TCL’s new mini LED TV is every gamer’s dream, with 144Hz gaming, Dolby Atmos and 3,500 nits of brightness
TCL has announced a new mini LED as part of its 2024 lineup, which it calls the TCL C855 (via Notebook Control). As the successor to last year’s C845, the C855 offers many features that are sure to excite gamers. So far we don’t have an official release date or price for the C855, but we’ll be sure to update as soon as we receive it.
The TCL C855, which will be available in sizes ranging from 65 to 98 inches, continues TCL’s trend of pushing the boundaries of brightness, with a promised peak brightness of 3,500 nits – although this pales in comparison to TCL’s X11H, which claims to have a peak brightness of 6,500 nits, even at the larger sizes.
However, it’s not just the brightness where the C855 catches the eye, it also comes with a list of gaming features found in the best gaming TVs. This includes 144 Hz VRR, including AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, ALLM and even Dolby Vision gaming. It’s also listed with a gaming bar, something we’ve come to expect from many gaming TVs these days.
The specifications are rounded off with an audio system from Onkyo, consisting of 2.2.2 channels, which promises a total power of 120 W and is compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS: Virtual standard for the 65- and 75-inch models, while the 85- and 98-inch sets have two legs on either side.
Another mini LED competitor
Mini LED TVs are becoming increasingly popular and are often among the best TVs on the market. TCL and Hisense are two brands that offer more budget solutions that still come with a good range of features and great image quality, as evidenced by last year’s TCL QM8 and Hisense U8K. More premium brands like Samsung and Sony offer a more complete mini-LED package – with models like the Samsung QN90C and Sony X95L – but at a higher price.
The TCL C855 follows in the footsteps of TCL’s TV lineup that it unveiled in September 2023, with the TCL X955 flagship promising 5,000 nits brightness and a very similar spec list to the C855, including 144Hz gaming, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR and more. However, if it comes with all this but priced in the region of the C8 range, it could be a real winner.
The C845 offers many similar features to its successor and currently costs £1,049 for its 65-inch model. However, it offers 2,000 nits of brightness, while the C855 can reach 3,500. Higher brightness is essential for dealing with TV reflections, so if the C855 can get its price right, it could be a new mini-LED contender, especially for gamers. However, there is serious competition.