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TCL 48FS4690

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4 editorial reviews
The TCL 48FS4690 is a 48-inch HDTV you can find for under $500, and while it's not perfect, it's perfectly functional for the price.Read more
1080p pricing that's hard to topRead more
Our favorite smart-TV suite combined with extremely aggressive pricing makes the TCL Roku TV a phenomenal value despite its so-so picture quality.Read more
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Pros

  • buttons are nice
  • large
  • and feel distinct

Cons

  • Older Roku stick in the MHL port
  • require power from a USB port
  • no longer available
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Key specs

  • Flat
  • 48 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LCD
  • 120 Hz
  • no
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TCL 48FS4690 - Pros & Cons

TCL 48FS4690

Pros

  • buttons are nice
  • large
  • and feel distinct
  • perfectly functional for the price
  • The headphone output is a nice touch as well
  • good picture quality and great features at a low price
  • their picture quality has been consistently good across their models
  • it has excellent out-of-the-box accuracy
  • thought out
  • simple
  • and tightly integrated

Cons

  • Older Roku stick in the MHL port
  • require power from a USB port
  • no longer available
  • Google models even have a mic built into the TV
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • the Google Play Store is the equivalent of Google TV
  • it has terrible out-of-the-box accuracy
  • control found on the top-level Options menu is pretty confusing
  • Netflix app lacks the option to output surround sound
  • The set lacks any ability to fine-tune color temperature
  • mediocre picture

TCL 48FS4690 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
48 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconRefresh rate
120 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

TCL 48FS4690 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size48.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate120.0 Hz
Dynamic Contrast Ratio5,000,000:1
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Viewing distance
Optimal77.0 in
Minimum58.0 in
Maximum120.0 in
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports3
Number of USB ports1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inyes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs1
Digital Audio Ports1
Analogue 3.5mm portyes
Analogue RCA stereo inputyes
Digital coaxial portyes
Digital optical portyes
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Body without stand
Height24.8 in
Width42.8 in
Weight26.5 lb
Depth3.0 in
Colour of productBlack
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Audio properties
Voice controlyes
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Features
Smart Tvno
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Multiple languagesyes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
USByes
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Energy efficiency
Energy Star Certifiedyes

TCL 48FS4690 - Q&A (1)

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    over 1 year ago
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    moshe
    over 1 year ago
    I have owned a TCL TV for several years, and I have never had any problems with it.
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TCL 48FS4690 TCL - Editorial Reviews (4)

TCL 48FS4690 TCL 48FS4690 Review
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PCMag UK
Published: 13.06.2018
TCL 48FS4690 Review

The TCL 48FS4690 is a 48-inch HDTV you can find for under $500, and while it's not perfect, it's perfectly functional for the price.

By PCMag UK
4 minute read
TCL 48FS4690 Hands on: TCL 48FS4690 TV review
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TechRadar
Published: 15.03.2014
Hands on: TCL 48FS4690 TV review

1080p pricing that's hard to top

By Matt Swider
7 minute read
TCL 48FS4690 A better smart TV for the best price
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CNET
Published: 28.08.2014
A better smart TV for the best price

Our favorite smart-TV suite combined with extremely aggressive pricing makes the TCL Roku TV a phenomenal value despite its so-so picture quality.

By David Katzmaier
22 minute read
TCL 48FS4690 The 4 Best TCL TVs of 2022: Reviews and Smart Features
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RTINGS.com
Published: 29.08.2022
The 4 Best TCL TVs of 2022: Reviews and Smart Features

The TCL 6 Series/R646 2021 QLED is the best TCL TV we've tested. It's a 2021 model from their 6 Series lineup, which is the highest-end lineup still available.

By By Nicholas Di Gi...
18 minute read

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