came to me broken I have not gotten my money back or a replacement. ... "
" ... Will probably send back for a replacement or previous 2017 model. ... "
" ... Will be returning this. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, the panel arrived completely broken, and now I have to deal with a return. ... "
" ... They tell me I have to return it. ... "
" ... I asked TCL for a RMA so the unit could be returned for repair or replacement. ... "
" ... Requesting a replacement, I’ll update when I receive it. ... "
Setup
43easy, set, tv, roku, new
+91%
-9%
" ... (Can be a bit finicky depending on your audio setup, in my case it was easy.) ... "
" ... I usually don’t write reviews but had to make an exception for this exceptional television set. ... "
" ... Overall very happy with this TV, so much so that 3 more of my friends have purchased it after seeing a live demo in my home. ... "
" ... The setup is easy. ... "
" ... The remote is simple and has replaced our universal remote as we have switched to a no cable box setup. ... "
" ... While I admit I am a bit of a geek and work in the IT field, the basic initial setup was very easy. ... "
" ... I unpacked my new 4k and set it up which was very easy. ... "
" ... Setup was a breeze, and has been working flawlessly for the past few months. ... "
Design
43look, design, metal, finish, brushed metal
+93%
-7%
" ... I have an xbox x and it just looks amazing. ... "
" ... First, its design is ridiculous. ... "
" ... I think it looks great. ... The design is nice also. ... "
" ... Finish is nice too. ... "
" ... I am also much happier with the new "brushed metal" finish of this 2018 model. ... "
" ... There is a difference on fit and finish though if we break another I'll probably come back for another. ... "
" ... The feet are solid and made of metal and the case is metal and has a great finish. ... "
" ... It looks beautiful. ... The silver metal looks like a premium set, if not better than a lot of them. ... "
Apps
38app, roku, youtube, netflix, tv
+82%
-18%
" ... Having the app on your phone is essential to access advance settings and private listening features. ... "
" ... Simple, easy to use, excellent apps, and an amazing price. ... "
" ... Ability to change picture quality through Expert Settings on the Roku App on your phone is awesome. ... "
" ... Apps work fine. ... "
" ... Make sure that you have a phone, tablet, or PC around so you can sign in to those apps that require a code from their sites. ... "
" ... The user interface is quick, responsive, colorful and loaded with apps and options. ... The endless apps and streaming content made watching non-cable TV a delight. ... "
" ... I downloaded the Roku TV app and used the ratings.com calibration settings which really improved the color. ... "
" ... I even used the mobile app to tweak the picture based on the review from www.cnet.com. ... "
Build Quality
37metal, brushed metal, finish, design, build
+76%
-24%
" ... The feet are solid and made of metal and the case is metal and has a great finish. ... "
" ... There is a difference on fit and finish though if we break another I'll probably come back for another. ... "
" ... I attached the legs inverted inward with no problems to fit a smaller stand. ... "
" ... The way the TV was built you can tell that it was not made of the highest quality materials ... "
" ... It looks and feels very solid (not cheap plastic). ... "
" ... It’s built very sturdy not like a lot of the super thin models out there that flex when you touch them. ... "
" ... you will notice the drop. ... "
" ... Excellent next day shipping with the manufactures box inside another box for additional protection. ... "
Ports
34tv, arc, port, 3 hdmi ports, roku
+65%
-35%
" ... The Roku tv works great and we ditched the cable box. ... "
" ... I have been using it plugged into LAN and haven't seen any extensive buffering with any streaming service. ... "
" ... keep track of which devices are plugged into which HDMI ports . ... "
" ... Or use the ARC Hdmi port to a receiver used for your surround sound which normally will offer more hdmi inputs. ... "
" ... If you plug in a 32gb or larger usb drive you and also pause live tv! ... "
" ... I plan to get a new sound bar and utilize the HDMI ARC. ... "
" ... * 3 HDMI Ports (people say HDMI 3 has lowest lag, but honestly we use a PS4 Pro on HDMI 1 with Game Mode and Dynamic Contrast set to on/high and it is perfect - I am feeling zero lag when I play games). ... * HDMI ports all come with their settings set to AUTO. ... "
" ... And I love that I’m able to switch from streaming to cable to Blu Ray with a click (I have it connected to a Sony Receiver STR DN850 and the Dolby Atmos on some 4K discs is outstanding). ... "
Gaming
33games, input lag, play games, game, 60 fps
+91%
-9%
" ... Xbox one x games look awesome too. ... "
" ... This is prevelant with movies and games. ... * Gaming - Honestly, I believe this to be the TV's strongest feature. ... I tried FarCry 5, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart, Assassin's Creed, Final Fantasy XV, and a bunch of others. ... Some films look very similar, gaming looks great on both, etc. ... "
" ... I'm using a PS4 Pro and the quality of games look outstanding. ... "
" ... When playing UHD games on the XB1X, the graphics are amazing. ... "
" ... Mainly on all white background like when watching hockey. ... I can notice it ever so slightly when watching hockey. ... "
" ... On the contrary, gaming experience has been great on both the blue and green console. ... "
" ... Game mode has low input lag, so great for gamers. ... "
" ... This is why most gamers do not buy TV's to play games on. ... This TV runs games flawlessly. ... 60 FPS vs 120 FPS. ... I've played on monitors that are 240 FPS. ... You will only find monitors that play games at 2K at 120+ FPS using a HDMI 1.4. ... Here's the difference between 60 FPS and 120 FPS . ... When you play a game locked at 60 FPS it will not make much of a difference . ... but if you play an unlocked game at 60 FPS and the frames drop by 20 FPS . ... On the other hand on a 120 FPS monitor when the frames drop by 20 FPS . ... your experience overall would actually be FAR SUPERIOR on a TCL TV running at an input lag of 15ms at 60 FPS. ... I literally mean the best TV for gaming . ... "
Product As Described
31picture is amazing, look, series, noticed, lines
+90%
-10%
" ... the picture is great. ... "
" ... I don't know why having a decent picture, straight on, is anything great. ... "
" ... The picture is beautiful. ... "
" ... We love the size and picture. ... "
" ... I'm sooo glad I did, The picture is absolutely GREAT! ... "
" ... The detail of the picture is outstanding. ... "
" ... Bought the 6 series instead, and man what a difference in picture. ... I used calibration from Rtings to get the picture dialed in the way I wanted. ... "
" ... The picture on TCLs other lines look good as well. ... "
Video Playback
30watching, tv, movie, video, content
+83%
-17%
" ... I did a lot of research, watched a ton of YouTube videos and I’m very happy with this TV. ... "
" ... I pulled up some YouTube 4K videos and was very pleased with what I saw. ... "
" ... For us, living in the middle of nowhere, it feels like we're at the movies. ... "
" ... Mostly streaming Netflix Amazon YouTube. ... "
" ... I've been playing Xbox X, PS 4 Pro, and watching 4K movies. ... "
" ... This TV is great for movies and sports. ... "
" ... Free interesting Japanese movie on yet another movie channel. ... "
" ... I love the image given with this television when watching local TV or streaming. ... "
Controls
21buttons, remote, panel lottery, voice, panel
+52%
-48%
" ... I have been able to minimize this effect customizing the settings. ... "
" ... Looks like I either won the panel lottery or TCL quality control is just getting better over time. ... "
" ... At least the Roku has straightforward buttons and controls. ... "
" ... turn on the console you want to play and it switches to the right input with no other interaction. ... "
" ... If you turn up the volume for dialogue you get blasted by music or special effects. ... "
" ... There are different sound settings that are very useful. ... "
" ... I Also like how you can scroll the TV brightness from Dark >>>> brightest. ... "
" ... Even the power button has this cool blue glow. ... "
Features
18price, tv, mode, power, like
+100%
" ... Great tv, lots of features only found on higher priced tv`s. ... "
" ... you don’t need an engineering degree (or to hire a teenager) to set up and operate the functions. ... "
" ... The first time I saw this TV and all the features it had for the price. ... "
" ... Even the power button has this cool blue glow. ... "
" ... But did some research and for the money and features seemed like a great deal. ... Features are great. ... "
" ... I’m not going to bore you with the technical details but these televisions provide many upgrade performance features that are only found a more expensive television. ... "
" ... Unlocks many of the special TV features (like setting gamma, etc.) ... "
" ... The features loaded in this tv for the this price point is insane. ... "
Capacity
16living room, bedroom, 55, vizio, oled
+94%
-6%
" ... We love it and our family and friends have all been impressed. ... "
" ... I decided to keep the 55” OLED in the bedroom and just get one 65” OLED for the living room. ... The Vizio P-Series Quantum is probably what I am going to ultimately get for the living room later on in the year. ... Right now I am watching my spouse play God of War as I’m sitting at the dining room table and the TV is all the way across the room. ... "
" ... I bought this TV for my bed room use and its fantastic. ... "
" ... it was well worth the wait,now i need a 55 r 617 for the living room ... "
" ... Overall I would buy another one for my living room or as a present. ... "
" ... I’ve also purchased the 43” 5 series and they’re perfect for bedrooms. ... "
" ... Compared to the Sony x900E which I have in my living room this seems a small step down in picture quality but overall it is quite nice, especially given the low price point. ... "
" ... We mainly watch sports in the family room and this TV is great for sports. ... "
Cables
15cord, power cord, cutting, tv, plugs
+87%
-13%
" ... I had an older sound bar that used an optical cable. ... "
" ... - Could use better locations for connectors, including at least one cable route if not more. ... "
" ... We are finding that we use our Netflix account much more with this setup and we are considering "cutting the cable cord" completely. ... "
" ... I like the build quality and connections. ... "
" ... Great for cord cutting. ... "
" ... * All of the hook ups for everything (except the power cord - that's on the left) are on the right side of the TV (as you are facing it) and are extremely easy to get to. ... "
" ... I stream most of the content I watch, outside of the cable TV. ... "
" ... I cut the cord almost 2 years ago and this is just the ticket. ... "
Cleaning
13banding, dirty, screen, dirty screen, thought
+23%
-77%
" ... Also, the wrapping does not come off clean. ... "
" ... I went through two units from here (R617) and two from somewhere else (R615) and every single one of them had horrible banding and dirty screen effect. ... "
" ... When I put a pure white background on the screen, I noticed what others have referred to as it looking "dirty", like really smudgey and not even colored. ... "
" ... Absolutely NO banding or dirty-screen effect. ... "
" ... Everything is good (or could have been good) about this TV if it weren't for the awful dirty screen effect. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, the second TV was worse than the first, with *VERY* noticeable banding along the right side, and several noticeable pieces of dirt under the LCD (at first I thought they were dead pixels, but no, it definitely looks like a piece of dirt trapped under the glass). ... "
" ... This particular unit has SEVERE "Dirty Screen Effect" as well as severe corner darkening. ... "
" ... The overall dirty screen effect is moderate, but I could deal with that. ... "
Device Stand
10stand, wall mount, tv, mounting, vesa mount
+90%
-10%
" ... Also so much lighter than my prior tv which helps for mounting. ... "
" ... Another note is the stand . ... "
" ... I wall mounted it, without any hassle, and the setup was very easy. ... "
" ... This is a huge plus so you can hook things up after it's been wall mounted relatively easily. ... * Was able to set it up with a VESA wall mount and mount it - had a slight issue with needing to install a spacer as the way the TV is designed they make it just shy of a perfect fit. ... Putting in spacers fixed the problem so yes, you can wall mount without issue. ... "
" ... Was really easy to mount on the wall. ... "
" ... I bought vesa mount legs which worked quite well placing the tv on my 42 inch stand. ... "
" ... Easy to hang on wall. ... "
" ... Note: mounting bracket holes are very low. ... "
Defective Delivery
9replacement, defective, condition, yesterday, lemon
+56%
-44%
" ... Received the replacement today. ... "
" ... I gotta order another one now and pray it comes in a better condition. ... "
" ... Received TV yesterday. ... "
" ... Received the replacement unit. ... "
Call quality
9hear, answer, call, use, smart CAT
+67%
-33%
" ... The answer is an unquestionable YES. ... "
" ... I love the responsiveness of the voice search. ... "
" ... They actually listened and walked me through the answer. ... I would not hesitate to call them back again, if I needed any questions answered. ... "
" ... Not much to say but hey, I can hear it so I can't knock them. ... "
" ... Simple, easy set up, and can use private listening/voice/etc. ... "
" ... This is a very smart TV indeed that makes it quick to access anything I want, even different inputs, with just my voice. ... "
Overall performance
8would, use, thing, speed, job
+100%
" ... Outstanding performance in every way on its merits. ... "
" ... Would rate it 7.5 stars in terms of video performance. ... "
" ... And believe it or not, this TV really is the best blend of great technology and incredible performance. ... And I'm a visual oriented person, who is not easily pleased with mediocre visual performance. ... It gets the job done, but doesn't provide a visually stunning interface. ... You can easily use it to get the job done. ... "
" ... I had a Roku4 and I can tell you it’s just as fast and capable. ... "
" ... are very responsive. ... "
" ... The TCL is on par with all of those screens in terms of quality and speed. ... "
Volume
7speakers, loud, sound, volumes, sometimes
+57%
-43%
" ... I thought I would need a sound bar but is plenty loud enough for me. ... "
" ... The built-in speakers are good enough for reasonable volumes for TV, but for movies and louder volumes you might want some extra help. ... "
" ... If you turn up the volume for dialogue you get blasted by music or special effects. ... "
" ... Plenty of volume! ... "
Lagging
6tcl, lag, around, low, button
+33%
-67%
" ... However, it does lag a little bit. ... "
" ... Very bad audio sync/lag. ... "
" ... Unplugging and hitting the reset button in the back of the tv didn't work. ... "
" ... Most people do not know what input lag is. ... However, the TCL has an input lag of around 15ms. ... the problem is that the input lag is around 35-40ms. ... But when they have a huge advantage over their competition in input lag . ... "
Headphones
6remote, headphone, sound, jack, app
+50%
-50%
" ... It does have a headphone jack which some TVs don’t seem to have anymore. ... "
" ... Also the built in speakers are HORRIBLE they sound like cheap USB plugin speakers. ... "
Fit
6mount, holes, screen, really, months
+83%
-17%
" ... There is a difference on fit and finish though if we break another I'll probably come back for another. ... "
" ... I attached the legs inverted inward with no problems to fit a smaller stand. ... "
" ... The viewing angles are better than my 55" P-series and the fit and finish is far nicer as well. ... "
" ... Whatever choice you make, be sure it fits in your budget and you keep your expectations in line with your wallet :-). ... "
Band
5worst, tv, see, dark, bands
+40%
-60%
" ... Once you see the dark vertical bands especially on light backrounds you can't un see them. ... "
" ... This TV has a lot to like, but I can't recommend it because it has very irritating vertical bands of discoloration. ... "
" ... However, this thing has the worst uniformity I have ever seen and the vertical bands are so dark I can see them on almost all content. ... "
Wifi
5wi, tv, fi, connection, connected
+60%
-40%
" ... It immediately connected to Wi-Fi without issues ... "
" ... For example, you can have multiple Internet connections and you don’t have to type in the password every time you drop one Internet to the other as you do on LG. ... "
" ... It works well, is local WiFi based so you don't need to point it at the TV. ... "
Comfort
5set, seem, right, pain, last year
+80%
-20%
" ... The very top right hand corner does seem to be darker but it is like right at the bend. ... "
" ... Very clicky and satisfying, not cheap-feeling, and responsive. ... "
" ... with it, everything felt immediate. ... "
" ... I can finally relax and enjoy the purchase without any regret to my investment. ... "
For Running
4getting, power cord
+100%
" ... The simplicity of getting it all up and running was nice, and now there are no boxes and no wires other than the power cord and speaker connection. ... "
" ... Getting the TV up and running was a breeze and I was happy that i didn't experience some of the problems others have reported such as banding or dead pixels. ... "
" ... If you are on the fence, run, don't walk to get yours now! ... "
" ... The same clip on both tvs running at the same time. ... "
For Kids
4look, gaming
+100%
" ... The kids love gaming on it, the size is great for split screen play. ... "
" ... This was mine and my kids big splurge after a REALLY tough year. ... both kids so excited. ... "
" ... My kids navigate with ease. ... "
" ... Cartoons look great, maybe if you're a gamer this is a good tv. ... "
Refresh Rate
4fps, 60, 4k, 120 fps, monitor
+100%
" ... I believe a plasma has superior refresh rate over LED, but again I’m no guru. ... "
" ... It is said to be 120hz refresh rate and 4k. ... I can deal with the lower reaolution for the time being so I don't suffer the noticeably low frame rates. ... "
" ... As a gamer I was worried about the 60 hz. ... "
" ... 60 FPS vs 120 FPS. ... I've played on monitors that are 240 FPS. ... the 4K 120+ FPS monitor is a myth . ... So your next best option is 4K at 60 FPS. ... Here's the difference between 60 FPS and 120 FPS . ... On the other hand on a 120 FPS monitor when the frames drop by 20 FPS . ... "
USB
4port, hard, tv, tcl, storage
+50%
-50%
" ... Also the built in speakers are HORRIBLE they sound like cheap USB plugin speakers. ... "
Network
4signal, tv, internet, ethernet, connection
+75%
-25%
" ... I have 17 free over the air channels from an antenna seamlessly added to the Roku home screen. ... "
" ... For example, you can have multiple Internet connections and you don’t have to type in the password every time you drop one Internet to the other as you do on LG. ... "
" ... Says signal is "excellent". ... "
User Manual
3guide, set, easy
+33%
-67%
" ... That's not in their little manual! ... "
As Gift
3present
+100%
" ... This was a gift for my 83 year old parents, and they could NOT be happier! ... One of the best gifts ever! ... "
" ... Bought this as a Christmas present for myself. ... "
" ... Got this as a gift for a family member. ... "
CD/DVD
3player, dvd, input, blu ray, ray
+100%
" ... It is the best interface I have encountered on a tv or blue ray player. ... "
" ... HDMI1 doesn't make as much sense as "Blu-ray". ... Just select DVD as the input. ... This, if my DVD player outputs to the TV, my TV outputs the sound to my receiver, and voila . ... "
" ... The XBox One X works well with the TCL in delivering streaming media and Blu-ray disks. ... "
Cable Length
3everything, cutters
+67%
-33%
" ... Great for cord cutters out there. ... "
" ... * All of the hook ups for everything (except the power cord - that's on the left) are on the right side of the TV (as you are facing it) and are extremely easy to get to. ... "
Packing
3+33%
-67%
" ... They come and pick it up for me, and will even supply their own packing materials - however, I kept all the original packing materials/boxes/packaging, So getting rid of this thing should be a breeze - Time will tell. ... "
" ... The packing materials just don’t seem to be enough to survive a rough transit. ... "
Viewing Angles
3angles, bad, amazing, dark, also
+33%
-67%
" ... At first I thought I'd got a bad panel, but it's just very poor viewing angles. ... "
" ... * Viewing angles were nowhere near as bad as I expected based on other reviews, specifically Rtings. ... "
Display Size
3screen, 55, larger
+67%
-33%
" ... Need for a larger screen ... "
" ... So far so good, no issues with my 55 inch. ... "
Hair
3cutting, cut, trim
+100%
" ... Great for cord cutting. ... "
" ... I cut the cord almost 2 years ago and this is just the ticket. ... "
" ... The black trim on the 6 series is much nicer than the previous silver trim. ... "
Bluetooth
3system, speaker, roku, wireless, tv
+67%
-33%
" ... Sound - not great you’ll want a separate speaker system for movies in particular - It has Bluetooth capability for speakers but only Roku brand ... "
" ... And that means my Bluetooth wireless headset can be issued to privately listen to the TV. ... "
Camera
3photo
+67%
-33%
" ... Edit: added a photo. ... "
" ... It is mostly unnoticeable during normal viewing but I do notice it during sports and some panning sky shots. ... "
Storage
3like, box
+67%
-33%
" ... The minimal bezel means the 55” takes only a small amount more space than my old 42”. ... "
" ... The 65 inch fits our space much better. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Number of USB ports: 1
USB: Yes
Display
Resolution: 4K
Type: LED