TCL expands TV and audio lineup for 2021 (1 Viewer)

[Martin Dew]

In further news from the recent virtual CES, TCL announced that it is expanding its TV range in 2021 to include next-gen mini-LED technology, and will also be introducing a wireless sound bar.
The company is now launching a third generation of mini-LED backlight models later this year, known collectively as OD Zero mini-LED, and which include multiple contrast control zones and ultra-slim housings. After launching the 8-Series in 2019, TCL says it expanded the availability of “smooth luminance and precision contrast” when it introduced its 2nd generation of mini-LED backlight technology on the 6-Series line in 2020.
Meanwhile, all new 2021 6-Series TCL Roku TV models launched this year will feature 8K resolution, each with an “intelligent” upscaling engine, known as AiPQ. Additionally, TCL will launch its three-model XL collection, a lineup of 85-inch displays, which include QLED panels, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos audio. Prices for the XL collection start with the 4-Series TCL...

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[Johnny Angell]

I wonder what how those 8K models will be priced?

 

[Johnny Angell]

So far, their website does not reflect that the 6 series will be 8K. Gotta love their pricing.

 

[Martin Dew]

So far, their website does not reflect that the 6 series will be 8K. Gotta love their pricing.

Yes, TCL's news can be a bit vague and non-committal, but I'm sure the information will trickle out over the coming weeks.

 

[Lord Dalek]

Sounds like more hot air to drive up prices. I mean who needs 8k?

 

[Dennis Nicholls]

I'm still waiting for ATSC 3.0 to show up for 4K OTA broadcasts.