Well, I finally bit the bullet and went for a 4K TV... And I really do like this one. After a few days of use I have had no issues and really like the picture quality (For the price point) and of course the Roku built in is a huge bonus. I will be adding more detail in a video review soon, but wanted to get my thoughts down now.
Pros:
Price, Starting at Sub $500 for the 43 in model this is a great deal for a 4K TV let alone a Roku 4K TV
Build Quality, Despite being plastic all around it is well put together and doesn't look cheap
Picture quality (More specifics on this later as this is both a pro and a con)
Roku Functionality, This works as well as all the other Roku boxes I have in my house.
Ability to describe inputs and use individual picture settings for each input
Cons:
Picture Quality controls (Very limited options to control how the picture looks)
Only 60Hz real refresh rate (This does allow some blur in very fast moving pictures, but enabling game mode helps a lot)
Can only choose from their generic input descriptions (Not really a con but would have been nice
Ok so all in all I feel this TV is a good option for a budget price 4K TV or even just a Roku TV in general.and the Pros on this unit definitely outweigh the Cons. I replaced a Vizio 1080p Model that had massive software and hardware problems and this is night and day. I actually contacted TCL support prior to purchasing this model to see how responsive they would be and they were very fast (less than 24 hours via email) which given my experience with even more high end TV manufacturers is really good. I would absolutely recommend this TV to anyone who is looking for decent 4K at budget price.
Just my thoughts,
AK
| Brand Name | TCL |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 28 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 44.5 x 8.7 x 27.6 inches |
| Item model number | 50UP130 |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color Name | Black |
| Number of Component Outputs | Optical |
| Specification Met | Energy Star |
| Special Features | Flat |
| Item Weight | 28 Pounds |
| Standing screen display size | 50 Inches |
| Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
| Wattage | 130 watts |
