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TCL 65P745 review

TCL 65P745

CHOICE Expert Rating

67%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  •  Excellent smart TV functions
  •  Has Chromecast embedded
  •  Has USB 3 input
  •  Supports HDMI 2.1
Bad points

Bad Points

  •  Current channel is displayed behind the EPG, not a PIP. As you step through the EPG, this background changes. To view the channel, exit from the EPG
  •  HDR display not enabled automatically for HDR content
  •  Narrow viewing angles, a bit flat and cool, some smoothing
  •  No DVR
  •  Sound is a bit subdued, lacks low end

Type

TV size
Large (Over 160cm, 64")
Display type
LCD

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
F
Energy star rating
6
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
315
Reliability score
75%
Satisfaction score
81%
Warranty (years)
3
Country of origin
China

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
67%
High definition picture quality score
50%
Standard definition picture quality score
66%
4K video picture quality score
65%
Filmmaker Mode score
75%
User interface score
85%
Remote score
55%
Sound quality score
60%
Energy score
84%
EPG score
60%
Smart TV score
93%
Voice assistant score
82%

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Screen size (cm)
165
Display size (in)
65
Screen resolution (px)
3840 x 2160
Screen finish
Semi gloss
Smart apps
Amazon, Stan
HDMI inputs
3
HDMI 2.1 (4K @120Hz)
USB 2 input rear
0
Effective video and audio inputs
1
Bluetooth version
Not stated
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
89 x 145 x 29
Weight (kg)
14.1
Website
tcl.com/au
Operating system
Android 11

Cost

Price
$895.00
Annual running cost
$126.00

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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