07-15-2020, 03:01 PM
Bill in NC wrote:
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TCL - 55" Class - LED - 5 Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR - Roku TV seems like a decent buy.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-55-clas...Id=6358918
If this is gonna be a main TV -- and you have some time to shop around, or have a few extra bucks -- you might want to look into the 6 series TCL. They are a nicer unit all the way around -- especially picture wise.
55" is the sweet spot -- I have bought 2 55" 4k smart 5 series TCLs over the last little bit -- I paid $350 at amazon a few months ago, and $250(!) few years ago (black friday). =)
Ditto...the 6 series (but not the 5 series) has local dimming...it's the minimum I'd consider as replacement for my plasma.
So, this is the 6 Series you are talking about? QLED ??? You guys are killing me. I don't see a 6 series that isn't QLED (I thought I found it but it was Out Of Stock).
https://www.tclusa.com/products/home-the...-tv-55r625
Guess all TCL's are 2019 models and there are rumors that they may not have 2020 models right now. What exactly is local dimming? The room that I'd put this in gets pretty bright during the day (I don't personally care because I'm working Monday thru Friday). Seems like the Series 5 would be better than my Samsung in this space (I think). Because my other option is to just grab a 4 series and put that in the basement and keep the samsung as the main TV.
Sure, 5 series is fine if you don't care about local dimming or HDR.
But, given what you write above please note the following from rtings.com:
"The TCL 6 Series/R625 2019 is quite a bit better than the TCL 5 Series/S525 2019.
The 6 Series has a much more premium design, Full-Array local dimming, and slightly better motion handling.
It's also much better for HDR content thanks to its wider color gamut, and much higher peak brightness, especially in HDR."
Ok, will keep an eye out for a "deal on a 55" 6 Series and maybe 2020 models will come out soon.