TCL XL Series 85-inch R745 Unboxing, Impression | How big is this?

The first of TCL's new XL line is officially here. The 85-inch R745 offers a lot of promise for those who want to go with a big, cinematic TV without taking out a second mortgage. We get started on the path to our review by unboxing and setting up (you won't believe that that involves) and getting some first impressions. In terms of sheer size, this will be one of the biggest TVs of the year.

0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Unboxing
1:23 - What's In The Box
1:49 - Leg Installation
2:21 - Should You Hire A Professional?
3:03 - Back Of The TV, Sound, and HDMI Inputs
3:52 - Peeling Plastic
4:06 - Design, Badges, and Footprint
4:38 - Initial Setup
5:33 - SDR Picture Settings
6:51 - Dolby Vision Picture Settings
7:46 - HDR Picture Settings
8:54 - First Impressions

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[bilvah]

I pretty much never watch unboxing vids - but that box is so big I thought I’ll make an exception

[jeffnorris]

My daughter would make a whole ROOM out of that box! AND Dad gets an awesome TV, WIN-WIN!!

[BTheInstaller]

The box is ridiculous. I'm boxing mine back up... 💪

[i_bri]

Can't wait for the full review, you guys and HDTV test are the best channels on YouTube. 2 thumbs 👍 way up!

[jcoulter]

This is the new TV I've been waiting for. Can't wait for your review. I still like to go to the theater, but think that an 85" in my home theater room can get me close to that cinema experience. Games should look awesome on this beast too!

[michaelbradley]

Depends on the size of your room and how many people are watching from how close. 85" can do quite well in a small theatre room.

[bretthowarth]

With not going to movie theaters I recently bought 70" 4K HDR 10 tv vs the 50" 1080p we used to have. I sit like 5ish feet from it and is the perfect size to be immersed in the content in addition to my 5.1 surround sound and hue bulbs.

[bowen]

I remember thinking how huge 65" living room TVs were

[prashanthopenwave]

Hey Caleb, Waiting for Hisense U8G Full don't forget to take us through the upscaling as well

[horsemenoftheapocalypse]

I hope more companies make larger. Sized TVs with all the bells and whistles of their flagship TVs like OLED HDMI2.1 and Dolby Vision

[mmanjin]

I purchased the TCL 75 inch series 8 in December of 2020 which was the biggest and best offering TCL had at the time. If this new 85 inch delivers comparable (hopefully better) picture quality the viewing experience would be truly enjoyable. However, it really needs to be coupled with a robust surround sound system to do justice to a TV like this. When I added the Sonos Arc coupled with the 3rd Gen Sub to mine it took the entire viewing experience to a whole new level of enjoyment. I also went with a highly adjustable tilt and rotation wall mount setup yielding much better viewing angles and I'm sure would do the same for this 85 inch.

[nicholas.alan]

So I have my 65 inch TCL r635 from 2020 and that has EVERYTHING this tv has. I’m glad I went with the 2020 6 Series. Best choice I’ve ever made for tech.

[RedBearNAaron]

3:25 - No. No coming back from my disappointment. What is this thing, TCL!? 65" R635 Owner here... do NOT make me go HISENSE U8. --no HDMI 2.1-- (grumble) (grumble).

[xxmyspac]

this 85 inch will be my home theater with no complaints

[MichelleAlexandria-EM]

Who has TV Stands that are even big enough for these tvs? It be nice if they provide option to move the legs to the center. I would be scared to Wallmount a tv this big.

[srikanthvijaykumar]

Congrats for sharing your information to PRC

[marcseen]

Caleb, you are like a CLONE of my friend Keith 30 years ago! It's uncanny! When I watch your videos, all I can see is my friend Keith! They say everybody has a double! Well, yours is called Keith, and he lives in London! 👍😂

[dominickscalzo]

Looking forward to the performance of TCL 2021 models compares to Hisense U9DG!

[JLConawayII]

PHENOMENAL COSMIC SCREEN SIZE!
Itty bitty remote.

[dondamon]

If I had an 8500 sq ft house with a huge living room, I might go for this. But since I live in a small apartment, I'm fine with my 55" Samsung. I remember watching TV on a small 12" CRT TV back in the '50s and this is by far the extreme. TV buying has become for some, an obsession. I, for one, am not obsessed. There is just so much you can do to watch TV. Since most broadcast stations are still stuck in past century with 1280 x 720 transmission, then again this would be over kill. The only way you are going to get that "dynamic" brilliance that everybody goes about well, you'll need a comparable 4k or 8k disk player. Netflix, Hulu, or something else might have those Extreme High Definition films available, but again, that would be currently limited. So, thanks for the video. Interesting to watch some of the stuff people are now buying...not me.