I know most people don't use their TVs flat on a recycled gaming desk frame like this, but this was the use case for this monitor. I needed a 43" 4K monitor and this TCL Google TV was the perfect one. The biggest feature that this TV has that I like is the fact that you can set it to remember the last input when powering up. As a result, I don't have to switch out of the Smart TV mode in order to get the monitor connected to the Computer. Not all TVs do this and not all TCL TVs do this. As for the display, the picture quality is amazing, I've set it up for low latency, high contrast, and vivid colors. It makes the virtual pinball tables look fantastic. There is no smearing when the ball is moving all over the table, lights flashing, and flippers going wild. Value is great as well. I did WAY too much research on TVs and found this to be a great value for the size, the 4K picture quality, and the 240Hz Motion Rate which helps with the rapidly moving images. Shipping was fast and well done. Packaging is typical for TVs nowadays, slim box with accessories on the top. No damage in shipping, all worked beautifully out of the box. I will definitely be buying this one again for future Pinball Tables. Read more
This is a great TV for such a low price. Set up was easy. During the set up process, we were given the option to use it as a standard TV or a Google smart TV. One thing to consider is that It does lack RCA inputs or outputs so you won't be able to use your outdated DVD/CD player or Cassette deck. (If it wasn't outdated before you started setting the TV up, they will be soon.) The TV does have one 1/8" jack stereo audio output so you can run the audio to your home entertainment system. The Dolby audio and video processing enhances the overall viewing experience. The UHD screen is vibrant, sharp, and refresh is fast! I like the border-less, edge to edge viewing area. I am pleased with my purchase and will keep TCL in mind next time I need a TV. Read more
We bought two of these TVs for our church, and they’ve worked really well so far. The picture quality is crisp and clear, and the setup was very simple even for those who aren’t tech-savvy. The built-in Google features make it easy to stream content and navigate apps without needing any extra devices. The sound is decent, though we paired ours with external speakers for larger rooms. Overall, a great value for the price perfect for meeting spaces, classrooms, or home use. Read more
I have been very happy with my 50' TCL. The color and clarity are good, and I just don't connect it to the internet, so I don't have to deal with all the 'smart TV' stupid stuff. I have it set up to switch between various devices, and the only problem I have with it, is its insistence on popping up a window to tell me which input is active, which you have to wait to time out. Would definitely look at buying another TCL if I was in the market for a new TV. Read more
Picture quality is good for a cheap secondary TV in the house. I wanted a google TV because roku, firetv, and apple all bite the big one! Yeah, it's a noticably slower than the add-on chromecast, but what do you expect at this price point? Update 2: The system freaked out today. It kept looping like it was trying to restart so I had to unplug it to reset the system and then all was fine. I turned off the standby feature so that hopefully it'll reboot every time I power it up. Went from 4 stars to 3. Update 3: yes, it now reboots every time I power it on, but it will still die in the middle of streaming a show (different apps) at least once a day. I have to physically pull the plug and restart everything. This is now a one star review and I completely regret taking a chance on TCL. I'm hoping an external Chromecast will stop these issues. I wish it had RCA out (to feed my secondary amp for the outdoor speakers. I used the headphone jack to RCA) and also wish you could program the IR remote to control the AVR volume (ARC didn't work). But, again, for this price, you can't expect everything. The TCL free channels were buggy at best, but you can stick to Pluto if you want free content. There's a lot of junk apps installed, too. Read more
My main TV is a 75" U8K and I am pleased with the quality of the image, especially the brightness. I picked up this little 50 incher to serve as a desktop monitor and to use for personal TV watching. For $219.00 on sale it is a great deal. A few years ago I laid out over $3,000.00 for a 55" LCD TV, the largest made at the time. Evolution of LCD technology is something else. This TV provides a very good picture with lots of adjustability, which I appreciate. The black level is good enough for casual viewing, and the brightness is OK for the price level. It's a perfect choice for my application and I harbor no regrets. Leave it to the techno geeks to drill down to measured details of the display, ,..but for me this is a solid choice for a mid-size tv, if you buy with a modicum of quality expectations. The sound is decent, not tinny but I connected a pair of Edifier 1700 series self powered speakers to bring home the soundstage. It all works very nicely. Read more
