TCL A300W NXTVision vs Philips OLED770

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A300W / A300W PRO / NXTVision

Info

Available screen sizes: 55”65”75”

Available screen sizes: 48”55”65”

Panel type: LCD VA

Resolution: 3840x2160

System: Google TV

Model year: 2024

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Panel type: WRGB OLED

Resolution: 3840x2160

System: Titan OS

Model year: 2025

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Overall rating

6.5

7.5

  • Movies and series in UHD quality

    6.3

    8.0

  • Classic TV, YouTube

    6.0

    8.6

  • Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

    5.9

    8.4

  • Gaming on console

    8.2

    9.2

  • TV as a computer monitor

    8.2

    7.6

  • Watching in bright light

    4.7

    4.8

  • Utility functions

    7.0

    5.5

  • Apps

    9.6

    6.7

  • Sound quality

    6.0

    7.0

Advantages

  • Frames styled like a picture in the set

  • Bracket included

  • VA matrix with decent contrast

  • Supports all popular HDR formats, including Dolby Vision and HDR10+

  • Great for gamers: VRR, G-Sync, ALLM, low input lag

  • High refresh rate - 144Hz

  • Free "picture mode"

  • Supports DTS:X and Dolby Atmos

  • GoogleTV operating system with the largest app base

  • Excellent image quality typical of OLED – perfect blacks, infinite contrast

  • AmblightTV system

  • Support for multiple HDR formats including Dolby Vision and HDR10+

  • Great image quality after calibration

  • Decent viewing angles

  • Excellent motion smoothness – 120Hz OLED panel!

  • Many features for gamers: VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision Gaming

  • Low input lag

  • 4 HDMI 2.1 ports!

Disadvantages

No like
  • Low brightness

  • Motion blur issues

  • No recording function on USB or PiP

  • Inferior image quality in "art mode" compared to Samsung The Frame

  • Colours and blacks fade significantly in sunlight

  • No VESA standard

  • Software bugs

  • TitanOS has very few apps and has annoying bugs

  • The remote works on infrared

  • Not the best upscaling quality

  • Average reflection suppression – the screen behaves like a slightly dimmed mirror

Our verdict

At first glance, it’s clear that the TCL A300 NXTVision aims to be more than just an ordinary television. It offers a picture display mode that – unlike competitors from Korea, Samsung The Frame – is completely free. Additionally, just like its rivals, extras are included at no charge. In the packaging, alongside the television, we find extra frames that mimic light wood and a flat wall mount, allowing the television to truly resemble a gallery piece. When it comes to everyday use, the standout feature is the Google TV system – comprehensive, fast and offering access to a massive number of apps. And if we feel like stepping out of the digital museum and jumping straight into the gaming world, the A300 can surprise us. With two HDMI 2.1 ports, 144 Hz, VRR, ALLM, and a very low input lag, even demanding gamers can feel at home here. Well... perhaps except for those sensitive to motion blur – as this remains one of the bigger issues with this model. There are also downsides. While the picture mode is free – which is commendable – the actual quality of the available graphics falls noticeably short compared to what Samsung offers in its paid ART Store. The displayed images resemble photos rather than realistic reproductions of artworks. Unfortunately, the A300 – much like the competing Hisense S7NQ – performs poorly here and additionally has some software issues. The brightness of the television itself also leaves much to be desired – it’s the dimmest of the “framed trio,” which translates to average daytime viewing and limited HDR effect. Nevertheless, the TCL A300 NXTVision is a reasonably sensible alternative to Samsung The Frame or S7NQ – especially if we are looking for a cheaper solution without additional charges for access to the “gallery” mode and with an operating system that doesn’t limit us in any way regarding the number of apps. However, it’s important to remember that this is a proposal with a lot of compromises. If we want to save a bit and don’t expect top-notch picture quality, the A300 can hit the visual bullseye. Otherwise, it’s worth looking at its competition.

Philips OLED770 is a television that stands out primarily for its picture quality – the characteristic perfect black and infinite contrast typical of OLEDs make even a regular evening of binge-watching a series feel like a small cinematic experience. After calibration, the colours gain naturalness and consistency, while details in dark scenes are separated from the lights with surgical precision. This is a screen that gives the feeling of engaging with premium-class technology, even though it is formally a budget OLED in Philips' portfolio. The second pillar on which the OLED770 stands very strong is gaming. Here, the manufacturer has really done their homework. VRR works up to 120 Hz, we have an automatic game mode (ALLM), and input lag in standard HDR10 or SDR modes at 120 Hz can drop to as low as 5 ms – these are results that will easily satisfy even the most demanding gamers. And finally, the Ambilight system – for many it’s a gadget, but during longer sessions, it truly makes a difference. The colourful LEDs behind the screen dynamically respond to what's happening in the game, and can pull you deeper into the virtual world. It’s precisely for this reason that one could risk saying that the OLED770 is one of the more interesting budget gaming TVs on the market.

However, not everything shines so brightly, because when we come to the Smart TV aspect… TitanOS is the biggest drawback of this model. Theoretically, we have everything we need: access to apps, AirPlay support, and voice commands. In practice, though, the list of apps is limited, screen mirroring often doesn’t work at all, and voice search does not support the Polish language. Moreover, the remote, although well-designed and backlit – operates on infrared, which sounds almost anachronistic in 2025. The system is purportedly fast, but it can irritate with errors, and instead of encouraging usage, at times, it rather urges us to turn it off. And here we reach the crux: the OLED770 is a television that performs excellently as a screen for movies and games, but not necessarily as a multimedia hub for the home. For someone who mainly uses a console, home cinema, or operator's decoder – it will be a solid choice. We get fantastic picture quality, a full set of modern gaming features, and of course, the proprietary AmbilightTV backlighting system! But if someone is looking for a television that has to replace everything and serve as a multimedia powerhouse, it would be better to look towards the more expensive Philips models that offer more refined system solutions like GoogleTV.

TV appearance

HDMI inputs
2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps)
0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps)
Other inputs
Outputs
Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones)
Network Interfaces
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality
BuildQuality-Good
BuildQuality-Good
Stand type
stand-type-
Legs
Bezel colour
White
Graphite
Stand
Fixed
Flat design
Yes
No
Accessories
Stand, Changeable frames
Stand

Contrast and black detail

5.5/10

10/10

Local dimming function: No

Contrast:

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Contrast and black detail

Result

5,000:1

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Contrast and black detail

Result

5,450:1

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Contrast and black detail

Result

3,800:1

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Contrast and black detail

Result

4,000:1

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Contrast and black detail

Result

3,950:1

Review Philips OLED770 Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Review Philips OLED770 Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Review Philips OLED770 Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Review Philips OLED770 Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Review Philips OLED770 Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Halo effect and black detail visibility:

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Contrast and black detail
Review Philips OLED770 Contrast and black detail

TCL A300, also known as NXTVision, uses a VA panel, so from the outset, decent contrast could be expected. On our test screens, the television indeed showed typical results for this type of panel – in the best case, the contrast reached around 5000:1, which is not a bad result for this segment.

However, it should be noted that the model is not equipped with any local dimming technology, which unfortunately is evident in practice. Black, although at times quite deep, often turns into navy blue or grey – especially in darker scenes. In short: for a television without local dimming, it’s not bad, but it shouldn't be compared to models that already have such a feature on board.

In terms of black and contrast, the Philips OLED770 doesn’t introduce any revolutions – but with OLEDs, it would be hard to expect one. The organic matrix allows for complete blacking out of individual pixels, which in practice gives us almost perfect black and contrast that reaches infinity. Whether we’re watching night scenes in films or scenes full of tiny bright points, the TV precisely separates details from the background. There are no halo effects or other artifacts typical for LCD TVs with local dimming here. Choosing an OLED – also in the version of model 770 – you can be assured that in this category, the image will look fantastic.

HDR effect quality

5/10

6/10

Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Color gamut coverage
DCI P3: 94.2%, Bt.2020: 71.0%
DCI P3: 99.0%, Bt.2020: 74.5%

Luminance measurements in HDR:

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Result

357 nit

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Brightness measurement

Result

348 nit

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Brightness measurement

Result

338 nit

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Brightness measurement

Result

350 nit

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Brightness measurement

Result

389 nit

Review Philips OLED770 Brightness measurement

Result

546 nit

Review Philips OLED770 Brightness measurement

Result

657 nit

Review Philips OLED770 Brightness measurement

Result

726 nit

Review Philips OLED770 Brightness measurement

Result

704 nit

Review Philips OLED770 Brightness measurement

Result

275 nit

Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)

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Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)

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Static HDR10

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Dynamic: Dolby Vision

Dynamic: Dolby Vision

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HDR luminance chart:

Philips OLED770

HDR luminance

Luminance of RGB colors

TCL A300W NXTVision

HDR luminance

When it comes to brightness, the TCL A300W is definitely the dimmest TV among all frame-style models, such as Samsung The Frame or Hisense CanvasTV – and unfortunately, you can see that right away. In our measurements, peak luminance reached only around 400 nits, and on test movie screens, this value dropped to 350 nits. That’s definitely too little to feel the real "magic" of bright HDR effects. As a consolation – the TV is equipped with a PFS LED coating (which is something like QLED), which provides very good coverage of a wide colour gamut, both DCI-P3 and BT.2020. In addition, there is full support for all popular HDR formats – HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision – which somewhat compensates for the shortcomings in brightness and helps improve the overall experience of materials in this quality.

The Philips OLED770 doesn't try to compete with the brightest OLEDs on the market, and it's actually hard to expect that, as it's the entry-level model in Philips' range for 2025. In our measurements, it reached a maximum of around 700 nits, which allows for enjoyment of HDR effects in scenes where light appears in spots – for instance, in the flash of headlights or a starry sky. In such moments, the picture can truly amaze. However, it's different when there are more bright elements on the screen. The TV, like many cheaper OLEDs, restricts luminance at that point, and the entire image noticeably dims. This was best seen in a scene from the movie The Meg, where the sun rises behind an oil platform – the brightness dropped to around 250 nits, which is almost three times less. The HDR effect remains pleasing to the eye, but it's worth being aware that this model performs best in scenes with less intense light. Fortunately, the OLED770 also has an ace up its sleeve – the coverage of the DCI-P3 colour palette is as high as 99%, so colours in movies and games are vibrant and very close to what the creator intended.

Factory color reproduction

5.9/10

6.2/10

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Review Philips OLED770 Factory color reproduction

Factory Mode

After calibration

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Review Philips OLED770 Factory color reproduction

Factory Mode

After calibration

TCL A300 offers several picture modes, but without a doubt, the movie mode performs the best. Unfortunately, even though it is the best option available, it is not free from errors. Both in HD and HDR content, the image has a noticeably too warm hue – it has a slight pink tint, which is particularly noticeable in snowy scenes. Instead of pure white, we get a pinkish coating that spoils the natural perception of colours.

The management of brightness is also lacking. In the case of older HD materials, the image often seems too dark – confirmed by an elevated gamma value. Conversely, with HDR content, the effect is the opposite – the image is overly bright, as we observed in scenes from the film Pan. Such a lack of consistency also affects colour accuracy – a test with a ColorChecker showed that many samples clearly deviate from reference values.

Fortunately, TCL allows for manual adjustment of settings, so we decided to check how the television would perform after our professional calibration. The effects of this adjustment are described below.

The first measurements already show that the factory settings of the Philips OLED770 have a lot to improve, even in Filmmaker mode. The white balance chart clearly indicates a lack of blue, giving the image a slightly yellowish tint. In practice, white is not snow-like, but leans towards warmer hues – which some may even find appealing, but from a precision standpoint, this is a deviation from the norm. The gamma, on the other hand, tends to be on the darker side – the average value is around 2.6 instead of the reference 2.4. In mid-tones, the image appears muted and more saturated, which can look too "cinematic" but detracts a bit from the naturalness. However, the most significant issues are visible in colour reproduction. The average error is relatively high, and some colours – particularly shades of grey – deviate significantly from what should be seen. In everyday viewing, this means that sometimes colours may look less natural than we would wish.

Color reproduction after calibration

8/10

9/10

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Color reproduction after calibration
Review Philips OLED770 Color reproduction after calibration
Review TCL A300W NXTVision Color reproduction after calibration
Review Philips OLED770 Color reproduction after calibration

After our professional calibration, the TCL A300 has literally been given a new lease on life. The image has stopped being too warm, and the colours finally look as they should – as confirmed by the ColorChecker test, where the colour samples finally started hitting their marks, at least to some reasonable degree. It was also possible to partially correct the brightness management – the image is now more balanced and less "wobbly" between different types of content. Of course, certain limitations can't be bypassed – a slightly visible blooming effect still occurs, but that's a characteristic of the technology, not something that can be eliminated even after professional settings.

Generally: after calibration, the A300 looks significantly better and gains a whole new quality.

Philips OLED770 had shown signs from the start that it harboured significant potential, but it was hard to fully appreciate this in its factory settings. The image was often too warm, and some colours appeared as if they had lost their naturalness along the way. Calibration revealed that this television was very amenable to work – it responded to every adjustment and almost immediately unveiled another layer of its capabilities. The white balance was set in both SDR and HDR so that the yellowish haze disappeared and a neutral, clear white emerged. Gamma stabilised closer to perfection, which helped restore the naturalness of mid-tones, while shadows ceased to be artificially darkened, perhaps even with a slight brightening effect. The result was obvious... Movies are watched with greater ease; the image has cinematic depth without the feeling that something is overly darkened. However, the most interesting aspect was working on the colours. Factory errors were not dramatic, but slightly noticeable – skin tones could be too warm, and grey wasn’t always the shade we expected. After calibration, the error values dropped to around 2, and in many cases even below 1. This is a level that is definitely lower than the threshold of discernibility for the human eye. In other words, after correction, the colours finally “clicked” into place. Looking at the screen, we felt like the television had begun to speak with a full voice. Like an instrument that had finally been properly tuned.

Smoothness of tonal transitions

8.6/10

7.6/10

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Review TCL A300W NXTVision Smoothness of tonal transitions
Review Philips OLED770 Smoothness of tonal transitions
Review TCL A300W NXTVision Smoothness of tonal transitions
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Review TCL A300W NXTVision Smoothness of tonal transitions
Review Philips OLED770 Smoothness of tonal transitions

TCL A300 NXTVision is another frame-style television that really manages well with the smoothness of tonal transitions. It's hard to find distinct bands or sharp transitions between shades of one colour – it all looks natural and smooth.

However, it's fair to say that among the three tested models (The Frame and S7NQ), TCL performs the weakest in this category. In darker and lighter scenes, you can notice slight imperfections. Nevertheless, looking at it as a whole, for a television in this range – it really presents itself solidly. It might not be the best of the bunch, but it holds a very good standard.

In this category, there’s a noticeable improvement compared to last year's Philips models. The OLED770 handles colour gradation significantly better, and strongly visible transitions or artificial banding occur less frequently than before. Interestingly, we achieved the best results in dark scenes – where most televisions, especially those with WOLED panels, tend to struggle the most. A good example is the shot of an actor floating in red water – the transition from intense red to black looks nearly perfect here, without the typical “stair steps.” The situation is somewhat worse in light parts of the image. With extremely bright gradients, particularly close to white, the television has trouble maintaining smoothness. This can be noticed, for example, in a scene from the film Kingsman, where in the background of the bright sky with the sun, subtle bands of the sunrise appear instead of a smooth blur. Fortunately, these situations are relatively rare, and in everyday viewing, the OLED770 presents itself very solidly and doesn’t disrupt immersion as was the case in last year's models.

Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions

5.5/10

7/10

Image without overscan on the SD signal
OK
OK
Smooth transition function
OK
OK

Smooth transition function

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
Review Philips OLED770 Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions

Image without overscan on the SD signal

Review TCL A300W NXTVision Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
Review Philips OLED770 Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions

TCL A300 handles tonal transitions in high-quality films very well, but the question arises – how does it perform with weaker materials? The TV is equipped with a tonal smoothing feature; however, its effectiveness can be described in one word: “random”. In one scene, it may work and improve the gradation, but when turned off… the effect remains the same. There is a lack of consistency and predictability here.

Image scaling is also not one of A300's strong points. On the test pattern, the main character actually looked better than on the raw signal, but with thin lines – like fonts or background details – there was noticeable jaggedness and aliasing. On the plus side, the TV does not cut off the image and has no issues with overscan, but the overall quality of scaling is rather average.

The problem of the previously mentioned colour connections can largely be mitigated thanks to the "distortion reduction" function, which is an algorithm for smoothing tonal transitions in Philips. It works best at a low level – effectively eliminating unwanted colour bands while not introducing strange artifacts or losing image detail. This is one of those features that is truly worth keeping on.

The issue of upscaling is somewhat less impressive. Images from lower resolution can be too soft, while in some parts the characteristic "jaggies" appear. The impression is that the algorithm is trying to reconcile two contradictory directions – smoothing and sharpening – and ultimately fails to find the golden mean. As a consolation, it's worth noting that the television does not have problems with overscan, meaning it does not cut off the edges of the image, which can sometimes happen in other competing models.

Blur and motion smoothness

6.4/10

8.4/10

Maximum refresh rate of the panel
144Hz
120Hz
Film motion smoothing option
OK
OK
Blur reduction option
OK
OK
BFI function 60Hz
No
No
BFI function 120Hz
No
No
Brightness drop with BFI
0%
-%

Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):

Smużenie ():

Smużenie (4K@144Hz):

TCL A300 is equipped with a 144 Hz panel, which should instantly satisfy virtually everyone - both gamers and sports fans. Motion is fluid and the image is clear even during fast scenes. Additionally, the television offers a motion enhancement feature called "Motion," where we find two sliders on a 10-point scale. These allow you to adjust the effect to your own preferences - from a classic, filmic look with visible frames to a very smooth (though already unnatural) image reminiscent of a soap opera effect. This way, everyone can find a setting that suits them.

The issue of the panel in the Philips OLED770 is not entirely straightforward. The manufacturer claims a 120 Hz panel, but our measurements showed that the screen can accept a 4K signal even at 144 Hz. This sounds like great news – because who wouldn't want an additional mode for PC gamers at this price? However, the reality turned out to be more complex. With 120 Hz content, the television behaves like most OLEDs – the image is absolutely clear, with no trace of blurring or smearing, ideal for both dynamic games and sports broadcasts. The problem only arises at 144 Hz. Unlike models with official support for this frequency, here we see the phenomenon of so-called frame skipping. This means that the television is unable to display all the frames – some of them are skipped, causing motion to lose smoothness and double outlines to appear on the screen. The effect resembles the operation of the BFI function, which Philips does not offer in this model anyway.

Console compatibility and gaming features

9.8/10

10/10

  • ALLM
    Yes
    Yes
  • VRR
    Yes
    Yes
  • VRR range
    48 - 144Hz
    40 - 120Hz
  • Dolby Vision Game Mode
    Yes
    Yes
  • Correct implementation of HGIG
    Yes
    Yes
  • 1080p@120Hz
    Yes
    Yes
  • 1440p@120Hz
    Yes
    Yes
  • 4K@120Hz
    Yes
    Yes
  • Game bar
    Yes
    Yes

The TCL A300 is a television designed not only to transport us to a digital art museum but also into the full-fledged world of gaming. It offers practically everything you can expect from gaming hardware: two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports, 144 Hz refresh rate, support for VRR and ALLM.

It also deserves credit for the proper implementation of the HGIG mode – something that competing Hisense sometimes struggles with. The television handles lower resolutions (e.g., Full HD) with ease while maintaining high refresh rates, which will be appreciated by owners of older consoles or PCs.

Additionally, there's an attractive and clear GameBar that facilitates quick access to settings for gamers. The A300 is indeed well-prepared for gaming at the highest level – it’s just a shame that issues with ghosting somewhat detract from its overall appeal as a gaming device.

If someone is looking for a TV for gaming, the Philips OLED770 is a candidate that's hard to overlook. The mere fact that this is an OLED gives it a great starting point – perfect blacks and infinite contrast make evening sessions in atmospheric games look like they've been taken straight out of a cinema. Added to that is the Ambilight system, which uses LEDs on the back of the TV to extend the image onto the wall behind the screen. The effect is such that even just playing FIFA can look like a small spectacle, and in horror games, the atmosphere becomes really thick. On the technical side, it's also quite decent. The Philips OLED770 supports variable refresh rate (VRR) up to 120 Hz, has an automatic mode for gamers (ALLM), and for those using an Xbox Series X, Dolby Vision support in games is also available. You just need to know that in this mode, the input lag is slightly higher than standard, although still at an acceptable level. As a bonus, we also get the 'Game Bar', which is a special tool strip for gamers. It's not the most conveniently designed solution, but it allows for a quick view of key parameters without exiting the game. Overall, this gives a picture of a TV that has all the most important gaming features on one hand, and on the other can add something unique – Ambilight. And it's this mix of technology and visual effect that makes the OLED770 one of the better screens for gaming in a home environment.

Input lag

9.7/10

9.8/10

SDR

1080p60
18 ms
14 ms
1080p120
9 ms
5 ms
2160p60
18 ms
13 ms
2160p120
9 ms
5 ms

HDR

2160p60
18 ms
13 ms
2160p120
9 ms
5 ms
4320p60

Dolby Vision

2160p60 DV
23 ms
30 ms
2160p120 DV
12 ms

In terms of input lag, the TCL A300 performs really well. Values below 10 ms at a refresh rate of 120 Hz are something many gamers dream of – such low lag is practically unnoticeable, both during everyday gaming and in more demanding esports titles. One could nitpick about the result of 23 ms in Dolby Vision mode at 60 frames, but it's still low enough that serious objections are hard to come by. In this category, the A300 truly excels.

As we mentioned earlier, the only anomaly that has been captured during testing is the Dolby Vision Gaming mode. In this setting, the latency can reach up to 30 ms. This is not a particularly impressive result, and more demanding players may turn up their noses, but in practice – during casual sessions – the difference will not be greatly noticeable. The standard HDR10 and SDR modes perform much better, however. In the case of a 120 Hz signal, the input lag drops to a minimal 5 ms, which is an outstanding result and places the OLED770 among the top TVs suitable for dynamic gaming. In other words, if someone isn’t set on Dolby Vision on Xbox, the gaming experience will be fast, smooth, and free of unnecessary delays!

Compatibility with PC

8.2/10

7.6/10

Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate)
Yes
Yes
Font clarity
Good
Good
Readability of dark text and shapes
Average
Very Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate)
11ms
5ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement
BGR
RWBG
Max refresh rate
144Hz
120Hz
G-Sync
Yes
Yes
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If we plan to use the TCL A300 as a computer monitor, we may be pleasantly surprised. The television performs really well in this role. It is equipped with a 144 Hz panel, supports G-Sync, and, as we mentioned, offers very low input lag, so gaming on it with a connected PC is pure enjoyment.

Working with text is also possible, although with some limitations. The TCL A300 has slight issues displaying dark fonts and thin lines – this is due to the construction of the subpixels, which in everyday use can be a bit annoying, even though it looks better in photos than in reality.

The television supports chroma 4:4:4, but only up to 120 Hz. Therefore, we noted that this feature is available, but with a limitation – if we care about perfectly readable fonts, it's worth sticking with the refresh rate of 120 Hz. At 144 Hz, the clarity of the text may suffer somewhat.

Philips has learned from previous models and has finally improved the implementation of chroma 4:4:4. This is important news for those planning to connect the TV to a computer, as it means no problems with sharpness and readability of fonts. Text looks clear and crisp, so the OLED770 can easily be called an excellent display for office work or browsing the internet. Of course, very demanding users may notice some imperfections resulting from the WRGB pixel arrangement typical of WOLED panels, but in practice, this does not significantly impact comfort. The TV also performs well in games launched from a PC. The panel allows for real refresh rates of up to 120 Hz, and with low input lag, this provides a very smooth image without noticeable stutters. The only thing missing is support for G-Sync and – as we mentioned before – a proper 144 Hz mode, but despite that, the overall performance is really solid. For those looking for a versatile screen for computer and console use, the OLED770 is a choice that’s hard to underestimate.

Viewing angles

3.2/10

7.7/10

Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees
79%
28%

The viewing angles on the TCL A300 NXTVision are, let’s be honest, average. The TV is equipped with a VA panel, which inherently has quite limited angles, and unfortunately, this is evident here. The video below speaks for itself – even a slight deviation from the centre results in a noticeable drop in contrast and colour saturation. It’s a shame that this is yet another frame-style TV that has done absolutely nothing about it. After all, we don't always have the option to sit perfectly straight on – especially if the device is also meant to serve a decorative function in the living room.

In terms of viewing angles, the Philips OLED770 presents a very high level typical of OLEDs. The image remains readable and saturated even when viewing the screen from the side – there is practically no drop in contrast or fading of colours. In this category, it only falls short of QD-OLED panels, which we find either in very expensive premium models or in one exceptional case – in the 55-inch Samsung S85F. However, in everyday use, the differences are difficult to detect, and the OLED770 performs nearly perfectly. Only at really extreme angles can a slight degradation of colours be noticed.

TV efficiency during daytime

4.7/10

4.8/10

Matrix coating
Matte
Glare
Reflection suppression
Good
Decent
Black levels during daytime
Poor
Very Good
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Review Philips OLED770 TV efficiency during daytime
Review TCL A300W NXTVision TV efficiency during daytime
Review Philips OLED770 TV efficiency during daytime

Matrix brightness

Average luminance SDR

Philips OLED770: 249 cd/m2

TCL A300W NXTVision: 388 cd/m2

The TCL A300 NXTVision is equipped with a matte panel very similar to the one found in one of its Chinese competitors – the Hisense S7NQ. This type of surface does quite well in reducing reflections, although it must be admitted that it performs worse than Samsung's The Frame, which offers a significantly higher level in this regard. As is usually the case with matte displays, blacks during the day lose depth and appear more grey than black – and this is no different here. Unfortunately, the fact that the A300 is the darkest TV of the three tested doesn’t help either. This gives it a real problem in breaking through in heavily sunlit rooms.

OLED770 is not one of the brightest TVs, so it's hard to recommend it for very sun-filled living rooms. In a bright room, its limitations quickly become apparent – the screen catches reflections and behaves more like a lightly dimmed mirror. Glare reduction is average, and in direct light, the screen performs poorly. Fortunately, the panel's coating does not distort colours, so even during the day, the hues remain natural, and the blacks do not dramatically lose their depth. Nevertheless, it’s hard to say that the OLED770 is a TV designed for bright spaces – it will definitely find a better home in a dimly lit living room or in a bedroom, where its strengths can truly shine.

Details about the matrix

Backlight Type
PFS LED
Software version during testing
TVM6.0.1_549fe6714_240813
TPN258E_VO58.002.179.041
Image processor
mt5896 2,5GB RAM

Subpixel Structure:

Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:

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TCL A300W NXTVision

Philips OLED770

TV features

7/10

5.5/10

  • HDMI inputs
    2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
    0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
  • Outputs
    Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
    Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones)
  • Network Interfaces
    Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
    Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
  • TV reception
    DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
    DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C

Classic features:

  • Recording to USB (terrestrial TV)
    No
    No
  • Recording programming
    No
    No
  • Picture in Picture (PiP)
    No
    No
  • RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen)
    Yes
    No
  • Backlit remote control
    No
    Yes
  • Teletext
    Yes
    Yes
  • Audio only mode
    Yes
    Yes
  • Bluetooth headphones support
    Yes
    Yes
  • Simultaneous Bluetooth headphones & TV audio
    Yes
    No

Smart features:

  • AirPlay
    Yes
    Yes
  • Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast)
    Yes
    No
  • Voice search
    Yes
    Yes
  • Voice search in native language
    Yes
    No
  • Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse
    Yes
    Yes
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Review Philips OLED770 TV features

TCL A300 is a television styled as a painting, which in everyday use can successfully pretend to be a work of art hanging on the wall. It is equipped with a special image display mode, additional frames in a light wood tone, and a flat wall mount that allows you to hang the television like a real painting – without any gap from the wall.

A significant advantage of the image mode is that it is completely free. We have access to several dozen works from which we can choose one to be displayed while in standby – instead of a black screen, the image we selected remains on the wall. The quality of graphic reproduction is okay, but it must be admitted that it clearly falls short of that from Samsung's ART Store. Although access to images there is paid, the quality of the scans is significantly better – you can see the texture of the paint, canvas, and details. In the TCL A300, it resembles high-quality photos rather than realistic reproductions of artworks. Additionally, the implementation of the image mode in the system leaves a lot to be desired. For example – if we set the brightness to 10% in image mode, that same value automatically transfers to the regular viewing mode, where we could easily set the brightness to 50% or even 100%. It also works the other way around – when we set the brightness to 100% in regular mode, after switching to gallery mode, the images are displayed with the same maximum brightness, shining too intensely and losing the whole effect of a “picture on the wall.” These are minor but irritating errors that can spoil the experience of what was supposed to be visually subtle and elegant.

Moving on to more classic functions – the A300 runs on the Google TV system, which currently offers by far the largest selection of applications (full list available below). The responsive voice assistant with support for the Polish language also deserves a big plus. As standard – as with most TCL televisions – the USB recording function or picture-in-picture (PiP) mode was missing.

Functional Features

Let's start with the basics, which are the classic functions of a television. The Philips OLED770 doesn’t turn the table here; we have a standard EPG interface, the ability to connect devices via Bluetooth, and a few simple configuration options including teletext. Interestingly, there is a jack connection, which is becoming quite rare these days. However, those with older receivers or wired headphones will appreciate it. The remote creates a good impression – it’s ergonomic and has a backlit numeric keypad – but there’s also a sense of a step back here. It works via infrared, so you have to aim it at the television, and frankly, by 2025 we would expect full wireless support. The exception is voice commands, which use Bluetooth, but even here there’s no reason for euphoria.

SmartTV Features – TitanOS

Speaking of voice, let’s move on to the Smart TV system, which is an element that largely defines the daily comfort of using a television today. And here the OLED770 clearly lags behind the competition. TitanOS operates quickly enough that it's not a disaster, but daily use can be frustrating due to minor bugs and shortcomings. Theoretically, we get support for AirPlay, but on the other hand, screen mirroring just didn’t work at all in practice. Voice search? Yes, but only through Amazon Alexa and without support for the Polish language. In other words, the features are there, but when we try to use them, we find that their practicality is severely limited and nearly useless. And it’s this Smart TV aspect that becomes the greatest hindrance of the OLED770. The image can be astonishing, gaming is excellent, and Ambilight creates a unique atmosphere – but when we transition to daily use of apps and services, we feel a sense of dissatisfaction.

Ambilight – Philips OLED770

Although in terms of smart functionality, the Philips OLED770 is rather average, it has something in store that its competitors honestly envy. We’re talking about the three-sided Ambilight system, which has been a hallmark of this brand’s televisions for years. The LED lights positioned at the back of the housing dynamically illuminate the wall in colours matched to whatever is happening on the screen at that moment. The effect is simple but very suggestive – the image seems to extend beyond the boundaries of the television, giving us the impression that the screen has suddenly grown by extra inches. During a movie screening, it can create atmosphere, in games it enhances immersion, and during regular TV viewing, it simply pleases the eye. It’s this addition that makes it so that despite the limitations of TitanOS, the OLED770 has something that can attract attention and give it character.

Playing files from USB

8.9/10

8.5/10

Supported photo formats:

JPEG
Yes
Yes
HEIC
No
No
PNG
Yes
Yes
GIF
Yes
Yes
WebP
Yes
No
TIFF
No
No
BMP
Yes
Yes
SVG
No
No

Maximum photo resolution:

4 Mpix
Yes
Yes
6 Mpix
Yes
Yes
8 Mpix
Yes
Yes
10 Mpix
Yes
No
12 Mpix
Yes
No
16 Mpix
Yes
Yes
20 Mpix
Yes
No
24 Mpix
Yes
No
28 Mpix
Yes
No
32 Mpix
Yes
Yes

The built-in player on the TCL A300 works as it should – most popular video and photo files play without any problems. It lacks support for Apple's HEIC format (which is quite common in many TVs), but most users still use AirPlay, so it shouldn't be a major issue. If someone isn't satisfied with the default player, the Google TV system offers plenty of options – you can easily install an alternative app that better suits your tastes. Nevertheless, it's worth noting that the factory solution is completely sufficient for everyday use.

The built-in media player in the Philips OLED770 works quite well, especially when it comes to subtitles – virtually every format we threw at it was handled correctly, which will certainly please those watching films from their own library. However, there are certain reservations regarding photo support. Not all resolutions are recognised, which may surprise users accustomed to viewing photographs from traditional cameras or older memory cards. Apart from that, everything works correctly – it’s just worth ensuring that the TV can handle the files that we actually want to play on it.

Apps

9.6/10

6.7/10

OK
Disney_Plus
OK
Amazon_Prime_Video
OK
Player_TVN
OK
Polsat_Box_Go
OK
Canal_Plus_Online
OK
TVP_VOD
OK
Apple_TV_Plus
OK
SkyShowtime
OK
Rakuten
OK
CDA_Premium_Browser
OK
Spotify
OK
Tidal
OK
Netflix
OK
YouTube
OK
HBO_MAX
OK
Kodi
No
Apple_music
OK
Eleven_sports
No
Xbox Game Pass
OK
GeForce Now!
No
Amazon Luna
OK
Boosteroid
OK
Steam Link
OK
Disney_Plus
OK
Amazon_Prime_Video
No
Player_TVN
OK
Polsat_Box_Go
OK
Canal_Plus_Online
OK
TVP_VOD
No
Apple_TV_Plus
No
SkyShowtime
OK
Rakuten
OK
CDA_Premium_Browser
No
Spotify
No
Tidal
OK
Netflix
OK
YouTube
OK
HBO_MAX
No
Kodi
No
Apple_music
No
Eleven_sports
No
Xbox Game Pass
No
GeForce Now!
No
Amazon Luna
OK
Boosteroid
No
Steam Link

Sound

6/10

7/10

  • Maximum volume
    -
    80dB
  • Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby True HD 7.1
    No
    Yes
  • Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
    No
    Yes
  • DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
    Yes
    Yes
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
    Yes
    Yes

When it comes to sound, the TCL A300W – like its competitors – sounds quite... flat, after all, we are talking about a super slim television. For everyday watching of news or series, this level is more than sufficient, but during movie screenings, we might noticeably miss depth and space. On a positive note, it’s worth mentioning that the television supports both Dolby Atmos and the increasingly rare DTS:X – which provides more options when connecting an external audio system. It’s also worth noting that the A300 PRO model is equipped with a dedicated, flat soundbar. And it’s no ordinary soundbar – it sounds better than most of the televisions we’ve tested.

When it comes to sound, the Philips OLED770 performs quite well, although you can't expect powerful bass. For regular TV viewing, streaming services or series, its capabilities are more than sufficient – dialogues are clear, and the overall tonal balance is at a decent level. However, when we want to feel a real punch in cinematic productions or games, it quickly becomes apparent that it lacks solid low-end response. In such a situation, a natural complement becomes an additional soundbar or audio system that will allow you to take advantage of the potential of the excellent picture.

On the plus side, versatility in handling formats must be noted. The OLED770 can manage practically all popular codecs, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Dolby TrueHD. Because of this, when connecting external audio equipment, you can expect a full sound experience, even if the built-in speakers in the TV don't make a spectacular impression.

Acoustic Measurements

No acoustic data

80dBC (Max)

75dBC