{"id":178371,"date":"2024-01-21T18:17:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T18:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=178371"},"modified":"2024-07-25T13:30:29","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T13:30:29","slug":"tcl-c647-review-worth-checking-out-if-you-are-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/tcl-c647-review-worth-checking-out-if-you-are-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"TCL C647 : Worth checking out if you are on a budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

The TCL C647 TVs aren’t the brightest or most feature-rich.\u00a0However, the image is very impressive and the price is very modest.\u00a0The TCL C647 QLED 4K is a TV with impressive specs that costs less than half what you’ll pay for top 65-inch models from other manufacturers.<\/p>\n

This definitely needs to be taken into account.\u00a0The C647 series consists of four models with diagonals from 50 to 75 inches.\u00a0Could this be the TV that is both inexpensive and enjoyable?\u00a0Is the C647 worth buying?\u00a0In our review of the TCL 65C647 QLED HDR 4K we will try to answer these and other questions.<\/p>\n

TCL C647 review<\/h2>\n

Design<\/h3>\n

As just mentioned above, the first thing to keep in mind when evaluating this TV is its price.\u00a0All this concerns not only ease of use, but also design.\u00a0On the other hand, it’s difficult to determine where any meaningful savings can be made when it comes to TV design.<\/p>\n

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The TCL 65C647 TV screen is surrounded by beautiful thin frames on three sides.\u00a0The TV brand is placed on the lower frame, which is slightly wider.\u00a0The screen rests on a stand consisting of two Y-shaped legs.\u00a0The legs are raised enough that a soundbar can be placed under the screen.<\/p>\n

In addition, the legs can be attached in two positions: closer to the center or closer to the edges of the screen.\u00a0Therefore, TCL C647 QLED TVs do not require a very wide surface to install on a cabinet.\u00a0If you prefer to mount the TV on the wall, then in this case you should purchase a VESA 300×300 mm wall mount (for a 65-inch diagonal).<\/p>\n

The depth of the TV at its widest point is 81 mm.\u00a0This means that this is not one of the thinnest TVs that will look very elegant on the wall.\u00a0The company used regular plastic to make the C647 case.\u00a0At this price, this should not come as much of a surprise.\u00a0In appearance, the TV seems quite durable, despite its light weight of 24 kg (for a 65-inch model).<\/p>\n

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Equipment<\/h3>\n

TCL comes with a standard remote control.\u00a0It is quite convenient to control the TV and allows you to freely navigate the Smart TV C647 interface.\u00a0The 65C647 QLED TV is equipped with the Google TV operating system, which is based on Android TV.<\/p>\n

Initially, the product comes with version 11 installed.\u00a0There aren’t many apps installed as standard.\u00a0If you need streaming services like Disney+ or Apple TV+, you’ll have to download them yourself from the Google Play Store.\u00a0Despite these minor inconveniences, the Smart TV interface loads quite well.<\/p>\n

With Freeview Play enabled, all the extra TV services you need are also available.\u00a0In addition to using the buttons on the remote control, you can control the TV using voice commands.\u00a0TCL has a built-in Google Assistant voice assistant.\u00a0There is a microphone button on the remote control that launches this voice assistant.\u00a0Voice commands are recognized very well.<\/p>\n

Sound quality<\/h3>\n

The C647 QLED TV is equipped with a two-channel audio system with a total power of 20 W.\u00a0The sound this TV produces is nothing to write home about.\u00a0It’s narrow and limited, with a slight harshness that becomes more and more pronounced as the volume increases.\u00a0At the most extreme volume levels, the audio quality can be quite aggressive.<\/p>\n

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On the other hand, dialogue in films and other programs sounds very clear.\u00a0Also on the plus side is that the user won’t have to spend a lot of money at all on one of the best cheap soundbars to get decent improvements.\u00a0 TCL can handle most audio track formats, including\u00a0Dolby Atmos\u00a0and DTS-HD.<\/p>\n

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Image quality<\/h3>\n

The TCL 65C647 4K QLED TV is compatible with all high dynamic range (HDR) standards, among which HDR10+ and\u00a0Dolby Vision\u00a0have obvious advantages .\u00a0The TV is controlled using the AiPQ 3.0 processor.\u00a0The MEMC has a special responsibility for motion control.<\/p>\n

The picture quality of Dolby Vision HDR content from a 4K Blu-ray disc has a significant advantage over other content sources.\u00a0The TCL QLED 65C647 is capable of controlling even the most complex on-screen movements without the slightest hint of ghosting or judder.\u00a0It works equally well with textures and patterns, keeping the edges of even quite complex patterns smooth and consistent.<\/p>\n

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The level of detail is quite high.\u00a0The TCL C647 TV handles skin tones particularly well.\u00a0The entire color palette is essentially naturalistic and convincing.\u00a0There’s a kind of variety and subtlety to the tones and shades, which is essentially the whole point of\u00a0QLED\u00a0technology .<\/p>\n

On the other hand, this TV cannot be called too bright.\u00a0Its claimed maximum brightness of 450 nits isn’t anything special.\u00a0In practice, TCL seems to struggle to achieve even this modest figure.\u00a0The white tones he creates are certainly pure and varied, but they are far from ideal.<\/p>\n

Blacks are impressively deep, but have a slightly lower level of detail than other colors.\u00a0However, the full-scale backlight is impressive, remaining smooth and focused even in those dark scenes where there is only a small point of light within.\u00a0Almost all of the above applies to gameplay on current generation consoles.<\/p>\n

The motion is stable, color reproduction is good, and the level of detail is high.\u00a0Despite the lack of full brightness, TCL makes the most of lighting effects.\u00a0When switching to 4K content from a streaming service, there may be a little noise in the images, but this is not fatal.<\/p>\n

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If you watch content below 720p resolution, detail levels drop dramatically.\u00a0Edge definition loses its positivity, and on-screen movement can become problematic.\u00a0In this regard, it is advisable to watch content of at least HD format for comfortable viewing.<\/p>\n

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Connections<\/h3>\n

TCL having only one HDMI 2.1 connector is of course a bit of a problem for some.\u00a0But the connectors themselves are easily accessible.\u00a0Therefore, it is not so difficult to switch cables to connect 2 UHD Blu-ray players and a\u00a0PS5\u00a0game console to the C647 .<\/p>\n

The HDMI 2.1 input provides\u00a0eARC\u00a0functionality , as well as compatibility with some (but not all) features of current generation consoles.\u00a0HDMI 2.1 supports ALLM and\u00a0AMD FreeSync\u00a0.\u00a0It also uses the “Game Accelerator” feature to create 4K\/120Hz images.\u00a0However, the panel is limited to 60Hz.\u00a0Of course, this is not ideal.<\/p>\n

But again, you need to take another look at the asking price.\u00a0Physical connections also include a USB-A 3.0 connector, an RJ45 Ethernet port, a composite video input via a 3.5 mm jack, a digital optical output and a pair of antenna connectors.\u00a0Wireless connectivity is provided by Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

If you’re not willing to compromise, you’ll probably ignore the C647. But that would be a mistake.\u00a0For the extremely modest asking price, you get very decent picture quality, as well as a very good Smart TV interface.\u00a0If you don’t often watch TV in a very brightly lit room, then this is one of the best TVs you can buy currently for a budget price.<\/p>\n

TCL C647<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Brand<\/td>\nTCL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Series<\/td>\nC747<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Line\/options<\/td>\n50C747, 55C747, 65C747, 75C747<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Image<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard<\/td>\nUltra HD (UHD) \/ 4K \/ 2160p<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matrix type<\/td>\nVA QLED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aspect Ratio<\/td>\n16:9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Permission<\/td>\n3840 x 2160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matrix width<\/td>\n10 bits (8 bits + FRC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Backlight<\/td>\nDirect LED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brightness<\/td>\n450 nits (max)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contrast<\/td>\n6000:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Update frequency<\/td>\n50 Hz \/ 60 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Latency\/input lag<\/td>\n6 ms (minimum)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDR standards<\/td>\nHDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3D\/Up-Scaling<\/td>\nNo Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard TV tuner (analog)<\/td>\nNTSC, PAL, SECAM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard TV tuner (digital)<\/td>\nDVB-T\/T2\/C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video codecs<\/td>\n3GPP, AVI, DivX, H.263, H.264, H.265, MKV, MP4, MPEG-4, VC-1, VP8, VP9, \u200b\u200bWMV, AV1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connections<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDMI<\/td>\n1 x HDMI 2.1 + 2 x HDMI 2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB<\/td>\n1 x USB 3.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reception of TV signals<\/td>\n1 x RF (on-air antenna)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WiFi<\/td>\n802.11 b\/g\/n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Audio output<\/td>\nOptical (audio)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Internet<\/td>\nEthernet RJ-45\/LAN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additionally<\/td>\nWi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.0, AV composite (mini RCA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sound<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power<\/td>\n2 x 10 W (2 x 15 W for 75\u2033 diagonal)*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
System<\/td>\n2.0CH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Support<\/td>\nDolby Atmos, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Smart TV<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OS<\/td>\nGoogle TV (Android 11)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPU<\/td>\nAiPQ Engine Gen 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPU\/GPU<\/td>\nARM Cortex-A73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Voice assistant<\/td>\nGoogle Assistant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory<\/td>\n2 GB \/ 16 GB (eMMC 5.0)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Remote controller<\/td>\nVoice remote control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additionally<\/td>\nInternet browser, AMD FreeSync<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nVESA 300 x 300 mm (for 65\u2033 diagonal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The TCL C647 TVs aren’t the brightest or most feature-rich.\u00a0However, the image is very impressive and the price is very modest.\u00a0The TCL C647 QLED 4K is a TV with impressive specs that costs less than half what you’ll pay for top 65-inch models from other manufacturers. This definitely needs to be taken into account.\u00a0The C647 […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10402,"featured_media":178372,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[641],"tags":[778],"class_list":{"0":"post-178371","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tv","8":"tag-reviews"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178371","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10402"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178371"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178371\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178372"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=178371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}