Hands-on: we tested the SEMP TCL P8M TV, the new entry-level 4K model from Brazil 4a6rt

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The TV brand intends to boost the Brazilian market with technology, quality and design of its smart televisions with the SEMP TCL P8M line

A SEMP TCL P8M is the newest line of TVs with artificial intelligence from showmetech was present at the launch event and we closely followed the differentials presented by the company for the smart TVs that promises to give s a 4K TV with line-type features at more affordable prices. 461u4p

A P8M It's a smart TV with system Android TV and artificial intelligence, resolution 4K and screen technology micro dimming. The model is also equipped with the most advanced smart functions that help s to adopt a more practical and personalized life, such as for virtual assistants. Google Assistant e Alexa. smart TV P8M hits stores in versions of 50'' (R$ 2.399,00), 55'' (R$ 2.999,00) to 65'' (R$ 4.499,00).

tcl 4k model offers smart features and image quality to the most affordable audience
TCL's 4K model brings smart features and picture quality to the most affordable audience

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During the event, João Paulo Rezende, manager of the Audio and Video Category at ALWAYS TCL, addressed the differences P8M in the segment. The design brings a combination of technology with thin edges, slim thickness and metallic finish based on the model. TCL XESS X6.

Technology combination with thin edges, slim thickness and metallic finish.
Technology combination with thin edges, slim thickness and metallic finish.

“Even being an entry-level model, we had a huge concern in developing a product that is a decoration piece for our consumer. So, the design is similar to the other products in the category”

commented João Paulo Rezende, Product Manager at SEMP TCL

The appearance of the new smart TV is very similar to the work that the TCL already been doing in some more basic and advanced lines, which pleases for the look and resistance.

Connectivity with Android TV, Google Assistant and Alexa – in Portuguese 55ra

The semp tcl p8m brings very high connectivity to an entry-level smart tv
SEMP TCL P8M brings very high connectivity to an entry-level Smart TV

A SEMP TCL P8M brings very competent connectivity to an entry-level smart TV. In addition to common connections such as Wi-Fi, USB e HDMI, the connection Bluetooth, which was uncommon until recently on more affordable TVs, allows consumers to connect speakers, headphones and joysticks for games directly on the TV, which allows devices to interconnect quickly, uncomplicated and without the use of cables, just that they are close to each other.

“The main star of all the TV categories we launched this year is the voice command remote control. All P8M connections are also present on 32-inch TCL Smart TV models. Today we are the only company that offers consumers to purchase a Smart TV with artificial intelligence at an affordable price”,

João Paulo Rezende, Product Manager at SEMP TCL.

In addition, the line s virtual assistants Google Assistant e Alexa, allowing you to perform commands on the TV effortlessly. You'll be able to apps, play specific songs, play videos, start a game and do many other actions with just one request: “OK Google”, followed by the desired command. The system looks better than in simpler generations, which shows the optimization of the TCL not only on more expensive models, but also on the simplest ones.

In the example, p8m was asked about the schedule for the next few days.
In the example, TV P8M was asked about the schedule for the next few days.

More apps and artificial intelligence a6t5t

O Android TV has an advantage in application availability as it has a lot of and compatibility with other devices Android in your house. With this, it is possible to add apps through voice commands on the TV control itself, in addition to being able to stream apps from your smartphone to view on the big screen, such as the Spotify, Netflix, Google Play, Play globe e YouTube and others, via chromecast.

Tcl p8m provides several applications, due to the strength of the android platform
TCL P8M makes several applications available, due to the strength of the Android platform

Image quality 4K and Dolby Atmos sound 48l1j

A SEMP TCL P8M offers a resolution 4 times that of the Full HD – 3840 x 2160 pixels. We already know about the quality of 4K on TVs, with a reproduction of interesting details and realistic content with an immersive viewing experience, but HDR (High Dynamic Range), brings more brightness and contrast to the TV, offering even more vivid and detailed colors. In the image below, you can see the numbers between Full HD and HD.

Hands-on: we tested the semp tcl p8m tv, the new 4k entry-level model from brazil. The tv brand intends to boost the Brazilian market with technology, quality and design of its smart televisions with the semp tcl p8m line

The feature has an exclusive specially designed to guarantee a brighter white and a deeper black, enhancing the details of the objects in the image, also presenting a wide range of colors and ensuring sharper and closer to reality images, which only a television with this technology can provide.

“These features are important for us to have an image quality. With 4K you get four times more detail than an HD TV, this is important for us to see sharper images on increasingly larger screens. HDR can increase brightness contrast and black levels. With this, natural lights such as sunsets and car headlights make a difference in the details making the images much more realistic”.

Paulo Rezende, Product Manager at SEMP TCL.

In addition to HDR, the TCL P8M bring the technology micro dimming, with the function of balancing the lighting in 512 regions of the screen for maximum quality control of brightness, contrast and perfect colors. This technology, added to 4K and HDR, make P8M one of the most promising in the market for more affordable TVs.

In of audio, the TCL equipped the product with Dolby Atmos technology, which provides 360° audio, responsible for giving more immersion to what is being shown.

“Micro Dimming has the function of allowing the TV to control the LEDs, where there are darker regions, this technology turns off and increases the intensity of the hardware to have an image closer to reality. This technology only existed on 15 thousand reais TV”.

Paulo Rezende, Product Manager at SEMP TCL.
Hands-on: we tested the semp tcl p8m tv, the new 4k entry-level model from brazil. The tv brand intends to boost the Brazilian market with technology, quality and design of its smart televisions with the semp tcl p8m line

Strategic partnership 13401b

This year, the TCL made a strategic decision to migrate all of the company's HD product launches to Android TV. With this partnership, there was an evolution of how you will see, hear and interact with your TV, with Google Assistant e chromecast built-in.

According to João Paulo, the project was developed to facilitate the experience of consumers with the strength of the Android platform. Android TV with AI and voice control offers a better experience to consumers, which has already been developed with voice command in Portuguese, use for content recommendations such as traffic information, movies, trivia, etc.

João paulo rezende, product manager at semp tcl presents the tcl p8m,
João Paulo Rezende, Product Manager at SEMP TCL, introduces TCL's P8M

What do you think of the new Smart TV from ALWAYS TCL? Stay tuned, as the full product review will be out soon!

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