TCL’s New X955 TV: 5K Nits, 5K Zones | It. Is. ON!

[@Caleb_Denison]

Hey everyone! Loving the comments, especially the ones about the obvious overdub later in the video 😂 Yes, it was a hasty overdub, and frankly ridiculous that it had to be done at all. Had to change C745 to P745 because of a last minute change made by … well, not me haha. Recorded with haste on my iPhone. Honestly, didn’t care that it was obvious. I embraced it because I think it’s kinda hilarious, and I love that y’all noticed 😂

[@LeezahB]

Love it!!!

[@necrojoe]

Honestly? Lean into it. The obvious overdubs make me smile.

[@simonbodill]

I am in the uk very excited about the TCL tech I’ve always had LG’s but definitely open to try something different 😀

[@UhhhhhnooOOo00oO]

I know they key is for profit, hence the sponsorship of trust video, but are there comparisons to last year's models vs the new models? More focused is: Buying last years top model vs this years mid or budget models. Example: TCL Q7 direct lighting vs yhe 2022 TCL R655 Mini LED TV. Years have differences, like the Sony X95K or 90K wasn't as much as an advance as the X90L this year. (Zones aside) Even buying a discounted top OLED from last year, Say a C2 2022 vs a B3 from 2023 [MLA being a factor] Better example is a Hisense 2022 U8H vs a 2023 U7K. I'm guessing most are very similar. The top tier TVs are the mid budget of a year later. In regards to this video, is TCL trying to cannibalize their own sales? Didn't they just release the QM8, Q7 and Q6 down to the "4 Series". You just up thr numbers to 7 and 8 to trick the consumer. At least it isn't the shady marketing of Samsung over the last 15 years. QLED OLED that.

[@alekssl93]

The overdub felt like that episode from the Fairly Oddparents... "Hi I'm Timmy Turner and I CHEATED ON MY MATH TEST" 😆

[@Paulie8K]

I have an LG B2 in my bedroom and recently just got the Sony X90L for my living room so im set for a while but I love to see TCL and Hisense push the value envelope. Forces the big boys to step up.

[@Tsaunders1307]

How would you compare the two?

[@Paulie8K]

@@Tsaunders1307 they are both excellent. I had the LG since December and the deep blacks of OLED is truly beautiful. I do prefer Google TV on the Sony vs LG's platform and the Sony has iMax Enhanced content which is cool. It gets brighter than the LG so I feel the HDR pops more. I only had the Sony for a week so I'd have to do more testing with a variety of content to have a full summary. Both are amazing though. Before getting these two for my new condo, I never spent more than $300 for a TV and had a basic TCL tv which was great but gonna give it away to my in-laws.

[@macys421297]

I remember when the Hisense UX model was introduced at CES in Las Vegas earlier this year, I was blown away with 5000 local dimming zones and 2500 nits peak brightness. With the same amount of dimming zones and its 5000 nits peak brightness, the TCL X955 grabs my attention.

[@molsen7549]

Really hope companies like TCL and Hisense can catch up to giants like LG and Sony in terms of software. 5k zones may not mean as much if they go underutilized.

[@jolness1]

And image processing too. Plus hopefully mediatek makes an SoC with 4 4k/120 ports. At least tcl does earc over the “lesser” 4k60 port vs other brands

[@molsen7549]

@@jolness1 Yes, that 4k60 earc port is something I wish my Hisense did

[@AudiophileTommy]

Hell ,it wouldn’t take much 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@dhowting]

I'd still buy TCL over the "giants".....they pack so much into their panels for such a great price!

[@scottlove5219]

They have caught up to the “giants” in most cases. TCL QM8 is probably one of the best mini led on the market asides Sonys X95L… the QM8 has 2000 zones and looks superb. So I can’t even imagine more than double the zones also optimized with their chip

[@diegomarche]

I'm in Europe, great to hear that you got us covered too!

[@andreiavasi7600]

TCL really needs to fix its naming scheme. Different namings between US and Europe, and then it just goes in all directions with no indications of which tv is supposed to be superior to which. Not sure how a regular consumer is supposed to figure anything out.

[@jbt.395]

Honestly happy that companies like TCL are being so aggressive with their pricing even though they always try to push the technology further Everything's not perfect for sure, but the fact that they improve their products year by year without rising their prices still impresses

[@paulcox2447]

It's because they make all their own stuff. Every piece in the TV, all of it.. except the screws and things like that, are made by them. So they directly control costs and don't have to pay a middle man. All their research only benefits them. And they want to be a leader in the market and they know the key is value.

[@mircomeser7217]

After getting a 77“ S95C I didn’t think I would consider a mini led ever again but this changes my mind

[@scottlove5219]

I thought the QM8 was insane for the Mini LED segment. this X955 is going to be NEXT LEVEL and I'm talking this thing will compete with Sony/LG top models. TCL is entering a new level they have never been before.

[@ericB3444]

As a TCL 6 series R635 since 2020 I can say it’s good quality and bright. It’s a good value.

[@robertsewell536]

R635 here as well and it has been wonderful for my Bedroom TV. Watching movies on it looks great.

[@markghanz7135]

This is one of the advantages of close collaboration with a big display firm. GOOD JOB CSOT! They excel on both large MINI-LED screens for TVs and small OLED screens for phone, as demonstrated by this TV and Xiaomi 14.

[@_intrepid]

I’m in the EU and in the market for a big TV. I was thinking about 83” OLED but if the TCL contrast is comparable and blooming not very visible I’ll go with the 98” X955.

[@simon3461]

5000 zones, 5000 nits, 5000 dollars ! Seems to be an easy calculation !

[@NXTwoThou]

Super jelly. I'm still rocking a 2016 Vizio and ended up getting my mother a Hisense U8H for Christmas. I've been waiting for something that would smash what I got her and the X955 sounds like just the ticket.

[@jnsnmrk]

Love the upgrades in tech!!! Just bought the u8k and sooooo much better in blooming controle then the tv's before (q90t, q90b). LOVE TECH

[@gregoryslater5705]

Will TCL have the image processing software to match the amazing hardware?

[@molsen7549]

My thoughts exactly!

[@MadViking82]

I'd like TCL to give this panel to Sony and they can work their software / algorithm magic and make this an OLED competitor. That will happen in 2025 the earliest, not in 2024, though. Still, curious to see if this pushes Sony to up the local dimming zone count in 2024 to such a high level that they can finally eliminate blooming from their mini-led line up. X95L is close, but it needs double the zones. Knowing Sony, they'll do another +30% zones next year with X95M.

[@pabzy2]

Where does this end? They new G3 and A95L are objectively insanely bright. Only the brightest of rooms would be able to combat the brightness, because if you’d watch this in a purely dark room, your eyes would get zapped.

[@TheCrucialQ]

It ends with your decision to upgrade or not to. The peak brightness is about detail.

[@paulcox2447]

You turn it down for a bright room. The brightest modes are for the bright rooms. The G3 and a95L are not bright full screen. 5000 nits in real life isn't blindingly bright. Full screen would be, but highlights with a 2k full screen.... That's just a badass tv lol

[@pabzy2]

​@@paulcox2447 do you have a bright TV, as in do you know the nits of your TV? In a light room, the bright TVs in my experience are generally fine. The problem is in a dark room when you want to watch a HDR movie. Some of the highlights can be genuinely bothersome. I'm in my 30's, have excellent eye sight, and no history of sensitivity to light. So I have to assume that some people, who do have these ailments, would genuinely find the brightness too much.

[@robertsewell536]

I love all 3 of my TCL's. I have a 55" R635 a 55" R646 and a 55" R655. They have been excellent.

[@techsamurai11]

But this has 5,000 nits and 5,000 dimming zones, more than all those TVs combined!

[@robertsewell536]

That is why it will be my 4th TCL when it releases. 😂😂😂@@techsamurai11

[@jolness1]

Two uploads in one day!? Nice.

[@Marcus_Sylvester]

Now I will wait 2024 to get a new TV. TCL rocks. Looking forward to your review of the X955 and visit to the 2024 CES!

[@AgentMoler]

So while I think this is very cool and all, I do find myself not getting excited because TCL announces many interesting products that don’t make it here. I would love for them to release more of their TVs and monitors here because I think it will be good for the consumer.

[@Japanesevideogamesdotcom]

Here where?

[@snoberto]

Where's here?

[@timobi_1604]

Has there been an actual release date for the USA on this model?

[@AdamCate]

Why didn't Caleb mention the X11G Max which is slated for China??? That thing is 115 inches and has 20,000 dimming zones...I mean as long as you are talking about insane tvs in non-north american markets

[@Lead_Foot]

Even if a movie is mastered to only 4000 nits the content is still able to exceed that. Mad Max Fury Road hits 10,000 nits multiple times while only being mastered at 4000 nits.

[@gillesdelbecq4452]

I am in France and a big fan of your Channel. FYI I just bought the 95X955 for 5081 Euros including 20% Sales taxes. (i.e. 4335 Euros 4747 Dollars). You are invited at my home if you want to test it before its release in the USA.

[@cooltuber1404]

Looks great ... sounds impressive ... on paper. Let's see one in the wild ! ☺

[@Alex-1776]

LCD refuses to die

[@rahuljayachandran4128]

Really love your review's-waiting for a comparison between Samsung S95 C and Lg C3 And the Sony's Equivalent-hope that you guys will do it-but if you guys won't, it's okay-thank you for all this amazing content-used to love your old space,love your new studio as well-Thank you so much-Cant wait for your next video😃😃..

[@ModeMan101]

It'll be interesting to see how content providers react to 5000 nits being a consumer possibility. Like you say, most TV shows and movies mastered for the home market are constrained to 1000 nits. However, some providers like Netflix do maintain archival master formats at 10,000 nits unconstrained, so it's not out of the question to derive a 5000 nit master for TV distribution. I would think it more likely we may see a shift towards more 4000 nit material coming out if these super high-brightness TVs become more prevalent, simply because a lot of mastering platforms are already set up to deliver at that level. On a side note, I chuckled at the subtle overdub at 11:00 - 'fess up, Caleb, did you record that on your phone in the car? 😜

[@LeezahB]

Subtle?😂

[@dennysheldon1682]

Nice video! Looking forward to seeing if the C955 will be coming here to the U.S. That one seems to be a step up from the QM8 with a more powerful 120W speaker system for Dolby Atmos from Onkyo.

[@johngian1961]

So am i bro...! Waiting for C955 to pull the trigger..

[@movie_av_impulse]

TODD DAMN IT CALEB!!!! TCL is really stepping their game up! Although I'm still on the fence about the QM8 due to the processing I will say and I quote! (Buying higher end name brands like Sony, Samsung, & LG) is starting to not make sense anymore when TCL is really punching up in tv class... 🤷🏽‍♂️ Buying TVs nowadays have become such a chore.. 😅

[@birdtj82]

Hisense too, the UX - 5000 local dimming, 16bit chip processor, and 2500 peak brightness 😊

[@movie_av_impulse]

@@birdtj82 I haven't seen that tv yet..

[@birdtj82]

@@movie_av_impulse I have seen it online when I searched on Chinese hisene online store site. Some uploaded pics so nice. I wanna buy it but they do NOT sell it in Canada . This QD-OLED war is Ramping up. Sharp Aquos Quatrum - QD OLED launching in Japan now that…make 4k upscale to 7-8k. Next 2 yrs TV market is flipping.

[@TheoneandonlyRAH]

how would this compare to top of the range oled?

[@gavriushka]

Man I can tell Christmas is coming - two videos in one day! That’s awesome! Although I am not a guy who runs after insane brightness, especially in that kind of number range.. 5K nits and 5K zones is mind blowing, but also, personally I don’t think is needed unless every single wall surrounding the TV is made of floor to ceiling glass with zero shadow around the house. I’m more than happy with my G2 brightness and honestly do not feel like I need any more. And I do have a really bright room. But hey, as a tech concept to push the tech forward I’m all for it. Hopefully the processing can keep up. TCL doesn’t exactly have the best record with that..

[@LeezahB]

I totally concur! I am very happy with my A95K! It’s really just interesting to see how the tech is evolving!

[@gavriushka]

@@LeezahBLeezah!!! 😊

[@LeezahB]

@@gavriushka Vadym! Oops!! Sorry!!

[@johngian1961]

I am from Greece and i am very excited that TCL C955 65'' will be available in Europe............!!!!!!!!! I will be waiting for this tv to be available..... TCL QM8 was never available in Europe , so you Americans are very lucky ...!!! Now it is our turn..!!

[@djchotus1]

they just started showing up in EU, 5999 a month ago, 3990 now online as of May! more than a sony x95L, but only byt 300euros, very soon it'll be closer to the magic 3k mark, and very intersting.

[@jameslester6785]

I do hope it comes to the US. A 98 inch or bigger is on my short list in the next couple of years.

[@travelinSmooth]

Ive been a fan of TCL since the 2018 6 series. I think brighter can help (especially when watching HDR), however I really hope they focus on better processing power like the "big guys". I was sold on mini led but TCL current flagship seems to be on par with Sony TV (with Sony having less "tech"). I'm excited for this TCL TV and really hope the "tech" can match it's compute on how it projects images.

[@matheus8530]

I’ll wait to see it, Sony TVs can do wonders with way less dimming zones, the X95L has just 480 it’s crazy

[@whitecrowuk575]

Yes but typical brightness lower than top OLEDs. If TCL can match blooming performance and give us 4k nits then it’s a game changer

[@johngian1961]

SONY X95L is a perfect tv bro...Best of the best...✔✔✔✔

[@Brandosway]

Soon, we will all be watching tv wearing sunglasses

[@User_9yt0aw6]

The Chinese domestic model called 98X11G already launched about half year at MSRP 44999 CNY. But some dealers already drop the price to 28000 CNY

[@FersBoogie]

Are you planning to get one in the studio to test for yourself?

[@ShazeemKhan]

Refresh rate?

[@PyrotechnicMailman]

5k nits! Crazy! I'm excited for the future

[@thismanagain]

Watching this on my TCL TV. TCL are making some of the best TVs now, that offer far more than similarly priced "Big Brand" TVs. I'd certainly choose TCL again when I want to change mine.

[@LeezahB]

Just curious, at approx 10:58 was that audio insert (overdub!! Knew there was a pro term for that, although I feel no compunction to avoid making up my own word if needed 😂) supposed to sound completely different than the rest of the audio? Other than that, this was actually a beautifully produced video!

[@tarekz9992]

I hope their processing is up to spec

[@MaZEEZaM]

Air purifying aircon sounds really good for Australia. I hope they do offer them. The new tv looks really good too. Linus bought the 115 inch model for his home, mentioned in the latest LLT WAN show, review coming soon.

[@richardprice8348]

Sound like a huge improvement. I was going to buy top of the line Hisense but I have decided to wait until it is available here in the U.S.

[@thismanagain]

TCL have been using Onkyo speakers for years, I have it on my 2 year old C728

[@castroharmann1641]

Much Love from Kenya 🇰🇪 but sadly the TCL sold here are not of the same quality as to USA. I ask why?

[@bulljohn3334]

Starting from next year we'll get the same level of tv's

[@JuraIbis]

As a TCL fanboy (I even got the phone!) I'm excited to get my next TV next year at 4K120Hz the rest is just all bonus!

[@eddieevangelista6014]

Not something to brag about

[@sparkfire1223]

How can you show the 115" in the video, but not mention it at all? Should press tcl on a us 115" launch before Superbowl , Xmas

[@markwalsh2709]

Great video! I'm dying for a 98" or maybe a 110" tv that can replace my front projection setup. $5k is about the max I would spend and the TCL's are really starting to hit the sweet spot.

[@Shane101A]

Agreed. Im running a 100in Optoma gt1080hdr projector.. Love it...but looking for what a tv can do that a projector just cant.

[@chunleiyin485]

TCL has just launched its monster 115 inch tv with 20k+ dimming zones and 5k nit brightness in China. Hope it'll be brought to overseas markets

[@viljosavolainen2286]

​@@chunleiyin485Hopefully they nailed the dimming algorithm. Still its very interesting and hopefully comes soon enough to 65" models with reasonable price.

[@dpptd30]

It would have been perfect if it also have 5K resolution.

[@ShazeemKhan]

Hope this means the smaller sized tvs will be a lot cheaper now

[@kurakuson]

Sounds great, but does it best the Sony X95L in overall viewing experience?

[@whiskizyo2067]

this, is the only thing that matters. i'm guessing no

[@Cmdaddy88]

I'd like for reciewers to introduce a new metric: dimming zones per square inch/cm. Is 20,000 zones on 115inch more dense than 5000 on 85 inch?

[@ebigford34]

I know this is an older video, but is this nearly the same as the 2024 QM851 coming out? Will the new QM8 have even better processing?

[@randolphblack2554]

This will be a great year for 4K HDTV with this TV and the return of Sharp with their XLED.

[@thomasfogt1493]

WHY is it that LCD can not do LED-level light control as OLED can? Why does a LED need to light by a "zone"?

[@Mattyallatt]

Down in Australia we already have the c745 as I just bought one in the 85inch for 2.5k$$

[@jamesrothwell8693]

I really hope this model is available in the Middle East, looks like exactly what I want.

[@quizzlyly]

Don't want to sound like a downer, but the line about massive wild fires coupled with "Buy more product" rhetoric right after, didn't sit well with me, personally. Love the videos and hope the X955 comes to NA in some way soon. Looking for a new TV for our large living room.

[@LeezahB]

Please identify the displayed record behind you. Thanks as always for your great content!

[@corytrevor7313]

I wonder what the estimated contrast ratio is?? Im curious if its better than my samsung S95b QD-OLED?? If the blacks are close to OLED but is pumping out 5000 nits wondering if that would translate to a better image???

[@danikadani6218]

When we could see a full review of this tv?

[@petersvenn1511]

How bout blooming? Specially dark scenes and white subtitles... 🙂

[@davidmckee2898]

Do you know when this flagship model will be available in the UK. So I'm assuming this won't get screen burn like an OLED❓

[@sh91899]

I’m very interested but apprehensive that there’s no details about viewing angle. I’m sure it’s gonna be excellent viewing from the center of the couch but this kind of size is great for having friends over and might just look like bright, hot garbage from off angles where my friends sit. Would also be awesome if they had a sub and sats option without bypassing the onkyo included.

[@mickschnabel]

I am SO SICK of the policies here in the US that keep a lot of great tech away from us for years and years! No Philips/ Panasonic TV's anymore, limited range of smartphones we can purchase, limited wireless audio tech availability, etc. I mean, wtf is wrong w/ this country? (aside from almost everything lately) Anyways, hoping TCL and Hisense serve up some humble pie to Sony, LG etc!!

[@tc3666]

At a 10 minute mark there was a picture of a TV with a 115" screen size designated on it, do they make a 115" TV?

[@SamoSloga]

More competition better for customers

[@KillerSneak]

So this is the World Wide model of their X11G or X11 MAX Chinese only model?

[@ACrazyNoob]

I know this isnt a tv everyone and there mum will own but will be interesting to see how the backoighting effects input lag and motion repsonse times for gaming in hdr!

[@alfonsovaldez9034]

I will kill my piggy bank to have the last model of TLC X955 😂😂😂 (I was wanting this to update my old TV 😊)

[@danielandersen9644]

Gonna be deciding between a 77" S90C or a 85" C955 in the coming months, to replace my 75" Sony X95J

[@IT-li3ul]

I knew tcl were coming ,and they’ll keep coming ,they wont stop !!!

[@jonpaulseah1617]

Its been more than 6 months since this review. Are you reviewing this model any time soon?

[@darksparda4]

Hey Caleb, are you planning to get in one of those new Sharp Oled or XLED tvs when it releases in September? Looking like sharp may be a contender again

[@walterverbeeck6929]

I wait to see how much power this 98 or 110 inch tv uses. Buying such tv ain't no problem, but with the pricey electric bills in Europe, a UST laser projector more economical for the same screen size.

[@Edin8140]

I heard that the sharp Aquos xled is the best miniled tv. A review will be appreciated. Thank

[@euphorichaggis8486]

Do you know if the X955 has been upgraded with a Pentonic 700 chip? I see them advertising Dolby Vision Gaming this time around for the X955 so maybe it has been upgraded to a new Pentonic chip. I can only hope!. How about an ATSC 3.0 tuner upgrade for the flagship model as Hisense have done with their new TVs? Any news on that front yet? My country is in the Oceania region (New Zealand), and we normally get the European models down here (eg C845) so I am hoping that we will get this TV model too.

[@mokkimhong]

waiting eagerly for your review for this amazing tv!

[@4FastSigns]

You seriously underestimate the importance of brightness yet you do great with everything else.

[@nicholasfisher2729]

Put all those specs on a 32 inch and my credit card will be used that day❤❤

[@D3athW1ng]

Is it cheaper than OLED but performs as well?

[@Cocker_Spaniel]

What's the tcl equivalent right now in Europe to the qm8? C935? C835?

[@sanderaltamirano8412]

When is this going to be released? Is this going to be the expensive premium model while they keep having the low prices on other types?

[@mojomojo2091]

Will Australia Get this model ? and will it be Identical to other countries? And how long until this Micro LED is going to be released from Samsung and make OLED obsolete ?

[@RyanZirnheld11]

I have a Hisense U8G that advertises 1500(?) I believe nits of brightness yet when I turn hdr on in any app it looks extremely dim, can someone explain to my why this is?

[@DPTRiskandCapitalAdvisors]

Do you recommend Onkyo 6100 receiver for a 7.1.2 atmos setup please advise.

[@thenobleyouthofmadness55]

where is sony X95L mini led(Not X93L) ???? It's been out since few weeks.. I've been waiting for that review.....Also not to mention A95L??

[@viniciuseduardobomfim]

Gonna make a wild guess for this tv. Option 1: Almost 0 blooming, with meh to okay-ish colors and crushed blacks/shadows galore. Option 2: blooming bonanza, with much better color accuracy and shadow detail. 5000 nits would be very useful for outdoor events on a sunny day 😂

[@uihan4758]

Any idea when C755 coming to USA?>

[@bsant54]

Italia here. Definitely get the X955. Have an LG G1 EVO 65" and it already has burn in and LG will do nothing to replace or fix it. Piece of crap TV, premium price. Limp along with it and until the X955 comes out. Done with OLED, burn in, not bright, premium pricing, crap warranty and support, etc. Back to LED, should never have switched. PS: the G1 burn in is from using Chrome in dark mode where the bookmarks bar and image upper right show burned in. How stupid is OLED and even with a 5 yr guarantee this year, good luck to you I say ... I had none?

[@screwydrewy7027]

Will this come to the us and will it be in the next 3-6 months. They just released qm8 and now we have this as well. Makes you wonder what’s going on.

[@E96]

Do you know if it'll be using Pentonic or not?

[@jrerobert]

Would the QM8, along with an Apple TV device to hopefully with the tv processing issues, be a better option than the X90L? Considering the almost $1500 price hike to the 85" X93L.

[@corytrevor7313]

I'm a bestbuy employee who's worked there since 2015. Home theater is my expertise. I'd take the TCL vs sony. X90L is full array backlight vs the TCL mini LED. QM8 will get brighter and the black levels will be deeper. The only thing the sony does better is the video processing. If all you watch is lower quality sources...like cable (720p) then maby it would be worth it. But if you stream or watch blu rays....that are mostly high quality sources...Def TCL.

[@jrerobert]

@corytrevor7313 I usually stream apps for movies, sports, and tv shows. Most of the stuff I stream is supposed to be HD, and I have a 500 Mbps internet speed. But I had a bad experience with my QM8 when it came to picture clarity on certain streams. I definitely loved the HDR part of the QM8 that I'm not sure if i would get from the X90L since it's laking both the contrast and the brighter. I recently started to hear that maybe an Apple TV device could help with the processing clarity of the TV? Do you know if that's true? Because that would be my main issue with the QM8.

[@corytrevor7313]

@jrerobert watching content that is only HD will limit the performance no matter what. The sony does have better processing so it might clean it up a bit...but it won't be a night and day difference. HD content is good...but it's not going to WOW you. Like I said look up a 4k hdr video on KZbin for free and see if that looks better.

[@eyescreamsandwitch52]

Meanwhile the newly announced MicroLEd is at 10k nits with "22-bit" colors somehow. TV tech is just zooming somehow.

[@Takeme_DCUO]

OOO lol, being in the UK I'll have to look out for this 1, going from Oled doesn't seem an option but if it looks as good then it's a possibility...depending on the price obvs hehe. Ty for the vid as always....and that shocking dubbing lol.