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expiredjohnny_miller | Staff posted Dec 09, 2023 06:04 AM
expiredjohnny_miller | Staff posted Dec 09, 2023 06:04 AM

TCL Q5 Q-Class 4K QLED HDR Smart TV: 65" $380, 55" $280, 50" $240 + Free Shipping

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Available sizes: These prices match or beat a recent Frontpage deal. Offer valid 12/9 only until midnight CT.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 4K (2160p)
  • Refresh rate: Native 60Hz, Motion Rate 240
  • Panel type: QLED
  • HDR: HDR 10, HDR 10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Smart platform: Google TV
  • Inputs:
    • 3x HDMI
    • 2x USB
    • 1x Composite
    • 1x RF Antenna
    • 1x Digital Optical
    • 1x Ethernet
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Available sizes: These prices match or beat a recent Frontpage deal. Offer valid 12/9 only until midnight CT.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 4K (2160p)
  • Refresh rate: Native 60Hz, Motion Rate 240
  • Panel type: QLED
  • HDR: HDR 10, HDR 10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Smart platform: Google TV
  • Inputs:
    • 3x HDMI
    • 2x USB
    • 1x Composite
    • 1x RF Antenna
    • 1x Digital Optical
    • 1x Ethernet

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Model: TCL - 65" Class Q5 Q-Class 4K QLED HDR Smart TV with Google TV

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Dec 09, 2023 06:19 AM
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Champagne13Dec 09, 2023 06:19 AM
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FWIW...TCL Q5/Q550G Series Review: 7.2/10
6.8 - TV Shows
6.9 - Sports
8.0 - Video Games
7.1 - HDR Movies
8.0 - HDR Gaming
7.7 - PC Monitor
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews...q550g-qled
Dec 09, 2023 09:56 AM
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Dec 09, 2023 09:56 AM
BlackbladesDec 09, 2023 09:56 AM
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Might have to get cause it been weeks since my Sony x900e went out. Be a stand in for awhile maybe til next years hisense
Dec 09, 2023 11:59 AM
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Dec 09, 2023 11:59 AM
SonofZeusDec 09, 2023 11:59 AM
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Stacks with Amex offer $25 back on $250 and portal offers.
Dec 09, 2023 12:36 PM
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Dec 09, 2023 12:36 PM
Slickd3alerDec 09, 2023 12:36 PM
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Are these any good?
Dec 09, 2023 12:48 PM
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Dec 09, 2023 12:48 PM
sudhakarbDec 09, 2023 12:48 PM
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Any feedback on this TV from other members?
Dec 09, 2023 03:15 PM
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Dec 09, 2023 03:15 PM
captxenonDec 09, 2023 03:15 PM
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I used the link, but ultimately bought the 55" Insignia for $250.
Dec 09, 2023 03:56 PM
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FeistyTerrier1426Dec 09, 2023 03:56 PM
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Great price but not good for gaming.

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Dec 09, 2023 04:04 PM
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samgotit
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Dec 09, 2023 04:04 PM
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Quote from sudhakarb :
Any feedback on this TV from other members?
Here's an old deal on the 50". There's some there.

https://slickdeals.net/f/16984429-tcl-50-class-q5-q-class-4k-qled-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tv-50q550g-best-buy-149-99?src=SiteSearch
Dec 09, 2023 05:42 PM
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Dec 09, 2023 05:42 PM
onlycashDec 09, 2023 05:42 PM
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Quote from sudhakarb :
Any feedback on this TV from other members?

I got the 55-inch on BF for $230.

I was very unhappy at first and was likely going to return it, but I didn't.

In the end, after changing a few picture settings the TV came into its own.

I would highly recommend this TV for people shopping at this price point.



If you're interested this is a detailed explanation of how I went from returning the TV to loving it.


I primarily use a modded Chromecast 4K with GoogleTV as my main streaming device, which I use 95% of the time.

It defaulted to Dolby Vision on its own which offers a minimal set of picture settings.

I was not impressed at all. Honestly, I was ready to return it.

After a long weekend of fruitless attempts to adjust the picture, I gave TCL support a call.

This is where everything changed.


They told me that all the TVs ship in "low power" mode, which does not give the best picture. This had me scratching my head, I didn't have settings to change out of "low power" mode.

That's when I realized my Chromecast 4K was defaulting to Dolby Vision. I quickly went into settings and turned off Dolby Vision in my Chromecast and everything changed.

I now had a full set of picture settings at my disposal.

Long story short, as soon as I changed a few picture settings I was off to the races.


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Dec 09, 2023 06:45 PM
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Dec 09, 2023 06:45 PM
msmith777Dec 09, 2023 06:45 PM
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Rtings has a settings guide on this TV and from what I have heard this TV requires more setup than some TVs that you can basically turn on and use. Here is the guide:

https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews...d/settings
Dec 09, 2023 08:25 PM
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digital330Dec 09, 2023 08:25 PM
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Looks like 55" was 229 on BF. Not the best price currently.
Dec 09, 2023 08:27 PM
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BlackbladesDec 09, 2023 08:27 PM
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Quote from msmith777 :
Rtings has a settings guide on this TV and from what I have heard this TV requires more setup than some TVs that you can basically turn on and use. Here is the guide:

https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews...d/settings
Pretty much I think its at 3 in score on rtings and 9 after calibrations. I think most of the time people say a tv looks like crap is because they didnt calibrate it they just use as is
Dec 12, 2023 02:40 AM
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willgetitDec 12, 2023 02:40 AM
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Not sure I understood your story. But how can the Dolby Vision on your Chromecast 4K (a separate device) affect this TV?


Quote from onlycash :
I got the 55-inch on BF for $230.

I was very unhappy at first and was likely going to return it, but I didn't.

In the end, after changing a few picture settings the TV came into its own.

I would highly recommend this TV for people shopping at this price point.



If you're interested this is a detailed explanation of how I went from returning the TV to loving it.


I primarily use a modded Chromecast 4K with GoogleTV as my main streaming device, which I use 95% of the time.

It defaulted to Dolby Vision on its own which offers a minimal set of picture settings.

I was not impressed at all. Honestly, I was ready to return it.

After a long weekend of fruitless attempts to adjust the picture, I gave TCL support a call.

This is where everything changed.


They told me that all the TVs ship in "low power" mode, which does not give the best picture. This had me scratching my head, I didn't have settings to change out of "low power" mode.

That's when I realized my Chromecast 4K was defaulting to Dolby Vision. I quickly went into settings and turned off Dolby Vision in my Chromecast and everything changed.

I now had a full set of picture settings at my disposal.

Long story short, as soon as I changed a few picture settings I was off to the races.


.
Dec 12, 2023 04:01 AM
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Dec 12, 2023 04:01 AM
onlycashDec 12, 2023 04:01 AM
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Quote from willgetit :
Not sure I understood your story. But how can the Dolby Vision on your Chromecast 4K (a separate device) affect this TV?

Good question.

From what I understand the TV senses that Dolby Vision is being used by the Chromecast and switches the display into Dolby Vision mode.


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Dec 21, 2023 01:37 PM
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Hat-TrickDec 21, 2023 01:37 PM
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Quote from onlycash :
I got the 55-inch on BF for $230.

I was very unhappy at first and was likely going to return it, but I didn't.

In the end, after changing a few picture settings the TV came into its own.

I would highly recommend this TV for people shopping at this price point.



If you're interested this is a detailed explanation of how I went from returning the TV to loving it.


I primarily use a modded Chromecast 4K with GoogleTV as my main streaming device, which I use 95% of the time.

It defaulted to Dolby Vision on its own which offers a minimal set of picture settings.

I was not impressed at all. Honestly, I was ready to return it.

After a long weekend of fruitless attempts to adjust the picture, I gave TCL support a call.

This is where everything changed.


They told me that all the TVs ship in "low power" mode, which does not give the best picture. This had me scratching my head, I didn't have settings to change out of "low power" mode.

That's when I realized my Chromecast 4K was defaulting to Dolby Vision. I quickly went into settings and turned off Dolby Vision in my Chromecast and everything changed.

I now had a full set of picture settings at my disposal.

Long story short, as soon as I changed a few picture settings I was off to the races.


.
Nice story, but you leave us hanging at the end. What picture settings did you change? Did you take notes?

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