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Review on πŸ“Ί TCL 50-inch 4K UHD HDR Android Smart TV - 4-Series, 2021 Model by Charles Collier

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Roku version is MUCH better

The Android version of this TV is terrible. Apps load very slowly. The home screen is a mess and poorly designed - and you can't even reorder "favorite" apps to put the most used first. You're stuck with Google malware, not the apps you actually use. But the worst is the sound. I couldn't get audio through HDMI, period. Tried 3 different cables and 2 different soundbars, all good. Also, ARC does not work to control soundbars. The menu system is a mess too, and there aren't as many options here as on other TVs. One last note: to turn off the TV you have to press 3 different buttons - just to turn it off! Power on/off then Do you want to turn off? Arrow to Yes then OK. Ridiculous.

Pros
  • Thousands of Streaming Apps: Stream 700,000+ movies and shows, live sports and news, or your favorite music from Google Play, YouTube, and your favorite apps.
Cons
  • Not sure