Does a 55" Plasma TV give off that much heat???

[Bill in NC]

jdc 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.

[Speedy]

davester wrote:
[quote=Speedy]
The (almost) instant-on feature of TVs means a plasma TV uses a fair amount of power even when shut off.

[quote=davester]
Yes they put off a lot of heat. However, I don't understand how it could be a big problem. Don't you turn the TV off when you're not watching a program? We have a Panny plasma and it is not a problem. The one or two hours a day it is on are not enough to cause problems.

There's an energy saver setting on our Panny plasma that disables that feature.
Thanks, I’ll have to check mine!

[Racer X]

A friend retired his plasma TV in his living room, and had to install a fireplace insert the room got so cold.

[spacescape]

Hmmmm. I'll have to keep monitoring because the humidity outside was less yesterday. When I got home from work (left the dehumidifier off for the day) the humidity went up to about 45 and the basement was around 74 degrees. My son had the Plasma off (outside playing and swimming for several hours). So, maybe between the Dehumidifier being on 24/7 (blows air out the top) and the TV the basement was getting around 78 degrees. So, I'm going to leave the dehumidifier on less (maybe 4-6 hours a day) and see if the temperature stays down. Maybe it isn't the TV.

[spacescape]

Bill in NC wrote:
[quote=jdc]
[quote=spacescape]
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.

[NewtonMP2100]

.....Body Heat.......

[Bill in NC]

spacescape wrote:
[quote=Bill in NC]
[quote=jdc]
[quote=spacescape]
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."

[Will Collier]

d4 wrote:
50" Panasonic plasmas are built like tanks. Great pic and speakers. They do lack numerous HDMI ports. And weigh a ton. And as you've mentioned... give off a lot of heat. Mine is over 13 years old. I know people on their 2nd or 3rd TV in the same amount of time as my single plasma TV ownership.

Yep. My 2005 model (I try not to think about how much I paid for it, but at least it's been well-amortized) is still going strong as the day I unpacked it.

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Bill in NC wrote:
[quote=spacescape]
[quote=Bill in NC]
[quote=jdc]
[quote=spacescape]
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.

[Bill in NC]

Yep, I'm hoping to pick up a clearance 2019 model as 2020 models ramp up.

Though I'm also considering an OLED...