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TCL 55C635K 55-inch QLED Television, 4K Ultra HD, Smart TV Powered by Android TV (Dolby Vision & Atmos, Freeview Play, Motion clarity, compatible with Google assistant & Alexa)

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On top of QLED panels, the 5-Series also gets HDR10+ and Dolby Vision as well as Dolby Atmos support for all the spatial audio fans. For gamers, the 5-Series adds in VRR and ALLM support, too, though it’ll only do 4K/60Hz. All told, the 5-Series upgrades image quality, audio, and gaming performance in key areas over the 4-Series.

It doesn’t have the ‘Pro’ status of those before it, but it does come with a Game Master set-up with 120Hz and VRR, ALLM, Stadia certification and most of the trimmings (although FreeSync is limited to the 55-inch model and above). However, it could also be the last in this list to offer genuine high-quality HDMI 2.1 support, so if that’s a key factor for you, then this could be your best affordable option. Size / Model (UK)It drops things down to 60Hz with de-judder and Motion Clarity Pro, with the older IPQ processor using Machine Learning with SR rather than the Deep Learning capacity of those before it. You’ll also have to settle for Dolby Vision and HDR10+ with Dolby Vision IQ also limited to the C735 and above, but neither is a great loss if you don’t really need it. Screen uniformity isn’t the strongest either, with clouding in the corners of Bad Times at the El Royale (4K HDR10+) via a 4K Blu-ray player. It’s less of a problem during the day, but becomes fairly evident when light levels in a room start to drop. Viewing angles are better than most at this price – although, inevitably, colours lose their punchiness and brightness the wider you are. On the left there’s a choice of Freeview Play, streaming channels and the settings menu, plus a search function and the ability to save custom lists. Over on the right you can access any connected devices and live TV, along with all the apps. There’s sufficient processing power to ensure the Roku platform is responsive, but it’s also intuitive to use and easy to navigate. TCL’s flagship Roku TVs have a lot of commonalities between them, each coming with a 60Hz refresh rate, Dolby Digital Plus audio, HDMI ARC (or eARC) connections, and typical features like VESA mounts and an included remote. At their core is the Roku OS – a portal to streaming apps – though you can opt for Android/Google versions of these TVs over Roku if you prefer. It has other features we would only expect of a much pricier TV, too. IMAX Enhanced gives you cinema-style visuals, while Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X provide immersive audio.

We uploaded the initial brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test. And besides, when you realise the 55C645K is a hefty 83mm at its deepest point you’re unlikely to want to hang it up on the wall – even if its 11kg weight is no burden, it looks a little less than elegant when it’s up there. Overall, the TCL 55C635K 55-inch QLED Television is an excellent TV for those looking for a high-quality viewing experience at an affordable price point. The QLED and HDR technologies provide excellent color accuracy and contrast, while Ambient Mode creates a more seamless and aesthetically pleasing viewing experience. The multiple connectivity options and Smart TV features also make it easy to access external content. Although it does not use OLED or MicroLED technology, the QLED technology still provides a great viewing experience. However, the TV’s speakers may require additional speakers or a soundbar for optimal sound quality. The RC630K’s price point is betrayed by a build dominated by plastic, but the inclusion of an Onkyo audio system means the TV sounds better than you’d expect given its dimensions, plus there’s support for Dolby Atmos. The ability to work with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit rounds out what is a very capable smart device overall and one of the best cheap TVs currently available. While TCL US is a budget brand, first and foremost, the company does offer quite a range of sets – from tiny, cheap 720p TVs with barebones features to big-screen Mini-LED sets that can cost thousands of dollars. Whether you want a Google TV over a Roku TV or you want 8K over 4K, TCL has you covered.Despite not being incredibly slim, the nearly bezel-less design of the TV is fairly versatile. The legs of the TV can either be placed close together to fit on a smaller table or stand, or can be attached to the outside corners of the TV to give it some more stability. The BenQ EL2870U 28″ 4K UHD Monitor comes with a variety of accessories, including an HDMI cable, a DisplayPort cable, a power cord, and a user manual. This ensures users have everything they need to set up and use the monitor right out of the box.

Approximate diagonal size of the display. If the manufacturer does not provide such information, the diagonal is calculated from the width and height of the screen. You won’t find a traditional Filmmaker mode, as TCL has its own Film mode (or Movie mode, depending on your region!) with the same intention of delivering the picture as originally intended, along with a Sport mode. Everything from the C735K and above also comes with Calman Ready 3D LUT colour calibration, along with Adaptive Picture and an ambient sensor. On the audio front, all but the cheapest LCDs come with Dolby Atmos as standard, with both the QLED and Mini LED models using an Onkyo sound system – with the C835 and C935 adding an extra channel or two, along with Adaptive Sound tech (the latter also found on the C735). The 55C735K continues to go far beyond its price point by supporting all four of the main high dynamic range formats of HDR, HLG, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. So unlike, say, all of LG’s TVs, which don’t support HDR10+, and all of Samsung TVs, which don’t support Dolby Vision, the TCL 55C735K will play the best version available of whatever source you feed it. Subtitles and audio description information displayed on electronic programme guide more info panel

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Percentage luminance drop at 35 degree horizontal angle from the centre of the screen with 100% white output The TV ships in Low Power mode, which as the name suggests is an eco-friendly option. This results in a highly inaccurate picture when compared to the industry standards, with an excess of blue in the greyscale and over-saturated colours, resulting in average DeltaE error scores of 14 for both. The TCL 55C635K does not offer 8K resolution, the latest display technology that provides even more detail and clarity than 4K resolution. However, 8K displays are still relatively new and expensive, and most content must be available in 8K resolution. Therefore, the 4K resolution offered by the TCL 55C635K is still an excellent option for most users. Once you’ve chosen a method to get your content on board, the TCL’s AiPQ 3.0 processing engine is in charge of picture quality – it deploys MEMC (Motion Estimate, Motion Compensation) to deal with on-screen motion. Dolby Vision improves on this with its Bright mode (the Dark version is quite dim). On Skyfall (4K Dolby Vision), colours are expressive, detail levels are great, and the TV digs up the fine detail in close ups of Craig’s hair and scars.

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