Sceptre 55" 4K UHD LED HDR 60Hz HDTV U550CV-U $240 w/free shipping @ Walmart $240

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02-22-2021 at 05:31 PM #2

Had this model. Can confirm the sound is unlistenable. My Galaxy S9 on speaker mode was better. The picture was nice, though.

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02-22-2021 at 05:31 PM #3

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02-22-2021 at 05:34 PM #4

Correction - the brand was TCL sold at walmart.

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/21...urself-now

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02-22-2021 at 05:39 PM #5

Got this in 2018 BF at this price and still using it works alright so far no issues. I don't have any audio passthrough setup but I believe it doesn't pass atmos.

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02-22-2021 at 05:42 PM #6

I bought my Aunt a Sceptre a few years back, and it probably lasted 3 years. Then it developed some weird deal where it wouldn't power back on. I hope their newer TVs are better than that one was, because I'm pretty jaded on ever buying another one.

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02-22-2021 at 05:46 PM #7

Just looking at the price history it's gone down to $220 in the past. So this is a decent price but not super hot. Debating if TCL 6 series which comes in around $400 is worth the premium.

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02-22-2021 at 05:51 PM #8

I bought the non-HDR version of this several (five maybe six?) years ago and it's been solid. Spent a couple years as my main TV and now does bedroom duty. For the price you can't go wrong.

Can confirm the sound is pretty lousy. Sound bars are cheap.

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02-22-2021 at 05:54 PM #9

filter and read the 1/2 star reviews ... which comprise 20% of the reviews.

Ugh.

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02-22-2021 at 06:06 PM #10

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Just looking at the price history it's gone down to $220 in the past. So this is a decent price but not super hot. Debating if TCL 6 series which comes in around $400 is worth the premium.

The tcl 6 series is a great tv. And if you look through the old threads on it, it's a panel lottery to get a good one. I got lucky with my 65in 6 series a couple years ago and could not be happier with it.

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02-22-2021 at 06:58 PM #11

Honestly, I have never seen this tv in real life, but I have had a 65" sceptre that I recently sold to a buddy.

I would file these tvs under good enough. I have not heard good speakers on any tv since tube tvs. If you are worried about sound there are many options you can do from a cheap class d amp and some bookshelf speakers or computer speakers to a receiver or sound bar. If you dont already have any of that stuff then you are overdue.

I think this link is to the same tv they are selling at Walmart, but I wish they were as specific about the products they sell as the manufacturer.

https://www.sceptre.com/TV/4K-UHD...ory73.html

I like that this tv is an IPS panel, has arc, has component for old school game systems, has cec, and has a line out. They sale a 55" sceptre with android, but it has a VA panel and is not as bright.

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02-22-2021 at 07:06 PM #12

I have this from a couple years back. I got the extended warranty from Walmart but it has been good so far, recently upgraded the living room so this guy is in the game room now. I did have to return my first one due to a cluster of dead pixels out of the box.

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02-22-2021 at 07:18 PM #13

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I bought my Aunt a Sceptre a few years back, and it probably lasted 3 years. Then it developed some weird deal where it wouldn't power back on. I hope their newer TVs are better than that one was, because I'm pretty jaded on ever buying another one.

I've had a Sceptre TV for 9 years. They always made a good monitor, so I decided to try their TV line. Never had a single problem.

I've had a TCL for a few months and it brings all sorts of weirdness and idiosyncrasies with it.

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02-22-2021 at 09:58 PM #14

I'm guessing this is dead now? I am seeing $364 now.

Btw, if someone can share with me their email receipt, I'd be grateful. I need a warranty repair. Please PM me after you make sure your TV is fine.

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02-23-2021 at 01:11 AM #15

Quote from mrstangblb

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I bought my Aunt a Sceptre a few years back, and it probably lasted 3 years. Then it developed some weird deal where it wouldn't power back on. I hope their newer TVs are better than that one was, because I'm pretty jaded on ever buying another one.

Probably a blown capacitor. Super easy fix if you're capable of opening a TV and using a soldering iron

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