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In April of this year, smart TVs were announced TCL S6500 with three new models that brought, as a highlight, the Android 8.0 Oreo and Google Assistant entirely in Portuguese. 39184i
Between models with resolution 4K, integrated sound system Harmon Kardan e Chromecast T-Cast integrated, the model S6500 is more accessible, aimed at an audience that wants a Smart TV equally smart without spending too much. The TV arrived in Brazil in three versions (32”, 40” and 43”), with resolution up to Full HD e Artificial Intelligence.
We received a 43-inch model of the smart TV TCL S6500 and, after almost a month of many films and "Okay, Google", you check if the bet of TCL to the intermediate market stands out from its competitors.
Design and construction 2o5e2s
With more and more models vying to deliver a thinner, borderless design, the smart TV S6500 features minimal black borders and a slim design, with the TCL highlighted in the background that imitates the metal.
The stand is made of black plastic and, despite looking flimsy, it fits perfectly to the TV. At the rear, there is only the entrance for the connections. LAN, HDMI, USB, component/composite, P2 e Antena, leaving the stereo audio output at the bottom. On the lower edges, it is interesting to note a texture with shades of gray, which breaks the whole sobriety of the piece a little, but at the same time makes it more “stylish”.
Overall, the smart TV TCL S6500 doesn't innovate in design but doesn't disappoint either. It integrates into any home environment and does not clash with the rest of the decor.
quality 5w291k
Since we are dealing with a more accessible model, there is no resolution 4K this way. Instead, the smart TV S6500 has resolution Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) with for HDR10.
The TV offers a good level of brightness, saturation and image definition. The extensive list of settings available on your system allows the to extract the maximum quality that the can reproduce.
During our tests, series from the Netflix who have the technology HDR10 and, when recognizing the content, the system enters the specific mode for that type of image, reproducing deeper black tones and improving the quality of shadows and light throughout the scenes.
However, there is an incidence of noise in the image when playing such contents, being a little necessary to master the TV settings to obtain a satisfactory balance in the image.
In Auto Mode, the TCL S6500 smart TV It offers good viewing angles and satisfactory brightness for most programming, whether it's football games, darker or color movies.
Android TV and Google Assistant 1p156k
The integrated system Android TV It has a standard, uncluttered and intuitive interface. Applications are housed in small rectangles and separated by categories – who has used them chromecast you will get familiar with it quickly.
The applications in Android TV also have more frequent updates and a wider range of availability compared to any smart TV with its own system, such as the Samsung e LG. This includes games and entertainment apps like Twitch that are not available on competitors' systems.
O chromecast that comes embedded in S6500 It is very comfortable when it comes to quickly transmitting content from your smartphone to the TV, for those who are familiar with the system will love the function. However, while playing some videos on the platforms Youtube e Crunchyroll, reproduction via chromecast there were a few stutters, unlike the system's own applications that play content clearly and without crashes.
Another great feature built into the smart TV S6500 is Google Assistant, which brings all the convenience when it comes to consuming content. With just a press of a button, you can speak directly into the microphone positioned on the remote control, such as the name of a series, song or video on YouTube, to automatically start being displayed on the screen.
During our tests, the function responded very well and always directed us to the right apps. The speech was captured clearly and concisely by the assistant, which shows quality in the microphone even with some external interference.
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The smart TV S6500 da TCL comes equipped with stereo speakers of 8 W RMS. The sound quality is not the best, even the system equipped with an equalizer, with the sound having a very high incidence of treble and almost no bass. Watching action movies on TV can disappoint in this regard, as it is a fundamental element for immersion in the content.
Speaking of volume, the speakers are quite loud, however there is noise and distortion at full height. However, when analyzing the TV in of cost-effectiveness, the results are quite satisfactory and it delivers an adequate sound for its price.
Conclusion 60664y
The smart TV TCL S6500 can compete directly in this market that is more accessible to the consumer's pocket. It has good image reproduction, ok sound, excellent voice commands and a Android TV quality.
A TCL proved that it can bring assistant technologies present in more expensive models and accessories like the chromecast to the public that cannot pay too much for a TV, making the model S6500 one of the best in of value for money.
You can find the smart TV TCL S6500 for the price of R$1.499,00 at the official store of showmetech No. Magazine Luiza.
TCL S6500 smart TV technical specifications 6rq2g
| Fabric | LED with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Sizes | 32”, 40” and 43” (tested model) |
| Processor | 4 Core |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| screen frequency | 60 Hz |
| motion rate | Yes |
| Modes | Dynamic, Standard, Smart HDR, Sport Cinema, PC Gaming |
| Audio | 2×8 WRMS |
| chromecast | Yes |
| Connectivity | 1 LAN port, 2 HDMI, 1 USB Component/Composite Video Input (Y/Video Pr/Pb) Stereo/mono audio input, ANT/CABLE input |
| Resources | Clock and Sleep Timer |
| Wi-Fi | yes, integrated |
| Operational system | Android TV |
| Dimensions and weight | 56,8 x 97 x 7,7 cm 9,2 kg |
