{"id":148201,"date":"2022-09-11T17:41:17","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T16:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techweekmag.com\/?p=148201"},"modified":"2022-09-11T17:41:17","modified_gmt":"2022-09-11T16:41:17","slug":"tcl-s6200-review-basic-affordable-and-the-perfect-kitchen-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/tcl-s6200-review-basic-affordable-and-the-perfect-kitchen-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"TCL S6200 : Basic, affordable and the perfect kitchen TV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TCL S6200 is that television that we are looking for to put in the kitchen and watch the news or recipes. It can also be the one you buy desperately because yours has been damaged and you don&#8217;t have the budget, not even remotely, to replace one just like it. For my taste, it could also be the first television that you put on the little ones in their bedroom.<\/p>\n<p>Or the one used by those people who don&#8217;t watch TV too much or don&#8217;t look for high image quality.\u00a0In short, it is a television with a basic performance, of those of a lifetime but improved, and at a price that today sounds ridiculous.<\/p>\n<h3>Design and connectivity<\/h3>\n<p>Despite, as we say, being a very simple and cheap model, TCL has chosen a bezelless for its design.\u00a0That is,\u00a0the frames are negligible except for the lower one, which is considerably thick\u00a0, so much so that it acts\u00a0as an aesthetic detail\u00a0in my opinion, being really beautiful.\u00a0Likewise, the incorporation of\u00a0metallic finishes\u00a0embellishes the device while giving it durability.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"entered lazyloaded aligncenter wp-image-94589 size-large\" title=\"TCL 32S6200 follows the aesthetics of the firm's basic models for years\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/66_techweek.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-94589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">TCL 32S6200 follows the aesthetics of the firm&#8217;s basic models for years but improving the edge system<\/p>\n<p>However, when we see the television from its profile, we do realize that the brand has saved on design to be able to adjust prices to the maximum.\u00a0The side of the television is very basic\u00a0, with a panel of only 37 mm but\u00a0widening the profile considerably up to 79\u00a0, without counting on its stand, of course.<\/p>\n<p>So that there is no room for error, the screen measures\u00a0430 x 721 x 37 at 79 mm weighing 3.7 kilos\u00a0.\u00a0Why do I say it?\u00a0You can keep this one and simply hang it on the wall, as it is\u00a0compatible with VESA devices in 100 x 100 mm\u00a0.\u00a0The complete TV, with its\u00a0two wide V legs\u00a0,\u00a0weighs 5.1 and measures 473 x 721 x 180mm\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h3>Tuning and connectivity<\/h3>\n<p>With\u00a0WiFI b\/g\/n 2.4Ghz MIMO and bluetooth\u00a0we ensure sufficient wireless connectivity.\u00a0These are not in their latest version but, even so, they are totally convenient for the connectivity tasks that we may want from both services.<\/p>\n<p>As for the physical ports, we find\u00a0two HDMI version 1.4 inputs, one USB 2.0, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, an optical audio output and an RF antenna\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>Tuning is\u00a0digital in DVB-C, DVB-S\/S2 and DVB-T\/T2, HbbTV 2.0.2, CI+ v1.3 and analog PAL\/SECAM\/NTSC and BG\/DK\/I\/LL\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h2>Image quality and general functions<\/h2>\n<p>This little model with a conventional 32-inch LCD LED panel remains\u00a0HD Ready\u00a0which, in my opinion, is the minimum acceptable today, especially if we consider that in pixels we are talking about\u00a01366 x 768\u00a0, which gives rise to a 49-inch pixel density. This occupies 88.63% of the total frontal area of \u200b\u200bthe TV.\u00a0It has a\u00a0curious aspect ratio of 18:9\u00a0, 60 Hz frequency coupled with 300 PPI units, a contrast of 5000:1 and a basic brightness of 350 nits.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of technology and functions, TCL 32S6200 has:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Micro Dimming\u00a0.\u00a0This technology is used to enhance contrast.\u00a0It is achieved based on an analysis of the image in more than a hundred small areas whose values \u200b\u200bare changed to further fine-tune and achieve more realistic and defined brightness and contrast.<\/li>\n<li>Support for HDR content\u00a0.\u00a0It is curious because this is something that is left for Full HD televisions but, without a doubt, it is a more than welcome aspect, since it implies that the processor, which is a quad-core ARM Cortex-A55, is not bad and, in addition, that we can see more content with better details.\u00a0There is more vividness in colour, high contrast and greater depth in black areas.<\/li>\n<li>Image modes\u00a0.\u00a0Surprisingly, the model integrates several image modes, which means that it works to subtly modify the values \u200b\u200bof the contents to better adjust them to its typology.\u00a0Thus, we find standard, dynamic, smart HDR, movies, sports games and PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"entered lazyloaded aligncenter wp-image-94585 size-full\" title=\"A decent image considering its specifications\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/67_techweek.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-94585\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A decent image considering its specifications<\/p>\n<h3>Audio<\/h3>\n<p>As for the audio, the truth is that we can say little.\u00a0It has two small full range down firing type speakers with 5 W of power each, which makes a total of\u00a010 W in 2.0 channels\u00a0.\u00a0It is a sufficient amount to listen to anything without a problem but, without a doubt, it is below the conventional today.\u00a0Music at full blast, especially bass, may be distorted because it also doesn&#8217;t have a subwoofer.<\/p>\n<p>The audio technology used is\u00a0Dolby Digital Plus\u00a0, which means that the sound remains\u00a0rich and of sufficient quality\u00a0to make the most of the elements that make up the simple audio system.<\/p>\n<h2>TCL 32S6200 software\/smartTV review<\/h2>\n<p>Be careful because you are not going to believe that this simple and cheap television comes with\u00a0Android TV 11\u00a0.\u00a0Not only is it intelligent in its measure but it integrates an excellent OS.\u00a0This one, yes, is somewhat casted but it already offers much more than other exclusives of each brand.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148207\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148207\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TCL-S6200-is-the-perfect-smart-TV-for-your-kitchen.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-148207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TCL-S6200-is-the-perfect-smart-TV-for-your-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"TCL S6200 is the perfect smart TV for your kitchen\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TCL-S6200-is-the-perfect-smart-TV-for-your-kitchen.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TCL-S6200-is-the-perfect-smart-TV-for-your-kitchen-770x578.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148207\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">TCL S6200 is the perfect smart TV for your kitchen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-94587\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">TCL Android 32S6200<\/p>\n<p>With this you have the\u00a0Google Home space\u00a0, but you also have\u00a0TCL Home\u00a0, in case you want to try the home one.<\/p>\n<p>Lots of Google functions such as its\u00a0pre-installed apps, its voice assistant or Chromecast\u00a0are an excellent option to make the device more interactive and offer us more attractive and stimulating.<\/p>\n<p>As with the Home, it also has another content delivery system, in this case\u00a0T-Cast\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>Other conventional functions are\u00a0channel auto-scan, 8-day EPG, sleep timer or teletext\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h3>TCL Android TV S6200: Pros and cons<\/h3>\n<p><strong>PROS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AndroidTV<\/li>\n<li>HbbTV updated<\/li>\n<li>upgraded bluetooth<\/li>\n<li>Price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CONS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Energetic certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>TCL S6200 Specifications:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpsm-table wpsm-table-black\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">SPECS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Make model<\/td>\n<td>TCL 32S6200 \u2013 TCL Android 32S6200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Size<\/td>\n<td>32\u2033 (81cm), flat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Resolution<\/td>\n<td>HD Ready (1366 x 768p), fake 1080p<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aspect Ratio<\/td>\n<td>16:9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Frequency<\/td>\n<td>60Hz PPI 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Backlight<\/td>\n<td>DirectLED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SmartTV<\/td>\n<td>Yes, AndroidTV 11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Integrated Wi-Fi<\/td>\n<td>Yes, WiFi 2.4GHz MIMO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bluetooth<\/td>\n<td>yes, 5.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3D<\/td>\n<td>Nope<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>tuners<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Analog (NTSC\/PAL\/SECAM, BG\/DK\/I\/LL)<\/li>\n<li>Digital (DVB-T\/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S\/S2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sound<\/td>\n<td>10W (2ch) RMS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dimensions without stand (Height x Width x Depth)<\/td>\n<td>430 x 721 x 37-79mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dimensions without stand (Height x Width x Depth)<\/td>\n<td>473 x 721 x 180mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight (without\/with base)<\/td>\n<td>3.7kg \/ 5.1kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>VESA compatibility<\/td>\n<td>Yes, 100&#215;100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HDMI ports<\/td>\n<td>2 1.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>USB ports<\/td>\n<td>1 2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>other connectors<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Ethernet LANRJ 45<\/li>\n<li>optical audio output<\/li>\n<li>RF antenna<\/li>\n<li>satelite<\/li>\n<li>3.5mm jack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IC+ Integrated<\/td>\n<td>Yes, v1.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Energy classification<\/td>\n<td>Label F, 32W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Content \/ Accessories<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>RC802NU1 remote control<\/li>\n<li>batteries<\/li>\n<li>power cord<\/li>\n<li>User&#8217;s Guide<\/li>\n<li>Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TCL S6200 is that television that we are looking for to put in the kitchen and watch the news or recipes. 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