STACK #247 May 2025

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NEW TVS FOR 2025

What’s new in QLED

TCL P7K TCL’s P7K range offers excellent entry level QLED TVs in a variety of screen sizes up to a massive 98”, and introduces next-gen Colourful Quantum Crystal tech for truly vibrant and long-lasting colours. QLED technology uses quantum dots to deliver more than a billion hues of precise colour, and 93% DCI-P3 colour gamut – as used in digital cinema – is a major plus when viewing HDR content. AI-powered functions ensure stable, high-quality 4K visuals and enhance image sharpness with precise upscaling and noise reduction. Fast-moving action is kept smooth and blur-free, and AI can also intelligently decode HDR formats to deliver a picture exactly as creators intended. There’s Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support for a more cinematic experience, and 3D audio to fill your space with rich and immersive sound. For gamers, the Game Bar and Game Master offer seamless play, while Google TV will keep streamers bingeing through a plethora of personalised content recommendations. Screen sizes: 43”| 50”| 55”| 65”| 75”| 85”| 98” Let Google TV pick your viewing All your favourite streaming apps and free-to-air TV channels are a click or voice command away with the Google TV OS, which is integrated across TCL’s 2025 TV range. Enjoy all your favourite content without needing to constantly switch between apps! This smart hub can also learn the type of content you like to watch based on your viewing history, and provide personalised recommendations across multiple user profiles.

TCL bring upgraded QLED and Mini-LED screens to suit all budgets, with high-end features across the 2025 range. Words Scott Hocking BRIGHTER MINI-LED, AI PICTURE PROCESSING, AND GOOGLE TV FROM TCL

What’s new in QD-Mini-LED

TCL C6K and C7K

TCL’s QD-Mini-LED combines cutting-edge Quantum Dot and Mini-LED tech to deliver pixel-level precision with superior contrast and a colour gamut that rivals OLED, while maintaining higher peak brightness. TCL's new Halo Eliminator tackles that

functions control dynamic colour calibration, and can upscale SDR content to HDR. Fast-moving action is kept silky smooth for sports and gaming, with a fast 4K 144Hz refresh rate. Plus, gamers also get AMD FreeSync, low latency, and personalised game settings and modes via the

annoying ‘halo’ effect that can bloom around bright objects in dark scenes, and a powerful light-emitting chip improves brightness and energy efficiency, mastering dark and light scenes with precision. Proprietary Micro-Lens tech improves Mini-LED backlight uniformity for

adaptive Gamebar screen. The C6K range also offers immersive audio via Onkyo 2.1 channel speakers, Dolby Atmos support, and powerful bass. With Google TV, AirPlay 2, and IMAX Enhanced mode, the C6K and C7K models are the perfect options for movies, shows and gaming. Screen sizes: 55”| 65”| 75”| 85”

clearer details, while intelligent AI-powered

TCL C8K

coating to minimise glare, along with higher peak brightness, and support for all HDR formats. The 98”model features 3,830 dimming zones for balanced contrast and stunning HDR. Google TV is inbuilt for all your entertainment needs, and gamers have

the advantage of TCL’s game accelerator for improved refresh rate and reduced input lag. The C8K is also equipped with up- and rear-firing speakers for Dolby Atmos content, along with 6.2.2 channel surround sound. Screen sizes: 65”| 75”| 85”| 98”

The flagship model in TCL’s 2025 line-up is another Mini-LED marvel available in large screen sizes up to 98”. Sporting a premium build, the C8K features anti-reflection

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