55” TCL 55R615 Class - LED - 6 Series - 4K UHD TV with HDR Roku TV $399 at Best Buy

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11-27-2019 at 04:24 PM #2

This is the same model as the Costco 400 dollar TCL 55R613 so it is the 2018 TCL 6 Series. It's the best 400 dollar 55 inch TV that you can get right now in my opinion.

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11-27-2019 at 04:32 PM #3

Good deal for non Costco member

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11-27-2019 at 04:37 PM #4

Thoughts on this vs vizio m558g1?

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11-27-2019 at 04:51 PM #5

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Thoughts on this vs vizio m558g1?

Vizio is rated slightly higher then this or even the 625. But I do like how Costco has extra year warranty. Price difference is only $80. Problem minimal difference but I haven't heard of panel lottery with Vizios, correct me if i'm wrong. Check out the rtings comparison to see which is better for you. I was looking at the 615 from Costco because of the warranty but I don't want to deal with the lottery.

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11-27-2019 at 05:15 PM #6

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Vizio is rated slightly higher then this or even the 625. But I do like how Costco has extra year warranty. Price difference is only $80. Problem minimal difference but I haven't heard of panel lottery with Vizios, correct me if i'm wrong. Check out the rtings comparison to see which is better for you. I was looking at the 615 from Costco because of the warranty but I don't want to deal with the lottery.

I concur your Costco thoughts. I just bought it from Costco tonight. My Costco Citi card, extends warranty by another 2yrs.
On a side note, what is this "panel Lottery", that you speak of?

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11-27-2019 at 05:23 PM #7

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I concur your Costco thoughts. I just bought it from Costco tonight. My Costco Citi card, extends warranty by another 2yrs.
On a side note, what is this "panel Lottery", that you speak of?

He's speaking of the vertical banding and dirty screen effect that these are (or were) prone to. Basically, the screen is not uniform and you can see shadowing artifacts during movement. I think that they got better after the first batch, so it may not be as big of an issue now. I just bought one and it will arrive Friday. Hoping for the best. Performance wise, this TV is great.

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11-27-2019 at 05:25 PM #8

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He's speaking of the vertical banding and dirty screen effect that these are (or were) prone to. Basically, the screen is not uniform and you can see shadowing artifacts during movement. I think that they got better after the first batch, so it may not be as big of an issue now. I just bought one and it will arrive Friday. Hoping for the best. Performance wise, this TV is great.

I was leaning towards the 6 series from Costco but $80 more and 1 year less warranty might be worth it for the Vizio. But to each their own, probably can't go wrong with either.

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11-27-2019 at 05:44 PM #9

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I was leaning towards the 6 series from Costco but $80 more and 1 year less warranty might be worth it for the Vizio. But to each their own, probably can't go wrong with either.

Both have their strengths and weaknesses. The thing I don't like about Vizio 4K TVs is their subpar upscaling of content lower than 1080p. It was a deal breaker for me, as I still watch cable/satellite TV quite a bit. Other than that, I think Vizio offers good picture quality for the money.

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11-27-2019 at 05:48 PM #10

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Both have their strengths and weaknesses. The thing I don't like about Vizio 4K TVs is their subpar upscaling of content lower than 1080p. It was a deal breaker for me, as I still watch cable/satellite TV quite a bit. Other than that, I think Vizio offers good picture quality for the money.

Hmm actually, I didn't look into that as that's probably 90% of my viewing content.
Maybe I should just save the dough and go with this TV at Costco then. Thoughts? Rtings has 480p and 720p rated a full point higher on the 615 than the M8. Not sure if that's a deal breaker.

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11-27-2019 at 05:55 PM #11

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Hmm actually, I didn't look into that as that's probably 90% of my viewing content.
Maybe I should just save the dough and go with this TV at Costco then. Thoughts?

I would get the TCL for sure if you watch cable/satellite that much. Also, the Roku smart system is better than Vizio's smart system. This TCL was one of the most recommended TVs of 2018. It was CNET's top pick, and they still recommend it: cnet [cnet.com]

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11-27-2019 at 05:58 PM #12

615 = no voice remote
613/617 = voice remote
Otherwise identical.

The voice remote has the added benefit of being RF (not sure if it's wifi or bluetooth) but I like that you don't need to point it at the TV. I've never actually used the voice feature tho.

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11-27-2019 at 06:00 PM #13

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I would get the TCL for sure if you watch cable/satellite that much. Also, the Roku smart system is better than Vizio's smart system. This TCL was one of the most recommended TVs of 2018. It was CNET's top pick, and they still recommend it: cnet [cnet.com]

Thanks, that was my original pick. I don't even think I've touched 4K content yet.
I know that the 625 isn't enough of an upgrade to justify the cost. Costco perks make it that much better. I may sit on my purchase for now though and keep my eye on the M8 since the Costco pricing is good until Christmas.

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11-27-2019 at 07:48 PM #14

Holy Steal

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11-27-2019 at 07:50 PM #15

Quote from mhyatt5871 :

Both have their strengths and weaknesses. The thing I don't like about Vizio 4K TVs is their subpar upscaling of content lower than 1080p. It was a deal breaker for me, as I still watch cable/satellite TV quite a bit. Other than that, I think Vizio offers good picture quality for the money.

Spot on here. I'm experiencing it now. 4K Netflix the bomb. 90 percent of my viewing on Comcast and upscaling blows

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Rating:	(4.5 out of 5 stars)
Reviews:	1,829 Best Buy Reviews
Product Name:	TCL 55" Class LED 6 Series 2160p Smart 4K UHD TV with HDR Roku TV 55R615 - Best Buy
Product Description:	Treat yourself to endless entertainment with this 55-inch 4K TCL Ultra HD TV. Its Roku platform streams thousands of shows that can be accessed via its remote or your smartphone, and HDR technology provides impressive, lifelike pictures. This TCL Ultra HD TV has three HDMI inputs, dual-band Wi-Fi and an Ethernet port for plenty of connection options.
Model Number:	55R615
Product SKU:	6204548
UPC:	846042009836

Smart Capable:	Yes
Motion Enhancement Technology:	Natural Motion 240
Product Depth Without Stand:	3
Color Category:	Black
Remote Control Type:	Standard
Display Type:	LED
Model Number:	55R615
Product Height With Stand:	30.9
Headphone Jack:	Yes
Estimated Annual Operating Cost:	32 United States dollars
3D Technology:	No
ENERGY STAR Certified:	No
Product Weight Without Stand:	37 pounds
Number of Digital Optical Audio Outputs:	1
Stand Included:	Yes
Product Width:	48.5
High Dynamic Range Format:	Dolby Vision, HDR 10
V-Chip:	Yes
Speaker Output:	16 watts
Series:	6 series 4K
Dimming Type:	Local
Number Of USB Port(s) (Total):	1
Wall Mountable:	Yes
RF Antenna Input:	Yes
Specific Manufacturer Technologies:	Dolby Vision HDR, Contrast Control Zones, HDR Pro Gamma, iPQ Engine, NBP Photon Technology
Refresh Rate:	60Hz
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts:	1 year
Language(s) Displayed:	English, French, Spanish
Product Depth With Stand:	10.7
Smart Platform:	Roku TV
Screen Size:	54.6
Number of Composite Video Inputs:	1
Product Height Without Stand:	28.1
Ethernet Port(s):	Yes
Number of HDMI Inputs:	3
Built-In Speakers:	Yes
High Dynamic Range Technology:	HDR Pro Gamma
Network Compatibility:	Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Product Weight With Stand:	38.1 pounds
TV Tuner:	Digital
Width:	55.1
Curved Screen:	No
Vertical Resolution:	2160p (4K)
Surround Sound Supported:	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
EPEAT Qualified:	No
Screen Size Class:	55
Estimated Annual Electricity Use:	267 kilowatt hours
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor:	1 year
High Dynamic Range (HDR):	Yes
VESA Wall Mount Standard:	200mm x 200mm

55” TCL 55R615 Class - LED - 6 Series - 4K UHD TV with HDR Roku TV $399 at Best Buy

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