TCL P735From real comments

Verdict distilled from 34 mentions across 13 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment42%
PROS 42%
CONS 58%

Rank based on 34 mentions across 13 aspects

View the verdict as

Buy this if...

  • You want a budget 4K Google TV with good image quality for streaming and movies
  • You're upgrading from an older TV and want noticeably better picture at a lower price than premium brands
  • You mainly use it for casual PS5 gaming rather than competitive 120Hz gaming

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need reliable, low-latency gaming performance, especially on PS4 or with fast-paced titles
  • You want guaranteed 120Hz 4K gaming despite the HDMI 2.1 port
  • You're wary of warranty/reliability issues like freezing, random shutdowns, or panel failures

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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31Budget
TCL P735
Strong picture quality for the priceGood value versus competitorsFast navigation and Google TV smart featuresRandom shutdowns and hardware failuresInconsistent or high input lag for gamingWeak or low sound output
TCL P735
Strong picture quality for the price
Good value versus competitors
Fast navigation and Google TV smart features
Random shutdowns and hardware failures
Inconsistent or high input lag for gaming
Weak or low sound output

Who wins on what

Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Picture quality impresses buyers straight out of the box. Multiple owners describe the image as beautiful, sharp, and better than expected, especially when watching native 4K content like YouTube or PS5 output. Comparisons to previous Sony, Samsung, and LG sets were generally favorable, with several buyers saying they don't regret switching to TCL despite some skepticism about the brand's build quality relative to bigger competitors.

Reliability is a real concern for a notable subset of owners. Several commenters report freezing, screens going dark, or the TV turning off by itself within weeks or months of purchase, sometimes requiring replacement units that also failed. Warranty service was described as slow or frustrating in some cases, and one user explicitly called it a nightmare waiting months for resolution, which tempers enthusiasm from otherwise satisfied buyers.

Gaming performance draws mixed and conflicting reports. Some users say the P735 is great for PS5 with auto game mode kicking in smoothly, while others report absurd input lag on PS4/PS5 compared to near-zero delay on Samsung, leading one buyer to swear off TCL for gaming entirely. Confusion persists around whether the HDMI 2.1 port truly supports 120Hz at 4K, with commenters directly questioning the panel's actual capability.

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