The 55C727 — identical to the TCL 55C728 we tested (part number changes depending on retailer) — is TCL’s most affordable 100Hz TV for 2021. It makes do with a fairly simple Direct Led backlight system, but has an interesting HDMI 2.1 compatibility for video game enthusiasts.
The TCL 55C727 – identical to the TCL 55C728 that we tested (the reference changes depending on the distributor) – is a good responsive and very well calibrated 100/120 Hz LCD television. It simply lacks a peak of brightness worthy of the name to be able to claim to display HDR content correctly. Its HDMI 2.1 compatibility paves the way for gaming on next-generation consoles (Xbox Series S/Series X and PS5), but here again, if responsiveness is there, the lack of brightness in HDR – which makes the image strength Ultra HD — spoils the experience a bit.
Strong points
- Image quality in SDR.
- Native contrast.
- 100 Hz panel.
- HDMI 2.1 compatibility on two inputs (4K 120 Hz, VRR, ALLM, eARC).
- Two remote controls provided, one with microphone.
- The capabilities of Android TV.
Weak points
- Brightness peak too limited to take advantage of HDR.
- Viewing angles.
- No anti-reflective filter.
- Average consumption for an LCD model.
NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude prices from shops whose the VAT policy is not clear (known as “grey” shops, typically in the case of imports from China).
Alternatively
The TCL 65C728 — the 65-inch (165 cm) version of the TCL 55C728 we tested — is a good, responsive and very well-calibrated 100/120Hz LCD TV. It simply lacks a peak of brightness worthy of the name to be able to claim to display HDR content correctly. Its HDMI 2.1 compatibility paves the way for gaming on next-generation consoles (Xbox Series S/Series X and PS5), but here again, if responsiveness is there, the lack of brightness in HDR – which makes the image strength Ultra HD — spoils the experience a bit.