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I bought the $188 one and it was trash. Straight-on viewing was ..ok... but anything at even a slight angle and it was awful. This is the 55S41 $188 on Nov 8 or thereabouts, that I'm micro-reviewing.
I took it back, and I'll keep using a 2010 Sony; the Sony was superior.
I have a TCL 55" 4 series since they dropped to $299… like back in 2017. Used in bedroom so it's only straight - on viewing, room isn't large enough to test wide angles. But we have been very happy with the TV at price paid.
I bought the $188 one and it was trash. Straight-on viewing was ..ok... but anything at even a slight angle and it was awful. This is the 55S41 $188 on Nov 8 or thereabouts, that I'm micro-reviewing.
I took it back, and I'll keep using a 2010 Sony; the Sony was superior.
I mean sub $200 55 inch TV, I'm not saying it's the best but I had a fam member pick one up and I didn't think it was half bad.
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I mean sub $200 55 inch TV, I'm not saying it's the best but I had a fam member pick one up and I didn't think it was half bad.
In all fairness, I agree with this statement. $188 for a 55" TV isn't much, just like $228 for a similar 65" TV isn't much. Expectations have to be in inline with cost and market conditions.
I think to me my main issue was my expectations were higher because I thought a 2022 TV would be significantly better than a 2010 TV, even given the lower price. I learned that was an unrealistic expectation. Yes, the new TV was 'smart' (I like Roku; the Roku part was fine to good - I've seen faster Roku, and I've seen slower Roku), and yes, it was 4k, but I couldn't get past the poor off-angle viewing, and (I'm aware this isn't a criteria for some folks) that characteristic was important to me.
Purchased the same TV and model back on Black Friday 2018 for $398. at Walmart. I think it's a great TV if watching it directly in front under dim lighting. Had to replace the Control board because of a lightning surge but easy to do yourself. An LED strip finally gave up about a month ago and not worth spending $250 to get it fixed. So this is a better choice and perfect timing!
In all fairness, I agree with this statement. $188 for a 55" TV isn't much, just like $228 for a similar 65" TV isn't much. Expectations have to be in inline with cost and market conditions.
I think to me my main issue was my expectations were higher because I thought a 2022 TV would be significantly better than a 2010 TV, even given the lower price. I learned that was an unrealistic expectation. Yes, the new TV was 'smart' (I like Roku; the Roku part was fine to good - I've seen faster Roku, and I've seen slower Roku), and yes, it was 4k, but I couldn't get past the poor off-angle viewing, and (I'm aware this isn't a criteria for some folks) that characteristic was important to me.
other than its fundamental function as a TV and able to last for the duration of its warranty, i'd have no other expectation. these low end TV fits my situation perfectly. i have a 2 yr-old who probably picked up something really hard and banged one of its corner (some dead pixels and visible scratch at that corner) and a 7 yr old who "threw" a ball at the TV and cracked the screen. It was a 65" TV i bought last year for $299. I saw this coming, and why i didnt buy a $1000 TV with all the bells and whistles... too bad no one sells "accidental warranty" for TVs...
Some people are looking for QLED 4k hdtv's, and some people are looking for OLED 4k hdtvs, and some people are just looking for a cheap 65 inch TCL 4k LED for 229 dollars!
This thread is for the person looking for a cheap LED 65 inch 4k TCL hdtv for 229 dollars!
If you can get a QLED 4k 65 inch hdtv for 229 dollars go for it, and post link.
If you can get a OLED 4k 65 inch hdtv for 229 dollars go for it, and post link.
If you are looking for 4k TCL LED 65 inch hdtv for 229 dollars you are in the right thread.
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Some people are looking for QLED 4k hdtv's, and some people are looking for OLED 4k hdtvs, and some people are just looking for a cheap 65 inch TCL 4k LED for 229 dollars!
This thread is for the person looking for a cheap LED 65 inch 4k TCL hdtv for 229 dollars!
If you can get a QLED 4k 65 inch hdtv for 229 dollars go for it, and post link.
If you can get a OLED 4k 65 inch hdtv for 229 dollars go for it, and post link.
If you are looking for 4k TCL LED 65 inch hdtv for 229 dollars you are in the right thread.
55" TCL 5 series QLED w local dimming (unlike this one) is at best buy for $200 rn. Bought two
I bought the $188 one and it was trash. Straight-on viewing was ..ok... but anything at even a slight angle and it was awful. This is the 55S41 $188 on Nov 8 or thereabouts, that I'm micro-reviewing.
I took it back, and I'll keep using a 2010 Sony; the Sony was superior.
To be clear, the 2010 Sony is certainly not superior. You just prefer an IPS panel for your needs I guess. The advantage of IPS over VA panels is that they have wide viewing angles. The disadvantage is that even straight ahead, their blacks and contrast is much worse than VA panels...and for most situations, VA panels are just way better.
There are cheap IPS TVs that are much better than your 2010 Sony. If viewing angle is much more important for you than image quality, check out entry level LG TVs - most of their panels are IPS.
OLEDs have good viewing angles, too...but they don't really belong in a $200 65" TV thread.
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another walmart sh!t show of a deal. after all these years and they still can't get their site to do BF right. most of us going to chase cancelled orders
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got the 55" tcl 5 series for $200 at best buy w local dimming. tcl 4 series doesn't have it
I took it back, and I'll keep using a 2010 Sony; the Sony was superior.
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In all fairness, I agree with this statement. $188 for a 55" TV isn't much, just like $228 for a similar 65" TV isn't much. Expectations have to be in inline with cost and market conditions.
I think to me my main issue was my expectations were higher because I thought a 2022 TV would be significantly better than a 2010 TV, even given the lower price. I learned that was an unrealistic expectation. Yes, the new TV was 'smart' (I like Roku; the Roku part was fine to good - I've seen faster Roku, and I've seen slower Roku), and yes, it was 4k, but I couldn't get past the poor off-angle viewing, and (I'm aware this isn't a criteria for some folks) that characteristic was important to me.
I think to me my main issue was my expectations were higher because I thought a 2022 TV would be significantly better than a 2010 TV, even given the lower price. I learned that was an unrealistic expectation. Yes, the new TV was 'smart' (I like Roku; the Roku part was fine to good - I've seen faster Roku, and I've seen slower Roku), and yes, it was 4k, but I couldn't get past the poor off-angle viewing, and (I'm aware this isn't a criteria for some folks) that characteristic was important to me.
This thread is for the person looking for a cheap LED 65 inch 4k TCL hdtv for 229 dollars!
If you can get a QLED 4k 65 inch hdtv for 229 dollars go for it, and post link.
If you can get a OLED 4k 65 inch hdtv for 229 dollars go for it, and post link.
If you are looking for 4k TCL LED 65 inch hdtv for 229 dollars you are in the right thread.
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why can't I delete comments smh
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This thread is for the person looking for a cheap LED 65 inch 4k TCL hdtv for 229 dollars!
If you can get a QLED 4k 65 inch hdtv for 229 dollars go for it, and post link.
If you can get a OLED 4k 65 inch hdtv for 229 dollars go for it, and post link.
If you are looking for 4k TCL LED 65 inch hdtv for 229 dollars you are in the right thread.
I took it back, and I'll keep using a 2010 Sony; the Sony was superior.
There are cheap IPS TVs that are much better than your 2010 Sony. If viewing angle is much more important for you than image quality, check out entry level LG TVs - most of their panels are IPS.
OLEDs have good viewing angles, too...but they don't really belong in a $200 65" TV thread.
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got the 55" tcl 5 series for $200 at best buy. tcl 4 series doesn't have it
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