TCL C745K vs TCL C805K
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| TCLC745K | TCLC805K | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2023 | October 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | Quantum-dot LCD with full-array LED local dimming | Quantum-dot LCD with full-array Mini LED local dimming |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Dolby Vision IQ; IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Vision IQ; IMAX Enhanced |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits, maker peak claim; measured brightness depends on size, picture mode and test pattern | TCL’s UK feature-page claim is 1,300 nits for 50–75 inches, 1,500 nits for 85 inches and 1,600 nits for 98 inches. The 98-inch page title instead says 1,500; these are maker peak claims, not calibrated measurements. |
| Colour range | – | Quantum-dot colour; no single measured gamut figure applied across sizes |
| Picture processing | AiPQ 3.0 processing and full-array local dimming; AVForums verifies 120 zones on its tested 55-inch model, not a series-wide count | AiPQ 3.0 processing, UHD deep-learning upscaling and local dimming; AVForums reports 384 zones on its tested 55C805K, not a series-wide count |
| Picture modes | – | Movie and IMAX Enhanced modes; white-point and colour-management calibration controls |
| Motion handling | TCL specifies native 144 Hz; maximum 4K refresh is 144 Hz. The 240 Hz Game Accelerator uses reduced-resolution Dual Line Gate processing. | Native display up to 144 Hz at 4K; 240 Hz Game Accelerator uses Dual Line Gate and is not native full-resolution 4K refresh |
| Viewing angle | – | AVForums and TechRadar both found restricted off-axis viewing on their 55-inch samples |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65, 75″ | 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″ |
| Largest size | 75″ | 98″ (better) |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | 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. | Four inputs in TCL’s UK specification table; its 55-inch FAQ incorrectly lists three. TCL labels all four HDMI 2.1, but AVForums verifies two full-bandwidth inputs on 55C805K, HDMI 1 up to 4K 144 Hz and HDMI 2 up to 4K 120 Hz; eARC uses HDMI 4 independently. |
| Variable refresh range | – | Up to 144 Hz at 4K; FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Game features | Game Master Pro 2.0; ALLM; game bar; aiming aid and shadow enhancement | Game Master Pro 2.0; ALLM; game bar; Dolby Vision gaming |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Processor | AiPQ 3.0 | 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 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band MIMO |
| Speaker detail | 2 × 15 W stereo, down-firing speakers | Maker UK tables specify 2 × 15 W stereo for 50–85 inches; 98 inches has an Onkyo 2.1 system with 2 × 20 W plus a 20 W subwoofer |
| Audio features | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X processing | Dolby Atmos; UK specification tables list DTS Virtual:X; feature prose also advertises DTS:X |
| Voice assistants | – | Hands-free Google Assistant; works with compatible Alexa devices |
| Casting | Chromecast and T-cast; AirPlay 2 advertised on the exact K-model page | Chromecast and T-cast; AirPlay 2 and HomeKit advertised by TCL |
| TV tuners | DVB-T2/C/S2; analogue tuner; CI+ 1.4 with ECP | DVB-T2/C/S2; analogue tuner; CI+ 1.4 with ECP |
| USB | One USB 2.0 port in the exact K-model maker tables | One USB 3.0 on 50–85 inches; 98 inches adds a USB 2.0 port |
| 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. | 55-inch television 1,225 × 711 mm without stand; with stand 1,225 × 771 × 316 mm (width × height × depth). Configuration weights exclude stands. |
| Stand | – | Central stand on 50–85 inches; 98-inch stand width 1,740 mm |
| VESA pattern | 400 × 300 mm (55 inches), 300 × 300 mm (65 inches) and 400 × 400 mm (75 inches), per exact UK maker datasheets | 300 × 300 mm (50/65 inches), 400 × 300 mm (55), 400 × 400 mm (75), 600 × 400 mm (85), 500 × 600 mm (98), as listed by TCL UK |
| Colours | Brushed titanium metal front | Brushed titanium metal front |
| Warranty | – | Two-year manufacturer warranty on TCL’s UK pages |
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