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<\/p>\nTCL’s reputation for delivering superior TVs at surprisingly low prices is growing exponentially.\u00a0TCL C745 – 2023 series.\u00a0It is positioned as a line of new TCL gaming TVs that combine an unprecedented amount of features for its price with picture quality that surpasses some double-priced TVs.<\/p>\n
The C745 series features a bright and crisp 4K QLED panel with 1,000 nits of brightness in certain HDMI modes, and even supports full array backlight local dimming.\u00a0But this is not enough – the screen is updated at a frequency of 144 Hz, which is rare for TVs in general, not to mention this price.\u00a0In the review of TCL 55C745 4K HDR as a representative of the series, we will describe the capabilities of the model and its characteristics.<\/p>\n
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The body of the TCL 55C745 TV is lightweight and made of plastic, like the\u00a0C735 series\u00a0.\u00a0The simple base consists of two plastic legs with a larger plastic panel covering them.\u00a0This results in a central stand that securely holds the panel.\u00a0The design is described by the manufacturer as bezel-less, but the image shows the technological boundaries of the panel.<\/p>\n
The case is not as thin as, for example, its competitor\u00a0Samsung Q60C\u00a0, but this is a consequence of the use of a direct backlight, the LEDs of which are located directly behind the screen.\u00a0In fact, you can’t really see its thickest back unless you’re looking at the screen from a much more extreme angle than usual.<\/p>\n
The connectors point sideways, which is good for wall mounting with a VESA compatible bracket.\u00a0The only thing that can make you tense up when connecting is that they are located far from the edge of the TV.\u00a0The remote control combines both versions of 2022 – both Bluetooth with a microphone and a conventional push-button with a digital block.<\/p>\n
The main factor that determines the picture quality of the TCL C745 TV is that it is a 4K HDR TV built on a 10-bit (8-bit+FRC) VA type LCD panel.\u00a0VA panels typically provide better contrast and deeper blacks, but have narrower viewing angles than competing\u00a0IPS panel\u00a0technology .<\/p>\n
Beyond these promising fundamentals, however, the 55C745 has much more to offer.\u00a0First, despite the astoundingly low price, it uses quantum dots to create palette colors.\u00a0This approach provides a noticeably wider color range than the traditional color filter system.<\/p>\n
All four major high dynamic range HDR formats are supported: HLG, RVC 10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.\u00a0So unlike, say, all LG TVs that don’t support HDR10+ and all Samsung TVs that don’t support Dolby Vision, the TCL C 745 TV will play the best available version of whatever source you feed it.<\/p>\n
The C745 has fewer blackout zones than the C845: 120, 160, and 220 in 55, 65, and 75 inches.\u00a0Peak brightness is increased to 1000 nits compared to 350 nits in the C735.\u00a0The C745 doesn’t use\u00a0mini LED\u00a0backlighting , but it’s still a nice step up from last year’s C735, which didn’t have local dimming (with the exception of the 98-inch C735, which has 192 dimming zones).<\/p>\n
The TCL C745 Series supports Dolby Vision IQ, which can automatically adjust Dolby Vision advanced picture settings to compensate for the amount of light in your room.\u00a0As a result, you still get a distinct level of HDR viewing experience.\u00a0Note that the low power mode is too dark to make good use of HDR.<\/p>\n
The C745 TV provides several preset picture modes.\u00a0The most correct in terms of maintaining detail in the shadows is the Vivid (Dynamic) mode.\u00a0Setting the Adaptive Contrast control to “Low” prevents instability in dark scenes because the TV does not actively adjust the backlight level in response to changes in the picture.<\/p>\n
All video content is intelligently upscaled to 4K.\u00a0The TV uses deep learning artificial intelligence (AiPQ Gen 3 processor) that recognizes a range of objects and helps predict what the frame should be.\u00a0Content at 480 \/ 720 \/ 1080p resolution is acceptable, although the edges and midtones are a little washed out.<\/p>\n
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Even more surprising for the cost of the TCL C745 TV is support for the latest advanced gaming features with 4K@120 content (the screen is actually rated at 144Hz) and VRR on two of its four HDMIs.\u00a0All this turns the TCL 55 C745 TV screen to the gaming fans.\u00a0Especially when you consider that it supports switching to pure graphics automatically using ALLM and is compatible with the FreeSync Premium VRR system.<\/p>\n
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With the TCL DLG Game Accelerator feature, the TV can reach a refresh rate of 240Hz.\u00a0However, it automatically switches to 1080p resolution.\u00a0Those refresh rates are more than enough for the PS5, which maxes out at 4K\/120Hz, but perhaps the C745 is perfect for the rumored upcoming PS5 Pro.<\/p>\n
The model has a Game Bar 2.0, which provides quick access to game settings and information about graphics settings.\u00a0As a final note, game mode output latency (input lag) is 13.4ms with 1080p\/60Hz sources (and about double that with 120Hz sources).\u00a0These are all really great things to find on such an affordable TV.<\/p>\n
TCL C74 TV’s intelligent engine is based on the latest Google TV system (based on Android TV 11).\u00a0It provides a huge amount of streaming content as well as games and apps.\u00a0The interface is responsive for the price and attractive.\u00a0Many streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, etc. are preinstalled.<\/p>\n
As you’d expect, given the connection to a Google TV account, the TCL C74 series supports voice control via Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa can be used if that’s more familiar to you.\u00a0The home screen is full of stripes of tiles – featured content, your apps, current browsing.<\/p>\n
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There is a built-in Chromecast player that allows you to output media content from your smartphone to the TCL TV screen, as well as Apple TV, AirPlay 2 and HomeKit functions.\u00a0For the first time in 2023, the TV is compatible with the Matter standard, which loops smart devices into a single network.\u00a0This means that the C745 TV can be controlled remotely from the Matter controller.<\/p>\n
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The audio system of the TCL C745 is quite good for such an affordable TV.\u00a0Firstly, it can sound impressively loud (up to 84 dB!), as well as create a wide soundstage.\u00a0In the common palette of two 15-watt speakers, the mids sound soft, and the highs are moderately piercing.\u00a0As usual with flat-panel TVs, there is a lack of bass.<\/p>\n
There is support for Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual-X.\u00a0But you need to understand what two speakers can still do in relation to spatial sound – not much.\u00a0Dolby AC4 and Dolby TrueHD audio playback is possible.\u00a0In general, for a clear soundtrack of films, it is better to purchase a separate sound bar.<\/p>\n
For available ports, there are no changes compared to 2022.\u00a0Unless now all HDMI ports are defined as version 2.1 (one of them with\u00a0eARC\u00a0).\u00a0As always, there is only one USB 2.0 port (weird restriction).\u00a0There is a digital optical audio output and two antenna jacks (depending on the region).\u00a0In addition, there is a CI slot for pay-per-view cards.\u00a0Complementing the list are minijacks for composite AV input and headphone output, as well as a LAN port.\u00a0Wireless – traditional WiFi and Bluetooth.<\/p>\n
TCL C745 is a well-equipped, feature-packed TV at a very attractive price. This is a good gaming TV.\u00a0This is a typical direct backlit LCD with a few minor flaws.\u00a0Finally, it’s a good all-around workhorse designed for use in normal lighting conditions and offers a good range of connectivity options, gaming features, HDR and Smart TV compatibility.\u00a0When used this way, it will make more established competitors think twice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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