Name: 65S517
Brand: TCL
SKU: 248498
Rating: 4.0 (37 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

the picture was sharp and detailed with very good image depth and clarity
the upscaled video remains sharp
vivid and detailed

lack in preinstalled apps
The remote does not have voice control
insufficient brightness

Panel design: Flat screen
Screen size: 64.8 in
Resolution: 3840, 2160 px
Screen technology: LED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Smart tv: yes
Wireless network (wi-fi): yes

TCL 65S517 - Pros & Cons

the picture was sharp and detailed with very good image depth and clarity
the upscaled video remains sharp
vivid and detailed
TCL 65S517 has a beautiful yet simple look
excellent contrast and black levels
bright
sharp and vivid
my favorites and is very intuitive and easy to use
Colors also appeared accurate and well balanced
dialogue was clear and intelligible
enhanced remote and better design
better color accuracy and uniformity
sleek design and wide color range
DTS passthrough with the new firmware and now it works properly
straightforward and easy to use
Apps are responsive and open quickly
it has a low input lag which is excellent
better gray uniformity and better reflection handling
Functionality is very similar to the R617
excellent input lag and good response time
better black frame insertion performance and can make the image crisper
looks simple and clean
Motion looks good without much trail
Excellent color range and accuracy
accessible through a simple
intuitive interface in sleek modern design
low price and excellent color performance
offers surprisingly impressive color performance for the price
wider and more accurate colors

lack in preinstalled apps
The remote does not have voice control
insufficient brightness
a bit thicker along the bottom of the screen
No more flipping through inputs or wading through complicated menus
input lag for gaming was minimal with Game mode engaged
pictures looked no more dynamic than the standard ones
Lacks the full-array local dimming and overall image quality
faint horizontal and vertical bands in dim full-raster patterns
not as wide as many competing sets
The TV is backlit from the edges
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
poor viewing angle
The buttons are a little difficult to access
no headphone jack on the side of the remote
the image quality degrades rapidly when viewing off-angle
Roku TV logo sits in the lower right corner
disappointing input lag of 65

TCL 65S517 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	64.8 in Best: Axen 8682442100917 Screen size: 123 in
Refresh rate	120 Hz Best: Panasonic TC-P55VT60 Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
Resolution	3840 x 2160 px Best: Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

TCL 65S517 - Full Specifications

Panel design	Flat screen
Screen size	64.8 in
Resolution	3840 x 2160 px
Screen Technology	LED
Aspect ratio	16:9
Refresh rate	120.0 Hz
Number of colors	1.07 billion

Smart Tv	yes

3D Support	no

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5
Ethernet	yes

Height	35.0 in
Width	57.2 in
Weight	49.21 lb
Depth	11.6 in

Technology	CMI 120 Hz

Tuner type	Analog & Digital
CI+	no

Built-in speaker(s)	yes
Audio decoders	Dolby Digital

Vesa mount	yes
Vesa interface type	200x200mm

Number of HDMI ports	3
HDMI version	2.0a
USB 2.0 ports	1
Number of composite Inputs	1
DVI port	no

Height	32.8 in
Width	57.2 in
Weight	48.3 lb
Depth	2.8 in
Colour of product	Black

Height	39.4 in
Width	64.8 in
Weight	68.3 lb
Depth	8.1 in

Video quality standards	1080p

CPU Cores	2

TCL 65S517 - Q&A (1)

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Productz
over 1 year ago
What do you think of TCL TVs?
clifford
over 1 year ago
I’ve had a TCL TV for years, and I’m always happy with its quality.
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TCL 65S517 TCL - Editorial Reviews (5)

3.9

Based on 5 reviews

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TCL 5 Series S517 4K HDR TV Review - HDTVs and More

3.5

This budget-priced 2018 4K HDR TV is still available at great savings. Picture quality is good. The built-in Roku TV OS is ranked No. 1 in smart TV platforms.

TCL 65S517 TCL 55S517 Review 2018 (49S517, 65S517, 43S517, 5-series) Roku 4K TV 2019

lcdtvbuyingguide.com

Published: 15.06.2016

TCL 55S517 Review 2018 (49S517, 65S517, 43S517, 5-series) Roku 4K TV 2019

4.7

The S517 Model from TCL is still super cost effective but adds 4K resolution and HDR capability to the models below it. There are lots of reasons to purchase this TV, the best of which is still price and the Roku OS, and gaming input lag.

PCMAG

Published: 12.03.2019

TCL 65S517 Review

4.0

The TCL 5-series is a budget-friendly 4K TV lines that offers surprisingly impressive color performance for the price.

CNET

Published: 07.09.2018

Roku TV cleans up nice

The TCL 5 series is a solid choice if you want a Roku TV with sleeker looks, but how is the picture?

TCL 65S517 TCL 5 Series 2018 Review (43S517, 49S517, 55S517, 65S517)

RTINGS.com

Published: 23.05.2018

TCL 5 Series 2018 Review (43S517, 49S517, 55S517, 65S517)

3.5

The TCL 5 Series (S515/S517) is a 4k TV with decent picture quality. It has a VA-type panel which can produce deep dark scenes, but doesn't support more advanced...