HD, 1080p, and even DVD material look cleaner, sharper, and more dimensional than expected. The new processor improves edges and textures without usually making content look artificial.
Pros: resolution, contrast ratio
Cons: HDR10+ support, account requirements
Older HD and cable sources look cleaner, sharper, and more detailed than expected without excessive artificial sharpening. TCL’s processing now approaches the better upscalers in the category.
Pros: overall image accuracy, resolution
Cons: motion clarity, response time
Upscaling has improved into a genuine TCL strength and can look close to higher-tier models. Results still depend heavily on the quality and bitrate of the original signal.
Pros: resolution, HDR format support
Cons: software updates, account requirements
HD and SDR material is sharpened effectively, producing crisper textures and stronger perceived contrast.
Pros: display technology, response time
Cons: setup ease, account requirements