Toshiba C350 Fire TV 2021 Review - Stay away!

The Toshiba C350 Fire TV 2021 is a basic entry-level TV that replaces the Toshiba Fire TV 2020. It uses the Amazon Fire TV smart platform, which is user-friendly, and has a great selection of apps available to download. Our unit has wide viewing angles, but a low contrast, so blacks look gray, and there's no local dimming to improve the contrast. It's not feature-rich either, as it lacks motion interpolation, judder-removal, and variable refresh rate features.

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Model tested: 55” (55C350KU)
Should also be valid for the 43", 50", 65" and 75".
- 43C350KU
- 50C350KU
- 65C350KU
- 75C350KU


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00:00 Intro
00:36 Design
01:43 Test Results
05:48 Verdict
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[FishTheoryYT]

I hate the bias of these reviews that fail to recognise the fact they should be reviewing a TV based on the price range and not the fact that there is a $1000 tv that's better

[mpymike]

We get it, you’re not a fan 😂 personally I have 0 complaints. I picked up a 50” yesterday and ever since I calibrated the sound and picture I really like my tv. Best part is I got it for $300. A steal if you ask me.

[RobRuiz]

I picked this up with a Xbox Series S and got no complaints. TV has been great

[lukeheilbronn]

Technology keeps improving, but I hardly notice the difference anymore with all the extra features highlighted in reviews. It's like with 4K—1080p is more than enough. At this price point, this TV offers great value. Plus, many of the selling features are things most people don’t even use. And not only that, the menus are fast on the Google tv. I have had some other TVs that lag when scrolling the menus and freeze.

[Hajj]

Do you work for Samsung, or what? 😂 I just literally set up my C350 55 inch Saturday night. The picture is EXCELLENT and the sound...fuggedaboutit! You can literally hear it from the basement into the back of the house at level 50 out of 100. I will not need a sound bar but I might want a subwoofer...but only because I want that cinematic sound. I love extra bass. Not because the " poor sound quality", as you'd suggested. Are you sure you didn't get a lemon? I paid $279 at best buy and couldn't be happier. I think people will only be satisfied when their tvs can finally make them a cup-uh-kawfee and run their bath water.... and they'll still have 100 complaints. "It's not hot enough"! Puny humans.

[michaelzoran]

QUESTION: You said the 50" model uses a VA panel. On the Best Buy website, Toshiba told me the 55" model uses the IPS panel and the 75" model uses a VA panel. I bought the 55" model in October of 2024. The 55" screen behaves like a VA panel, though. It has good blacks, but the viewing angles are actually bad. If you sit directly in front of the screen, it looks fantastic. But if you take one step to the side, the colors - particularly the color orange used in the VLC app menu - loses intensity and color. The blue colors are not affected as much. But, I have a feeling the 55" model I received in 2024 is a VA panel, not an IPS, even though Toshiba says it is an IPS. If anyone can confirm, I would appreciate the help.

[JesseLBK]

I just bought mine yesterday. I find it very appealing considering I paid $240 for it at Best Buy. Looks good for what it is.

[Kiskassklan]

It's a great TV. Just bought the 75 inch. Got a great deal. It's so bright I had to set at 50%.

[derekwebster]

This tv is actually very good. It's been updated a ton since I purchased it in early August. The fire interface is flawless & has a ton of apps/streaming options. Color, clarity, sound, motion handling, viewing angles & gaming all go off without a hitch. At $289, it's the best option in the entry level 4k class imo.

[Semos]

I just got the 75" version from Best Buy for $569 and it is great. I've never owned an OLED or anything like that. This is replacing a Samsung 70" LED where the backlighting went out after 2.75 years. Movies look better on the Toshiba. The stand is surprisingly stable.

[babavickramadityabedisworl]

It looks the 50'' is the best one to get, it has better black and contrast and the 5'' loss is made up by better quality.

[terrellwilliams]

I got this tv back in 2021 and it has been amazing. Show great and the reaction time is quick with really no lag. I’m about to get the 75 inch

[ilovemt]

This is one of the nicest 4k smart tv's I've used, All the reviews i've watched are not doing it justice

[adhikaris]

I bought this TV (75") and none of the reviews/feedback of Ryan are true, may be he did not use proper settings. This TV is best value for money and beats all TVs for its price. Fire OS is very stable and never disappointed, very fast to use, you have everything needed to download and use. The inbuild Alexa feature is advantage!!! Toshiba is now acquired by Hisense, hence the issue (biased feedback), however they are operating as different companies in United States and product is still from Toshiba (the real quality leader in electronics). Thanks to Ryan for his good work but I differ with his feedback on Toshiba TV!!! @Ryan, you may remove "stay away" statement from your rating! its a great TV for its price (all other QLED and OLED are just comparable to Toshiba C350)!!!

[timlanders]

Please note this review is for the 2021 model. The newer 2023 model is updated, and looks good. The new model # is 65C350LU (instead of KU)

[michaelzoran]

NOTICE: When you hear the words, "This TV lacks Judder Removal and Motion Interpolation, " there are other ways of interpretating that statement compared to very expensive TVs. That statement also means, "This TV lacks the problems of Soap Opera Effect and Motion Blur that all the expensive TVs are forced to deal with as a result of turning on Judder Removal and Motion Interpolation." I owned a 70" Sony TV and I currently own a 75" Hisense U8K - both of which have "Judder Removal" and "Motion Interpretation." I was forced to turn off all the "Judder Removal" and "Motion Interpolation" features, because my family and I do NOT like the problems of "Soap Opera Effect" and "Motion Blur" that occur when you turn them on. You are trading the problems with Judder and Stutter for problems with Soap Opera Effect and Motion Blur.

This is why George Lucas tells people to "Turn Off" all those features with "Judder Removal" and "Motion Interpolation" from the start in order to see programs as they were originally filmed. The only true solution to the problems of Judder and Stutter is to natively record things at a higher framerate. This is why TV shows such as sports and TV programs don't have "Stutter" and "Judder" problems seen in movies. The movies are recorded natively at 24 frames per second, while the TV shows and sports are recorded natively at 30 frames per second - which means there is natively less Stutter and Judder.

The Toshiba TV is excellent and has the same "Smoothness" as my high-end Sony 70" TV and high-end Hisense 75" TV. I turn all those features of "Judder Removal" and "Motion Interpolation" off anyways, because they create problems of "Soap Opera Effect" and "Motion Blur." You eliminate one minor problem that is seen in some scenes of movies that are fast-moving, but you create problems that are seen in all scenes of movies. Technology still has a LOT of improving that needs to be done with "Judder Removal" and "Motion Interpolation."

[richardwilliams]

We bought the 75 inch c350 TV last October. It has a good picture, but it is annoying that it turns off after being on pause for more than 5 minutes. We can't find a way to change the settings. Anyone able to offer a solution?

[VirantRoss]

I dont see a problem... hard to beat for price I paid. What its no good to $1200 TVs?

[cherryblossoms]

I have gone through 3 Samsung TVs. All 3 have broke within 2-3 years because of a blown fuse. It is obvious to me now that fuses blowing up happens pretty commonly with Samsung TVs. I’m tired of it. Now I’m going to get this 50” Toshiba C350.

[GoonersVillains]

Does it have espn plus, paramount plus and peacock?