TCL introduced its new lineup of Midrange 5- and 6-Series 4K TVs by 2020. As in previous years, they pack a lot of value, with well-designed, four HDMI ports, and built-in Roku software that eliminates the need to buy a streaming device. Importantly, they also pack full HDR standards support so you will not be left out of the next HDR-enabled Super Bowl game, when that happens. It includes what TCL calls the “HDR Pro Pack”, with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG. What guarantees most of your attention, however, are the premium features, such as contrast-rich QLED screens and precise Mini-LED backlighting, which lower the price range and are much more affordable.
At the low end, the 50-inch 5-series TV (model 50S535) costs $ 400 and has a QLED screen, a 60Hz refresh panel and 40 local dimming zones. It’s definitely not the option you want if you want the most cinematic experience than one suitable for fast gaming, but a $ 400 QLED TV? That’s great. The new 5 Series from TCL is also available in a $ 450 55-inch model and $ 630 65-inch model, each with a slight bend up in local dimming zones up to 48 and 56, respectively.
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TCL’s new 6 Series also has QLED, but more remarkably, it has Mini-LED backlight, which was one of the main selling points of last year’s high end 8 Series model that rarely fell below $ 1000. With Mini-LED backlighting, there is a big boost in local dimming zones, so your splotchy parts of the screen will not notice as much when you look at something dark and atmospheric. What’s more, each 6-series TV supports variable refresh rates with support up to 120Hz, which you will want if you plan to connect a PS5 or an Xbox Series X when they come out later this year.
In addition, TCL says that the 6-Series is the first TV with THX Certified Game Mode, which promises gamers to be thrilled “without compromising on gaming with ultra-low latency.” This model starts at $ 650 for the 55-inch version, goes up to $ 900 for the 65-inch TV, and lastly, $ 1,400 for the largest 75-inch model.
