This tv was replaced by the TCL R617

Type : LED LED What it is: Type of display technology used by the TV. When it matters: Different technologies have different performance and are suited to different uses Good value: IPS maintains good color accuracy at an angle, but has a poor contrast ratio from in front. VA has great picture quality in front, but loses saturation at an angle. OLED maintains good color accuracy at an angle without any of the other issues seen with IPS and VA, as they keep good brightness and contrast at an angle. Sub-Type VA Resolution : 4k 4k The TCL P607 p series is a very good HDR TV with better than average picture quality thanks to its deep blacks. It has local dimming to enhance its contrast, and it is packed with HDR features such as a large color volume and high brightness. It also has low motion blur and input lag, making it a versatile choice suitable for sports and video games as well. Unfortunately though, its picture quality degrades very rapidly when viewed from an angle, and the overall picture uniformity could be better. The TCL P605 offers the same performance and picture quality, but has a different remote. Test Results Design 6.5 Picture Quality 7.8 Motion 6.7 Inputs 9.5 Sound Quality 4.8 Smart Features 7.9

Good local dimming produces deep blacks

Low input lag, great for gaming

Wide Color gamut for HDR Overall uniformity could be better

Picture quality degrades at angle

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6.5 Design Score components: Subjectively assigned Score distribution:

Curved : No No

The design of the TCL p series is similar to most other TCL TVs we have tested, such as the UP130 from 2016. The wide stand supports the TV well and feels stable, but may be harder to fit on some tables. It doesn't stand out as much as premium TVs but is quite functional.

Stand The stand is almost as wide as the TV itself, and so requires quite a large table. It is very similar to the UP130 from 2016. Footprint of the 55" TV stand: 8.0" x 38.5" Back Wall Mount : VESA 200x200 VESA 200x200 The rear of the TV is made of metal, which is nice. There is only a single velcro strap for cable management at the bottom of the TV. Borders Borders : 0.67" (1.7 cm) 0.67" (1.7 cm) The borders have an average thickness but look quite good. They are made of plastic but have a silver accent which is nice. Thickness Max Thickness : 2.99" (7.6 cm) 2.99" (7.6 cm) The TV has an average thickness when viewed from the side, and is thickest near the base of the TV. If wall mounted it will stick out a bit. Temperature What it is: The peak temperature found on the TV. When it matters: If the TV is placed in an enclosed space. Good value: <35°C Noticeable difference: 5°C Maximum Temperature 93 °F (34 °C) What it is: The average temperature measured on the TV. When it matters: If the TV is placed in an enclosed space. Good value: <35°C Noticeable difference: 5°C Average Temperature 88 °F (31 °C) The TV runs fairly cool, only getting warm to the touch in a few places on the back. The bottom is one big vent, as with most TVs, and there is another vent midway up the back of the TV. 7.0 Build Quality The build quality of the p series is okay. The metal back is nice, and screws throughout the TV hold it together well.

The TCL P607 LED TV has a good picture quality. Dark scene performance is great thanks to its outstanding contrast ratio and good black uniformity. Blacks look very deep resulting in a great TV for a dark dedicated cinema room. The great SDR peak brightness also means it can fight glare from a bright light or a sunny window without too many problems. The viewing angle is bad and picture quality degrades really fast if you sit a bit off center. The gray uniformity is also inadequate and dirty screen effect is visible on certain types of content, especially sports like hockey or football. On a better note, the HDR performance of the P607 is impressive. Since it has a wide color gamut, great HDR peak brightness, and a decent local dimming feature, HDR content looks great and the difference between SDR and HDR movies is really noticeable.

The P607 has good motion handling. It has a fast response time, which results in only a very short trail following fast moving objects. It uses PWM to dim the backlight, so motion isn't quite as smooth as most other TVs, but this isn't noticeable to most people. It can play movies from a Blu-ray player smoothly, but some minor judder is experienced when movies are watched from cable or a HTPC. This also isn't generally an issue as few people notice it. Fans of the soap opera effect may be disappointed by the lack of motion interpolation.

9.5 Inputs Score components: 86% Input Lag

Input Lag 14% Supported Resolutions Score distribution:

The P607 can play nearly any content, including HDR. It has outstanding low input lag, which should please nearly any gamer.

4.8 Sound Quality What it is: How well and accurately the audio is reproduced. When it matters: When a good and accurate sound reproduction is needed. Score components: 75% Frequency Response

Frequency Response 25% Distortion Score distribution: Learn more

The TCL P607 unfortunately sounds quite poor. It can often sound a bit distorted, and the overall sound quality leaves a lot to be desired. Almost any sound system will be a significant upgrade

Update 08/14/2017: We've re-tested the P607 following a recent update which adjusted the tuning of the sound profile.

7.9 Smart Features Score components: 42% Interface

Interface 2% Ad-Free

Ad-Free 37% Apps and Features

Apps and Features 16% Remote

Remote 3% Remote App Score distribution:

Smart OS : Roku TV Roku TV

Version : 7.7 7.7

The TCL P607 runs the Roku TV smart platform, which is fairly simple but is fast and easy to navigate. The interface is remarkably fluid, with almost no frame drops or lag. There is a Roku app for smartphones and tablets that can serve as the TV's remote, change inputs, launch apps, change some settings and can even play the TV's audio through the phone or tablet (not for HDMI input though). The physical remote is very basic but has a headphone jack for playing the TV's audio, though this stutters sometimes.

Differences between Sizes and Variants

The only size available is the 55" (55P607).

If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their TCL P607 doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review.

The variant found at Bestbuy (55P605) is the same TV, but it has a simpler IR remote that lacks the private listening feature. This isn't a big deal though, since you can use the app on your phone instead.

Size Model Variant 55" 55P607 55P605

Update 08/15/2017: TCL has confirmed to us that the 65" variant of the P607 will not be coming out this year.

Compared to other TVs

The TCL P607 is a great TV that offers excellent value for money. It's a good performer that competes with TVs often priced significantly higher.