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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Market Context
- Design
- Picture Quality
- Motion
- Inputs
- Sound Quality
- Smart Features
- Comments
TCL C Series/C807 2017 vs TCL 6 Series 2018
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
TCL C Series/C807 2017
TCL 6 Series 2018
Tested using Methodology v1.2
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TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
Variants
- 55C807 (55")
- 65C807 (65")
- 75C807 (75")
- 55R617 (55")
- 65R617 (65")
- 75R617 (75")
Our Verdict
TCL C Series/C807 2017
TCL 6 Series 2018
The TCL 6 Series R617 is much better than the TCL C807. The R617 is brighter, and also has better dark room performance thanks to the full array local dimming feature and better black uniformity. Motion looks crisper with less blur thanks to the faster response time, and the better black frame insertion feature can further improve motion clarity.
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55C807
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.1
7.7
Local Dimming
0.0
6.0
Black Uniformity
5.2
7.8
Viewing Angle
3.8
5.1
Full Comparison
Market Context
Design
Style
9.0
7.0
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 200x200
VESA 200x200
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.55" (1.4 cm)
0.47" (1.2 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
2.28" (5.8 cm)
2.95" (7.5 cm)
Build Quality
8.0
7.0
Build quality picture
Temperature
Temperature picture
Maximum Temperature
108 °F (42 °C)
Average Temperature
93 °F (34 °C)
Picture Quality
Contrast
8.8
8.9
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
5,174 : 1
5,182 : 1
Contrast with local dimming
N/A
6,052 : 1
Local Dimming
0.0
6.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
Yes
Backlight
Edge
Full-Array
SDR Peak Brightness
8.0
8.9
SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
345 cd/m²
701 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
373 cd/m²
881 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
375 cd/m²
984 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
376 cd/m²
1,161 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
376 cd/m²
876 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
376 cd/m²
676 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
373 cd/m²
874 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
374 cd/m²
979 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
375 cd/m²
1,155 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
375 cd/m²
874 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
376 cd/m²
675 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.000
0.027
HDR Peak Brightness
6.5
8.5
HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
354 cd/m²
840 cd/m²
HDR Peak 2% Window
374 cd/m²
908 cd/m²
HDR Peak 10% Window
374 cd/m²
1,009 cd/m²
HDR Peak 25% Window
375 cd/m²
1,173 cd/m²
HDR Peak 50% Window
376 cd/m²
879 cd/m²
HDR Peak 100% Window
376 cd/m²
674 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 2% Window
373 cd/m²
903 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 10% Window
374 cd/m²
1,006 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 25% Window
375 cd/m²
1,165 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 50% Window
375 cd/m²
871 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 100% Window
375 cd/m²
673 cd/m²
HDR ABL
0.000
0.027
Gray Uniformity
6.7
6.3
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
4.312%
4.670%
50% DSE
0.205%
0.229%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
1.824%
1.797%
5% DSE
0.111%
0.127%
Viewing Angle
3.8
5.1
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Shift Picture
Color Shift
18°
Color Washout
21°
Brightness Picture
Brightness
28°
Hue Graph
Black Level Picture
Color Shift
32°
Lightness Graph
Black Level
6°
Brightness Loss
29°
Black Level Raise
15°
Gamma Shift
14°
Black Uniformity
5.2
7.8
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
2.544%
1.006%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
0.746%
Reflections
7.4
7.1
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
5.8%
5.7%
Indirect Reflections
0.7%
0.7%
Calculated Direct Reflections
5.0%
Pre Calibration
5.8
7.6
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
5.43
3.15
Color dE
3.51
2.33
Gamma
2.18
2.21
Color Temperature
5,826 K
5,979 K
Picture Mode
Movie
Movie
Color Temp Setting
Warm
Gamma Setting
2.2
Post Calibration
9.8
9.6
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Movie
White Balance dE
0.12
0.31
Color dE
0.42
0.62
Gamma
2.20
2.20
Color Temperature
6,510 K
6,484 K
White Balance Calibration
11 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Auto-Calibration Function
No
480p Input
8.0
8.0
480p Picture
720p Input
8.0
8.0
720p Picture
1080p Input
9.0
9.0
1080p Picture
4k Input
9.5
9.5
4k Picture
8k Input
0.0
8k Picture
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Type
LED
LED
Sub-Type
VA
VA
Color Gamut
7.8
7.8
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
88.46%
88.57%
DCI P3 uv
91.74%
90.93%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
64.48%
64.25%
Rec 2020 uv
68.62%
67.39%
EOTF
Color Volume
6.7
7.4
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
74.4%
83.9%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
32.7%
48.7%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
60.4%
63.2%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
26.6%
36.5%
Gradient
8.9
7.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.086
0.121
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.086
0.116
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.077
0.099
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.090
0.123
Temporary Image Retention
10
10
Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
Permanent Burn-In Risk
10
10
Permanent Burn-In Risk
No
No
Motion
Response Time
7.1
7.6
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
9.5 ms
6.3 ms
100% Response Time
25.3 ms
12.4 ms
Flicker-Free
4.0
7.9
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
120 Hz
480 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
5.4
10
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
No
Yes
Min Flicker for 60 fps
120 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz for 60 fps
No
Yes
120 Hz for 120 fps
N/A
N/A
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
120 Hz
60 Hz
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
No
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
No
No
Stutter
9.0
7.2
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
16.4 ms
29.3 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
0.0 ms
4.3 ms
24p Judder
7.8
10
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
No
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
No
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
0.0
0.0
Native Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
HDMI Forum VRR
No
FreeSync
No
G-SYNC Compatible
No
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
4k VRR Minimum
N/A
No VRR support
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
1080p VRR Minimum
N/A
No VRR support
1440p VRR Maximum
N/A
1440p VRR Minimum
N/A
VRR Supported Connectors
N/A
No VRR support
Inputs
Input Lag
9.6
8.3
1080p @ 60 Hz
15.5 ms
17.6 ms
1080p @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
46.3 ms
152.4 ms
1440p @ 60 Hz
17.6 ms
4k @ 60 Hz
15.7 ms
19.2 ms
4k @ 60 Hz + 10 bit HDR
15.4 ms
19.6 ms
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
15.3 ms
19.2 ms
4k @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
32.3 ms
122.8 ms
4k @ 60 Hz With Interpolation
N/A
148.1 ms
8k @ 60 Hz
N/A
1080p @ 120 Hz
N/A
N/A
1440p @ 120 Hz
N/A
4k @ 120 Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
N/A
1440p with VRR
N/A
4k with VRR
N/A
N/A
8k with VRR
N/A
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
No
1080p @ 60Hz + HDR
15.4 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR
15.4 ms
Supported Resolutions
8.3
8.3
Resolution
4k
4k
1080p @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120 Hz
No
No
1440p @ 60 Hz
Yes
Yes (forced resolution required)
1440p @ 120 Hz
No
4k @ 30Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120 Hz
No
No
8k @ 30 Hz or 24 Hz
No
8k @ 60 Hz
No
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
3
3
USB
1
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
2
1
Analog Audio Out RCA
0
0
Component In
0
0
Composite In
1 (incl. adapter)
1 (incl. adapter)
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
0
0
SD/SDHC
0
0
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
Dolby Vision
Yes
Yes
HLG
No
No
3D
No
No
5.1 Passthrough ARC Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
5.1 Passthrough ARC DTS
Yes
Yes
5.1 Passthrough Optical Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
5.1 Passthrough Optical DTS
Yes
Yes
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
HDMI 2.1 Full Bandwidth
No
HDMI 2.1
No
ARC
Yes (HDMI 3)
Yes (HDMI 3)
CEC
Yes
Yes
HDCP 2.2
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
USB 3.0
No
No
Variable Analog Audio Out
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
MHL
No
Audio Passthrough
ARC
Yes (HDMI 3)
Yes (HDMI 3)
eARC support
No
Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
No
DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
No
5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via Optical
Yes
Yes
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
5.9
5.4
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
169.51 Hz
142.54 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
2.70 dB
6.43 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
2.79 dB
6.24 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
5.78 dB
5.37 dB
Max
87.7 dB SPL
87.2 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
3.73 dB
2.63 dB
Distortion
6.6
6.7
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.065
0.072
Weighted THD @ Max
1.687
0.396
IMD @ 80
3.36%
11.36%
IMD @ Max
14.06%
17.02%
Smart Features
Interface
8.0
8.0
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
Roku TV
Roku TV
Version
7.7
8.0
Ease of Use
Easy
Easy
Smoothness
Very Smooth
Very Smooth
Time Taken to Select YouTube
3 s
3 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
4 s
4 s
Advanced Options
Many
Many
Ad-Free
10
0.0
Ads Picture
Ads
No
Yes
Opt-out
N/A
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No
No
Apps and Features
8.0
8.0
Apps Picture
App Selection
Many
Great
App Smoothness
Average
Average
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
Yes
HDR in Amazon Video
Yes
HDR in YouTube
Yes
Yes
Remote
7.0
7.0
Remote Picture
Size
Small
Small
Voice Control
Content Search Only
Search, Some Other Features
CEC Menu Control
No
No
Other Smart Features
Yes
No
Remote App
Roku
Remote App
8.0
Remote App Picture
Acts as the Remote
Yes
Directly Launches Apps and Inputs
Both
Inputs Text in YouTube
No
Inputs Text in Netflix
Yes
Streams Device Files
Yes
Controls TV Settings
Some
Voice Control
No
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
48 W
57 W
Power Consumption (Max)
112 W
131 W
Firmware
7.7.0 • build 4111-30
8.0.2 • build 4140-30
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TCL C Series/C807 2017
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