Good TV for the price
Very good TV overall for the price. It may lack detail in the blacks, the speakers may lack clarity and the bone may be slow at times.
TCL unveils 4K HDR entertainment with Google TV on its 43P638 TV to ensure you have a great time every day. With a sleek design, full connectivity and Dolby Atmos-compatible stereo audio system, this model will quickly find its place in your home.
Enjoy great entertainment with this TCL TV featuring a 43-inch 10-bit panel with 4K Ultra HD resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels). Feel every emotion with a Dolby Vision HDR picture that offers brilliant brightness, accurate colours and detailed rendering.
Image Dimming technology adjusts brightness by analysing many areas of the screen to give you the best possible viewing experience. And the screen is smooth with a PPI of 2400.
The 43P638 has a slim and sleek design that will fit perfectly into your home. It's easy on the eyes and easy on the ears, with 2 x 10 Watts of sound power to enjoy your entertainment in the best possible conditions.
Connected, this model gives access to numerous applications and different contents via Google TV. Watch your favourite series on Netflix, discover the Disney+ catalogue or watch your videos on YouTube with ease. This Smart TV also features Chromecast and Google Assistant.
General information |
Product name |
TCL 43P638 |
Brand |
TCL | |
Model |
43P638 | |
Screen |
Screen type |
LED |
Screen size |
43 inch | |
Screen diagonal |
109 cm | |
Screen format |
16:9 | |
Widescreen |
Yes | |
Curved screen |
No | |
3D compatible |
No | |
Resolution |
3840 x 2160 pixels | |
Backlight type |
Direct LED | |
Full LED Local Dimming |
No | |
Design |
Slim | |
Ambilight |
No | |
Gaming |
Gamer |
No |
TV/Video System |
HD standard |
4K UHD |
100 Hz native panel |
No | |
Maximum fluidity |
50 Hz | |
HDR (High Dynamique Range) |
Yes | |
HDR standards |
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | |
HDR10 | ||
Dolby Vision | ||
Tuner type |
DVB-S2 Digital Satellite Tuner | |
DVB-T2 Digital Terrestrial Tuner | ||
Analog TV tuner | ||
Digital Cable TV Tuner (DVB-C) | ||
DTT TV Tuner | ||
DTT HD TV Tuner | ||
Dual tuner |
No | |
Video standard |
SECAM | |
PAL | ||
NTSC | ||
Professional use |
Yes | |
Hotel mode |
With full hotel mode | |
Audio system |
Sound power |
2 X 10 W |
Supported audio format(s) |
Dolby TrueHD | |
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dolby AC-4 | ||
Network |
Wi-Fi |
Yes |
Bluetooth |
Yes | |
DLNA certification |
Yes | |
Smart TV |
Yes | |
Android TV |
No | |
Google TV |
Yes | |
Voice control |
Yes | |
Connectivity |
Video inputs |
3 X HDMI 2.1 Female |
Audio outputs |
Digital audio S/PDIF Optical | |
3.5mm Jack Female Stereo | ||
Additional connector(s) |
1 X USB 3.0 | |
Ethernet - RJ45 Female | ||
CI+ | ||
Physical characteristics |
Wall mount |
Yes |
VESA mount |
200 x 200mm | |
TV stand position |
Lateral stands | |
Color |
Black | |
Silver | ||
Width |
958 mm | |
Height |
610 mm | |
Depth |
251 mm | |
Width (without stand) |
958 mm | |
Height (without stand) |
560 mm | |
Depth (without stand) |
79 mm | |
Weight |
6.5 kg | |
Weight (Without stand) |
6.4 kg | |
Repairability index (out of 10) |
6.8 | |
Power supply |
Energy class |
F |
Consumption |
48 kWh/1000h | |
Standby consumption |
0.5 W | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
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Product referenced on 21 Sep 2022
Very good TV overall for the price. It may lack detail in the blacks, the speakers may lack clarity and the bone may be slow at times.
Here's my feedback after a week's use:
The good:
- price
- 3 HDMI ports
- 2 remote controls (one full / one simple)
- very light: 6Kg (compared to my old Sony, which weighed 14kg)
Not so good:
- the backlighting is uneven in the corners (especially noticeable on clear images)
- Wifi: only supports 2.4Ghz, not 5GHz (but there's an ethernet port if you want faster internet)
- Google TV with Android 11 (perhaps an update will come later?.)
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