HDR is not overly bright and this may be a downside for some users, but in all other regards, the TCL C735 offers a wealth of features that will keep most casual gamers happy. ports and the ability on HDMI 1 to accept a 144Hz signal making it a likely candidate as a good affordable gaming TV option.

It's also easy to sideload unofficially supported apps on Google TV, so overall, the platform offers the widest selection of streaming apps available on any smart TV. In spite of paying attention and showing great sensitivity when providing the information, we can not guarantee 100% accuracy. Plus, the Quantum Dot Color technology delivers more than one billion colours, so you never miss a detail. Otherwise, the TV supports every variable refresh rate (VRR) technology for nearly tear-free gaming from any source. It has no local dimming to emphasize highlights, but it's a decently bright TV that easily handles bright rooms.TCL TVs aren't as polished as other brands, as there are often issues with upscaling and local dimming. With its cutting-edge technology and smart features, you can enjoy a truly immersive viewing experience. TCL's top level QLED LCD range for the UK in 2022 combines QLED, 4K HDR Pro as well as support for HDR formats including HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ plus 144Hz Motion Clarity Pro for smooth, sharp and colourful HDR picture quality. It has a great native contrast ratio that results in deep blacks and remarkable black uniformity with minimal blooming.

Availability and performance of certain features and services are service, device, and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas. We are reviewing the 55-inch version of the TCL C735 and given other screen sizes use similar panels, performance should be reasonably similar, but we cannot guarantee that will be the case given the usual differences in LCD panel to panel. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Overall, it's tough to beat them when it comes to budget TVs, and that makes them a pretty safe bet, but if you want a premium TV, you can find more options with other brands.

The Smart TV system is delivered by Google TV with Google Assistant built-in giving access to a huge variety of content via hands free control. Super Contrast Ratio: Enjoy enhanced clarity and contrast with a Super Contrast Ratio of over 10,000:1. We use Portrait Displays' Calman colour calibration software, a Murideo Seven Generator and Klein K-10A meter for measurement and calibration.

The TV has a few quirks, like its otherwise very fast refresh rate functioning in 'brackets', and not being able to have both Game Mode and Chroma 4:4:4 simultaneously, but it's a fantastic performer overall. There’s also 4K/120 support, AMD Freesync premium, ALLM (Auto Low Latency mode) and VRR (Variable refresh rate). Enjoy fast-moving images, such as sports or action movies, with life-like smoothness and sharper details thanks to our 144Hz native display.HDR is a bit of a letdown as the TCL C735 is just not that bright and while the tone mapping employed is good, especially with Dolby Vision content, the lack of contrast and dynamic range is obvious if you are used to higher-end LCD or OLED TVs. Used in this manner it comes recommended and has been scored with the market position and cost in mind vs. It remains balanced with its image attributes with good wide colour and decent black levels in a well-lit room. It's hard to notice the degradation in image quality of the resolution halving unless you're looking for it, making this one of the cheapest TVs capable of gaming at 120Hz. The TCL C735 sits just below the top-of-the-range mini LED models in the 2022 range, offering a value proposition with a global dimming direct LED backlight, a VA panel, QLED colour enhancement and a full range of HDR and picture features.

TCL is one of the more budget-friendly brands on the market, and their TVs offer great value for their cost. 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. Their lineup is split in two this year, and they've changed their naming scheme to make it easier to differentiate between their entry-level and high-end models with Quantum Dot technology. Used in a typical room with lighting switched on, many of the panel limitations are mitigated and the performance is what we would expect at this market point and with this type of VA panel and backlight. Roku is better than Google TV in this regard, mainly because Google TVs let you do everything you need to by just using the remote.

One of the best features of the Roku platform is its remote app, which you can find on both iOS and Android. capable inputs, along with HDR support for HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ along with HLG for broadcast. Viewing angles are poor as we would expect from this type of VA panel with brightness, colour and gamma shift seen as soon as you move 30 degrees off-axis to the sides or get above or below the set. Some have better wireless capabilities, so you don't need to point directly at the TV for it to work. Some TCL TVs support voice controls, either from the advanced remote or the remote app, but they only support basic commands.