TCL QLED C728From real comments

Verdict distilled from 18 mentions across 12 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment35%
PROS 35%
CONS 65%

Rank based on 18 mentions across 12 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a capable SoC (3GB RAM) at a budget/mid price point
  • You play PS5/Xbox and want HDMI 2.1 features like ALLM and VRR
  • You want good overall picture quality for the money

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need guaranteed full array local dimming for HDR content
  • You rely on strong after-sales/customer service support
  • You need confirmed high peak HDR brightness for dark, high-contrast content

What users complain about

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1Budget
Sony Bravia 3
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
Sony Bravia 3
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
Sony X90L
Excellent picture quality and color accuracyStrong value for the priceSuperior upscaling and video processingBlooming and backlight uniformity issuesWeak off-angle viewingFirmware and connectivity bugs
Sony X90L
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
Samsung Q6F
Low Input Lag for Gaming
Samsung Q6F
Low Input Lag for Gaming
4Mid
Sony X85K
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
Sony X85K
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
TCL P6K
Positive Overall ImpressionAffordable PriceEnergy EfficientLimited BrightnessNo 4K at 120HzSlow Smart TV Performance
TCL P6K
Positive Overall Impression
Affordable Price
Energy Efficient
Limited Brightness
No 4K at 120Hz
Slow Smart TV Performance
6Mid
Sharp 65GR8265E
Expandable audio ecosystemStrong sound once tunedGood image qualityInconsistent game mode resultsDefault sound processing hurts audioRemote lacks numeric buttons
Sharp 65GR8265E
Expandable audio ecosystem
Strong sound once tuned
Good image quality
Inconsistent game mode results
Default sound processing hurts audio
Remote lacks numeric buttons
7
Panasonic W85B
Strong brand loyalty and trustUncertain competitiveness against rivals
Panasonic W85B
Strong brand loyalty and trust
Uncertain competitiveness against rivals
8Mid
Sony X950G
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
Sony X950G
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
Samsung Q8FN
Excellent for gamingGreat overall picture qualityStrong upgrade over KS8000Confusing regional variantsAggressive or inconsistent local dimmingDirty screen effect (DSE)
Samsung Q8FN
Excellent for gaming
Great overall picture quality
Strong upgrade over KS8000
Confusing regional variants
Aggressive or inconsistent local dimming
Dirty screen effect (DSE)
10Mid
Amazon Fire TV Omni Series
Alexa Voice Control & AccessibilityGood Value When On SaleLong-Term Reliability & SatisfactionGrainy / Not True 4K Picture QualityIntrusive Ads & Data CollectionHigher Price Than Competitors
Amazon Fire TV Omni Series
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 QLED C728
Good overall picture qualityGaming performance with next-gen consolesGreat value for moneyUnclear local dimming implementationConfusing/limited HDMI 2.1 bandwidth in practiceLow HDR peak brightness
TCL QLED C728
Good overall picture quality
Gaming performance with next-gen consoles
Great value for money
Unclear local dimming implementation
Confusing/limited HDMI 2.1 bandwidth in practice
Low HDR peak brightness

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Under-the-hood specs punch above the price. Multiple commenters note the C728 uses a higher-end MediaTek SoC with 3GB RAM, more than many rivals in its price range and even some OLED models with only 2GB. One commenter mentions it's powerful enough to emulate PSP and PS2 games. Another new owner says it's great for its money, and a separate user reports the TV works great with excellent picture quality alongside ALLM, VRR, and HDMI 2.1 functioning perfectly with a PS5.

Gaming features cause confusion and mixed results. Users report VRR not being recognized by PS5 despite TCL claiming support, and confusion about whether motion is native 120fps or achieved through MEMC interpolation. One commenter couldn't get 120Hz over HDMI with an Xbox Series X despite using the correct port, only reaching 60Hz. Pixel response time also varies between screen sizes according to the spec sheet, with the 65 inch model reportedly slower than competitors like the C825.

HDR and dimming quality raise doubts. A recurring complaint is the 330 nit brightness figure, described as too low to properly display HDR content. Others suspect the TV may lack true full array local dimming despite it being listed on the website but omitted from marketing, and question whether dark scenes suffer from black crush similar to budget TVs, despite otherwise vibrant colours.

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