TCL L43P6US TV for - This is a clear, surround sound, realistic image with improved color reproduction, additional functions, intuitive interface. I analyzed technical specifications, customer reviews, expert opinions and in the review compared it with direct competitors close in price.
This model participates in rating of the best TVs 43 inches.
Screen
43-inch screen with a resolution of 4K Ultra HD (3840 × 2160), HDR10 support, equipped with a high-contrast matrix with uniform black field illumination. All this gives a clear image with high realism. Screen coverage - half gloss. Stylish, but not always convenient, there are still small glare from the light.
Viewing angle - 178 °, pixel response time - 8 ms. When playing video files, the screen refresh rate adjusts to the frame rate. The picture quality is better than that of cheaper models, including due to the Local Dimming technology, which provides better blacks.
Compared to TVs Thomson T43USM5200 behind , then this difference will be noticeable. The TCL's image brightness is comfortable enough for watching TV or movies under artificial lighting. In the evening and at night, you can adjust the brightness to suit your needs.
Appearance
Laconic design - nothing more, made in gray and black. The top and sides of the frame are thinner than the bottom, only 9.5 mm. Such a TV is much thinner, lighter than the previous generation TVs, which were relevant 1–2 years ago.
The frame has a metal base, slightly tilted back for better stability of the model. No seams or joints are visible on the surface. Can be placed on a table (there are two legs included) or mounted on a wall - VESA 200 × 200 mm.
Connectors
The connectors are located on both sides of the rear panel:
- 2 HDMI;
- connector for DVB-T2 antenna and satellite receiver;
- optical audio input;
- composite input;
- USB connectors
- audio output;
- slot for CI + support.
You can connect a keyboard and mouse to the TV for even more convenient operation. By installing the T-cast app, you can provide remote control from your smartphone.
There is a DVB-T / T2 / C / S2 tuner that allows you to watch additional channels in digital quality. It supports Wi-Fi, but there is no Bluetooth connection. Not all models in the 20K to 30K range have this option.
Sound
The TCL L43P6US has two built-in speakers with 8 watts each. The manufacturer provided a surround sound effect thanks to Dolby Digital and DTS: you can completely immerse yourself in movies even without installing additional audio equipment.
More expensive models have higher sound power: Samsung UE43NU7400U It is equipped with two 10 W speakers, but does not have DTS format, which limits the possibilities of sound playback. But Samsung, like a cheaper model - Thomson T43USM5200 - have another sound advantage. This is an automatic volume leveling (AVL), which allows you to view content with great comfort, do not adjust the sound yourself.
Functions
Smart TV is based on the Linux operating system.The manufacturer offers a list of convenient functions, including the TimeShift function, which allows you to stop movies, TV programs, and then continue watching from the moment of pause, setting parental controls, and sleep mode for automatic shutdown. You can configure the recording of video files with a shift in time or according to a schedule.
Thanks to DLNA support, the TV can be combined into a single network with other devices that have this function to view the files recorded on them on the screen.
If these opportunities are not enough, you have to consider options a little more expensive. Same LG 43UM7450 additionally allows you to record TV programs, control your voice, but it stands on more.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- large screen size;
- 4K Ultra HD, high quality image by modern standards;
- thin frame, laconic appearance, seamless design;
- sound volume;
- Wi-Fi support;
- many connectors, even for outdated antennas;
- sufficient functionality.
Disadvantages:
- no connection to bluetooth;
- Linux operating system
- does not support 3D;
- video recording only on USB;
- inconvenient remote control;
- glare on a glossy screen;
- does not read low-resolution videos;
- no voice control.
Output
TCL, as one of the three largest manufacturers of television equipment in the world, continues to delight us with modern models. TCL L43P6US became an example of how you can provide yourself with all the necessary functionality for a low cost. But there are still flaws in it, so determine for yourself whether you are ready to close your eyes to this, how seriously they will be felt when operating the TV.
By comparing TCL with peers in the price range, you can see that they are very similar in many ways. If we take Thomson T43USM5200, then this is a similar lack of Bluetooth support, all the same auto power off, child protection functions, the same sound quality. TCL wins only in realism and clarity of the image.
If you need even more features, then be prepared to overpay at least ... For example, take Samsung UE43NU7400U: here and Bluetooth, and voice control, and more connectors for connecting devices.
