It's incredible how affordable very large TVs have become in the last couple of years, but most of the 'cheap' models are poorly specced and/or rubbish in action. That doesn't apply to the TCL 85C805K, though, which impressed us so much when we reviewed it that we bestowed upon it a What Hi-Fi? Award last year.
This is an 85-inch TV with very enjoyable picture quality, support for all HDR formats (including Dolby Vision) and two HDMI 2.1 sockets that can handle 4K/120Hz gaming. And, thanks to a massive new discount, it can now be picked up for an incredibly low price of just £1049 at Amazon.
This TV was £1799 when it launched and £1579 when we reviewed it. The previous lowest price was £1269, so this really is an exceptional deal.
When we reviewed this TCL model, we called it "the home theatre bargain of the year". And that was at £1579 price. Knock another £530 off that and you've got a quite incredible bargain.
The C805K offers good contrast and brightness, excellent support for HDR and gaming, and – in case we haven't mentioned it – a massive 85-inch screen. That's getting into projector territory. But its brightness, contrast and general HDR performance outdo any projector.
On the downside, the colours do lack a little finesse, and the picture looks a bit soft at times. It's also missing some UK catch-up apps, but that's nothing a quick Google TV Streamer or Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K won't solve.
In concluding our review, we noted: "we can’t stress enough just how all-round watchable and consistent its pictures remain – even with our favourite ‘stress test’ demo scenes." If you're looking for a big bargain, you've found it.
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