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TCL 55R617 - 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV (2018 Model)

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Size: 55 in


Set: TV only


Features

  • Your purchase includes One TCL 55R617 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV (2018 Model), One voice enabled remote control with batteries and One analog audio/video input adapter.
  • TV dimensions without stand: 48.5" W x 28.1" H x 2.9" D. TV dimensions with stand: 48.5 W x 30.6 H x 10.7 D. Stand separation distance: 47.9 TV weight without stand: 37.1 lbs
  • Our Contrast Control Zones (CCZ) is part of the powerful performance package available on our new six series TV. Simply put, and LED TV with Full array and contrast control zones is the only way in LED TV can have the blackest blacks and whitest whites on screen at the same time, delivering an amazing contrast, bright vibrant white, and deep rich blacks.
  • The 120 Hz clear motion index uses a combination of the TVs need of 60 Hz panel and back like scanning to deliver clear fast action. This technology prevents the soap opera effect.
  • While TCL Roku TVs do not include Bluetooth, you can connect this TV to external audio by using either HDMI ARC, a digital optical audio out, or an analog audio out in the form of a 3.5 mm Jack.
  • Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant

Description

TCL's 6 Series combines stunning 4K HDR picture performance and the award winning Roku TV smart platform in a bold, brushed metal design for a superior TV experience. Dolby Vision delivers greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors. TCL?s Contrast Control Zone technology individually optimizes the image across up to 120 zones to yield striking contrast between light and dark areas. The 6 Series models? iPQ Engine provides precise color replication while HDR Pro Gamma significantly improves HDR performance in any setting. Powerful picture performance is complemented by the Roku OS, providing seamless access your cable box, Blu ray player, gaming console, and other devices without flipping through inputs or complicated menus. An enhanced remote makes it easy to find movie titles, launch or change channels, and even switch inputs, all with your voice. The minimum bandwidth requirements to stream 4K content vary by content provider. For example, Netflix and Youtube state their recommended minimum speed is 25Mbps. Vudu states its minimum is 11Mbps, Amazon recommends a minimum speed of 15Mbps. We recommend that you check with your preferred 4K content provider to see what their requirements are, as they may change from time to time. HDMI Ports: 3 HDMI 2.0 w/HDCP 2.2 (1 ARC); Resolution: 3840 x 2160; USB Ports: 1 USB 2.0. Display Resolution UHD.

Screen Size: 55 Inches


Brand: TCL


Display Technology: LED


Resolution: 4K


Refresh Rate: 120 Hz


Included Components: TV, Remote, Batteries


Connectivity Technology: Wi-Fi, HDMI


Aspect Ratio: 169


Product Dimensions: 10.7"D x 48.5"W x 10.7"H


Brand Name: ‎TCL


Item Weight: ‎38.2 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎48.5 x 10.7 x 30.9 inches


Item model number: ‎55R617


Batteries: ‎2 AAA batteries required. (included)


Color Name: ‎Black


Item Weight: ‎38.2 Pounds


Standing screen display size: ‎55 Inches


Aspect Ratio: ‎169


Date First Available: March 16, 2018


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  • Dreaming the impossible dream!!
Size: 55 in
This is a review of the "TCL 55R617 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV (2018 Model)". And believe it or not, this TV really is the best blend of great technology and incredible performance. And I'm a visual oriented person, who is not easily pleased with mediocre visual performance. Why read this review? I am somewhat visually impaired (legally blind in one eye and significantly reduced vision in the other), so surprisingly my impressions actually are based on the need for better picture quality. If the picture quality doesn't support my vision, I can definitely see it. I also have a very strong visual orientation and great color discrimination. Second, I have a strong technical background. But I spent my career helping others understand technology. So, I hope I can help you understand what's important and what you can ignore. The short answer Wowser! This TV is simply incredible. I *HIGHLY* recommend it. If you do a search of reviews throughout the internet, you will find that it garners excellent reviews from many sources. I definitely agree. If you are debating between this TV and another, this one will perform better than most other units in almost every situation. Yes. Some of the TVs suffer from the vertical banding. Yes some seem to have mottled screens (lots of darker areas). But it seems as if most of us don't have problems. I tested my screen and did find a little bit of vertical banding. But it's so minimal that it simply doesn't matter, regardless of what I watch. So, it seems your mileage may vary. Check it out but remember that most of us will never see the impact of minor visual issues. Why did I buy this unit? 1. HDMI standards My previous Samsung LCD TV (an LNT4665F) used the HDMI 1.3 standard. Unfortunately, more current HDMI devices could not communicate with the Samsung TV. For example, my Roku Ultra box could not be recognized on that TV. And about one half of the time I tried my Chromecast device was not recognized by the Samsung TV. Surpassingly, DVDs that changed the picture resolution (such as from 720p to 1080p) in the same video stream would invariably fail. Don't get me wrong. The Samsung TV was exceptional for when it was manufactured. It was reasonably priced at the time and provided an exceptional video quality. However, this TCL Roku TV with its use of the HDMI 2.0 standard completely eliminates HDMI compatibility problems. It recognizes all my devices. 2. Need for a larger screen Unfortunately, as I've aged my vision continues to deteriorate. I can no longer read subtitles. I sit about 10 feet away from the TV at a slight angle (15 degrees or so) left from dead center. This TCL Roku TV helps. It doesn't completely eliminate this issue. But it definitely helps. I can read some of the subtitles, but they are just at the edge of what I can read. 3.. Need to prepare for cord cutting Finally, I am *very* sick of paying more and more for poor service. It's time for me to consider replacing cable/satellite service with an online video service. My Samsung TV, with the problems it had recognizing HDMI devices, was not adequate for this change in video provider. Once again the TCL Roku TV addresses that issue. Does 4K make sense? The shift from HD to 4K UHD is not as stark as the change from the SD to HD standards. But I found that it definitely increases the clarity and sharpness of the visual image. Even at 10 feet away from the screen, the TV provides a noticably sharper image. Between the larger size and the increased image resolution, the TV provides a sharper and better image. Does HDR make sense? Is HDR just another marketing term to attempt to separate you from your money? No! Though I fully admit that it can be used that way, the difference depends on how the TV implements HDR. With this TCL Roku TV the increased color contrast and depth of black the HDR video is substantially and noticably better than without it. For example I watched Doctor Strange on both my old Samsung TV and this TCL Roku TV. The image on the TCL Roku TV simply jumps out and provided a stunning visual experience. It is much closer to the visual experience that we see at the theater than what we expect for a TV. Yes. It makes a difference. I expect that both 4K UHD and HDR are here to stay. With the upcoming implementation of the ATSC 3.0 over the air broadcast standard, more broadcasters and shows will implement 4K and HDR in their shows. Does Roku TV make sense? The first assumed question is "Does a Smart TV make sense?". Whether it does or not may be immaterial, since most new TVs incorporate some Smart TV interface. But in fact, it's important to know if it makes sense. And I think it does. Why? Well, a Smart TV interface simplifies the use of features on the TV. For example instead of having to choose the input source on a remote control, you only have to choose the input source on the Smart TV visual interface. I titled the video inputs so they make sense for others. HDMI1 doesn't make as much sense as "Blu-ray". Nor does HDMI2 make as much sense as "DirecTV". So, a Smart TV allows the average, non-technical user to better interact and use the TV. But what about Roku? There are some major advantages of the Roku interface. First, it's the dominant player in the online video interfaces. This means you can find just about everything you might want. It also has years of making the interface as usable and as stable as is possible. Yet there is a downside of using the Roku interface. It's not fancy. It gets the job done, but doesn't provide a visually stunning interface. Other Smart TVs do a better job at this. Still, in short, I vote for functional over visual every time. It doesn't matter if it looks wonderful. It matters that it's easy to use. I can and do love technical challenges. But my wife doesn't. Simple beats complex EVERY time. My impressions of the video image One simple word: Stunning! As I mentioned, I watched Doctor Strange on both my old Samsung TV and this new TCL Roku TV. There's is no doubt that the video presented on the TCL Roku TV is visually awe inspiring. It felt much more like being in a movie theater than older Samsung TV. The colors were brighter. The blacks were deeper. Yet dark scenes remained easy to vote, rather than feeling murky. In a word .. stunning! My impression of the Roku TV The Roku TV interface was a pleasant surprise for me. It's not a very sophisticated interface. But its simplicity hides it's greatest strength. You can easily use it to get the job done. When you plug in a device the Roku TV presents a set of questions to allow you to identify what the device is and to make it if you want. It also allows you to associate an icon with the input device. As I've mentioned, you can name an input as something that makes sense to average issues. No need to decide what HDMI3 is. Just select DVD as the input. Poof! Your done. If you have a modern device you can even control it through the HDMI interface. Suddenly that simple Roku TV remote becomes the control for the Blu-ray player. Yes. It's not very sophisticated. But then I don't want to spend my time trying to understand the interface. I want to get onto the job of watching the TV. Surprises Pause Live TV -- I'm sure that I read that this TV includes the optional feature of pausing live TV. But I must admit, it was a very pleasant surprise to see just how easy it is to implement it. Plug a 16GB thumb drive into the USB port, answer a question (Yes, I want to use it to implement Pause Live TV), and you're done. Slick! Optical Audio Output -- Again, while I read this, I had not realized that this would be so helpful. With my previous TV, output over the optical output was for audio that only originated in the TV (essentially from the TV tuner). This TV outputs any and all audio signals that it receives. So, select a source, if it includes an audio signal, it outputs j that signal over the audio optical output. This, if my DVD player outputs to the TV, my TV outputs the sound to my receiver, and voila ... I no longer must change the input source in my receiver. Just set it to my TV and get the sound. Stereo or Dolby surround sound. Yes!! HDMI with ARC -- If your receiver includes the ability to handle an audio return channel, you can use just an HDMI cable between to TV and the receiver. It drops the need for even the audio optical cable. CEC and Roku remote -- You can also set the options to allow your TV to control and be controlled by other devices. As an example, if I put a Blu-ray or DVD disc into my Blu-ray player and close the tray, it causes the TV to turn on, switch to the Blu-ray input source and away we go. I don't have to do anything with the TV or the TV remote to start watching the disc. I love it when it gets easier to use!! Tuner -- The TV tuner is stronger than my previous TVs. I receive more channels. I'm certain this is just improvements in the timer technology that occurred during the past ten years. Still, while TCL may not have engineered this improvement they did take advantage of the better technology. Streaming integration -- One feature that I really like is the integration of the streaming technologies into the TV. It's just one more input. Select the Roku "channel" and away you go. Simple and effective. Roku app -- Along with the Roku environment we also get the Roku app for either an Apple or Android smart phone. This allows me to use my smart phone as a remote for my TCL Roku TV. And that means my Bluetooth wireless headset can be issued to privately listen to the TV. Private listening -- This one should be emphasized more by TCL. Being able to listen to the game without bothering your partner. Priceless. I'm a real night owl. With the Roku app an my headphones I no longer drive my wife up the wall at night. Tablo DVR -- Finally, using a Tablo OTA DVR, I can watch recorded OTA shows. With ATSC broadcasts, many TV stations now show many more movies and series. Of course, friend Murphy guarantees that the shows I want to watch are not on when I want to watch them. But with a Tablo OTA DVR, I just select the Tablo "channel" and then watch to my heart's content. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2018 by John B. Fisher

  • I'm a perfectionist who is very rarely happy with any product
Size: 55 in
Let me start by thanking the seller for answering all of my questions, and doing so on the cheaper version of this TV. You didn't know if I was a serious buyer or not....but yet you took the time to answer in detail every question I had....and that definitely influenced my purchasing decision. I'm a perfectionist who is very rarely happy with any product. There is only a handful of products I've reviewed on Amazon....out of the thousands of products I purchase on the site each year...and this is one of them. I'm picky to the extreme in most cases. If the color is not perfect, it is not bright enough, there is any glowing/bleeding, or less than ideal input lag I'm either selling the TV/Monitor or returning it. Over the past year....I've owned a 55" LG OLED55C7P, 55" Sony X930E, a 49" Sony X900E, Sony X720E, 49" Samsung MU7000, 43" Samsung MU6300, 32" Acer Predator XB321HK, 27" Acer Predator XB271HU, 27" Dell Gaming S2716DGR, and a 34" Dell Alienware AW3418DW....and several other less well known monitors and TV's not really worth mentioning on here. My point is that you get the idea of the quality of products I'm used to buying. The TCL is on par with all of those screens in terms of quality and speed. Most people do not know what input lag is. It is the time it takes between pressing a button a button on a controller/device....and when the action occurs on the screen. The average TV has an input lag of around +40ms. The average gaming monitor has an input lag of around -5ms. This is why most gamers do not buy TV's to play games on. However, the TCL has an input lag of around 15ms. The TCL TV's input lag is so insanely low for a TV....that it makes it almost as good as a monitor to play games on. *** I DO NOT understand why TCL does not market their extremely low input lag to gamers. Seriously guys/gals you need to put on the top of your TV's something like "LOWEST INPUT LAG FOR A TV EVER CREATED". You do not understand how many gamers are DEMANDING a low input lag. Market to those people!....The TCL 55R617 is no exception. This TV runs games flawlessly. It also has a really good peak brightness! I do not have the numbers in front of me....but I would compare the peak brightness of the TCL 55R617 to that of the X900E. The only thing brighter would be the Sony X930E that was so bright I had to turn down the brightness. I do not like dark TV's like the ones Samsung makes....but this is NOT a dark TV at all. It is very well lit. Also, this is a BACK-LIT TV and not an EDGE-LIT TV....so they did not cut corners there and you will notice the quality of the image. Audio? The audio is on par with the Sony X900E, Sony X930E, and LG OLED557CP. The audio is very good...and I did not even feel the need to hook up my sound bar. Picture quality? The quality of the picture is on par with that of the Sony X900E. You might not get the OLED realistic blacks....but the blacks are VERY good! Why anyone would buy an OLED is beyond me....when OLED TV's are famous for images burning onto the screen. How realistic will your blacks look with a logo burned in on top of them? 60 FPS vs 120 FPS. I've played on monitors that are 240 FPS. Here's the deal guys/gals....you cannot find a monitor on the market that plays 4K at 120 FPS with an HDMI 2.0 port. You will only find monitors that play games at 2K at 120+ FPS using a HDMI 1.4. The difference between HDMI 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 is that 1.4 can only play 4K at 30 FPS. To get around this most monitors are manufactured to support 2K at 120+ FPS instead of 4K at 120+ FPS. I can buy any monitor I want on the market...and I promise you guys....the 4K 120+ FPS monitor is a myth....you will not find it! I tried! So your next best option is 4K at 60 FPS. Here's the difference between 60 FPS and 120 FPS....people will tell you it is a smoother experience. Which "can" be true....but often times it is not true. When you play a game locked at 60 FPS it will not make much of a difference....but if you play an unlocked game at 60 FPS and the frames drop by 20 FPS....you will notice the drop. On the other hand on a 120 FPS monitor when the frames drop by 20 FPS....you will not notice anything. That in a nutshell is the difference between the 2. So "most" of the time you will not notice a difference. Sony TV's can run at 120+ FPS....the problem is that the input lag is around 35-40ms. Which means that even though a Sony TV can run a 100+ FPS image on the screen.....your experience overall would actually be FAR SUPERIOR on a TCL TV running at an input lag of 15ms at 60 FPS. For this reason....and the OLED burn in reason....I believe TCL TV's are by far the best TV on the market. I don't mean "best TV for your money"...I literally mean the best TV for gaming...period. Why TCL does not market their low input lag on boxes and on Amazon is beyond me. TCL used to put things like 100+ hz on their screen which confused customers who thought 100+ hz meant 100+ FPS which it does not. However, they do not do that anymore. But when they have a huge advantage over their competition in input lag....they don't market it. I don't get it. If I was TCL I'd take a picture showing the input lag for all of the TV's on the market compared to ours and at the top of the picture type "BEST TV FOR GAMING!". TCL is really missing out on the gaming market...and forcing gamers to have to do a ton of research before realizing that TCL TV's are their best option. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2018 by Jared XIV

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