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TCL 75" 5-series (S555) 4K UHD HDR QLED Roku TV
$699.99 (Free Shipping)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-75-class-5-series-4k-uhd-qled-dolby-vision-hdr-smart-roku-tv/6514548.p?skuId=6514548#anchor=productVariations [bestbuy.com]
65" @ $499.99...
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55" @ $369.99...
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Rtings S555 Series Review: 8.0/10
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews...-2022-qled
Key Specs:
Resolution: 3840x2160 ( 4K UHD )
Refresh Rate: Native 60Hz (Natural Motion 240)
HDR Format: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Backlighting: Full Array w/ Local Dimming
WCG and 600+ nits Peak Brightness
Supports: VRR, eARC, ALLM
Adjustable Stand Width on 75" (2): 27.8" or 57.3"
Adjustable Stand Width on 65" (2): 27" or 50.2"
Adjustable Stand Width on 55" (2): 22.7" or 42.3"
Ports:
4x HDMI
1x USB 2.0
1x Ethernet
1x RF Input
1x Digital Audio Optical
1x Headphone
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Just make sure you tweak picture settings (at a min, take it off eco mode), and my guess is you will be pleasantly happy. That advice holds for whatever TV people buy - they usually come on a power saving mode that impact brightness.
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But also eyeing costco's u7h 75' for $929.99 ($1012 after tax) with 3 years manufacturer warranty.
About $100 more for 120hz refresh rate. I don't game and will use my tv for mainly pc monitor, movies and sports.
Can both tcl and hisense tv owners share their experiences with how reliable your tv is please?
Anyone with bestbuy geek squad or costco hisense repair/replace experiences please share.
Thanks
BB around Black Friday for $799 so this is a great deal. And I love the TV!
It is hard to decide which one is better. Based on rtings.com tcl has slightly better picture quality, but hisense has google tv (great selection of android apps like kodi etc) with build in Chromecast and it has Bluetooth to connect headphones.
I had tcl few years back and it had visible banding and roku remote was crapy so I am thinking to go with hisense now.
if this TV is connected to a Soundbar via e-arc HDMI and I am streaming Netflix on the tv, would it really not be Dolby Atmos coming through the soundbar?
"eARC is not required for Dolby Atmos to work. Dolby Atmos can work with regular HDMI ARC through the Dolby Digital Plus audio codec. However, those wanting Dolby Atmos TrueHD must use eARC."
This TV (at least for 75") supports eARC.
Added the 5 year geek squad for 100 extra due to my terrible luck with TCL TVs.
The viewing angle is definitely not the best though but not bad enough that I dislike it, colors just fade a bit when viewed from side and lose its luster. From the center it looks fantastic though.
I spent an hour looking at the other TVs at best buy but really felt like you have to go OLED or top tier QLED to get that big step up. And those are 3x the cost so went with this. It's a big step up from the 4 series which is just way too dim IMO and only $120 more than those.
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It is hard to decide which one is better. Based on rtings.com tcl has slightly better picture quality, but hisense has google tv (great selection of android apps like kodi etc) with build in Chromecast and it has Bluetooth to connect headphones.
I had tcl few years back and it had visible banding and roku remote was crapy so I am thinking to go with hisense now.
the 75 u6h according to rtings is ips, so factor that in. it makes the s555 far superior imo.
but i suppose if you care more about off angle viewing than maybe the u6h is better.
it seems the u6h is carried by best buy brick and mortar (pickup today) and the tcl is not (certainly not within a 150 mile radius of me). that kinda sucks if like me you value instant gratification vs waiting a few days for delivery.
if this TV is connected to a Soundbar via e-arc HDMI and I am streaming Netflix on the tv, would it really not be Dolby Atmos coming through the soundbar?
Believe that was the S546 with Google TV from 2021.
What are you guys talking about? It literally mentions the dolby atmos support on the TCL product page. "DOLBY VISION® & DOLBY ATMOS®
Dolby Vision delivers superior 4K HDR while Dolby Atmos provides immersive surround sound. "Also, I dont think TV's support atmos as much as your setup/reciever/soundbar does.
Or are you talking about the actual TV's speakers? Of course those dont support Atmos. Atmos needs height speakers.
I think this also often depends on the app you are using though as well. Not the TV. As usual with any tech thing in 2023 its a clusterblank.
Also noticed on the TCL product page it has the "suggested price" now at 699. Which IIRC the "suggested price" was (artificially inflated) 999? I guess they are clearance them? Wonder if they could go lower? that said i wouldnt hold out for a tv this huge to go lower, thats a lot of glass and metal.
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. the google tv has deeper black and more saturated color profile while roku has really pale color. almost return this stupid roku until i found hidden app to turn color to get it better