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CardinalX : 6/24/2020 2:27 am
TcL 75s425

Amazon has it for $750.

75" 4k UHD w/ HDR Roku TV 2160p 3 HDMI I think

I'm not a purist. I'd love OLED or QLED or whatever but not interested in putting out 2 grand.

Had a 52" Sharp I was fine with for like 8 years. It died. Time to upgrade. Am i upgrading significantly? I think i am without blowing a wad.

$750 for a 4k 75" seems like a damn good deal.

Anyone own this and can comment? I value your guys opinions.

Little bit of PS4 gaming like Madden, Battlefield, COD etc. Netflix and DTV is all I'm really after using it for.

I don't want buyers remorse. Just wanna enjoy TV.

Little help?

Danke!!
Ah, also  
CardinalX : 6/24/2020 2:28 am : link
Free delivery is a key.

I've brought home myself 2 60" TVs and had nightmare screen damage issues right out of the box.

Just want someone to deliver it in good shape and Amazon does it for free. So that helps
I own two, a 55 inch  
section125 : 6/24/2020 5:46 am : link
and a 40 inch. Both have a great picture. My only problem is the infrared receiver is back lit when off and quite bright. The 40 inch is in the bedroom and kind of messes with sleep on occasion. It is a small 2 inch wide maybe 1/8 inch thick piece centered along the bottom edge.
But I doubt 75 in is going in the bedroom in your case. For $750 I don't think you can go wrong..
I have a couple of tcls  
oghwga : 6/24/2020 7:11 am : link
I'm no snob I think they're fine. Designed for cord cutters imo, very app friendly.
I would spend the extra money and get the 75r615 Best Buy $1199  
BlueHurricane : 6/24/2020 7:20 am : link
Either that or sacrifice the 10" for 65r625. Both sets are pretty damn good jump up from the 4 series. I have the the 65r625 and the 75q825. Both are tremendous TV's. Got both at a serious discount. I did a ton of research on rtings and cnet before buying these sets.



Might be worth a shot to call 888-BEST-BUY and say you would like the memorial day sale pricing. They may match for you. Got the 75q825 for $1599 and the 65r625 for $549.
Cardinal  
GManinDC : 6/24/2020 8:38 am : link
BJ's has that TV for 649. I was gonna buy it last week but found a display model SAMSUNG 75RU800D for $518!!
Rtings.com is a great resource  
PaulBlakeTSU : 6/24/2020 8:49 am : link
for reviews on various models.
I have a ...  
dschwarz in westchester : 6/24/2020 8:57 am : link
6 series TCL TV (65 inch). It's a few years old, but it's excellent.

As others have posted, I would encourage you to go for the better picture over a little more size as the TCL TVs are (comparatively) not that expensive which is part of the draw so it's not like you are laying out thousands for the quality boost. And seeing really nice 4K content on a big TV is really impressive (whereas a big TV with a mediocre picture really doesn't hold up).

TCL also has (as other have noted) a really nice ROKU interface which I definitely appreciate. Very easy to use.

One other comment: regardless of the TV you buy, you should consider getting a soundbar or seperate speakers. I did it with mine (I got a soundbar and wireless sub woofer). As the TVs have gotten thinner and thinner, so have the speakers and the sound quality suffers. A relatively modest speaker upgrade makes a pretty hefty difference in the experience.

Good luck!
RE: Rtings.com is a great resource  
BigBlue2112 : 6/24/2020 9:26 am : link
In comment 14924233 PaulBlakeTSU said:
Quote:
for reviews on various models.


I'll 2nd Rtings.com
As expected, BBI comes thru  
CardinalX : 6/24/2020 9:29 am : link
Thanks for the responses.

Sounds like it could be a go.

Thx for BJs reference, but I'm in southern california, so not an option. Costco might be, but Amazon seems to be the delivery option for this 75".

I considered the 6 series and am still. And I'm sure it's improved. But I gotta look at 750 v. 1200

50% more sunk cost, is it 50% better? If I put them side by side and can only notice a slightly better experience upon real close inspection... not sure I could justify the 50% more. Now if side by side I was blown away? Sure, no problem.

Seems like most, not all TCL owners have been fairly positive on the experience. Here and my online research. Thx again
Best Buy  
GManinDC : 6/24/2020 9:40 am : link
Also has the TCL 75 inch. I was thisclose to getting it before I happen to walk into BJ's..it's 749..
Looked at Best Buy. Was even the better choice  
CardinalX : 6/24/2020 9:53 am : link
But re: delivery availability...

No TV within 250 miles of my location

Was all I kept getting. Unsmiley face
RE: As expected, BBI comes thru  
J : 6/24/2020 9:54 am : link
In comment 14924269 CardinalX said:
Quote:
Thanks for the responses.

Sounds like it could be a go.

Thx for BJs reference, but I'm in southern california, so not an option. Costco might be, but Amazon seems to be the delivery option for this 75".

I considered the 6 series and am still. And I'm sure it's improved. But I gotta look at 750 v. 1200

50% more sunk cost, is it 50% better? If I put them side by side and can only notice a slightly better experience upon real close inspection... not sure I could justify the 50% more. Now if side by side I was blown away? Sure, no problem.

Seems like most, not all TCL owners have been fairly positive on the experience. Here and my online research. Thx again


have you ordered a TV online before? I've had issues with TVs arriving damaged. Eventually one will arrive w/o issue, but it might take some time
Yeah,, there's a reason why things are sold out  
GManinDC : 6/24/2020 10:11 am : link
600 bucks a week of free money!
I haven't ordered a tv online b4  
CardinalX : 6/24/2020 10:24 am : link
This past week I've made 5 round trips with 2 TVs that ended up damaged... which is defeating the intention of saving money on a big tv.

So I've decided to go the free delivery route. Cross my fingers and try try try until it works out lol.

Re: the extra 600 for UED benefits and frivolous purchases. Well, it's suppose to be a boost to the economy right? So if all those people are buying tvs with their UED benefits, then I guess it's working?
...  
J : 6/24/2020 10:47 am : link
gotcha! Amazon's customer service is pretty good, so you should be set
I received a damanged TV  
UConn4523 : 6/24/2020 10:54 am : link
and especially with amazon they will just next day a new one in most cases. Just don't remove your old TV until you verify the new one is good. Beats lugging it to/from the store.
I own 2 TCL's  
mgreenie03 : 6/24/2020 11:24 am : link
I have a 4 series 43" and a 6 series 55". The 6 series TVs have great picture but I've had issues with the 6. The 1st one the picture died and had to be replaced under warranty. The 2nd one has had issues with it just turning off randomly. Turn the TV back on it works fine. It will do this several times a day or not for several days. Ive never had any issues with the 4 series.
I'm not an expert, but I"m very happy with my Samsung...  
Grey Pilgrim : 6/24/2020 11:29 am : link
HTH
I will never buy TCL again  
SimpleMan : 6/24/2020 1:33 pm : link
I bought a 65" because at the time I was surprised at how cheap I could get a 65" for. In less than two years I got the Black Screen issue that is common with these TVs. It was out of warranty so TCL was of no help fixing it. I ended up just getting a Samsung.

When the TCL was working I had it next to a 55" Samsung for football and the picture quality isn't even close. With how cheap TVs are these days I would spring for a better brand. TCLs are cheap for a reason.
70" from Best Buy  
elpeces : 6/24/2020 1:48 pm : link
I ordered the Hisense 70" Roku a few weeks ago for $509 delivered and set up free. The specs are the same as the TCL and I love it. I was concerned about the 60 hz refresh but it has Trumotion 120 and there are no blur issues for me. I have had a 32" TCL Roku for many years with no issues. I hope this helps.
I ordered the TCL 4 series  
CardinalX : 6/26/2020 10:56 pm : link
Yes, it's for the bedroom. I'd say it's the master bedroom, but according to a CNN article today that's no longer appropriate. But it's big and a 75" wont be overwhelming. I think. We'll see.

I read, heard, watched alot about the 6 series but come on... it's 50% more expensive. Is it even 10% better? 15%? Certainly not 50% better.

Anyways, went thru Best Buy who will free deliver it and bring it right upstairs. I wonder, I didnt pay for setup etc. I'm trying to save money, why am I gonna spend $150 to do what I can do?

I wonder though. Think they will let me open the box and plug it in just to see that the screen isn't crap?

Last 2 big screens i got home and their screens looked like a Picasso painting.

Now I gotta buy a gaming PC. Been watching build videos for like 6 months. Time to test the knowledge.
Just got $50 refunded on it cause Best Buy  
CardinalX : 6/30/2020 2:57 am : link
Lowered their price to $699. HappIER
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