TCL 6-Series (R635) QLED TV Review | Even Better?

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  • Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
  • The TCL 6-Series brings the same mini-LED backlight tech that we saw in the company's 8-Series last year, at a very approachable price. At under $1000 for the 65-inch QLED TV, it could be one of the best values in TV for 2020. But tricky picture settings could stand in the way of viewers getting the best picture quality. How much work does it take to coax the best from the TCL 6-Series? We'll walk you through it.
    0:00 - Intro
    0:49 - Cable Management
    1:19 - SDR Picture Settings
    2:35 - HDR Picture Settings
    3:55 - Dolby Vision Picture Settings
    5:18 - Mini-LED Technology
    5:52 - Screen Uniformity
    6:19 - Backlight Technology
    7:04 - Brightness
    7:44 - Color
    8:13 - Motion
    8:47 - Gaming
    10:21 - Should You Buy The TCL 6 Series?
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  • @JC-bl9bo
    @JC-bl9bo 3 года назад +4

    Caleb, I have to say thank you for this video. Your suggestions on settings for this TV were spot on. Worked out excellent on my 75 inch 6 series.

  • @SteveTanaka
    @SteveTanaka 3 года назад +9

    Thank you for your time and effort! Really appreciate it! Thumbs up to the production and post production crew!

  • @marcuscarr2829
    @marcuscarr2829 3 года назад +88

    Ordered the 65" from Amazon this morning. My first new TV in 17 years!

    • @Catholic1391
      @Catholic1391 3 года назад

      How much did you paid?

    • @dannyfox6742
      @dannyfox6742 3 года назад

      @@Catholic1391 same I paid 1007 with tax and all that other stuff Best Buy sold out but Walmart has it

    • @user-hu3xi3je2x
      @user-hu3xi3je2x 3 года назад

      @@dannyfox6742 you think best buy is gonna get a restock? b&h photo says the tv is a new item so shipments should be coming soon?

    • @camerinwalker1365
      @camerinwalker1365 3 года назад +1

      @@user-hu3xi3je2x they should since their new line still won't release for another 9 or so months. Also remember Hisense h9g is a android tv counterpart that has similarly great picture for the same price, so before making ur decision make sure to check both out! (Not only for the hardware and picture but for if u like android TV vs Roku)

    • @chrisragona3945
      @chrisragona3945 3 года назад

      Just got out I'm guessing?

  • @editorxv7496
    @editorxv7496 3 года назад +22

    I love these tv reviews , they're so accurate and very in depth

  • @BRIANSTECHTHERAPY
    @BRIANSTECHTHERAPY 3 года назад +28

    Excellent review Caleb! I'm definitely enjoying testing the TCL and it's an amazing value. Hope all is well.

    • @IanMichael87
      @IanMichael87 3 года назад +3

      I purchased this TV based on your review. Best TV I’ve owned.

    • @BRIANSTECHTHERAPY
      @BRIANSTECHTHERAPY 3 года назад +3

      @@IanMichael87 awesome! I'm so glad you are loving it! Enjoy!

  • @Geobrickinabox
    @Geobrickinabox 3 года назад +3

    this was really great for setting up my tv, thank you so much for making this. It's made me subscribe and I've decided to check out this channel before making other purchasing decisions

  • @spwexler
    @spwexler 3 года назад

    Recently purchased the TCL 6 series 65 inch. Your videos were key in my decision. I am very happy with it, thank you!

  • @pepeltoro444
    @pepeltoro444 3 года назад +6

    I bought this tv based on this review and the Rtings guys, and my set does crush the blacks just a tad bit. I use mine for movie watching in a dark/dim lit room, and it is both vibrant with deep blacks, and bright with good contrast. The shadow crushing only happens in deep black areas while watching HDR content, and can be adjusted via settings, at the slight loss of the deep inky black levels. The oversaturated reds can be controlled using the TCL app under expert settings and so can the gamma setting.
    My only comment would be that this tv changes its "modes" depending on what you are watching, and I have yet to figure out how to set my own preferences on that. For example: the tv will say, Streaming mode- and give you a set of viewing modes, "dark, bright, brighter" and in HDR will give you a new set, movie mode with give you yet a third set.

  • @marvinromero6718
    @marvinromero6718 3 года назад +232

    Ahhh such breathtaking picture quality *watches on phone in 360p

    • @xprods7713
      @xprods7713 3 года назад +2

      lol if i get this tv imma play ps5

    • @specialformula14
      @specialformula14 3 года назад +2

      Copy pastes the same comment on all reviews. .. guy is a wank

    • @daneo617
      @daneo617 Год назад +1

      Track phones are 480p can you even watch 360p on any modern phones 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @anonymous-go1tq
      @anonymous-go1tq Год назад

      @@daneo617 I can get 144p on my iPhone 12 Pro

    • @daneo617
      @daneo617 Год назад +1

      @@anonymous-go1tq WOW ur like soooooo 🆒😎

  • @darlgearhart988
    @darlgearhart988 3 года назад +5

    I just got the 2019 refresh of the TCL 5 series and It's an incredible deal for the price.

  • @BeFitWithDev
    @BeFitWithDev 3 года назад +1

    thank you for including model numbers of the tv. great video again. very detailed!!

  • @TheArtOfJerry
    @TheArtOfJerry 3 года назад +2

    This channel is the king of TV reviews! How I wish I can find and focus on one niche for my channel.

  • @thinkingaboutit2738
    @thinkingaboutit2738 3 года назад +5

    Just bought this TV in a 55". Beautiful picture. I've set the picture for various input types but for 4K HDR it still seems a bit soap opera-y even with all the smoothing turned off. I also noticed for some reason the Movie Mode setting on HDR is not available. Not sure what's going on there. I'm considering playing this the color saturation and lowering it since my taste is not to have the super saturated look that most TVs push these days.

  • @onlyzach1
    @onlyzach1 3 года назад +5

    Great review! Would love to see a match up against the H9G, but it's gotta be in the 55" sizes to make it fair. Really hope you're getting the 75" version of this TV too.

  • @6maxwell99
    @6maxwell99 3 года назад

    Thanks for the excellent review. Getting this TV this weekend. Can't wait!!

  • @kenwarren6649
    @kenwarren6649 3 года назад +2

    What a fantastic freaking review. I was heavy on the HG9 but I'm thinking about going with the TLC!

  • @earthzero7
    @earthzero7 3 года назад +4

    This was a really good, in-depth review. Thank you!

  • @Michael-xo9rp
    @Michael-xo9rp 3 года назад +5

    Just picked up this tv after seeing your unboxing/review and it has exceeded my expectations! Thanks for such solid and level headed reviews.

    • @lstruggy
      @lstruggy Год назад +1

      How’s she holding up so far?
      Amazons got the 75” atm for $1189 free delivery and unboxing! I’m 99% gonna pull the trigger just watching few videos on it. Recently my 4series tcl 65” went out, no picture w only sound got her Black Friday special from Best Buy 2018 for $399 back then.
      I hope this TCL “flagship” lasts more than 4 yrs 🤞🏽

    • @Michael-xo9rp
      @Michael-xo9rp Год назад +1

      @@lstruggy Almost two years on and it's still going strong!

    • @lstruggy
      @lstruggy Год назад

      @@Michael-xo9rp nice! Amazon weird af it was $1189 an hour ago now after I get back from lunch it’s currently $1398 🤦🏽 tf!?

  • @vidagogo9829
    @vidagogo9829 3 года назад

    Excellent review. Ordered myself one. Best to see a review from the human eye rather than just a bunch of numbers that most critics do.

  • @imperiousrex1873
    @imperiousrex1873 3 года назад +1

    Very good review I have the 65 613 from Costco. Got it for 450.00 for a return out of box with no screen uniformity issues. I now want this TV because my 613 is so good. But with no blooming now this is a must have for me. Bring on the H9G

  • @kunjiklub
    @kunjiklub 3 года назад +22

    With the constant change in scenes and motion it’s hard to tell changes in picture with respect to the adjustment of the settings. Perhaps a still picture or at least a scene with very little motion would be better.

  • @alan3119
    @alan3119 3 года назад +8

    Great review and I just picked up this tv. You're right on the money about starting the picture mode in normal, but I was wondering if you ever adjusted the other parameters to ease up on the blown out reds.

  • @douglasfowler4961
    @douglasfowler4961 3 года назад +1

    Amazing video! super informative and helped me decide to get this TV. I am subscribing to see more.

  • @deanthompson1156
    @deanthompson1156 3 года назад

    Caleb, Your header for this video is a source of discussion. TCL is good for the times we live in if the customer is not a video or audio guru. I think most TV's will need professional calibration. Again thanks to everyone at Digital Trends for the great content. I always learn so much. Stay safe. Be well.

  • @bingo67lum
    @bingo67lum 3 года назад +24

    I got the TV Wednesday. It is INCREDIBLE! The HDR / Dolby Vision viewing is awesome. Such deep deep blacks, brilliant, vivid colors, virtually no blooming. The screen is extremely clean. Just an amazing 75 inches of excellence.

    • @bingo67lum
      @bingo67lum Год назад +1

      @SR J It looks great. I love watching movies and couldn't be more pleased. And we have it on virtually 24 hours a day do to different work schedules.

    • @lstruggy
      @lstruggy Год назад +3

      How’s she holding up atm?

    • @bingo67lum
      @bingo67lum Год назад +2

      @@lstruggy TV is excellent still. Very happy and love watching movies in 4KUHD and surround sound.

    • @renecampbell3045
      @renecampbell3045 Год назад +5

      @@bingo67lum wow you replied back ! After all this time no nobody does! TV must be that good

    • @bingo67lum
      @bingo67lum Год назад +3

      @@renecampbell3045 I really am happy with it. Do I wish then and now I could afford something more expensive, sure. But I think now after 2 years that I made a good purchase.

  • @amitalpha15
    @amitalpha15 3 года назад +85

    Make this a routine please, walkthrough the best settings in every tv review.

  • @EuropaWill
    @EuropaWill 3 года назад

    Yes, i'm excited to see you pit the TCL R635 against the Hisense H9G. I'm leaning towards the H9G but the only concern I have with the H9G is how does it do with gaming without VRR at 4k 60hz and does it actually support gaming at 120hz at any resolution? . On paper VRR sounds much better with the TCL, but there are many reports of bad blooming with the TCL when in game mode and Rtings had the local dimming feature as better implemented on the H9G for video. Though, the game modes on both sets seem to disable many features like local dimming in favor of low latency so please put those two through the ringer in their respective game modes to see how image quality gets effected on both units, and to determine if the H9G's lack of VRR is really an issue or not in the real world?

  • @joshuaj6929
    @joshuaj6929 3 года назад

    Super excited for the compare keep up the good work!!!

  • @sasadoljan4240
    @sasadoljan4240 3 года назад +7

    Excellent review Caleb, I can't wait for your comparision between TCL 6-series and Hisense H9G...Greetings from Croatia..

    • @arthurcatch7788
      @arthurcatch7788 3 года назад

      In Europe, we don't get any of these TVs...

  • @stopthefomo
    @stopthefomo 3 года назад +181

    Nice one buddy! I'm looking forward to testing the iPQ calibration app on this TV to help with these color adjustments. What's your impression of the R635 vs the Hisense H9G? By the way I love that you are totally upping your game on these TV reviews!

    • @taras_fit
      @taras_fit 3 года назад +1

      I’d like to know too 😬😬

    • @jtshot9803
      @jtshot9803 3 года назад +3

      Me too

    • @bdbestxyzIII
      @bdbestxyzIII 3 года назад +10

      If I am going to buy a budget TV, I won't most likely calibrate it as Caleb said. So, considering this Sony x900h is the best price to performance to features to brand TV this year. It's only $250-$300 more than H9G/R635 now.

    • @tigertom53
      @tigertom53 3 года назад +1

      Most likely h9f will be better

    • @Paulwithagun
      @Paulwithagun 3 года назад +15

      I just hate he turns off all the smoothing. I like smoothing and motion clarity.

  • @businessguide6219
    @businessguide6219 3 года назад +1

    As always, quality videos right here!

  • @iambobby3537
    @iambobby3537 3 года назад

    My 65" Series R635 just arrived. Replacing an older 49" LG something something model. Love it out of the box. Will be playing with it over the days to come. Thank you for your thoughts. It does help me with a starting point. Waiting on my Sonos Arc to arrive...already have the Gen 3 sub. AT 56, finally treating myself to very good movie experience in my home. btw, had a little trouble following you during Dolby Vison Demo...hmmm

  • @joshuaturner5509
    @joshuaturner5509 3 года назад +8

    1440p will be pretty indistinguishable at the distance you will sit for a 55 inch. I use the 1440p settings at 120hz for couple xbox one x games on my cx and I can barely see a difference at around 6ft of distance.

  • @tracer073
    @tracer073 3 года назад +81

    We all want to see the tcl vs h9g, stop teasing and do it ASAP, you know we want it.

    • @sadistic_veteran
      @sadistic_veteran 3 года назад

      Picked up an H9G today brought it home screen was out only sound exchanging it for the TCL.

    • @Emma_madison
      @Emma_madison 3 года назад +2

      The H9G is trash it has a red ghosting problem

  • @jonathanhidalgo4591
    @jonathanhidalgo4591 3 года назад

    Nice one Caleb, looking forward to your comparison between this and HiSense. I'd also like to see what you think between this and the 8 Series that has been out for a little while and sometimes you can find at similar price to 6 Series and if the improvements are worth it, thanks.

  • @ianmalone1419
    @ianmalone1419 3 года назад

    That picture of the waterfall is Multnomah falls here in Oregon, been there many many times! Great vid!

  • @crashthenetcommunity
    @crashthenetcommunity 3 года назад +3

    this was a sure buy for me 2 weeks ago but the 4k-120 isn't there. Still a great tv, but I might have to spend a bit more or wait to next year to get a the 645 model

  • @IanMichael87
    @IanMichael87 3 года назад +14

    This review is accurate. I returned last years model for this 2020 model. Also returned a Hisense H9G and this TV destroys it as far as upscaling and picture crispness. Buy it!

    • @johnmclain250
      @johnmclain250 3 года назад +1

      Exact opposite experience, returned this tv for a Hisense H9G and it utterly annihilates the R635 in every conceivable way.

    • @IanMichael87
      @IanMichael87 3 года назад

      John Mclain weird. My Hisense had some terrible ghosting, and I wasn’t impressed with the upscaling. Much happier with the TCL. To each their own.

    • @elvisp2684
      @elvisp2684 3 года назад +1

      It depends on the panel. This days it's all about the panel. Give me back my panny plasmas

  • @libatako
    @libatako 3 года назад

    You’ve got a sub...first 4 minutes of the vid and all of it was to my liking.

  • @natsomething0
    @natsomething0 3 года назад

    I just bought this in the 75" and my screen is much less uniform in the corners. I also have a good deal of blooming (very noticeable in subtitling). For me, this model was a sacrifice I was willing to make for an affordable screen of this size, but since my bedroom TV is an OLED I've grown accustomed to pure blacks, so it does distract quite a bit. I'm still tweaking it, but it feel like I'm limited on options and wonder if it's worth the money to have it calibrated. Outdoor long shots have something of a whitish haze that I can't determine how to remove. It gives a smoky appearance to everything. The crisp details on everything close range DO rival my LG OLED, so that was a pleasant surprise. I'll update as I have more time to fiddle with it.

  • @ewaragon25
    @ewaragon25 3 года назад +5

    How does the TCL 8 series mini led compare to the 6 series mini led?

  • @ohcrrap
    @ohcrrap 3 года назад +5

    Howdy! Thanks for the review!
    I just bought the 2019 TCL 8 series for 1k at best buy a few weeks ago, do you think the gaming potential is better on this tv? Or should I continue to be satisfied with the 8?

    • @johnmclain250
      @johnmclain250 3 года назад

      Actually the 2019 series reviews better for gaming than the 2020 version. Lower latency on the 2019 version for some reason.

    • @maxstacks0073
      @maxstacks0073 3 года назад +1

      The 2020 version supports VRR & ALLM which are the main differences between 2.0 and 2.1. Even though TCL hasn't claimed a 2.1 connection there's no real difference. Two other things to consider, the 75R635 has even better Contrast than the 55R635 do to the increased number of mini LED's and control zones, 240 on the 75".
      Second even the PS5 and Xbox X can't produce a 4k picture at 120hz. Most gaming consoles are only truly operating at around 48hz and the new consoles are maxing at around 82hz. So keep that in mind, it will be another 10 years before we ever see true 4 and 8k pictures operating at a true 120hz.

  •  2 года назад +1

    Hell yeah, I just got the 65" 6-series and it's a beast. I love it, and it didn't break the bank (entirey...)

  • @georgechukhriy5233
    @georgechukhriy5233 3 года назад

    Thank you Caleb for this review

  • @parsrok1
    @parsrok1 3 года назад +3

    Hey Caleb, can you put this tv up against the Sony X900h please. Would love to see that.

  • @Tube27184
    @Tube27184 3 года назад +9

    Great video!
    H9G (Q9G) vs TCL 6 Series Mini LED shootout pls.

  • @subhankarbanerjee111
    @subhankarbanerjee111 3 года назад

    Good review! Waiting for your H9G comparison.

  • @sgs9693
    @sgs9693 2 года назад

    Such a class review! Iv just ordered one ,,,,can't wait !! Thanks and iv subbed

  • @UltraPrimal
    @UltraPrimal 3 года назад +187

    *"Why is the TCL 6-Series is so confusing?"*
    Kind of is like that title is confusing.

    • @ScottTheWalrus
      @ScottTheWalrus 3 года назад

      Damn, I was gonna make that joke...

    • @neocore_2515
      @neocore_2515 3 года назад +7

      "Why IS the TCL 6 series IS" why is your sentence so confusing?

    • @jesseminton9984
      @jesseminton9984 3 года назад

      @@ScottTheWalrus j

  • @SuperSpitfire1999
    @SuperSpitfire1999 3 года назад +13

    Just ordered one. Since I only use my TVs for gaming and youtube, I figured this was the best bang for the buck. Sure, it will only handle 1440p/120 or 4k/60 , but that's plenty good enough. Especially considering the HDR performance at the price. For Most of us coming from xbox ones, 1440p/120 will be a wildly better experience. Plus, I reckon most games In the next couple years will be designed for 4k/60 anyway. Thanks for the review!

    • @kcfilmstudio
      @kcfilmstudio 2 года назад

      2000 dollars is not "Bang for the buck"

    • @SuperSpitfire1999
      @SuperSpitfire1999 2 года назад +4

      @@kcfilmstudio $2000? I paid $750

    • @SuperSpitfire1999
      @SuperSpitfire1999 2 года назад +2

      @@kcfilmstudio maybe you are thinking of the 8k version

  • @MOBROOKS
    @MOBROOKS 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for this review.

  • @MrCarpediem6
    @MrCarpediem6 3 года назад

    great review Caleb.. as usual.

  • @trent82
    @trent82 3 года назад +6

    I'm starting to think that being limited to 1440p when running at 120fps might not be that big of a problem for next gen gaming. The only 2 games announced for next gen that are claiming to support 4k120 are both sidescrollers. Several other games are promising 120fps support, but there is a belief that they will be dropping down the resolution to achieve that.

    • @systemBuilder
      @systemBuilder 3 года назад +1

      Most people buy on specs and they don't even realize that you needed a $1,100 600W graphics card to do 4K above 60 hertz!

  • @gmbarch
    @gmbarch 3 года назад +3

    Just got mine this morning from Amazon. Planning on calibrating it when I get home from work :D

    • @bonemarrowy2k
      @bonemarrowy2k 3 года назад

      Did you end up sending it back?

    • @gmbarch
      @gmbarch 3 года назад

      @@bonemarrowy2k No. Why do you ask?

  • @greg5154
    @greg5154 2 года назад +2

    i found this review very informative. my only question is if i'm not a gamer does the 6 series still make sense or will going with the 5 series still offer a good movie watching experience?

  • @adriansuarez8245
    @adriansuarez8245 3 года назад +2

    Please do a TCL V H9G video I was going to get this for Labor Day but seeing H9G i’m conflicted now seeing about my help clarify better so I might wait to see your video.

  • @robertmarshall72
    @robertmarshall72 3 года назад +3

    Great review, the problem I have is the legs why cant they have a central stand so we can get a sound bar in their?

  • @DJSteezy
    @DJSteezy 3 года назад +5

    How does this compare to the 2019 TCL 8 series. I haven’t seen anyone compare the two since they both have the same mini led tech but at a different price.

  • @epenson76
    @epenson76 3 года назад

    R635 vs 825 mini led. I know they are different price bracket but will like to know did tcl correct issues in this mini led vs 8 series. Great review Caleb

  • @patricklynchphd
    @patricklynchphd 3 года назад

    Super helpful. Have you compared the 6 Series vs the 8 Series? Does the 6 still win on value?

  • @marlonayhon2538
    @marlonayhon2538 3 года назад +8

    Hey Caleb before anything I just wanna say I love your videos bro. I also wanna say that the roku platform is the most simplest user friendly interface I have ever used. The roku sticks and streaming box(roku ultra) are so smooth and snappy no matter what app you’re using. However I noticed that on the Roku TVs the interface is not as snappy, especially when you are using Netflix and prime videos, but on the streaming sticks and streaming box there’s no lag at all. I was wondering if the newer Roku TVs specifically the one you are reviewing and the other newer series if they face the same problem. I wanna note that it didn’t matter whether the Roku TVs were wired ethernet or connected wirelessly it’s still didn’t perform as well or as smooth as the sticks or boxes. I would like to ask you a favor if you can kindly test it out and let us know if you experience that same problem. I know there are other streaming devices out there but in my opinion I feel like if the Roku TVs interface can be as snappy as their streaming stick and Streaming box, this would be the end all tv that the average consumer would get because of the PRICE and user friendly interface and its picture quality that is getting better every year that this could be the ultimate tv for most people. Thank you again for your time and stay safe

  • @kiiiburn
    @kiiiburn 3 года назад +3

    Caleb, not sure how much you're making as a Senior Editor, but you certainly could be a highly paid product manager for one of these TV companies. I'm surprised they haven't gone after you. Good luck!

    • @COO415
      @COO415 3 года назад

      @killburn. So you're saying, big corps should Borneo his head?. Headhunters, that is 😂

    • @kiiiburn
      @kiiiburn 3 года назад

      @@COO415 LOL, was just pumping his tires a bit.

  • @nana.naghmana9
    @nana.naghmana9 3 года назад

    Wonderful information.
    Thank you

  • @jaketanner109
    @jaketanner109 2 года назад

    Great review. In what situations would I use SDR over HDR mode? Wouldn't I just leave it in HDR all the time? Thanks.

  • @bk77415
    @bk77415 3 года назад +13

    How would you compare this to the TCL 8 series from 2019. It is often on sale for $1000, what would you recommend between the two models?

    • @printicewhite
      @printicewhite 3 года назад

      I have been wondering this too, I haven't seen anyone compare the two to show how, or if the mini led technology has evolved over last year.

    • @movie_av_impulse
      @movie_av_impulse 3 года назад +4

      @@printicewhite don't bother with the 8 series my buddy got one and honestly my buddy likes the picture on my H9G better. No black crush or shadow detail lost. But on his tcl the black crush is terrible. Go get the H9G

    • @4evasmooth
      @4evasmooth 3 года назад +2

      I returned mine a couple of weeks ago. TV can get blindingly bright but that doesn't matter if can't see anything in dark scenes. The black crush, vignetting and loss of shadow detail is absolutely horrible on the 8 series. The mobile calibration app didn't really help either.

    • @movie_av_impulse
      @movie_av_impulse 3 года назад +2

      @@4evasmooth thank you just trying to help people out here

    • @LoveStallion
      @LoveStallion 3 года назад

      I was wondering the same thing. The 8 series has more dimming zones, like way more, but I've heard a lot about crushing issues. There's a reason you can get it for half off.
      (to be clear, I've never even seen one in person, as Best Buy sells them online only.)

  • @scolopendraheros1565
    @scolopendraheros1565 3 года назад +3

    This vs H9G is definitely the comparison I'm looking for in my new tv search. In particular a point of interest for me is which would have the edge in upscaling, especially at the 480p level for older games.

    • @MrUnk0wnN
      @MrUnk0wnN 3 года назад

      Hisense subreddit has people listing a lot of issues with their h9g

  • @cadwellcollins3188
    @cadwellcollins3188 3 года назад +1

    Good video thank you. Does this have a strong Soap Oprea setting I'm partially color blind and a strong soap opera effect with a little oversaturation helps me with seeing color

  • @baddog2442
    @baddog2442 3 года назад

    you are the most trusted and honest reviewer on you tube.period.

  • @JonMPauley
    @JonMPauley 3 года назад +3

    Love the TV stand - have any info available on that?

  • @jackpytleski7750
    @jackpytleski7750 3 года назад +3

    Yes, Do the match-up with the Hisense. Might throw the Vizio in there as well, maybe the M that just came out

  • @alecvilleneuve1675
    @alecvilleneuve1675 3 года назад

    Do you recommend this TV over last years 2019 model? The R625

  • @erictko85
    @erictko85 3 года назад

    Bought one via your link. Thanks for the great informative reviews. I will post here once ive had it for a while.

    • @uomoferragamo
      @uomoferragamo 3 года назад

      How's the tv going?

    • @erictko85
      @erictko85 3 года назад

      @@uomoferragamo Overall very good. Great picture in HDR mode, Very easy, responsive menus/OS from Roku....one Problem so far. When i plug my Macbook Pro in via HDMI there is an input lag which is annoying, bad for playing games. The only flaw so far, i hope Roku fixes but they havent yet.

    • @uomoferragamo
      @uomoferragamo 3 года назад

      @@erictko85 oh I see but thought it was good for gaming? And did you change the hdmi mode settings

    • @erictko85
      @erictko85 3 года назад

      @@uomoferragamo I have not been able to make it work without lag yet. It seems to be fine on my Switch, but the Mac connected still has lag in it. It is in "Game Mode", the fastest one (it is faster)

  • @ITrendzI
    @ITrendzI 3 года назад +18

    I own the TCL 6 series and the biggest complaint is viewing angles. This TV is awful with viewing angles. If you watch something straight on its very good but at a slight angle you notice the local dimming and picture starts to get washed out. Other than the that the tv is very good.

    • @floatyseagull9472
      @floatyseagull9472 3 года назад +3

      all va panels are like that

    • @alpzepta
      @alpzepta 2 года назад

      Well they are not CRT or Plasma :/

  • @mestallbaumer
    @mestallbaumer 3 года назад +53

    Looking forward to your TV comparison with the Hisense H9G!

    • @thomasvinelli
      @thomasvinelli 3 года назад +3

      I can guarantee you if they do this right with no blas the Hisense blows the Tcl away. No tv is perfect however TCL cheaped out on this model.

    • @Soldier-cu7hx
      @Soldier-cu7hx 3 года назад +1

      Hisense has a very short non informative review especially compared to this one. So much backlash came afterwards, a short recommendation came a couple days later😂

    • @jbsg01
      @jbsg01 3 года назад +2

      The Hisense has a red motion blur issue in HDR, until they fix that the TCL wins by default

    • @Soldier-cu7hx
      @Soldier-cu7hx 3 года назад +3

      jbsg01 I didn’t get a red motion blur but saw noticeable annoying color inaccuracies and I just couldn’t take it anymore and Sony’d up to the Z9F and haven’t looked back at Hisense these budget brands still have a ways to go especially with processing

    • @mykelc205
      @mykelc205 3 года назад +1

      Tcl you won't regret it

  • @ORGNLPLN
    @ORGNLPLN 3 года назад

    Great review!

  • @telmocaseiro3496
    @telmocaseiro3496 3 года назад

    @Digital Trends Thanks for the excellent content Caleb 👍 Is this TCL series 6 like an Android TV with all the Google features? as I really want an Android TV etc. Cheers!

  • @emdisparti
    @emdisparti 3 года назад +4

    I got this TV the day after TCL released it. I was a little nervous since it had not been reviewed yet. However, it's been an awesome TV experience. The dark's on this TV are very good. The first movie we watched was Star Wars The Last Skywalker on Disney + and there are details in the darks I don't remember seeing in the theater. So if your trying to debate between this one and the Hisense H9G....My guess is they will be very very close. The research I've done TCL has good customer support and stands behind their products.

    • @samoth8438
      @samoth8438 3 года назад +1

      How does it do with subtitles in your opinion? Is the blooming out of control or is it decent?

    • @emdisparti
      @emdisparti 3 года назад +3

      @@samoth8438 So first off for only being 40 I use subtitles more often then I would like to admit :-( LOL BUT.... no I don't notice a lot of blooming. However, I have noticed its different from some providers. For example on Apple TV compared to Netflix. Some maybe brighter than others. However, it's not blinding or obnoxious to a point of not wanting to use CC.

    • @samoth8438
      @samoth8438 3 года назад +3

      @@emdisparti Thank you for your reply. That is encouraging to hear. It is my one main concern about this tv. I just don't want a horrible downgrade from last years model in regards to the local dimming and blooming.

    • @edgarmooney874
      @edgarmooney874 3 года назад

      How's the picture quality in dark rooms?

    • @trevorsmithson8607
      @trevorsmithson8607 3 года назад +1

      The Last Skywalker eh? I must’ve missed that one lol

  • @JC-bl9bo
    @JC-bl9bo 3 года назад +4

    Another excellent reviews Caleb, excellent. I have the 75 inch on order. I'm a little worried about the pictures being a pain in the butt though.
    I wonder why Hisense doesn't build a 75 inch in that model the H9G? I might have looked at that over this but need a 75 inch.

    • @mattjones3257
      @mattjones3257 3 года назад +2

      Good question. My own, completely speculative opinion is that Hisense marketing did some research and decided there was not yet a public appetite to spend more than $1500 on any TV with the Hisense brand name. The other models of the H9G sell for 130-135% of their same sized H8G counterparts. Projecting that out, with the H8G coming in at $1250 for a 75 inch, Hisense would have likely had to charge $1600-$1800 for a 75 inch model.

    • @mykelc205
      @mykelc205 3 года назад

      H9g is old already compared to this

    • @mattjones3257
      @mattjones3257 3 года назад

      @@mykelc205 It was released just 3 months before it... TCL's whole line was delayed as a result of the pandemic. They're competitive sets.

    • @MOBROOKS
      @MOBROOKS 3 года назад

      Exactly!!
      I need a 75” inch as well!!
      Between covid and us now having to bring the theatre experience home
      a 75-85 inch tv is a must for me now.

  • @winwincsk
    @winwincsk 3 года назад

    Great review 👍

  • @kokovox
    @kokovox 3 года назад

    Excellent review!

  • @austinmijares
    @austinmijares 3 года назад +36

    Vizio P-Series review anytime soon?

    • @chenyu2436
      @chenyu2436 3 года назад +1

      Im tired of Vizio black screen and death

    • @viper1724
      @viper1724 3 года назад +1

      I'm late to this comment but I'm researching tvs because my vizio p series just died after five years. It was a fine tv but I'm disappointed with the longevity of it

    • @Spawn223311
      @Spawn223311 3 года назад

      @@viper1724 m series here, screen flickering just some months after the 5 year warranty

  • @AngelHarry720
    @AngelHarry720 3 года назад +5

    Please review the 8-Series, compare it with Samsung Q90T.

  • @rianmcinness559
    @rianmcinness559 3 года назад

    Great review as always 👍

  • @escf
    @escf 3 года назад

    Should we be doing this to all our TCL TV's (I just recently bought a TCL 50S425 50 inch 4K Smart LED Roku TV (2019) ) or just this particular model? Nice video BTW - Thank you!

  • @edirealrealreal2405
    @edirealrealreal2405 3 года назад +5

    Can't wait for that battle TCL 6 R635 vs Hisense H9G

    • @johnmclain250
      @johnmclain250 3 года назад

      It came and went, H9G won in 18/20 categories.

    • @bvedant
      @bvedant 3 года назад

      @@johnmclain250 he said he’d still take the TCL at the end of the day

    • @casshernsins8333
      @casshernsins8333 3 года назад

      @@bvedant yea but it has bad black crushing

  • @BrownBagga
    @BrownBagga 3 года назад +20

    I’ve tried to go the TCL route, heck I even tried going Samsung, but I just can’t quit the Sony video processing.

    • @Soclean07
      @Soclean07 3 года назад +7

      Same here, Sony processing is just unmatched

    • @randompseudonym4519
      @randompseudonym4519 3 года назад +3

      Personally , I like the softer, more filmic processing approach utilised by Panasonic.

    • @BrownBagga
      @BrownBagga 3 года назад +3

      Random Pseudonym No Panasonic in the USA so Sony is the best we can get.

    • @randompseudonym4519
      @randompseudonym4519 3 года назад +4

      @@BrownBagga Ah, sorry... I'm a Brit and wasn't aware that Panasonic no longer have a tv presence in the US.
      I'm a bit jealous of the TCL models available in America, as the ones in the UK aren't as good. Why can't TV manufacturers make all their best models available globally? There would definitely be a market for cheap, decent quality 4K tvs like the Series 6 in the UK. As far as I'm aware, none of the UK TCL models even support FALD.

    • @BrownBagga
      @BrownBagga 3 года назад +5

      Random Pseudonym don’t be jealous the USA TCL TVs are only good it you feed it 4K HDR demos. Most won’t see how bad it is with other content but I made the mistake many years ago when I bought a Pioneer Kuro and can I now see when a TV isn’t working proper.

  • @walasona
    @walasona 2 года назад

    I have the brightest setting, and also the bright setting for HDR and Dolby vision content too. Through the Roku app, I also put the gamma on 1.8 and the tv looks so vibrant with all the colors but I'm unsure if I should leave it on that or 2.0. part of me feels like 1.8 is too bright but it brings out a lot of the details.

  • @allstarmvp69
    @allstarmvp69 3 года назад

    caleb, when you contact tcl ask them about the software upgrade to the 2019 tcl tvs for vrr they announced during CES. is it coming to the r625?

  • @rogersmj
    @rogersmj 3 года назад +16

    I’m surprised you saw almost no halos. Several other reviewers have complained about really bad haloing and blooming. Why do you think your experience was different?

    • @mykelc205
      @mykelc205 3 года назад +12

      Quantums a tool. Videos like bootleg DVD from the turn of the century.

    • @BoricuaBoy88
      @BoricuaBoy88 3 года назад

      @@mykelc205 How so?

    • @cameron818
      @cameron818 3 года назад +2

      @@mykelc205 Care to elaborate? This tv has terrible blooming in Game Mode and can't handle text. Just like he said.

    • @MOBROOKS
      @MOBROOKS 3 года назад +2

      Quantum hates tcl for political reasons.
      He stated that many times when he was reviewing the 8 series months ago.
      He showed his hand then on why he hates tcl and it has nothing to do with their actual products.
      Quantum will always bash tcl every chance he gets.

    • @BoricuaBoy88
      @BoricuaBoy88 3 года назад +2

      @@MOBROOKS Are you talking about China? Because if so, Hisense is a Chinese brand, and Quantum can't stop raving about them. Dude's definitely a fire starter, but I'm not sure that he has any particular agenda other than bitterness towards the AV community for being too overproduced and misleading.

  • @johnfarrell7119
    @johnfarrell7119 3 года назад +5

    Has TCL come out with an update for mini dot recently to up the color and reduce blooming? I would like to take advantage of Prime day. I was going to get the H9G till they ruined it with their last update.

  • @zanarasoul4452
    @zanarasoul4452 3 года назад

    Great review. I'm look to get a new tv. How does this compare to Samsung q70 or q80?

  • @benjaminprill2073
    @benjaminprill2073 3 года назад

    Hi Caleb, will you be reviewing the newly updated 5 series by TCL? We have been using a 43" 4 series on our outdoor patio but would like to upgrade to the new 5 series because it gets brighter.

  • @Tomiply
    @Tomiply 3 года назад +12

    Also, the sharpness is way too high in normal mode.

  • @vovach4290
    @vovach4290 3 года назад +79

    Do the H9G / 6 series / X900H comparison in one video please

    • @tracer073
      @tracer073 3 года назад +6

      Yes you that’s the best idea I have ever ever heard

    • @MrSahlensguy
      @MrSahlensguy 3 года назад +1

      This

    • @tcass
      @tcass 3 года назад

      100% agree.

    • @percysowner
      @percysowner 3 года назад

      Absolutely. I'm looking for a new TV and would love to see these 3 compared so I can make a really informed decision.

    • @oneofakindkev5259
      @oneofakindkev5259 3 года назад +2

      yrah im about 80% sold on the sony 900h but after this video im not sure

  • @maze400
    @maze400 3 года назад

    Great video, may use it for a calibration reference if I decide to calibrate it. I say that because it seems to be very good right out of the box. Prior set was the Panasonic Viera 50" which just died after 20 years of WAY TO MUCH tv watching....

    • @maze400
      @maze400 2 года назад

      @@AlexLAzar-xz4ng All I need is the power supply and I should be able to restore her to all her glory....

  • @RobertoRivera01
    @RobertoRivera01 3 года назад +1

    Should I get a 2020 Series-6 or a 2019 Series-8?
    Is there a new Series-8 coming out this year?

  • @reviewforthetube6485
    @reviewforthetube6485 3 года назад +4

    Has that oled type of depth to the image been hearing alot about this tv from alot of people

    • @classicgalactica5879
      @classicgalactica5879 3 года назад

      Wrong. It's not in the same league with an OLED. Buy cheap Chinese junk at your own peril.

    • @samuelchan9501
      @samuelchan9501 3 года назад

      @@classicgalactica5879 I have the 2019 version of this TV, it's anything but Chinese cheap junk

  • @nrobe09
    @nrobe09 3 года назад +5

    I just bought this tv and i seem to get more blooming on light vs dark objects than this panel in this review. I will have to try messing with the settings but overall I am very happy with the tv which is a huge upgrade on my 2015 vizio.

    • @masterodst1
      @masterodst1 3 года назад +2

      Panel lottery probably. From what ive seen tcls quality consistency isnt the best. Some reviewer don't have issues but others have shown noticeable blooming

    • @412JFury
      @412JFury 3 года назад +1

      I have a perfect panel. I absolutely love this TV.

    • @theSaminator1
      @theSaminator1 3 года назад +1

      I returned my TCL because it has tons of blooming and light bleed issues. Even Rtings had this exact problem if you look at their review

    • @412JFury
      @412JFury 3 года назад +1

      @@theSaminator1 I looked at their review. My set does not have these issues. And I ran every test. These are things that you would not see in real world viewing. At least I don't see them at all.

    • @nrobe09
      @nrobe09 3 года назад +1

      @@412JFury Just out of curiosity are you running the same settings as in this review? I haven't tried that yet on my panel an I'm hoping it might help me.

  • @dianadesouza1575
    @dianadesouza1575 3 года назад +1

    @digital trends can you do the same settings adjustment with the newest version of the software that supports "dolby vision" rather than HDR? Thanks

  • @davewelike
    @davewelike 3 года назад

    How does it compare to TCL 8 Series?