TCL C745K vs TCL C805K

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C745K compared with C805K
TCLC745KTCLC805K
Overview
Released2023October 2023
Display
PanelLED LCDMini-LED
Panel detailQuantum-dot LCD with full-array LED local dimmingQuantum-dot LCD with full-array Mini LED local dimming
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ; IMAX EnhancedDolby Vision IQ; IMAX Enhanced
Peak brightness1,000 nits, maker peak claim; measured brightness depends on size, picture mode and test patternTCL’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 processingAiPQ 3.0 processing and full-array local dimming; AVForums verifies 120 zones on its tested 55-inch model, not a series-wide countAiPQ 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 handlingTCL 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
Sizes55, 65, 75″50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
Largest size75″98″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium ProHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailTCL 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 featuresGame Master Pro 2.0; ALLM; game bar; aiming aid and shadow enhancementGame Master Pro 2.0; ALLM; game bar; Dolby Vision gaming
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
ProcessorAiPQ 3.0AiPQ 3.0
Speakers30 W, 2.0 channels–
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band MIMOWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band MIMO
Speaker detail2 × 15 W stereo, down-firing speakersMaker 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 featuresDolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X processingDolby 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
CastingChromecast and T-cast; AirPlay 2 advertised on the exact K-model pageChromecast and T-cast; AirPlay 2 and HomeKit advertised by TCL
TV tunersDVB-T2/C/S2; analogue tuner; CI+ 1.4 with ECPDVB-T2/C/S2; analogue tuner; CI+ 1.4 with ECP
USBOne USB 2.0 port in the exact K-model maker tablesOne USB 3.0 on 50–85 inches; 98 inches adds a USB 2.0 port
EthernetRJ-45 LANRJ-45 LAN
Optical audio outOptical digital audio outputOptical digital audio output
Design and power
Size55-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 pattern400 × 300 mm (55 inches), 300 × 300 mm (65 inches) and 400 × 400 mm (75 inches), per exact UK maker datasheets300 × 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
ColoursBrushed titanium metal frontBrushed titanium metal front
Warranty–Two-year manufacturer warranty on TCL’s UK pages

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