TCL C835 Mini LED Google TV Review

The TCL Mini LED C835 TV is a cracking mid-priced TV which has the latest backlight technology, paired with the best TV operating System available. Here's an Aussie review of the TV which is now available in 55, 65 and 75 inch sizes.

[TheBigM]

I feel like actually showing some footage on the TV and using it with a console would make for a much more well rounded review.

[daveredd]

It's great to see an Aussie review, our available models do vary as far as I know. After a but load of research looking for that VRR and 2.1 HDMI to go with my Series X (that has been sitting in the box because I don't have a compatible TV) I shall be getting the 75" version.

[BaljinderSINGH-pcrt]

Can you please update on quality of sports channels ? . Any blurry image during motion ?
Please update on this also - which one is best to buy - hisense u8h or tcl c385?

[Unknow]

Is it possible do add a sound bar and still having the tv speakers working too?

[Cmdaddy]

C935 now listed on TCl Australia site, hope you review it too

[Outside_oRAG]

Can you please test how it runs on a next gen console, I've been on the fence about buying it but I havn't seen reliable feedback for this aspect. I'm just hoping for great colour and quality really

[СергейБеломестнов-си]

Hello. Is there a squeak when local dimming works on tcl c835 TV with full black

[zerotolerance]

your review is mostly about the google interface which no one needs to know since we've been using google devices for more than a decade already. You missed out a lot of things like:
1) what are the types of ports supported
2) is it full array local dimming
3) is its default setting cool or warm
4) how many dimming zones
5) average and max nits brightness
6) refresh rate
7) dirty screen
8) ghosting and blooming effects
9) which other tvs are its competition per price/value
10) does it support dolby vision and hdr 10 and how is its output

[ministrinity]

Have a 75” c825 and it’s the best thing ever. nothing on the market that gives good sound and image in a package at this price.

[OutbackKanga]

Whats it like showing free to air tv ?

[triekps]

I'm getting this model but in 75 inch, i'm so stoked 😁😁

[giuseppedibernardo]

good morning I subscribed to your channel .... I saw your review on tcl. 835 and I was very satisfied .... you stimulated my curiosity to buy this TV .... I would like to take the 65 inch .... is it a good buy ?? do you recommend it? .... thank you very much and good job

[mass-]

Question. - Does the TCL C835 supports Dolby Vision at 120hz?

[bruiserfox]

Hi guys
While it is great to have an Australian reviewer and I generally enjoyed his work, some technical details seem to have been overlooked.
It appears that the earc port4 is HDMI 1.4b. I don't think that will pass HDR or Dolby Vision from an AVR to the TV. Can anyone please verify?
It is worth noting that the HDMI licencing organisation has declared that ALL HDMI ports be named HDMI 2.1, dropping all other classifications. You now have to check what each ports features are individually. Totally confusing rubbish which opens the door for deception and confusion.
Fortunately TCL have not followed this convention and name their port classification using the old method, ( ie. 1.4b, 2.0, 2.1 ) in their published specifications.
Cheers. 🍻👍

[romxxii]

Frankly if this is anything like the C825, the mini-LED backlight is nothing home to write about. Yes, you can get very great image quality in Dolby Vision, but you get terrible blooming with anything white, even from something like small pinprick lights. The white of the subtitles can just overwhelm the lower third of the screen, and for some odd reason the Google TV version of Netflix doesn't follow your global subtitle settings.
On the plus side, I just hooked up my C825 to my PC's 3090 with an HDMI 2.1 cable, and VRR and Gsync mostly work. It bugs out in some games (e.g. Control) but others feel smooth and responsive, even when the frame rate dips below 60.

[PioDavideGiorgio]

i want a review of c935 now and i want a comparision with oled c2, samsung s95b and sony a95k....how it s possible that there are no reviews around? bah

[carstereo]

Please review the TCL C935/C95, it's even better than the 835

[BigCarso]

Why do all tv reviewers say you must get a soundbar?they are trash compared to good speakers

[jklaro]

Would you buy the tcl c835 or samsung q80b if they are they same price.

[فوازيررمضان]

Had a 75 inch TCL 8 series. Lasted 16 months, then got black screen . Customer service told me no service or repair centers in USA. So, my $ 1, 800.00 has gone down the drains. Customer service said the cost to repair it will be more than the price of a new TV. They recommended buying a new TV. I took their good advice and I bought a new Samsung. No more TCL, No more Chinese TV for me.