For the full story on the TCL LCD TV C-Series and P-Series: http://www.avsforum.com/tcl-lcd-tvs-at-ces-2017/
TCL has made significant inroads into the TV market around the world. According to market-research firm IHS, TCL was #3 is worldwide TV shipments during the first three quarters of 2016—beaten only by Samsung and LG—and #4 in the US, surpassing Sony in the third quarter with a year-over-year gain of 82%. By contrast, the top three brands in the US—Samsung, Vizio, and LG—saw only modest gains of no more than 11%.
At CES 2017, the TCL LCD TVs encompass three lines: P-Series, C-Series, and S-Series, all of which incorporate Roku TV and Wi-Fi connectivity. The P-Series focuses on performance, while the C-Series features contemporary design, and the S-Series is more of an entry-level product, which TCL refers to as “smart value” (completing the logic of the letter designations for each series.) The C-Series is new for 2017, while the P- and S-Series offer improvements over last year’s versions.
Starting with the P-Series (seen above)—which I believe will be of most interest to AVS Forum readers—it will be available in screen sizes from 50″ to 65″, though TCL has not yet listed the specific sizes. Of course, its resolution is 4K/UHD, and it boasts wide color gamut (WCG) using new LED phosphors, not quantum dots, with the goal of reaching 100% of DCI/P3. In terms of high dynamic range (HDR), the P-Series supports both HDR10 and Dolby Vision, and each TV will have a “golden reference” that clearly defines the set’s capabilities for Dolby Vision calibration.
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