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70" TCL Class 4-Series LED 4K UHD HDR Smart Android TV

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Best Buy has 70" TCL Class 4-Series LED 4K UHD HDR Smart Android TV (70S434) on sale for $499.99. Shipping is free for qualifying areas, otherwise select free curbside pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member skycomas for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K UHD)
  • Refresh Rate: 60Hz
  • HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Android TV
  • Ports:
    • 3x HDMI
    • 1x USB
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x Composite
    • 1x Digital Optical Audio
    • 1x Analog Audio Output

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Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price matches the previous Frontpage Deals from January and December.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.4 stars overall based on 282 reviews.
    • Comes with a 1-year warranty.
  • About this store:
    • To view Best Buy's return policy click here. -Corwin

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Best Buy has 70" TCL Class 4-Series LED 4K UHD HDR Smart Android TV (70S434) on sale for $499.99. Shipping is free for qualifying areas, otherwise select free curbside pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member skycomas for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K UHD)
  • Refresh Rate: 60Hz
  • HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Android TV
  • Ports:
    • 3x HDMI
    • 1x USB
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x Composite
    • 1x Digital Optical Audio
    • 1x Analog Audio Output

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price matches the previous Frontpage Deals from January and December.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.4 stars overall based on 282 reviews.
    • Comes with a 1-year warranty.
  • About this store:
    • To view Best Buy's return policy click here. -Corwin

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xmenxmenxmen
Great TV. Updated the firmware once. Than factory reset so android TV is disabled again. Plug in Roku and never looked back.


Did play with Android TV for a bit but like others, it slows the whole TV down and becomes useless. Super fast once you disable it by not setting up network.
KevoD
Rtings link: https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews...droid-2020

6.6/10 VA panel with good contrast; no local dimming, no VRR, poor brightness and HDR
zomfgaaron
I have a 65 with android and love it. Every once and awhile a certain app will freeze or not work properly but it's fairly simple to force close apps. I also have a Roku tv and prefer the Android os much better. But you can always buy a Roku stick later if you dont like it.

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xmenxmenxmen
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Quote from PhillyChad :
Curious... Can this be done on other Android sets? I have a Hisense running Android and can't stand it. Its ridiculously slow and I struggle to see why so many enjoy it. I know people say I'm crazy but I much prefer the Roku OS.
I believe so. Friend has one and has the network not setup. Without network, it seems Android TV doesn't do much. Only slowdown is if the TV is unplugged as Android TV has to boot up, but once started up and on any other input it's very quick.

I would give it a try.
Mar 16, 2022
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jkafka
Mar 16, 2022
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We just bought this at same price about a month or two ago. We like it and have no problem with the built in Android. It frees up the three HDMI ports for our Blu-ray player, Nintendo Switch, and second monitor for our computer. I especially like the fact you can switch from video gaming to streaming by just hitting the home button.
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MaKlounkee
Mar 16, 2022
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Quote from Dondraper_ :
Hey can you give a step by step on how to disable Android on it? I have the 65" and use firestick but would also like to disable the android os since it's super slow. Thank you!
Quote from PhillyChad :
Curious... Can this be done on other Android sets? I have a Hisense running Android and can't stand it. Its ridiculously slow and I struggle to see why so many enjoy it. I know people say I'm crazy but I much prefer the Roku OS.
I'm not the guy you're asking but I think I can answer. "Disable" is a not really the best choice of words. The TV is a simple computer and its operating system is Android, that can't be changed. But like many of us, he just renders the TV "dumb" by not connecting it to the internet, and instead uses another device plugged into one of the TV's HDMI inputs to do everything. (Of course having to buy such a device adds to the overall cost.)

For example, a Roku box or stick, Amazon Fire TV cube or stick, Google Chromecast, AppleTV, nVidia Shield, gaming console, or even a Windows/Mac/Linux PC.
Last edited by MaKlounkee March 16, 2022 at 07:58 AM.
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BrandonH7829
Mar 16, 2022
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Quote from xmenxmenxmen :
Great TV. Updated the firmware once. Than factory reset so android TV is disabled again. Plug in Roku and never looked back.


Did play with Android TV for a bit but like others, it slows the whole TV down and becomes useless. Super fast once you disable it by not setting up network.
What was the reason for updating if you don't plan to have it connected to the internet?
Mar 16, 2022
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slickseason
Mar 16, 2022
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Ugh, I would've assumed after 2 years, a TCL 4 series would have better image quality than my 2018 TCL 5 series (which has no local dimming and isn't very bright for HDR), but apparently not (the 2021 4 series is about even).

Looks like I'm still stuck in the 5-series or above price range, which because of inflation means I still gotta pay more.
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xmenxmenxmen
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Quote from BrandonH7829 :
What was the reason for updating if you don't plan to have it connected to the internet?
It's optional. Update assuming there's some fix for the TV.
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sumo28
Mar 16, 2022
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Bestbuy doesn't have 365 day return policy on TCL TV's anymore?
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j0lla127
Mar 16, 2022
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I bought this TV from the last deal for $500.

Due to the price and brand, I had super low expectations. I never heard of TCL and never had experience with this brand. However, it's not that bad. I put the TV in my living room for sports and shows. The TV is alright considering how cheap it is. I have a $2k+ 65 Sony OLED TV in my family room to watch movies and games so it's not fair to compare TCL to Sony but for my purpose, this TV works. Also bought the GeekSquad 5 year protection plan since someone said their TCL TV lasted two years.

If you're looking for a great, superb, amazing viewing experience, this TV is not for you. Pay the extra money and get the OLED. It's worth it IMHO.
Last edited by jolla127 March 16, 2022 at 09:43 AM.
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eyeseeyou
Mar 16, 2022
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Quote from Rabid_Anti_Dentite :
I bought this and returned it during the last sale. Was not at all impressed with android, and I use OTA, which roku just excels at. I returned this the next day. Only plus side was the picture adjustment settings. Very in depth on that compared to default roku. Got the 75" Westinghouse at target for $450 or so and haven't looked back.
I'm not a brand snob about most things, I prefer nike, but aren't Westinghouse and TCL pretty much the bottom of the bottom of TV brands?
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eyeseeyou
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Quote from MaKlounkee :
I'm not the guy you're asking but I think I can answer. "Disable" is a not really the best choice of words. The TV is a simple computer and its operating system is Android, that can't be changed. But like many of us, he just renders the TV "dumb" by not connecting it to the internet, and instead uses another device plugged into one of the TV's HDMI inputs to do everything. (Of course having to buy such a device adds to the overall cost.)

For example, a Roku box or stick, Amazon Fire TV cube or stick, Google Chromecast, AppleTV, nVidia Shield, gaming console, or even a Windows/Mac/Linux PC.
How much cheaper would these TV/Monitors get if they were "smart"? Just go the vizio/roku route and give us the base functionality to cast to our tv's from our smart devices.
Mar 16, 2022
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dealwatcher99
Mar 16, 2022
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Quote from eyeseeyou :
I'm not a brand snob about most things, I prefer nike, but aren't Westinghouse and TCL pretty much the bottom of the bottom of TV brands?
How is that Westinghouse treating you?, I had it in my cart but did not pull trigger cause previous experience with some 40" TV. (which I was able to return back to Target couple of years ago)
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eyeseeyou
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Quote from dealwatcher99 :
How is that Westinghouse treating you?, I had it in my cart but did not pull trigger cause previous experience with some 40" TV. (which I was able to return back to Target couple of years ago)
I've never owned Westinghouse for the reasons I listed originally. Like you get what you pay for and specifically in lifespan of the product. At least that's what I assume.
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stevejice
Mar 16, 2022
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Quote from dustindhansen :
Anyone have experience with the android os on these tvs? I have a 65 in TCL with roku and I love it.
I have it, and so far so good.
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MaKlounkee
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Quote from eyeseeyou :
How much cheaper would these TV/Monitors get if they were "smart"? Just go the vizio/roku route and give us the base functionality to cast to our tv's from our smart devices.
Counterintuitively, I actually think they would get more expensive. Cost of a Smart TV is subsidized somewhat by the revenue the manufacturer gets from inserting ads, and collecting and selling data.

https://www.businessinsider.com/s...ing-2019-1
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Jhustine
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moved to a new apartment and accidentally broke my cheapo 4 year old hisense 55" 4k@60 TV. This is gonna be huge for my bedroom. my living room TV is only 65" albeit a higher end TV but is this good for a bedroom PC? I will plugin my gaming PC and an Nvidia Shield TV

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