We've bought & tested more than 15 TCL TVs. TCL TVs have shown to offer great value over the past few years, and although they aren't as established in the United States as other brands, they've made a name for themselves. While they're traditionally known for their basic models with limited features, some of their recent releases feature the latest technology, including Mini LED backlighting and variable refresh rate (VRR) support. They're often available at a lower cost than competitors, và most people will be pleased with their higher-end models. They mainly compete with Hisense, but they release models to lớn compete with brands like Sony and Samsung.

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Most brands have startedreleasing their 2023 lineups, so make sure khổng lồ vote on which ones you want us lớn buy và test first. If you want to lớn find out more about what TCL has planned for their2023 lineup, check out our 2023 TV lineup page.

Inexpensive. TCL is one of the more budget-friendly brands on the market, & their TVs offer great value for their cost. Great smart OS. TCL TVs either use Roku or Google TV smart platforms, which are user-friendly & have many apps you can download. Starting to include extra features. As of their 2021 lineup, TCL started lớn include extra gaming features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and VRR tư vấn on their higher-end models. Low peak brightness. Besides the premium models, most TCL TVs we"ve tested have low brightness measurements. Not very polished. TCL TVs aren"t as polished as other brands, as there are often issues with upscaling & local dimming. Not good for wide seating areas. Except for a few entry-level models, their TVs usually have VA panels with narrow viewing angles, so they"re not good if you have a wide seating arrangement.

Hisense & TCL are direct competitors in the budget TV market. Their TVs usually offer the same features và similar performance, although some TCL TVs don't get as bright. They each have flaws, as TCL tends to lớn have picture unique issues, while Hisense has motion problems.

Vizio and TCL aim to lớn produce TVs in the budget market, although Vizio makes a few more high-end models. Vizio TVs tend to have better dark room performance & more gaming features, but the Roku platform on the TCLs is much better and easier khổng lồ use than the Vizio SmartCast system.

Overall, TCL TVs offer good picture quality and great features at a low price. Although some models aren't as feature-packed or as well-built as more expensive options, their TVs typically offer great value compared lớn similarly-priced options. If you need a simple TV with a good smart system, you'll be happy with most of their offerings.

Lineup

TCL's lineup in the United States is usually smaller than other brands, và unlike other companies, their models are available for a few years. TCL is one of the few brands to announce a good phối of premium, high-end TVs and smaller budget models for their 2023 lineup. Their lineup is split in two this year, & they've changed their naming scheme to lớn make it easier to lớn differentiate between their entry-level models and their high-end models with Quantum Dot technology. They're advertising their flagship QM8 series lớn have an impressive Mini LED backlight with over 2300 local dimming zones. Like LG, TCL has abandoned 8k TVs at this point, with no new 8k models announced for 2023. Interestingly, TCL originally announced that their QD-OLED TV, which was originally announced for 2022, would finally be available towards the end of this year. They've since adjusted their press release, removing all mention of the QD-OLED TV, so it's now unclear if or when that TV will come out.

Learn more about the 2023 TCL lineup here.

TCL Smart Features

While the majority of TCL's TVs use Roku, there are a few from 2021 that use Google TV. They're both great smart platforms, and choosing one of the other comes down to lớn personal preference. Generally speaking, Roku is easier to lớn learn and feels quicker than Google TV, but Google is more customizable, và the Google Play Store has even more apps.

Interface

Roku's interface is very basic, with simple graphics and limited animations. It results in a very easy-to-use, fast interface that's relatively bug-free. It's also one of the few smart interfaces that support themes, meaning you can customize it a bit.

As for Google TV, it consists of multiple rows that you can customize khổng lồ include which apps you see first & which apps you don't want khổng lồ see. It's great if you're already used to it, but it can feel overwhelming if you aren't, so it takes a bit of time lớn learn.

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Ad-free

Unfortunately, both Roku and Google TV have large,intrusive ads in the main home menu & throughout the interface, & it's impossible to lớn disable them completely.

Apps và Features

TCL TVs use a mix of Roku OS & Google TV, so the ứng dụng store and channel lineup vary depending on which model you get. Roku-powered TVs give you access lớn the Roku Channel Store, & it offers a good selection of streaming channels.

Android và Google TV-powered TCL TVs both give you access to lớn the Google Play Store, and if you've ever used an Android-powered phone, you'll find many of the same apps available. It's also easy khổng lồ sideload unofficially supported apps on Google TV, so overall, the platform offers the widest selection of streaming apps available on any smart TV.

Voice Controls

Some TCL TVs tư vấn voice controls, either from the advanced remote or the remote app, but they only tư vấn basic commands. You can launch certain apps through voice control and tìm kiếm across multiple apps for content. Unlike some TVs, you can't control the TV's settings through voice controls.

This is where Google TV has an advantage because the remote supports voice control, và it's also compatible with other Google devices, so you can easily mở cửa apps and stream your favorite shows. Some of TCL's Google models even have a mic built into the TV.

Remote

The RokuTVs come with a small remote, which isn’t a bad thing since it's very comfortable & responsive. The TCL branding is impressively minimal, và much lượt thích the interface, it’s a carbon copy of the ones you can find with the Roku boxes.

There are different versions of the remote, & the differences are usually with the features. Some have better wireless capabilities, so you don't need lớn point directly at the TV for it to lớn work. Usually, the higher-end models come with a built-in mic on the remote.

TCL's version of the Google remote is similar as it has quick-access buttons và a circular pad for navigation.

Remote App

One of the best features of the Roku platform is its remote ứng dụng you can find on both iOS và Android. It can vày everything the smart remote can và more, so it's fully featured. All the basic remote controls are available, even powering the TV on và off. You can plug in headphones to your device và listen to the TV privately through the app. Lastly, the ứng dụng also allows you khổng lồ access settings that aren't available on the TV, lượt thích the calibration settings. Roku is better than Google TV in this regard, mainly because Google TVs let you bởi vì everything you need khổng lồ by just using the remote.

Conclusion

TCL's lineup is mostly budget-oriented, và they vày very well in that area. Their smart platforms rivalthe very best, & TCL offers different smart platforms, which isn't something other brands do. Plus, their picture quality has been consistently good across their models. Overall, it's tough to beat them when it comes lớn budget TVs, và that makes them a pretty safe bet, but if you want a premium TV, you can find more options with other brands.