TCL 65P638K LED 65" Smart 4K Ultra HD Android TV

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Much like TCL’s US side, TCL UK offers up a slew of budget TVs with different features at different price points. From 720p TVs to 4K Mini-LED sets that cost thousands, UK TCL TVs run the gamut as well. Stunning 4K display is enhanced with the addition of the latest in high dynamic ranging. Dynamic tone mapping optimizes picture quality, frame-by-frame – intelligently enhancing range of tones, brightness, and contrast. Boost your entertainment, and enjoy more nuanced content.

Replaced the TCL 6 Series/R646 2021 QLED with the TCL 6 Series/R655 2022 QLED, and the TCL 5 Series/S546 2021 QLED with the TCL 5 Series/S555 2022 QLED. Bluetooth 5.0 is the latest version of Bluetooth, and it's officially called "Bluetooth LE" for "low energy." The biggest change in Bluetooth 5.0/LE is speed. It's up to 2 times faster than Bluetooth 4.2. This high throughput makes it ideal for connecting high-end devices like your smartphone or tablet with your TV. One of the biggest differences is that it runs the Roku OS operating system, which has a different layout to Android TV, but many of the same apps. It's another QLED TV – hardly surprising, given TCL's enthusiasm for the technology – but has more basic audio-visual technologies.

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TCL TVs use a mix of Roku OS and Google TV, so the app store and channel lineup vary depending on which model you get. Roku-powered TVs give you access to the Roku Channel Store, offering a good selection of streaming channels. Alongside HDR, TCL also developed Dynamic Colour Enhancement, which is designed to optimise the vibrancy of colours. With the combining technologies of HDR and DCE, the TV is able to deliver an impressive and vibrant viewing experience, improving light and shadow, skin tone, and other details not seen as clearly on older generations of TVs. These are ideal technologies that can fully convey what the directors and artists intended for all viewers. Android TV also allows to cast contents directly on TV. Innovative features like easy task switching, multi-user accounts or side settings ensuring the favorite content of all family members is always front and center.

As you make your way up TCL’s lines, TCL TVs will offer HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, gaming-focused features like ALLM and VRR, and even QLED panels. The 6-Series will even offer up Mini-LED support and 8K support, too. Unsurprisingly, the more features you want, the more money you’ll be spending.The TCL 50P638K LED 50″ Smart 4K Ultra HD Android TV has built-in voice control capabilities that allow you to control the TV with your voice. It is compatible with popular voice assistants like Google Assistant and Alexa, allowing you to easily change channels, adjust volume, and search for content without using the remote control. The TCL 50P638K LED 50″ Smart 4K Ultra HD Android TV features HDR technology, which stands for High Dynamic Range. HDR technology allows for a wider range of colors, contrast, and brightness levels, resulting in a more realistic and immersive viewing experience. With HDR content, viewers can expect to see more detail in the picture’s darkest and brightest parts. The TV supports HDR10 and HLG formats, commonly used by streaming services and Blu-ray players. The TCL 50P638K LED 50″ Smart 4K Ultra HD Android TV is available in a range of sizes, including 43″, 50″, 55″, and 65″. This makes it easy to find a size that fits your living space and viewing preferences. It is also worth noting that larger sizes often come with a higher price tag, so it is important to consider your budget when choosing a size. The TCL 50P638K is a 50-inch LED Smart TV with 4K Ultra HD resolution and runs on the Android TV operating system. This TV is designed to offer a premium viewing experience with features such as HDR10 and Dolby Vision. In this review, we will look closer at the technology, features, design, picture quality, and sound quality of the TCL 50P638K. Technology The 2 x 8W sound system offers enough power to bring use to the vast proportion of the 0-100 volume scale on the TV and it takes until well up into the 80s before the audio becomes noticeably distorted. Leave the sound mode set to Normal –there are no DTS or Dolby Atmos modes to worry about – and you’ll find a performance that’s both consistent and clear.

More Apple than Android, Roku is customisable in appearance but part of its success is that it’s the same experience no matter your device. It has a clean UI that’s very straightforward to use. It rarely takes more than one guess to find the menu or setting you’re after but neither does it feel oversimplified. Developed exclusively by TCL, Dynamic Color Enhancement is designed to automatically optimise colour vibrancy. A proprietary algorithm expands traditional palette limitations – delivering a more vibrant, premium video experience. AMD Freesync premium for serious gamers with a fluid, tear-free gameplay experience at peak performance​. It won us over in our review, earning itself five stars and a subsequent What Hi-Fi? Award as a result, due to its sheer performance per pound proposition. It's contrast-rich and vivid colours secured it the win, making a case for opting for this cheaper model over the more expensive OLED sets on the market. The TCL 50P638K is compatible with various devices and operating systems. It can be connected to gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, and soundbars. The TV is also compatible with popular voice assistants like Google Assistant and Alexa, allowing you to control the TV with your voice. Smart Features

The C645K is the more advanced screen of the two, boasting a QLED panel to produce a colourful picture, with brightness up to 450 nits (brightness being an important aspect to consider with HDR TVs). With support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+, there’s room for the C645K to adapt its picture for a better HDR performance. The TCL 50P638K LED 50″ Smart 4K Ultra HD Android TV features an Ambient Mode, which allows the TV to blend in with the surroundings when not in use. With Ambient Mode, users can display artwork, photos, or other content on the screen, making the TV look like a piece of art on the wall. Ambient Mode can also display useful information like the time and weather, making it a great addition to any living space. Panel with stand - 111.2 cm x 26.4 cm x 70.1 cm x 8.8 kg , Panel without stand - 111.2 cm x 8 cm x 64.7 cm x 8.6 kg , Stand - 102.8 cm x 26.4 cm For smooth motion, Motion Clarity is able to catch all of the action without missing a single detail, especially on fast moving objects and people in any series, movie, game, or sport. TCLs own motion software automatically reduces any signs of blurring and keeps motion trails to a minimum. The TV also supports up to 60Hz, which is perfect for all modes of visual content. The TCL 50P638K LED 50″ Smart 4K Ultra HD Android TV does not feature MicroLED technology. MicroLED stands for Micro Light Emitting Diode and offers improved color accuracy, brightness, and contrast compared to traditional LED TVs. MicroLED technology is still relatively new and is only found on a few high-end TVs, with significantly higher prices than the TCL 50P638K.

For gamers, a responsive is just as important as one with a good picture. ALLM allows the video game consoles or PC graphics card to switch automatically the tv into game mode for a super-fast experience with input lag below 15ms. Binge the latest TV series and movies, and be immersed in the virtual worlds of your favourite video games, all in crisp and clear 4K resolution alongside smooth motion and accurate colour levels thanks to HDR technology with TCLs new for 2022 model 50P638K. The TCL 50P638K LED 50″ Smart 4K Ultra HD Android TV does not feature QLED technology. QLED stands for Quantum Dot Light Emitting Diode and offers improved color accuracy, brightness, and contrast compared to traditional LED TVs. QLED technology is often found on higher-end TVs but has a higher price tag. While the TCL 50P638K does not have QLED technology, it still offers an excellent viewing experience with its 4K resolution, HDR technology, and advanced upscaling capabilities. The latest standard for 4K UHD content is High Dynamic Range. It expands the range of both contrast and colours significantly . HDR reproduces accurately light and dark shades with precise colours and dazzling detail images.The TCL 50P638K LED 50″ Smart 4K Ultra HD Android TV offers excellent value. Its 4K resolution, smart features, and voice control capabilities make it an ideal choice for those who want a premium viewing experience without breaking the bank. It is also more affordable than many competitors, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious consumers. USB Human Interface Device (HID), Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL), Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID), T-cast It has other features we would only expect of a much pricier TV, too. IMAX Enhanced gives you cinema-style visuals, while Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X provide immersive audio.