TCL 6-Series Google TV

TCL’s 6-Series Google TV — model R646 — combines bright, vivid 4K HDR picture quality with Google’s streaming software. After buggy performance at launch, the TV has been improved with updates and is now a great value.

-- As reviewed by The Verge
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MSRP: $1,578.44

Product details

  • Superior 4K Ultra HD: Picture clarity combined with the contrast, color, and detail of Dolby Vision HDR (High Dynamic Range) for the most lifelike picture.
  • Mini-LED Technology: Uncompromised contrast, brightness, and uniformity for incredible viewing in any environment. Mini-LED backlight technology bring exceptionally powerful and precise control of brilliantly bright and deeply dark areas of the image, delivering unparalleled depth and dimension.
  • QLED: Quantum dot technology delivers more than a billion colors with greater accuracy, better brightness, and wider color volume, matching the format used by most cinema screens and Hollywood content creators. This provides exceptionally vivid and lifelike picture performance.
  • Contrast Control Zones: Contrast is optimized across up to 240 localized zones for striking distinction between bright and dark areas of the image for maximum detail, depth, and dimension.
  • Hands-free Voice Control: Easy home control and entertainment, without lifting a finger. Turn on the big game. Dim the lights. See who’s at the front door. All without having to ask, “where’s the remote control.” That’s the magic of hands-free voice control. Just say “Hey Google” to get started.

PROS

+ Impressively bright, vivid picture
+ Two 4K 120Hz HDMI inputs
+ Hands-free Google Assistant voice commands

CONS

- Software was a mess at launch
- Remote control needs work
- Still a bug here and there

Expert reviews and ratings

By The Verge on February 03, 2022
TCL’s 6-Series Google TV — model R646 — combines bright, vivid 4K HDR picture quality with Google’s streaming software. After buggy performance at launch, the TV has been improved with updates and is now a great value.
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