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- Main Differences
- Market Context
- Design
- Picture Quality
- Motion
- Inputs
- Sound Quality
- Smart Features
- Comments
TCL P Series/P607 2017 vs TCL 6 Series 2018
Side-by-Side Comparison
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TCL P Series/P607 2017
TCL 6 Series 2018
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TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
Variants
- 55P607 (55")
- 55R617 (55")
- 65R617 (65")
- 75R617 (75")
Our Verdict
TCL P Series/P607 2017
TCL 6 Series 2018
The TCL 6 Series R617 is somewhat better than the TCL P607. The TCL R617 has a motion interpolation feature which will please the soap opera effect fans and a slightly better SDR peak brightness which is great if you watch TV shows in a brighter room. The TCL R617 also has better black frame insertion (BFI) that clears the image blur in fast action. On the other hand, the TCL P607 has slightly better contrast, which is great if you watch movies in a dark room and a lower input lag to please those who play video games.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.7
7.7
24p Judder
5.6
10
Reflections
7.6
7.1
Full Comparison
Market Context
Design
Style
6.5
7.0
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 200x200
VESA 200x200
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.67" (1.7 cm)
0.47" (1.2 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
2.99" (7.6 cm)
2.95" (7.5 cm)
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
Build quality picture
Temperature
Temperature picture
Maximum Temperature
93 °F (34 °C)
Average Temperature
88 °F (31 °C)
Picture Quality
Contrast
9.3
8.9
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
6,437 : 1
5,182 : 1
Contrast with local dimming
7,269 : 1
6,052 : 1
Local Dimming
6.0
6.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
Yes
Yes
Backlight
Full-Array
Full-Array
SDR Peak Brightness
8.5
8.9
SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
504 cd/m²
701 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
334 cd/m²
881 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
521 cd/m²
984 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
687 cd/m²
1,161 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
624 cd/m²
876 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
567 cd/m²
676 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
332 cd/m²
874 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
519 cd/m²
979 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
684 cd/m²
1,155 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
621 cd/m²
874 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
563 cd/m²
675 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.039
0.027
HDR Peak Brightness
7.3
8.5
HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
489 cd/m²
840 cd/m²
HDR Peak 2% Window
327 cd/m²
908 cd/m²
HDR Peak 10% Window
515 cd/m²
1,009 cd/m²
HDR Peak 25% Window
683 cd/m²
1,173 cd/m²
HDR Peak 50% Window
623 cd/m²
879 cd/m²
HDR Peak 100% Window
566 cd/m²
674 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 2% Window
323 cd/m²
903 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 10% Window
512 cd/m²
1,006 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 25% Window
681 cd/m²
1,165 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 50% Window
620 cd/m²
871 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 100% Window
563 cd/m²
673 cd/m²
HDR ABL
0.041
0.027
Gray Uniformity
5.8
6.3
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
5.950%
4.670%
50% DSE
0.250%
0.229%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
1.644%
1.797%
5% DSE
0.135%
0.127%
Viewing Angle
4.2
5.1
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Shift Picture
Color Shift
20°
Color Washout
21°
Brightness Picture
Brightness
32°
Hue Graph
Black Level Picture
Color Shift
32°
Lightness Graph
Black Level
11°
Brightness Loss
29°
Black Level Raise
15°
Gamma Shift
14°
Black Uniformity
6.8
7.8
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
1.774%
1.006%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
0.837%
0.746%
Reflections
7.6
7.1
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
5.7%
5.7%
Indirect Reflections
0.6%
0.7%
Calculated Direct Reflections
5.0%
Pre Calibration
7.8
7.6
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
3.04
3.15
Color dE
2.34
2.33
Gamma
2.13
2.21
Color Temperature
5,959 K
5,979 K
Picture Mode
Movie
Movie
Color Temp Setting
Warm
Gamma Setting
2.2
Post Calibration
9.7
9.6
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Movie
White Balance dE
0.15
0.31
Color dE
0.65
0.62
Gamma
2.19
2.20
Color Temperature
6,508 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
7.9
7.8
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
89.40%
88.57%
DCI P3 uv
91.88%
90.93%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
65.23%
64.25%
Rec 2020 uv
68.84%
67.39%
EOTF
Color Volume
7.2
7.4
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
77.6%
83.9%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
32.5%
48.7%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
64.7%
63.2%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
27.2%
36.5%
Gradient
8.3
7.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.096
0.121
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.094
0.116
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.091
0.099
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.115
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
8.8
7.6
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
5.2 ms
6.3 ms
100% Response Time
12.1 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
7.1
7.2
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
29.6 ms
29.3 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
4.6 ms
4.3 ms
24p Judder
5.6
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
No
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
9.7
8.3
1080p @ 60 Hz
13.9 ms
17.6 ms
1080p @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
47.8 ms
152.4 ms
1440p @ 60 Hz
17.6 ms
4k @ 60 Hz
14.2 ms
19.2 ms
4k @ 60 Hz + 10 bit HDR
14.2 ms
19.6 ms
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
14.2 ms
19.2 ms
4k @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
32.1 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
14.0 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR
14.2 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
4.4
5.4
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
142.54 Hz
142.54 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
6.21 dB
6.43 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
6.57 dB
6.24 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
8.45 dB
5.37 dB
Max
84.2 dB SPL
87.2 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
4.43 dB
2.63 dB
Distortion
6.3
6.7
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.137
0.072
Weighted THD @ Max
0.971
0.396
IMD @ 80
7.39%
11.36%
IMD @ Max
19.37%
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
5 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
Search, Some Other Features
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
51 W
57 W
Power Consumption (Max)
89 W
131 W
Firmware
7.6.2 • build 4144-30
8.0.2 • build 4140-30
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