TCL Details New 2019 4K and 8K Roku HDR TV Lineup with QLED and Quantum Contrast Tech

The company's new Roku TV models have been revealed.

TCL has announced pricing and availability for its 2019 lineup of 4K and 8K Roku TVs. The collection will include the new flagship 8-Series, along with updated models in the 6-Series and 5-Series.

"After a very strong 2018, TCL remains steadfast in driving larger screen sizes and leveraging our vertical integration to bring better products to consumers who want more from their TVs. While TCL has a long history using QLED technology in markets outside North America, launching the world's first big-screen TV with Quantum Dot in China over five years ago, we feel that it’s a perfect time to bring this new level of performance to our users in the US market. With the 8- and 6-Series powered by the latest QLED color technology, there are few TVs available that can match their cinematic picture quality," said Chris Larson, Senior Vice President, TCL. "And with so much great new video content rolling out, this world-class entertainment deserves to be seen on a high-performance TCL TV that showcases every detail. That’s where the ground-breaking 8-Series and award-winning 6-Series – two powerful new TV lines that are designed to play your favorite programming in the best way possible – come in. We are confident that these additions will further solidify TCL’s position as a leader in North America and the global consumer electronics industry."

2019 8-Series

The 2019 8-Series features Quantum Dot (QLED) technology for 100% coverage of the P3 wide color gamut. In addition, the displays support Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos sound. Likewise, the TVs incorporate TCL's new Quantum Contrast technology powered by more than 25,000 individual mini-LED back-lights (on the 75" model), offering improved brightness, black levels, uniformity, and viewing angles over traditional LCD TVs, along with support for more local dimming zones. Finally, TCL's AiPQ Engine is featured as well, offering optimized 4K HDR picture and upscaling through machine-learning algorithms 

4K 8-Series models are set to launch this fall. The lineup will consist of the 65" 65Q825 8-Series 4K QLED Roku TV ($1999) and the 75" 75Q825 8-Series 4K QLED Roku TV ($2999). In addition, 8K models will be available in screen sizes of 75" and larger, but a release window and exact pricing have not been revealed yet.

Here's a full rundown of key specs for the 8-Series per TCL:

• Quantum Control Zone technology maximizes contrast
• Wide Color powered by Quantum Dot technology
• Dolby Vision HDR
• AiPQ Engine with Smart HDR, Smart 4K Upscaling, and Smart Contrast
• FullView edge-to-edge glass display
• Dolby Atmos cinema sound
• Easy Voice Control with Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility
• Auto Game Mode for a responsive gaming experience
• Dolby Atmos cinema sound
• Stream over 500,000 movies & TV episodes
• Thousands of streaming channels
• Enhanced Remote with Voice Control
• High-speed 802.11ac wireless and Ethernet networking
• 4 HDMI (1 ARC)

2019 6-Series

The 2019 6-Series features Quantum Dot (QLED) technology for 100% coverage of the P3 wide color gamut. In addition, the displays support Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos sound. And though the 6-Series does not use mini-LEDs like the step-up 8-Series, the TVs do still incorporate Contrast Control Zone technology with 100 zones on the the 55" model and more on larger sizes. Finally, TCL's AiPQ Engine is featured as well, offering optimized 4K HDR picture and upscaling through machine-learning algorithms 

The 6-Series lineup will be available later this summer and will consist of the 65" 65R625 6-Series 4K QLED Roku TV ($899) and the 55" 55R625 6-Series 4K QLED Roku TV ($599). 

Here's a full rundown of key specs for the 6-Series per TCL:

• Wide Color powered by Quantum Dot technology
• Dolby Vision HDR
• Contrast Control Zone technology maximizes contrast
• Auto Game Mode for a responsive gaming experience
• FullView edge-to-edge glass display
• Dolby Atmos cinema sound
• AiPQ Engine with Smart HDR, Smart 4K Upscaling, and Smart Contrast
• Thousands of streaming channels
• Stream over 500,000 movies & TV episodes
• Enhanced Remote with Voice Control
• 4 HDMI ports (1 ARC)
• High-speed 802.11ac wireless and Ethernet networking
• Easy Voice Control with Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility

2019 5-Series

Though the 5-Series TVs do not feature the local dimming or QLED capabilities found on the step-up 6-Series and 8-Series, the displays do still offer Dolby Vision HDR and wide color support via TCL's NBP Photon Technology. Likewise, the 5-Series also uses the company's FullView bezel-less design.

The 5-Series lineup will be available later this summer and will consist of the 65" 65S525 5-Series 4K Roku TV ($899), the 55" 55S525 5-Series 4K Roku TV ($529), the 50" 50S525 5-Series 4K Roku TV ($479), and the 43" 43S525 5-Series 4K Roku TV ($429). 

Here's a full rundown of key specs for the 5-Series per TCL:

• Dolby Vision HDR
• HDR Dynamic Contrast
• Wide Color with TCL's NBP Photon Technology
• Auto Game Mode for a responsive gaming experience
• FullView edge-to-edge glass display
• Stream over 500,000 movies & TV episodes
• Thousands of streaming channels
• 4 HDMI ports (1 ARC)
• High-speed 802.11ac wireless and Ethernet networking
• Easy Voice Control with Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility

Source: TCL