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TCL 43P715 review

TCL 43P715

CHOICE Expert Rating

69%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

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  • Very good smart TV functions
  • Very good energy use
  • Very good user interface
  • Has u0022.comu0022 on on-screen keyboard
  • Has Chromecast embedded
  • Has sensor to adjust brightness to ambient light
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Poor sound quality
  • 4K picture has some judder, a bit oversaturated, overly contrasted
  • No browser although you could install one
  • Restricted viewing angle
  • HDR display not enabled automatically for HDR content
  • Has only 2 HDMI ports
  • Sound – Hollow, distorted, retrenched, lacks punch

Type

TV size
Small (65cm-120cm, 26"-47")
Display type
LCD

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
F
Energy star rating
6
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
161
Reliability score
75%
Satisfaction score
81%
Warranty (years)
3
Country of origin
China

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
69%
High definition picture quality score
61%
Standard definition picture quality score
61%
4K video picture quality score
70%
Filmmaker Mode score
Not tested
User interface score
83%
Remote score
76%
Sound quality score
45%
Energy score
82%
EPG score
70%
Smart TV score
88%
Voice assistant score
58%

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Screen size (cm)
109
Display size (in)
43
Screen resolution (px)
3840 x 2160
Screen finish
Semi gloss
Smart apps
Netflix, Stan, YouTube
HDMI inputs
2
HDMI 2.1 (4K @120Hz)
USB 2 input rear
1
Effective video and audio inputs
1
Bluetooth version
Not stated
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
62 x 96 x 31
Weight (kg)
6.9
Website
tcl.com/au/en
Operating system
Android

Cost

Price
$695.00
Annual running cost
$64.00

Features

4K or UHD
High Dynamic Range (HDR) support
Netflix key on the remote
Headphone
HDMI easily accessed
USB 3 inputs rear
USB easily accessed
Ethernet connection
Digital audio TOSLINK optical outputs
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Browser
Auto volume leveller
Balance control
Bass boost
Speech emphasiser
Speakers off
Previous channel button
Voice recognition
Closed captions retained
Records to USB
Child lock controls
Child lock (individual)
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