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TCL 65" 5-Series QLED 4K UHD HDR Google TV
$599.99 (Free Shipping)
Model: 65S546
Includes Apple TV+ FREE for 3 months (new subscribers only)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-...Id=6470262
Same $599.99 @ Amazon...
https://www.amazon.com/TCL-Class-...r=8-3&th=1
Rtings S546 Series Review: 7.7/10
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews...-2021-qled
Key Specs:
Resolution: 3840x2160 ( 4K UHD )
Refresh Rate: Native 60Hz (Natural Motion 240)
HDR Format: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Backlighting: Full Array w/ Local Dimming
WCG and 550+ nits Peak Brightness
Supports: Dolby Atmos, VRR, eARC, ALLM
Adjustable Stand Width (2 Positions): 27" or 50.3"
Google TV, Google Assistant Built-In
WiFi 802.11ac 2x2 Dual-Band
Ports:
3x HDMI
1x USB 2.0
1x Ethernet
1x RF Input
1x Digital Audio Optical
1x Headphone
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I feel like that's the case with most of these TVs that have VA panels. RTINGS shows that there's color shift if more than around 25 degrees from center, so bad...
other than that, do you like the u6g? just ordered one to use as a monitor
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It's honestly not a terrible question. My original 5 series lost image when turning on slowly after a couple of years. My current 5 series has also started developing an issue where when I turn it on, it won't go to the input. The screen will stay black and I have to turn it on and off a couple times until it works. Thankfully, I have a five year warranty. Still makes me wary. Love the tvs otherwise.
Edit: Actually this seems like the 2020 model, which is darker. Might hold off then... wonder why Amazon lists it as 2021 model.
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The LEDs have failed on all of them, the power supply failed on two of them, both series 4's. TCons + Fuses have died and replacement lights have also died.
TCL is shilling because there is an astounding amount of people like me who have had all of their models from this brand die. They have horrible support and warranties as well. Never honored a warranty for me, not once.
EDIT: Before I get downvoted to oblivion like I always do when speaking out about TCL I'd like to also note why I've had so many of these TVs with so many issues:
My first one was a 55 inch series 4 I got for less than $99 on a black friday sale, a local store also did a BOGO everything must go sale so I snagged a 4 and 5 together, the other models noted above were family/friends and I repair TVs and other electronics in my spare time.
These aren't even worth the repair honestly, the replacement parts fail 9/10 times in the same amount of time or less. Search around and you'll see just how many owners have had these same issues. Hisense, JVC, Sharp (Hisense), Vizio (also high failure rate) are all better options IMO, everyone I know who owns models from those brands besides Vizio has sets that have outlasted TCL and are still working today.
WAAYYYY to much discussion.
Maybe different features would make a difference to an individual. If you're concerned about it dying, then buy the extended warranty.
'NUF SAID.