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TCL - 65" Class 8-Series 4K Mini-LED QLED Dolby Vision HDR Roku Smart TV

Model: 65Q825
SKU: 6377895
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  • Key Specs
    • Display Type: LED
    • Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
    • Screen Size Class: 65 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
    • High Dynamic Range Format: Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
    • LED Panel Type: Mini-LED QLED
    • Backlight Type: Full Array Local Dimming (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
    • Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
    • Motion Enhancement Technology: Natural Motion 480 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
    • Specific Manufacturer Technologies: QLED, Quantum Contrast, Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos Audio, Contrast Control Zones, AiPQ Engine, Easy Voice Control (This is technology that's specific to a TV brand (sometimes called proprietary technology). Here you'll see terms related to picture quality, brightness, processors and more.)
    • Smart Platform: Roku TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
    • Featured Streaming Services: Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Peacock, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, Apple TV+, Vudu, Google Play Movies & TV, Sling TV, Fubo, Crackle, Fubo TV, ESPN+, Pandora, Spotify, Philo, SHOWTIME, Peloton, SIRIUS, Paramount+, YouTube TV (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
    • Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
    • Works With: Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
    • Voice Assistant Built-in: No (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
  • General
    • Brand: TCL
    • Model Number: 65Q825
    • Product Name: 65" Class 8-Series 4K Mini-LED QLED Dolby Vision HDR Roku Smart TV
    • Color: Black
    • Series: 8 series 4K QLED (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
    • Model Year: 2019
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height With Stand: 36.4 inches
    • Product Width: 56.9 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth With Stand: 13.8 inches
    • Product Height Without Stand: 32.9 inches
    • Product Depth Without Stand: 3.1 inches
    • Product Weight With Stand: 78.3 pounds
    • Product Weight Without Stand: 69.9 pounds
    • Stand Width: 33.9 inches (The horizontal measurement of the stand/base, or the distance from the outside of one leg to the outside of the opposite leg, as it is attached to the product.)
    • Adjustable Stand Width: false (Whether the stand can adjust to have more than one measurement either between the legs or the base itself.)
  • Display
    • Display Type: LED
    • Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
    • Screen Size: 64.5 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Screen Size Class: 65 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
    • High Dynamic Range Format: Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
    • Picture Quality Enhancement Technology: HDR Compatible
    • LED Panel Type: Mini-LED QLED
    • Backlight Type: Full Array Local Dimming (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
    • Curved Screen: false
    • Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
    • Motion Enhancement Technology: Natural Motion 480 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
    • Language(s) Displayed: English, German, French, Spanish (The available language options for displayed text or captions.)
  • Features
    • Remote Control Type: Voice control
    • Specific Manufacturer Technologies: QLED, Quantum Contrast, Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos Audio, Contrast Control Zones, AiPQ Engine, Easy Voice Control (This is technology that's specific to a TV brand (sometimes called proprietary technology). Here you'll see terms related to picture quality, brightness, processors and more.)
    • Smart Capable: true (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
    • Smart Platform: Roku TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
    • Featured Streaming Services: Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Peacock, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, Apple TV+, Vudu, Google Play Movies & TV, Sling TV, Fubo, Crackle, Fubo TV, ESPN+, Pandora, Spotify, Philo, SHOWTIME, Peloton, SIRIUS, Paramount+, YouTube TV (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
    • Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
    • TV Tuner: Digital (The ATSC TV Tuner is a component built into conventional TV sets or other devices for receiving over-the-air broadcast TV without a cable/satellite box. Digital tuners may be purchased separately and connected to a device if it does not have one built in.)
  • Connectivity
    • Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
    • RF Antenna Input: true (This input is used to connect devices such as antennas or cable boxes to a TV via a coaxial cable.)
    • Number Of USB Port(s) (Total): 1 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
    • Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
  • Compatibility
    • VESA Wall Mount Standard: 300mm x 300mm (VESA wall mount standards refer to the spacing of screw holes built into a TV in order to fit with standard TV wall mounts. These standards are implemented into most TVs and monitors.)
    • Works With: Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
    • Voice Assistant Built-in: No (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
  • Audio
    • Built-In Speakers: true
    • Built-in Speaker Type: Front firing (Backward, downward, and front-firing speakers direct sound into the room from those respective directions. A soundbar is typically long and rectangular, and designed to act as an all-in-one speaker with greater sound production than that of a TV alone. An acoustic surface is the result of small sound actuators embedded directly behind the screen, turning the entire screen's surface into a speaker.)
    • Surround Sound Supported: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
    • Speaker Output: 30 watts
  • Power
    • ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
    • EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
    • Estimated Annual Operating Cost: 40 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
    • Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 330 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
    • Rechargeable Battery (Remote Control): false
    • Battery Size (Remote Control): AAA (The battery size required for operation.)
    • Number Of Batteries Required (Remote Control): 2
    • Number of Batteries Included (Remote Control): 2
  • Included
    • Stand Included: true
  • Box Dimension
    • Height: 42.9 inches
    • Width: 65 inches
    • Depth: 10.8 inches
    • CubicDimension: 30116 inches
  • Other
    • UPC: 846042012386

The brilliant blacks and captivating colors of the 65-inch TCL QLED TV offer a spectacular, immersive viewing experience. The Quantum Dot technology includes 1.07 billion colors which creates a strikingly lifelike picture with stunning richness and clarity. The TCL 8-Series TV's mini-LED backlight display technology and Contrast Control Zones provide a high degree of precision, smoothness, uniformity, brightness, and illumination. All this on a FullView edge-to-edge glass display set on a T-pedestal stand designed for style and stability. Four HDMI ports and one USB let you connect multiple devices.

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  • Quantum Contrast technology: Our new mini-LED backlight technology offers powerful and precise control of brilliantly bright and deeply dark areas of the image, delivering depth, dimension, and contrast. The viewing experience is improved throughout the screen.
  • High-Performance Mini-LEDs: The 8-Series uses high-performance mini-LEDs to bring precise local dimming and smooth, uniform illumination.
  • AiPQ Engine: Uses machine-learning algorithms to optimize color, contrast and clarity for an unrivaled 4K HDR experience.
  • Wide Color with QLED color technology: Quantum dot technology delivers better brightness and wider color volume, matching the format used by most cinema screens and Hollywood content creators, for exceptionally vivid and lifelike picture performance.
  • Dolby Vision HDR: Provides images with superior color, contrast and brightness, so all your favorite movies, shows and games come to life in stunning clarity.
  • Dolby Atmos: Advanced technology inspired by the cinema, Atmos adds an immersive, lifelike surround sound experience in every scene.
  • Contrast Control Zones: Optimizes contrast in each zone to deliver brighter whites and deeper blacks. You'll notice striking bright and dark areas of the picture with Contrast Control Zone technology.
  • Brilliant Viewing: The 8-Series delivers excellent dark room viewing, while Quantum Contrast powered by mini-LED backlight technology delivers enhanced black-level performance and outstanding bright room viewing in a home theater.
  • Auto Game Mode: For the smoothest action, lowest latency and the best picture settings for gaming.
  • FullView: Enjoy a clean, contemporary edge-to-edge glass display that blends seamlessly into your viewing experience.
  • Easy Voice Control: Find movie titles, launch or change channels, even switch inputs, using just your voice. Access to voice control feature available through the Roku mobile app, compatible third-party voice assistant devices and voice-enabled remote control.
  • Superior 4K Ultra HD: Picture clarity combines with the contrast, color, and detail of Dolby Vision HDR (High Dynamic Range) for the most lifelike picture.
  • 64.5" screen: Large enough to provide an immersive experience for everyone in the room.
  • 2160p resolution for breathtaking HD images: Watch 4K movies and TV shows at 4x the resolution of Full HD, and upscale your current HD content to gorgeous, Ultra HD-level picture quality.
  • Watch high dynamic range (HDR) content on your TV: With an HDR-compatible 4K TV, you can enjoy HDR movies and TV shows, in addition to all your current content.
  • Smart TV with access to streaming services for countless entertainment options: Stream shows, movies, games and more with the TV's built-in Wi-Fi and integrated apps.
  • Built-in Roku smart platform delivers access to a world of entertainment: Stream from Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Peacock, Disney+, Apple TV+, YouTube, or choose from more than 4,000 other streaming channels.
  • Natural Motion 480: Delivers exceptionally smooth clarity during fast action scenes.
  • Advanced TV sound: Two 15W main channel speakers, Dolby Atmos.
  • 4 HDMI inputs for the best home theater connection: High-speed HDMI delivers picture and digital surround sound in one convenient cable. HDMI cable not included.
  • 1 USB input: Easily connect your digital camera, camcorder or other USB device.
Whats Included
  • TCL 65Q825
  • TCL RC580 remote control
  • Stand
Product Manuals
Documents
  • Energy_Guide_PDF

Q: What does the series number reference? I notice the price goes up the higher the number. Is it resolution?

A: Not necessarily the resolution, but yes more options/features, better panel, so on. Quite a big jump from series 6 to 8, I have both and would say Series 8 price to value for me isn't there.

Q: Will the speakers still provide sound when a headset is plugged in? Same question for Bluetooth. My wife needs it loud, but I don't, so giving her a headset might be a solution.

A: Our TCL Roku TVs are currently not Bluetooth capable. However, you can download the free Roku app on your smartphone or tablet to use with your TCL Roku TV. By using the app you can use voice search, voice control, and experience private listening. You can currently connect up to 4 phones with the Roku app to the TV, and everyone can connect to their own phone with wireless headphones to experience private listening. However, when using private listening, it will automatically mute the TV speakers. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support

Q: I have heard this TV has had a lot of problems since launch. Have there been many firmware updates to correct them?

A: I am loving this TV! It is everything I expected. When the screen goes to black, I could swear it has been turned off. It definitely has had updates. That's my only complaint at all. This is my first smart TV, so maybe it's completely normal, but about every 10-14 days it updates. I have to wait about 45 seconds for it to turn on, and it annoys me. According to your question, though, I think that's a good thing. It means something is being fixed or improved. This is definitely a first-world problem. Obviously I need to be more patient! I can highly recommend this TV!

Q: How wide is the stand?

A: For this 65 inch TCL Roku TV, the base stand is 33.9 inches wide. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support

Q: Does This TV Have eARC?

A: Nope, It does not