TCL C735K vs TCL C745K
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| TCLC735K | TCLC745K | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | LED LCD |
| Panel detail | Quantum-dot LCD; direct LED with global dimming on the reviewed 55-inch model, while the 98-inch model has full-array local dimming | Quantum-dot LCD with full-array LED local dimming |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz (55, 65, 75″), 120 Hz (85, 98″) | 144 Hz |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Dolby Vision IQ | Dolby Vision IQ; IMAX Enhanced |
| Peak brightness | – | 1,000 nits, maker peak claim; measured brightness depends on size, picture mode and test pattern |
| Picture processing | AiPQ 2.0; the 55C735K review confirms global dimming, not full-array local dimming. TCL's IFA 2022 announcement specifies full-array local dimming for 98C735K; do not apply its backlight to the smaller models. | AiPQ 3.0 processing and full-array local dimming; AVForums verifies 120 zones on its tested 55-inch model, not a series-wide count |
| Motion handling | 55–75-inch family supports up to 144 Hz, confirmed on the 55C735K by AVForums. Exact 85C735K and 98C735K maker pages state native 120 Hz VRR. Their downloadable tables also list a 144 Hz input mode; this is not treated as a higher native panel refresh. | TCL specifies native 144 Hz; maximum 4K refresh is 144 Hz. The 240 Hz Game Accelerator uses reduced-resolution Dual Line Gate processing. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″ | 55, 65, 75″ |
| Largest size | 98″ (better) | 75″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (HDMI 2.1 count unpublished) | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | Four sockets; AVForums identifies two high-bandwidth inputs on its 55C735K, with HDMI 1 accepting 4K 144 Hz and HDMI 2 accepting 4K 120 Hz. Its other two sockets are HDMI 2.0b; eARC supported. High-bandwidth input count is not extrapolated to the larger variants. | TCL labels all four sockets HDMI 2.1; AVForums verifies two 48 Gbps inputs on its UK review unit. HDMI 1 supports 4K 144 Hz and HDMI 2 supports 4K 120 Hz; HDMI 4 provides eARC separately. |
| Game features | Game Master Pro, TCL Game Bar, ALLM and FreeSync Premium | Game Master Pro 2.0; ALLM; game bar; aiming aid and shadow enhancement |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Processor | AiPQ 2.0 | AiPQ 3.0 |
| Speakers | – | 30 W, 2.0 channels |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | – | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band MIMO |
| Speaker detail | Onkyo speakers; AVForums identifies 2 × 10 W down-firing speakers in the 55C735K. The maker's 98C735K table lists 2 × 15 W plus a 40 W bass speaker; no series-wide power is assigned. | 2 × 15 W stereo, down-firing speakers |
| Audio features | Dolby Atmos processing | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X processing |
| Voice assistants | Hands-free Google Assistant and Works with Alexa; language and region availability apply | – |
| Casting | Chromecast and T-cast | Chromecast and T-cast; AirPlay 2 advertised on the exact K-model page |
| TV tuners | DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue tuner; CI+ 1.4 with ECP (maker's 98C735K table) | DVB-T2/C/S2; analogue tuner; CI+ 1.4 with ECP |
| USB | One USB 2.0 port on the reviewed 55C735K and in the maker's 98C735K table | One USB 2.0 port in the exact K-model maker tables |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 LAN | RJ-45 LAN |
| Optical audio out | Optical digital audio output | Optical digital audio output |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | – | 55-inch television 1,225 × 711 mm without stand and 1,225 × 771 × 316 mm with stand (width × height × depth). Configuration weights exclude stands. |
| VESA pattern | – | 400 × 300 mm (55 inches), 300 × 300 mm (65 inches) and 400 × 400 mm (75 inches), per exact UK maker datasheets |
| Colours | – | Brushed titanium metal front |
| Stand | Central stand on the 55-inch review unit; designs vary with screen size | – |
