JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
Please tell me this is a joke post.
Returning the TCL for a vastly inferior LG would be the dumbest stupidest decision you could possibly make.
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TCL P607 P Series ( the new mid range/budget 4k/HDR recommendation)
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Please tell me this is a joke post.
Returning the TCL for a vastly inferior LG would be the dumbest stupidest decision you could possibly make.
Could you maybe clarify why that seems to be so stupid and how that monitor is so inferior?
I'm seeing good reviews for that monitor, although I'm also seeing people mention some horrible PWM flicker issues, so I'm probably not going to bother.
HDR is not available for Destiny 2, yet.
Outtrigger888
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Ya I can't wait for the HDR patch. The games lighting is already amazing. Can't wait
Bumblebeetuna
Member
My son broke my 4k TV set about 8 months ago and I've been hesitant to replace it until I find a good deal. I found a new Samsung UN55KU6290 for $299 on clearance. Anyone have this? I'm wondering how good it would be for 4k gaming.
Norse
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Bumblebeetuna
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Just noticed in the 6300 review that they say the 6290 is just the 6300 but is just lacking Bluetooth functionality, and they gave the 6300 an 8.4 for gaming so that's good enough for me for only $300.
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
No HDR. IPS panel vs VA panel on the TCL.
It's a no brainer.
It makes an excellent monitor.
Thanks, I'm definitely sticking with the TCL.
thatJohann
Member
Saw this tv in person in Best Buy today and wasnt impressed sadly. Must be the weird overhead angle they had the tv on. Also it looked pretty fat for a modern tv and big bezels. Not a good first impression. 
metalslimer
Member
Saw this tv in person in Best Buy today and wasnt impressed sadly. Must be the weird overhead angle they had the tv on. Also it looked pretty fat for a modern tv and big bezels. Not a good first impression.
Yeah I don't think the tv would really pop in store without the right content, and it's certainly not a looker in the style department, but for 4k/HDR content there isn't a better deal right now.
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
Saw this tv in person in Best Buy today and wasnt impressed sadly. Must be the weird overhead angle they had the tv on. Also it looked pretty fat for a modern tv and big bezels. Not a good first impression.
Plus it most definitely needs to be calibrated.
anexanhume
Member
Yeah, it's just looping a shitty demo and has god knows what settings.
My criteria for a TV besides picture is whether or not I can lift it myself. I can easily lift this one, so I don't really care if it's a little thicker or has dull bezels that are a little bigger than normal.
Good question. I have no idea either, but I checked everything I could and set it to automatic/standard color space and the max color depth.
Killer Queen
Banned
So these don't seem to sell in Canada, but im considering grabbing a 4k TV at some point later in the year, what would you guys reccomend that's comparable and available in Canada or alternatively what specs should i be looking at to get something comparable?
GameAddict411
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It's stupid because that monitor is inferior in every way except the viewing angles. No HDR support and the color gamut is probably garbage compared to the TCL TV.
Is there an automatic option for those settings?
422 is the color format for HDR over HDMI.
GameAddict411
Member
Saw this tv in person in Best Buy today and wasnt impressed sadly. Must be the weird overhead angle they had the tv on. Also it looked pretty fat for a modern tv and big bezels. Not a good first impression.
HDR benefits are diminished in very bright lighting conditions. The fact that it's VA panel makes viewing angles more narrow. You won't find anything better than this TV unless you are willing pay $1200+ to be able to improve on it and it's most likely not worth it until you hit the $2000+ OLED TVs.
So don't use RGB?
Now I can't even remember what the options were. Sorry if I was remembering incorrectly.
If someone can clarify the best settings for Xbox ans PS4 too it would be awesome.
No auto mode. Just says these options are available on your panel. So I assume all are usable for games? I wont watch Blu Ray media on it really
Edit. To clarify I do use standard, not pc space
I'd just set the PS4 to all automatic if you have this TV. Not sure about the Xbox since I don't have one to check.
RGB is 4:4:4 which HDMI 2.0 doesn't have the bandwidth to support in 4K HDR at 60fps. So when displaying HDR content, the system will send a 4:2:2 signal to the TV. This is better and more accurate than 4:2:0.
Thx, But also send 10bit color from Xbox?
I could be wrong but I think that only applies to the dashboard. Even with 8-bit selected, I would think that the Xbox would still send a 10-bit signal when displaying HDR content. If it didn't, you would see banding artifacts when showing HDR.
Sorry I can't give a solid answer and I'm the furthest thing from an expert on all this anyways. =p
Vlaphor
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Got a couple questions myself, and I'm hoping someone here can answer them. I bought an hdr-less 4k Samsung TV a while back on clearance, and it's fine, but I've been looking more and more into HDR support and these TV's seem like the right spot between price/hdr/input lag...but I have certain requirements for a TV.
One is that I use my TV as my computer monitor, so any idea how the 50 in (edit: there is 50 in version, just 55. That'll work on my setup, but I'll need to move stuff around and clean off my desk, which I've been needing to do anyway) would work with that. I have my TV on the other wide side of a table and use it that way.
Also, I have an older 5.1 receiver that I've been needing to upgrade for a while, since it only does 1080p. I have my video card display port connected to an Display Port to HDMI converter which plugs directly into my TV and another HDMI cable which plugs into my receiver for 5.1 audio. It's janky and occasionally requires maintenance, but it works. If I get a new TV, i'll probably need to get a new receiver as well. If I plug the computer directly into the receiver via hdmi and plug that into the tv, what am I looking at in terms of lag and feature set? My current resolution is 4k 60 4:4:4 and while people talk about converters creating input lag, I certainly don't notice anything. I have my PS4 and my Switch plugged into the old receiver, since 1080 is enough for them.
Sorry for all the questions, but I'd like to get as much info as I can before I buy. Thanks.
One is that I use my TV as my computer monitor, so any idea how the 50 in (edit: there is 50 in version, just 55. That'll work on my setup, but I'll need to move stuff around and clean off my desk, which I've been needing to do anyway) would work with that. I have my TV on the other wide side of a table and use it that way.
Also, I have an older 5.1 receiver that I've been needing to upgrade for a while, since it only does 1080p. I have my video card display port connected to an Display Port to HDMI converter which plugs directly into my TV and another HDMI cable which plugs into my receiver for 5.1 audio. It's janky and occasionally requires maintenance, but it works. If I get a new TV, i'll probably need to get a new receiver as well. If I plug the computer directly into the receiver via hdmi and plug that into the tv, what am I looking at in terms of lag and feature set? My current resolution is 4k 60 4:4:4 and while people talk about converters creating input lag, I certainly don't notice anything. I have my PS4 and my Switch plugged into the old receiver, since 1080 is enough for them.
Sorry for all the questions, but I'd like to get as much info as I can before I buy. Thanks.
Parapraxis
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2 Questions:
Is there a 49" or 50" equivalent?
Is there any Canadian availability?
Is there a 49" or 50" equivalent?
Is there any Canadian availability?
CrackedNutz
Neo Member
No and No
thatJohann
Member
Does the Best Buy version have a different remote than the Amazon version P607 vs P605?
I read somewhere that the Amazon version P607 has a headphone jack in the remote control. Is that true? What other differences between Best Buy version and Amazon version?
I read somewhere that the Amazon version P607 has a headphone jack in the remote control. Is that true? What other differences between Best Buy version and Amazon version?
P607 has a headphone jack. P605(BB Model) does not.
Big bezels? Bezels are kinda thin. Must be different setSaw this tv in person in Best Buy today and wasnt impressed sadly. Must be the weird overhead angle they had the tv on. Also it looked pretty fat for a modern tv and big bezels. Not a good first impression.
Thickness is one of the last concerns I look for TV sets
i HeaR MusiC
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Saw this tv in person in Best Buy today and wasn't impressed sadly. Must be the weird overhead angle they had the tv on. Also it looked pretty fat for a modern tv and big bezels. Not a good first impression.
Very thin bezel on this TV. I saw it at my local bestbuy as well and I wouldn't judge the picture by that. The image at bestbuy made me question my purchase as well but once i got home and adjusted the settings to my liking, I fell in love with the picture quality.
You can use the roku app on your smartphone and basically get every feature that's missing from the p605 remote. The actual TVs are exactly the same.
55 is the only size.
I wouldn't run HDMI through your receiver. You wouldn't get 4K or HDR with that set-up.
i HeaR MusiC
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Just got my TV 2 days ago and downloaded the recent update. I do not have this issue at all.
Does anybody have any idea where this deal is from or if it's even real??
I don't think its real.. People get confused with the S series a lot
i HeaR MusiC
Member
Definitely not real
RedAssedApe
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The funny thing is you even have people buying tcl tvs from 2016 thinking they are the 2017 s series because some places like Walmart still sell the old models.
But yeah nowhere is selling the p series for $399. Not to mention the guy thinks destiny 2 has hdr...
But yeah nowhere is selling the p series for $399. Not to mention the guy thinks destiny 2 has hdr...
Vlaphor
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I meant if I bought a new receiver. I know that my older receiver doesn't do 4k or anything fancy.
I'd set the system to do the upscaling. The scaler in the TV seems quite capable since it doesn't look to introduce any extra input lag when upscaling 1080p content, but I'd still have the system do it. One main reason is because I'm not sure if the system will send out a 4K signal when playing UHD movies while set in 1080p.
Oh I see, sorry. I would look for a receiver that obviously supports 4K HDR with minimal input lag through HDMI. Unfortunately I don't follow receiver technology enough to make any suggestions. You can also look into buying a HDMI splitter that supports 4K HDR, have one that runs into your TV for video and the other running into your current receiver for audio. IF that works, that could be a much cheaper option.
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
Almost always better to set the system, not the TV to do it.
Vlaphor
Member
Would that work with consoles. I've been thinking about getting the PS4 Pro, but there's no point now if I have to choose between 4k video and 5.1 audio.