TCL L50P6US - TV from the low-budget segment. Its main competitors are Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 50 and HARPER 49U750TS... In the review, I sorted out in detail the functional features, pros and cons and compared them with competitors. In conclusion, you will get to know his rivals better or it is worth considering another option.
This model participates in rating of the best TVs 49 inches and in Best 4K UHD TVs.
Screen
The diagonal of the screen is 49.5 "(126 cm). The matrix has an aspect ratio of 16: 9. Resolution - 3840 × 2160 pixels (4K Ultra HD). Local Dimming, LED backlighting brightens the dark areas of the picture and dims the lighter ones, which creates an even distribution of brightness and contrast across all areas of the image. Brightness - 300 cd / m22, contrast ratio - 4000: 1. It will be comfortable to look at such a screen even in sunny weather. HDR support is announced, but the brightness will not be enough for the technology to work properly. The same problem is observed in many budget TVs, for example, Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 50: although it is more expensive, but with the same disadvantage. Therefore, HDR in budget samples is rather a cunning move by marketers. Viewing angles —178 °. Pixel response time - 8 ms, refresh rate - 60 Hz. This is enough for comfortable viewing of films, TV series and for games on modern platforms.
Appearance
The appearance of the device meets modern standards: TV, smartphones strive for the smallest frame sizes, this TCL model is no exception. The frames on the sides and top are thin, the bottom is slightly thicker. At the bottom is the name of the manufacturer. Case thickness - 8 mm. Stand - two angular legs with 2 screws fastening. Can be hung on a wall - VESA mount 200 × 200 mm. On the back there are input / output connectors. For them, special small niches have been made so that the cables do not stick out, do not create aesthetic chaos.
Connectors
The device is equipped with all the necessary connectors for connection. On the side panel there are 2 HDMI inputs, HDMI (ARC), two USB, AV, an Ethernet connection port (RJ-45), an optical audio output, a mini-jack (3.5 mm) headphone port. There is one CI slot, CI + is supported. Built-in Wi-Fi module.
Sound
The L50P6US doesn't sound bad, but it's not great either. Acoustic system - two stereo speakers with a power of 8 W each. They produce loud, crisp sound, sufficient for a medium-sized room, but lacking in bass. There is support for Dolby Digital and DTS audio decoders. Dolby Digital only supports AC3. The TV does not support many video formats, so you may have problems finding movies with the desired audio track, or you will have to manually convert the audio. But if you use licensed content or just watch over the Internet, then there should be no problems: most films come with DTS sound. Like most others, the TCL L50P6US has built-in software sound processing that allows you to achieve surround sound with two speakers.
Functions
TCL L50P6US is equipped with Smart TV function running on OS Linux platform. This operating system is somewhat faster than the rest of the existing ones. There is support for DVB-T / S2, DLNA, the ability to broadcast multimedia from your smartphone. Through the application on your smartphone, you can use your mobile device as a TV remote control. The TimeShift function allows you to control the flow. It is possible to record video from the screen to external USB drives.Built-in Bluetooth - you can connect a wireless headset, other audio systems without wires.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- crisp 4K resolution;
- large diagonal;
- Smart TV;
- thin frames;
- good color rendering, sufficient brightness;
- user-friendly interface.
Disadvantages:
- weak bass of the speakers;
- there is no support for many audio tracks;
- OS Linux platform.
Verdict
TCL L50P6US is a good option in the mainstream segment along with Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 50... The difference in the price of TVs is 2 thousand rubles (L50P6US is cheaper). They both have a Smart TV platform, 4K UHD screen resolution, similar sound. In a situation with Smart TV, TCL TV loses, because the function works on OS Linux, has a much smaller number of applications / programs in comparison with Android. The lack of support for many audio tracks, DRM protection against pirated content on video is also saddening. You will have to use licensed content that costs money, albeit small, in the era of digital subscriptions. But our people will always find a way to bypass any protections and blockages. If you don't want an extra hassle, and the TV seems expensive to you, there is a budget and a good option. HARPER 49U750TS... It is cheaper, also has a UHD screen resolution, Smart TV. Now 4K content has become widespread, and the TVs themselves have decreased in price and are no longer inaccessible to the common man. TCL L50P6US is one of them. Just an ordinary TV, without any special flaws, but also not much different from others.
