TCL C735From real comments

Verdict distilled from 41 mentions across 14 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment32%
PROS 32%
CONS 68%

Rank based on 41 mentions across 14 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want strong 120-144Hz VRR gaming performance for PS5 or PC at a budget-friendly price
  • You're buying the 55-inch or larger model where full high refresh rate is supported
  • You mainly watch content head-on and prioritize value over premium HDR brightness

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need bright, wide-viewing-angle HDR performance for a well-lit room
  • You're considering the 43 or 50-inch model but want high refresh rate gaming
  • You want plug-and-play VRR/144Hz without troubleshooting HDMI or Game Master settings

What users complain about

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Best choiceBest value
1Budget
Natural, accurate colorsSony reliability and build qualitySharp image and strong upscalingWeak black levels without local dimmingPricing questioned against Mini-LED competitorsBase model limited to 60Hz with no VRR
Natural, accurate colors
Sony reliability and build quality
Sharp image and strong upscaling
Weak black levels without local dimming
Pricing questioned against Mini-LED competitors
Base model limited to 60Hz with no VRR
2Mid
Excellent picture quality and color accuracyStrong value for the priceSuperior upscaling and video processingBlooming and backlight uniformity issuesWeak off-angle viewingFirmware and connectivity bugs
Excellent picture quality and color accuracy
Strong value for the price
Superior upscaling and video processing
Blooming and backlight uniformity issues
Weak off-angle viewing
Firmware and connectivity bugs
3Budget
Low Input Lag for Gaming
Low Input Lag for Gaming
4Mid
Strong 120Hz/VRR gaming performanceImpressive picture quality and colorGood value for the priceHardware defects reported (dead pixels, power issues)Weak upscaling of older/SDR contentLimited HDR brightness and no local dimming
Strong 120Hz/VRR gaming performance
Impressive picture quality and color
Good value for the price
Hardware defects reported (dead pixels, power issues)
Weak upscaling of older/SDR content
Limited HDR brightness and no local dimming
5Budget
Positive Overall ImpressionAffordable PriceEnergy EfficientLimited BrightnessNo 4K at 120HzSlow Smart TV Performance
Positive Overall Impression
Affordable Price
Energy Efficient
Limited Brightness
No 4K at 120Hz
Slow Smart TV Performance
6Mid
Expandable audio ecosystemStrong sound once tunedGood image qualityInconsistent game mode resultsDefault sound processing hurts audioRemote lacks numeric buttons
Expandable audio ecosystem
Strong sound once tuned
Good image quality
Inconsistent game mode results
Default sound processing hurts audio
Remote lacks numeric buttons
7
Strong brand loyalty and trustUncertain competitiveness against rivals
Strong brand loyalty and trust
Uncertain competitiveness against rivals
8Mid
Excellent picture quality and color accuracyFast X1 Ultimate processor and upscalingStrong value for the priceBlooming similar to predecessorReduced contrast and black levelsNo HDMI 2.1 or VRR support
Excellent picture quality and color accuracy
Fast X1 Ultimate processor and upscaling
Strong value for the price
Blooming similar to predecessor
Reduced contrast and black levels
No HDMI 2.1 or VRR support
9Premium
Excellent for gamingGreat overall picture qualityStrong upgrade over KS8000Confusing regional variantsAggressive or inconsistent local dimmingDirty screen effect (DSE)
Excellent for gaming
Great overall picture quality
Strong upgrade over KS8000
Confusing regional variants
Aggressive or inconsistent local dimming
Dirty screen effect (DSE)
10Mid
Alexa Voice Control & AccessibilityGood Value When On SaleLong-Term Reliability & SatisfactionGrainy / Not True 4K Picture QualityIntrusive Ads & Data CollectionHigher Price Than Competitors
Alexa Voice Control & Accessibility
Good Value When On Sale
Long-Term Reliability & Satisfaction
Grainy / Not True 4K Picture Quality
Intrusive Ads & Data Collection
Higher Price Than Competitors
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31Mid
TCL C735
Excellent value for gamingGood picture quality for the priceHigh refresh rate VRR gamingVRR and refresh rate configuration issuesGhosting and trailing artifacts in games43-inch and 50-inch models limited to 60Hz
TCL C735
Excellent value for gaming
Good picture quality for the price
High refresh rate VRR gaming
VRR and refresh rate configuration issues
Ghosting and trailing artifacts in games
43-inch and 50-inch models limited to 60Hz

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Overall Impression

Gaming performance is the C735's standout strength for many buyers. Multiple owners bought the C735 specifically for PS5 or PC gaming, citing smooth motion, no tearing, and excellent value for a 120-144Hz VRR-capable QLED panel. AMD FreeSync and VRR are supported, and gamers moving from older 1080p sets described the jump as incredible. However, some PC users on AMD cards had to disable Freesync software-side to unlock 120Hz, and Xbox/PC users reported capping at 120Hz instead of the advertised 144Hz.

Getting VRR and high refresh rate working reliably is a common frustration. Numerous comments describe VRR failing to enable, HDMI signal drops, PS5 stuck at 60Hz despite correct settings, and confusion over which HDMI port supports which refresh rate. Some resolved issues by changing Game Master 'boost' settings or swapping HDMI cables, while others never found a fix. This suggests setup can be finicky and inconsistent across units and game titles.

Picture quality reviews are mixed, ranging from very impressed to disappointed. Some buyers called the image quality excellent for the price, especially close-up, while others reported washed-out colors at viewing angles beyond 25 degrees, reddish skin tones, dull HDR brightness capped around 300 nits, and background blur artifacts. Screen glare and reflections in daylight or with background lighting were also repeatedly flagged as a weakness of the panel.

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