TCL TV Reviews

65" TCL 65S517 (2018)

In 2018 TCL 4K TV's have been rivaling the big hitters like Samsung and LG for a fraction of the cost.  Many have hailed TCL as the best bang for your buck if you are on a budget.  Worth noting that 2018 TCL TV's are slightly higher than 2017 prices because they are using better components but they are also looking the best they've ever looked.

Pros:
  • ​Still considered budget but overall picture quality of a higher end TV
  • Lots of reviews on amazon all relating back to great picture

Cons:
  • Wireless display mirroring (i.e. laptop) is choppy
  • HDR10 has streaming issues but will hopefully be fixed by update
  • Certain places in menus have built in unremovable advertisements
  • Side lit LED which results in uneven dark spots

​4 / 5 Stars w/ ~300 reviews

65" TCL 65R617 (2018)

After proper tweaking of the settings this TV is the flagship of the TCL TV's for 2018 and is again one of the best TV's in this price range.  Many review on amazon agree that this one is another TCL that is high return on investment.

Pros:
  • ​4K streaming from any source is absolutely stunning
  • Better blacks and motion than the S series

Cons:
  • Confusing soundbar setup - Just scan for it under system -> CEC
  • Still can't compete with OLED
  • TCL occasionally has QA issues with banding on this TV which results in a higher percentage of defective units from the factory

​4 / 5 Stars w/ ~300 reviews