TCLs X factor

So TCL recently pulled off something of a coup — it become the biggest-selling brand of television in the United States for the first quarter of 2019, scoring a full 26% of North American TV unit sales against 22% for Samsung (according to IHS Markit). And indeed TCL has ranked third or fourth in size globally for TV manufacturers for a good number of years.

Should the name of TCL still be new to you, therefore, it’s most definitely time you became acquainted with the brand. It is Chinese, but not to be confused with the no-name or casually-branded TVs that turn up in bargain stores. It has been around nearly 40 years, operates in more than 80 cities across the world, with 20 manufacturing units and 35 R&D centres through which it is one of China’s biggest patent creators. Among its relevant current TV developments are printed OLED, quantum dot technology and the increasingly interesting Mini LED display technology. As for quality, it has won awards globally, including a 2019 Sound+Image Award.

So, having established the brand’s general credentials, let’s get specific! The shiny new TV under