TCL 55P735K 55 inch Smart TV, 4K HDR, Ultra HD, Android TV, Bezeless design (Motion Clarity, Game Master,WCG, Dolby Vision & Atmos, Hands-Free Voice Control, compatible with Google assistant & Alexa)

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There is Apple AirPlay, and Apple HomeKit compatibility too. Some online specifications say it doesn’t have Chromecast built-in, but that would be mighty odd for a Google TV, and of course it does. Such systems can often be compromised by mixed lighting, or a sunbeam on the sensor, but this was the first time we’ve left IQ running, since the results seemed never to offend, nor to suddenly pump when detecting a change. More good implementation there. So remember that these things are rarely as straightforward or as smart as they pretend. Persistence and cups of tea get you there in the end.

Once you’ve chosen a method to get your content on board, the TCL’s AiPQ 3.0 processing engine is in charge of picture quality – it deploys MEMC (Motion Estimate, Motion Compensation) to deal with on-screen motion. The LEDs themselves now use a high-voltage Mini LED chip designed to emit light in three P-N junctions in series, not like a thyristor gate or rectifier, but emitting light at all three junctions to amplify the available brightness, almost like three LEDs in one. This would raise the excitation levels of the quantum dot layer, the vibrating QD nanoparticles that create the actual light that reaches your eyes. The TCL 55C735K offers exceptional value for money. With its QLED technology, you get stunning visuals and vibrant colors. The smart features, including access to various streaming services and voice control functionality, enhance your entertainment options. The TV’s wall mount compatibility and calibration options further contribute to its versatility and customization. Considering its competitive pricing in relation to its performance and features, the TCL 55C735K provides an excellent balance between quality and affordability. Size Options Some TCL TVs support voice controls, either from the advanced remote or the remote app, but they only support basic commands. You can launch certain apps through voice control and search across multiple apps for content. Unlike some TVs, you can't control the TV's settings through voice controls.TCL TVs use a mix of Roku OS and Google TV, so the app store and channel lineup vary depending on which model you get. Roku-powered TVs give you access to the Roku Channel Store, offering a good selection of streaming channels. Putting together the stand was fairly old-school in terms of requiring 10 screws in all – six to put the base together, four to put the base onto the TV. Some TVs are almost screw-free these days, but no problem here – TCL’s diagrams were clear and the process straightforward, with the TV dropped flat onto its box, still in its protective sheetings, and the stand extending forward of the TV. It’s a flat folding shiny steel central stand here, rather than the little twin-end legs that TCL uses elsewhere. Build quality and the standard of finish are completely unremarkable too – which, in the context of the price, is almost remarkable in itself. The plastics used in its construction feel no more special that those used for the feet, and spending more will buy you far fewer exposed screwheads on the rear panel… but who looks at the rear panel, anyway? Bear the asking price in mind and there’s nothing to take issue with here. Features

This TV is 144hz VRR native: the highest standard in the TV industry and perfect for e-sport games and FPS.: smoother and seamless gameplay without any tearing.​ AMD Freesync premium for serious gamers with a fluid, tear-free gameplay experience at peak performance​. TCL Game bar: never leave your game, see all gaming options and customize your experience.​There is always a cost vs performance question to consider, as cheaper televisions almost inevitably mean a drop in quality from their more premium counterparts. Of course, this all makes for quite the wealth of content. Thankfully Roku’s Search section is brilliant. Type in anything related to TV and film – actors, directors, the name of a film, TV show or streaming service – and the search will return a list of appropriate results where you can open up the relevant third party service to buy, rent or start streaming whatever you like. Live TV is taken care of by a Freeview tuner with a full plate of Freeview Play catch-up services on board.