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Ultra-slim yet boasting the latest in picture tech and premium audio, the TCL 55C8L-UK is a top performer with a discreet presence.
Ultra slim, feature-packed
Ultra slim and unobtrusive, yet bursting with the latest TV tech, the TCL 55C8L-UK delivers premium TV in smaller rooms. SQD-Mini LED TV advances colour definition, brightness and contrast for a picture that’s supremely natural with all content. Picture precision continues to impress with gaming, which is super-responsive. Audio by Bang & Olufsen delivers premium and tuneable sound. TCL has teamed with Google TV, including Google Assistant and Cast for a first class Smart TV experience.
SQD-Mini LED for the ultimate in picture quality
Taking QLED screen tech to a whole new level, this TCL 55 inch TV features world-leading Super QLED and Ultra Colour Filter panel for superior colour, brightness and contrast. With Super Quantum Dot technology, SQD-Mini LED produces ultra-pure white light, guaranteeing exceptional stability and performance for all scenes. By using Super Colourful Quantum Crystals, there’s a 69% improvement in colour dot accuracy. Added to this, the Ultra Colour Filter boosts the colour gamut by 33%, letting the true colour shine through.
Local dimming for enhanced contrast
Featuring an impressive 1008 local dimming zones, this TCL 55” TV produces incredible picture detail and contrast. Combined with the ability for adjacent zones to emit white light without interference, you get colour that’s free from cross-talk, further enhancing the colour definition and sense of realism.
Brilliant brightness for everyday viewing
As well as producing stunning colour and contrast, the TCL 55C8L-UK excels with brightness. With a peak brightness figure of 3000 nits, you get to enjoy rich detail within both highlights and shadows. It also makes the TV ideal for daytime viewing or for when there’s strong lighting in the room, as the picture shines bright, maximising the colour intensity in all lighting conditions.
AI-enhanced for optimal picture performance
TCL’s AIPQ processor delivers AI-enhanced picture processing across various image elements – contrast, colour, motion and HDR processing. This ensures picture quality that’s closer to the original, as intended by the creators. TCL AI’s platform also integrates quantum computing architecture and the Mariana database to provide intelligent AI agents that deal with specific tasks – cinema, gaming, office and content creation.
Dolby Vision IQ for ultimate detail
Dolby Vision IQ takes Dolby Vision to the next level, making it the ultimate HDR-type picture processor. Dolby Vision IQ uses data within the signal and light sensors inside the TV to adjust the picture quality for the best contrast. This improves the picture’s brightness, without ‘washing out’ the depth. You get a consistent picture quality, however light or dark your room is. Whether you’re watching a brightly lit sports event or moody movie, Dolby Vision IQ adjusts to suit.
Multi-format HDR and IMAX Enhanced
As well as Dolby Vision and Vision IQ, this TCL 55” TV also offers multi-format HDR – including HDR10+. HDR10+ offers scene-by-scene HDR mastering for the truest, most accurate HDR picture technology. Each scene is optimised, meaning the maximum amount of detail is shown – even in the brightest or darkest moments. Nothing beats the big screen thrill of IMAX and now, thanks to IMAX Enhanced, you can enjoy the power of IMAX on your TV, too. Used with IMAX certified 4K HDR content, IMAX Enhanced features their proprietary digital remastering technology (DMR) to deliver ultra-vivid images.
Audio by Bang & Olufsen
With over 100 years of audio experience, Bang & Olufsen remain one of the most respected brands in premium audio. Featuring Hi-END speakers, tuned by Bang & Olufsen the sound is not just louder but more spacious and detailed, too. The Beosonic feature lets you change the audio’s character by simply moving your finger around a circular interface. Save your favourite listening modes and you’ll always have your ideal sound to hand.
AI Gaming and 288Hz Game Accelerator for lightning responses
Featuring AI-enhanced gaming with Gamebar, you get the best possible response for each type of game genre. For the most connected gaming possible, this TCL is equipped with 288Hz Game Accelerator. This brings a higher refresh rate and lower latency for super-responsive gaming. The TV has a raft of technologies that enhance every aspect of your gaming experience. These include four, low lag HDMI 2.1 inputs with 144Hz VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode).
Smart TV from Google TV
Using Google’s world-class interface, Google TV makes it easy to access this TCL TV’s Smart features. Providing access to over 400,000 movies and TV episodes and over 10,000 apps and games, Google TV covers all the Smart entertainment you need. With access to Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Disney+, all your favourite streaming services are covered. Customise your home screen with the apps you use the most, enjoy recommendations, curate your movie nights and even add to your watch list via your smartphone – Google TV makes sense of Smart TV.
Ultra slim design
With its ultra slim design, the TCL C8L-UK series delivers stylish yet unobtrusive aesthetics, with timeless elegance. The ultra-slim bezel not only looks sharp but also helps in maximising the image size for the amount of space available. The smoothly profiled rear panel and cable management makes for a slim and clean design, even when viewed from behind. The design also helps with seamless wall mounting, keeping the TV as close to the wall as possible.
For the latest in TV tech, all wrapped up in a compact and slim casing, turn on to the TCL 55C8L-UK.
Please note, this Smart TV features third party Apps. These Apps may be modified or withdrawn at any time. There may also be a delay in launching some of the featured Apps. Catch-up TV Apps may vary by region. The function and availability of apps is not covered by the manufacturer’s or Richer Sounds’ guarantee.
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Ultra slim, feature-packed
Ultra slim and unobtrusive, yet bursting with the latest TV tech, the TCL 55C8L-UK delivers premium TV in smaller rooms. SQD-Mini LED TV advances colour definition, brightness and contrast for a picture that’s supremely natural with all content. Picture precision continues to impress with gaming, which is super-responsive. Audio by Bang & Olufsen delivers premium and tuneable sound. TCL has teamed with Google TV, including Google Assistant and Cast for a first class Smart TV experience.
SQD-Mini LED for the ultimate in picture quality
Taking QLED screen tech to a whole new level, this TCL 55 inch TV features world-leading Super QLED and Ultra Colour Filter panel for superior colour, brightness and contrast. With Super Quantum Dot technology, SQD-Mini LED produces ultra-pure white light, guaranteeing exceptional stability and performance for all scenes. By using Super Colourful Quantum Crystals, there’s a 69% improvement in colour dot accuracy. Added to this, the Ultra Colour Filter boosts the colour gamut by 33%, letting the true colour shine through.
Local dimming for enhanced contrast
Featuring an impressive 1008 local dimming zones, this TCL 55” TV produces incredible picture detail and contrast. Combined with the ability for adjacent zones to emit white light without interference, you get colour that’s free from cross-talk, further enhancing the colour definition and sense of realism.
Brilliant brightness for everyday viewing
As well as producing stunning colour and contrast, the TCL 55C8L-UK excels with brightness. With a peak brightness figure of 3000 nits, you get to enjoy rich detail within both highlights and shadows. It also makes the TV ideal for daytime viewing or for when there’s strong lighting in the room, as the picture shines bright, maximising the colour intensity in all lighting conditions.
AI-enhanced for optimal picture performance
TCL’s AIPQ processor delivers AI-enhanced picture processing across various image elements – contrast, colour, motion and HDR processing. This ensures picture quality that’s closer to the original, as intended by the creators. TCL AI’s platform also integrates quantum computing architecture and the Mariana database to provide intelligent AI agents that deal with specific tasks – cinema, gaming, office and content creation.
Dolby Vision IQ for ultimate detail
Dolby Vision IQ takes Dolby Vision to the next level, making it the ultimate HDR-type picture processor. Dolby Vision IQ uses data within the signal and light sensors inside the TV to adjust the picture quality for the best contrast. This improves the picture’s brightness, without ‘washing out’ the depth. You get a consistent picture quality, however light or dark your room is. Whether you’re watching a brightly lit sports event or moody movie, Dolby Vision IQ adjusts to suit.
Multi-format HDR and IMAX Enhanced
As well as Dolby Vision and Vision IQ, this TCL 55” TV also offers multi-format HDR – including HDR10+. HDR10+ offers scene-by-scene HDR mastering for the truest, most accurate HDR picture technology. Each scene is optimised, meaning the maximum amount of detail is shown – even in the brightest or darkest moments. Nothing beats the big screen thrill of IMAX and now, thanks to IMAX Enhanced, you can enjoy the power of IMAX on your TV, too. Used with IMAX certified 4K HDR content, IMAX Enhanced features their proprietary digital remastering technology (DMR) to deliver ultra-vivid images.
Audio by Bang & Olufsen
With over 100 years of audio experience, Bang & Olufsen remain one of the most respected brands in premium audio. Featuring Hi-END speakers, tuned by Bang & Olufsen the sound is not just louder but more spacious and detailed, too. The Beosonic feature lets you change the audio’s character by simply moving your finger around a circular interface. Save your favourite listening modes and you’ll always have your ideal sound to hand.
AI Gaming and 288Hz Game Accelerator for lightning responses
Featuring AI-enhanced gaming with Gamebar, you get the best possible response for each type of game genre. For the most connected gaming possible, this TCL is equipped with 288Hz Game Accelerator. This brings a higher refresh rate and lower latency for super-responsive gaming. The TV has a raft of technologies that enhance every aspect of your gaming experience. These include four, low lag HDMI 2.1 inputs with 144Hz VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode).
Smart TV from Google TV
Using Google’s world-class interface, Google TV makes it easy to access this TCL TV’s Smart features. Providing access to over 400,000 movies and TV episodes and over 10,000 apps and games, Google TV covers all the Smart entertainment you need. With access to Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Disney+, all your favourite streaming services are covered. Customise your home screen with the apps you use the most, enjoy recommendations, curate your movie nights and even add to your watch list via your smartphone – Google TV makes sense of Smart TV.
Ultra slim design
With its ultra slim design, the TCL C8L-UK series delivers stylish yet unobtrusive aesthetics, with timeless elegance. The ultra-slim bezel not only looks sharp but also helps in maximising the image size for the amount of space available. The smoothly profiled rear panel and cable management makes for a slim and clean design, even when viewed from behind. The design also helps with seamless wall mounting, keeping the TV as close to the wall as possible.
For the latest in TV tech, all wrapped up in a compact and slim casing, turn on to the TCL 55C8L-UK.
Please note, this Smart TV features third party Apps. These Apps may be modified or withdrawn at any time. There may also be a delay in launching some of the featured Apps. Catch-up TV Apps may vary by region. The function and availability of apps is not covered by the manufacturer’s or Richer Sounds’ guarantee.
