TCL - 65" Class 6-Series Mini-LED QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV

After my 7 year old Sony flagship model TV failed recently, I knew I couldn't afford the OLED TV I wanted so I started researching mid-range priced mini-LED TVs that would offer me something close to the picture quality and features I was used to. I looked at comparable models from Hisense, Samsung, LG and even the TCL R655 (2022 model). I AM THRILLED THAT i FOLLOWED MY INSTINCTS AND BOUGHT THE TCL R646. The picture quality is absolutely STUNNING, it was more affordable than recent model releases and has all the features, bells and whistles to future proof this TV for at least a few years. I have a complete Dolby Atmos home theater setup and needed my TV to at least play well with my existing technology. Surprisingly, the R646 has brought new features and therefore new life to my home theater. The TV has two HDMI 2.1 inputs, one with eARC and several other features, like mini-LED tech, that makes the picture bright, with gorgeous color and contrast and deep blacks. The R646 is identical to this year's TCL R655 except the former uses the Google TV interface and the latter, latest model returns to Roku. As a Sony TV owner, I love Google TV so choosing the R646 for several hundred dollars less than the R655 was a no-brainer. And PLEASE BEWARE OF EARLIER REVIEWS. I understand that the R646 was released in 2021 with a ton of significant glitches, but TCL has cured all the issues with the several firmware updates it has made throughout 2022. Therefore, though a 2021 model technically, it is perfectly on par with the 2022 model in terms of picture quality and features. It's unfortunate that this TV had a rough launch because it definitely resulted in poor reviews that now deceptively make this look like an average TV. It is not. It's an exceptional mid-range TV for the price and lives up to the TCL 6 Series reputation.

A month review: Finally....this is a tv that has a hdmi 2.1 slot for 4k at 120hz on the xbox series x...and has an adjustable stand width. (I didn't want to upgrade my tv stand at the same time) I just dont understand how other companies have not thought about their customer base like this... The picture quality is what I expected...yes the tv is a litte thicker and heavier than others...but still looks refined with great picture quality. I have the google version of this tv (not the roku)...and it has performed to my standards. I have not had any of the glitches that other reviewers have talked about. (Maybe it was fixed in an update) sometimes I may accidentally click the wrong button on the remote and try to reverse the course and it has to think for a second...but thats expected... If you're looking for a tv to utilize your next gen gaming system while not breaking the bank...check this out.

TV works great with my Xbox series X and being able to play at 120hz. It makes the gameplay feel so much smoother. This TV supports every new feature that the XSX has. The picture quality is very good, I came from a Samsung TV (KS8000) which still has very good picture quality but where the TCL beats it is the black levels. I was really impressed by how deep the blacks are. OLED TVs still have deep blacks but this is getting really close. You hardly see any graying when there black in the screen. As for some saying the apps are buggy, I have not encountered any issues at all. I've already used Netflix, Hulu, sling tv, Disney Plus, YouTube, Crunchyroll and several more and i have not had any issues. I also have a previous TCL with Roku and I can say the Google TV feela so much smoother. It's not perfect, it can definitely be a bit more organized. I haven't found a way to edit the app list so my most used apps are at the front but I'm sure the platform will continue to improve. I setup my soundbar immediately since I have a Vizio Dolby Atmos one so I have not used the speakers. I don't usually use them as i feel most modern sets don't have the greatest speakers. Overall all, this is definitely one of the best gaming TV's you can buy right now. Any of the next gen consoles will work perfectly with this tv.

It’s been two years now and this tv still works perfectly. Also, this tv is super bright which even with sunlight glaring in my living room, the need to go over ninety percent was not thought of. There are plenty of settings to tweak the audio/video to your liking. This is my second tcl tv, with the first one bought in 2015(which is still being used) and this one being two years old now; I will continue to buy more from this brand.

Best bang for the buck in terms of picture quality and with my preferred platform (GoogleTV) to boot!

The TCL 6-Series is definitely the best value out there for a TV. I purchased my 65-inch R646 for just $700, and it has blown me away. The mini-LED lighting results in amazing black levels and contrast without sacrificing brightness. The Google TV interface is very easy to use and runs smoothly, but the TV also has the option to set it up as a "dumb TV" if you prefer to use another streaming device. It works perfectly with my PS5.

I was looking for a tv that supported 120hz gaming, and would look good for movies with local dimming and decent size. Ill start off by saying the first two months of having the tv it looked great until it didn't. Month three came along and the tv started showing tic tac toe grid lines and dark spots. It also has a white rectangular box in the center of the display that shows up in content and is distracting. I contacted TCL and sent them pictures of the defect expecting them to repair or replace the panel. They did not honor the warranty. I was told "This is normal and does not show defects". Respectfully as an IT technician this is not normal, you should not see grids or white bars on a brand new tv. I believe most anyone would not be happy with a tv showing grids and a white rectangular box in the middle of their screen. Trying to play games or watch content is distracting and ruining the experience. I purchased the GeekSquad protection, and will have to contact them to get this resolved. Buyers beware you may get a lemon like me and be stuck without support. I would not recommend this tv to anyone if the manufacture will not cover defective units and honor their warranty to protect its customers. * see pictures of the tic tac toe grids, dark spots, and white vertical rectangle (dead center of screen).

I love this TV. For the price I got it for, it is absolutely amazing. I like the Google TV a lot more than Roku, and I'm happy I was able to get that model. 4K movies look great, PS5 games look great. I use external speakers, but the internal speakers aren't bad. They're just really small.