TCL C8K Review

C8K / QM8K

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Available screen sizes: 65”75”85”98”

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Panel type: LCD VA Refresh rate: 144Hz Brand: TCL Resolution: 3840x2160 System: Google TV Model year: 2025

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TCL C8K ist der direkte Nachfolger des Modells C855, das im letzten Jahr mit einem hervorragenden Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis überrascht hat. Die neue Version bringt einige entscheidende Änderungen und Verbesserungen mit sich, und der Hersteller zielt erneut auf das obere Segment der Mini-LEDs mit VA-Panel ab. Schafft es der C8K, das zu verbessern, was bereits gut war? Haben wir es weiterhin mit einer preislichen Sensation zu tun? Das überprüfen wir in unserem Test.

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TCL C8K - Our verdict

7.7

Overall rating

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  • Movies and series in UHD quality

    7.4

  • Classic TV, YouTube

    7.0

  • Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

    6.8

  • Gaming on console

    8.9

  • TV as a computer monitor

    8.6

  • Watching in bright light

    6.9

  • Utility functions

    7.7

  • Apps

    9.6

  • Sound quality

    7.9

TCL C8K - TV appearance

HDMI inputs: 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps) Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps

Build quality: Premium

Stand type: Central

Kolor ramki: Graphite

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  • Regulacja podstawy: stand-Fixed
  • Montaż na płasko: Yes
  • Akcesoria: accessories-Stand

TCL C8K wirkt schon beim ersten Kontakt wie ein Gerät aus der oberen Preisklasse. Die Rahmen sind extrem schmal und verschwimmen fast mit dem Bildschirm – es gibt hier keinen charakteristischen schwarzen Rand, der oft das Bild „einfängt“. Stattdessen haben wir den Effekt, dass der Inhalt einfach über die Kanten hinausläuft. Das sieht gut aus – besonders bei größeren Diagonalen. Der gesamte Rahmen besteht aus Aluminium und der untere Teil ist leicht verstärkt. Zum Glück stört das nicht die Proportionen – das Ganze sieht weiterhin elegant und modern aus. Wichtig ist, dass der Fernseher etwa 6 cm dick ist, aber die Konstruktion ist völlig flach. Das bedeutet, dass man ihn sehr nah an die Wand hängen kann, ohne seltsame Abstände oder Rundungen auf der Rückseite. Wenn also jemand von einem heimischen „Wandpanel“ träumt, ist dies definitiv das Gerät, das dies ermöglicht. Im Lieferumfang ist außerdem eine stabile zentrale Basis enthalten. Sie ist so robust, dass sie problemlos sogar eine 85-Zoll-Version hält. Und wenn Sie sich einen Bildschirm wünschen, der fast wie im Kino ist – also 98 Zoll – dann hat der Hersteller hier auf zwei klassische aufgestellte Füße gesetzt. Und das ist gut, denn bei solch großen Abmessungen ist Stabilität das A und O.

TCL C8K - Contrast and black detail

8.2/10

Local dimming function: Yes, number of zones: 1680 (30 x 56)

Review TCL C8K Contrast and black detail

Result

476,000:1

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Result

83,550:1

Review TCL C8K Contrast and black detail

Result

37,600:1

Review TCL C8K Contrast and black detail

Result

14,800:1

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Result

9,200:1

Visibility of details in the lights:

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Halo effect and black detail visibility:

TCL C8K - HDR effect quality

6.9/10

Supported formats: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 96.7%, Bt.2020: 80.8%

Luminance measurements in HDR:

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Result

1241 nit

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Result

510 nit

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Result

1180 nit

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Result

375 nit

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Result

1421 nit

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

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

HDR luminance chart:

Luminancja HDR

Luminance of RGB colors

Static HDR10

Dynamic: Dolby Vision

Factory color reproduction

4.8/10

Color reproduction after calibration

7/10

TCL C8K - Smoothness of tonal transitions

8.7/10

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Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions

5.5/10

OK Smooth transition function

OK Image without overscan on the SD signal

TCL C8K - Blur and motion smoothness

7.8/10

Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 144Hz

Film motion smoothing option: Yes

Blur reduction option: Yes

BFI function 60Hz: Yes, 120Hz (double contours)

BFI function 120Hz: Yes, 240Hz (double contours)

Brightness drop with BFI: 51%

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Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):

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Blur (BFI function enabled):

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Smużenie (288HZ 1080p):

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TCL C8K - Console compatibility and gaming features

9.8/10

  • Yes ALLM: Yes
  • Yes VRR: Yes
  • Yes VRR range: 48 - 288Hz
  • Yes 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
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Review TCL C8K Console compatibility and gaming features
Review TCL C8K Console compatibility and gaming features
Review TCL C8K Console compatibility and gaming features

TCL C8K - Input lag

9.9/10

SDR HDR Dolby Vision
1080p60: 15 ms 2160p60: 15 ms 2160p60 DV: 15 ms
1080p120: 7 ms 2160p120: 7 ms 2160p120 DV: 7 ms
2160p60: 15 ms
2160p120: 7 ms

TCL C8K - Compatibility with PC

8.6/10

Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate): Yes

Font clarity: Good

Readability of dark text and shapes: Good

Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate): 6ms

Matrix subpixel arrangement: RGB

Max refresh rate: 144Hz

G-Sync: Yes

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TCL C8K - Viewing angles

4.5/10

Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 80%

TCL C8K - TV efficiency during daytime

6.9/10

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Matrix coating: Glare

Reflection suppression: Decent

Black levels during daytime: Very Good

Matrix brightness

Average luminance SDR

TCL C8K: 613 cd/m2

TCL C8K - TV features

7.7/10

System: Google TV

System performance: Good

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

Classic features:

  • No Recording to USB (terrestrial TV): No
  • No Recording programming: No
  • No Picture in Picture (PiP): No
  • RF RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen): RF
  • Yes Backlit remote control: Yes
  • Yes Teletext: Yes
  • Yes Audio only mode: Yes
  • Yes Possibility to connect Bluetooth headphones to the TV: Yes
  • Yes Possibility to simultaneously use Bluetooth headphones and the TV speaker: Yes

Smart features:

  • Yes AirPlay: Yes
  • Yes Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
  • Yes Wyszukiwanie głosowe: Yes
  • Yes Voice search in native language: Yes
  • Yes Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
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TCL C8K - Apps

9.6/10

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

TCL C8K - Playing files from USB

9.2/10

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Maximum photo resolution:Supported photo formats:
Yes 4 Mpix
Yes JPEG
Yes 6 Mpix
No HEIC
Yes 8 Mpix
Yes PNG
Yes 10 Mpix
Yes GIF
Yes 12 Mpix
Yes WebP
Yes 16 Mpix
No TIFF
Yes 20 Mpix
Yes BMP
Yes 24 Mpix
No SVG
Yes 28 Mpix
Yes 32 Mpix

TCL C8K - Sound

7.9/10

77dB

Maximum volume

Supported codecs

(TV speakers)

Yes Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

No Dolby True HD 7.1

Yes Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)

No Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD

Yes DTS:X in DTS-HD MA

Yes DTS-HD Master Audio

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Acoustic Measurements:

77dBC (Max)

75dBC

TCL C8K - Details about the matrix

Software version during testing: V8-0012T01-LF1V531.002396

Image processor: 4x ARM Cortex-A73 @1390MHz

Panel uniformity:

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Backlight Type: Mini-LED QLED

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