The TCL 43C725 — the 43-inch (109 cm) version of the TCL 55C725 we tested — is a well-equipped Android TV at an affordable price. It stands out from the competition by integrating a hands-free microphone directly into the TV and its HDMI 2.1 (ALLM) compatibility.
The TCL 43C725 – 43-inch (109 cm) version of the TCL 55C725 that we tested – is a good, well-calibrated Ultra HD television, but which cannot really take advantage of HDR content, the fault of too low a peak in brightness. We can also blame him for his poor management of reflections or the slowness of his processor, handicapping under Android TV. It still retains some advantages such as its very deep blacks, VRR and ALLM compatibility, its two remote controls and its hands-free microphone. However, in the same price range, the Hisense 55U7QF seems more suitable for enjoying a minimum of HDR content, while the big brother of the TCL 55C725, the TCL 55C728 with its 100/120 Hz panel, is more suitable for gamers. video.
Strong points
- Image quality in SDR.
- Native contrast.
- HDMI 2.1 compatibility (ALLM).
- Hands-free microphone built into the TV.
- Two remote controls provided, one with microphone.
- The capabilities of Android TV.
Weak points
- Slab not very reactive.
- Inefficient motion compensation engine.
- Brightness peak too limited to take advantage of HDR.
- Viewing angles.
- No anti-reflective filter.
- Not VRR compatible.