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4.00 / 5
Original rating: 4 / 5
55-inch 55C715K
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The TCL C715K is a QLED TV range. Verified UK models include 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch screen sizes.
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The TCL C715K is a QLED TV range. Verified UK models include 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch screen sizes.
The display resolution is 3840 x 2160 pixels. The backlight specification is Direct-LED. HDR support includes Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG). This 4K UHD pixel count is four times that of Full HD, providing the resolution needed to display compatible 4K programmes, films and games in their original pixel dimensions.
The specified refresh rate is 60 Hz. Smart TV features run on Android TV. The number of HDMI inputs is 3. A 60Hz refresh specification corresponds to 60 display updates per second. It is separate from the response time and input lag measured in a review. The HDMI inputs allow separate source devices to stay connected, such as a games console, set-top box and streaming player. Check the individual port specifications for features such as eARC and high-refresh-rate gaming.
The number of USB 2.0 ports is 2. Wi-Fi support is recorded as Yes. Bluetooth support is recorded as Yes.
The TCL C715K catalogue includes 3 verified UK model options. The specifications below identify each model separately, while the COR Score combines critic ratings for the range.
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4.00 / 5
Original rating: 4 / 5
55-inch 55C715K
Read Trusted Reviews review ↗Checked 24 Oct 2026
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UK model 50C715K
Availability: Current| Screen Size | 50 inch |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| HD type | 4K Ultra HD |
| Display technology | QLED |
| Backlight | Direct-LED |
| HDR (High Dynamic Range) | Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
|---|
| HDMI | 3 |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Smart TV platform | Android TV |
|---|
Specification source: Icecat product 79934548 · Checked 21 Sep 2026
Icecat product 79934548 · Checked 21 Sep 2026. Manufacturer specifications take precedence.
| RMS rated power | 20 W |
|---|---|
| Audio decoders | DTS, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital AC4, Dolby TrueHD |
| Smart TV | Yes |
|---|---|
| Operating system installed | Android TV |
| Panel mounting interface | 200 x 200 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (with stand) | 1114 mm |
| Depth (with stand) | 270 mm |
| Height (with stand) | 702 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | 12.2 kg |
| Width (without stand) | 1114 mm |
| Depth (without stand) | 75 mm |
| Height (without stand) | 648 mm |
| Weight (without stand) | 11.9 kg |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.26 W |
|---|---|
| Energy efficiency class (SDR) | G |
| Energy efficiency class (HDR) | G |
| Display diagonal | 127 cm (50") |
|---|---|
| LED backlighting type | Direct-LED |
| Screen shape | Flat |
| Display brightness | 410 cd/m² |
| Response time | 10 ms |
| Motion interpolation technology | PPI (Picture Perfomance Index) 2400 |
| Dynamic contrast ratio marketing name | Mega Contrast |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 127 cm |
| Peak luminance ratio | 77% |
| Viewable size diagonal | 126 cm |
| Analog signal format system | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Digital signal format system | DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T2 |
| Equalizer | Yes |
| Auto volume leveller | Yes |
| Browsing | Yes |
| Web browser | Yes |
| Product colour | Titanium |
| Ambient lighting | Yes |
| Heavy metals free | Hg (mercury) |
| Mercury content | 0 mg |
| Teletext function | Yes |
| Subtitles function | Yes |
| Picture processing technology | TCL IPQ 2.0 Engine |
| Noise reduction | Yes |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| 4K Ultra HD upscaling | Yes |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | Yes |
| HDCP | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| RF connector type | F, IEC |
| Common interface (CI) | Yes |
| Common interface Plus (CI+) | Yes |
| Common interface Plus (CI+) version | 1.4 |
| Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) | T-link |
| On Screen Display (OSD) | Yes |
| Number of OSD languages | 29 |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages | ALB, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Estonian, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, LAT, Lithuanian, MAC, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, SER, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian |
| Hotel mode | Yes |
| Sleep timer | Yes |
| Firmware upgradeable | Yes |
| Firmware upgradeable via | Network, USB |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | Yes |
| Works with the Google Assistant | Yes |
| Certification | CE |
| Remote control included | Yes |
| Remote control type | RC802N5 |
| Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified | Yes |
| Number of speakers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Audio formats supported | MP3, WMA |
| Audio Return Channel (ARC) | Yes |
| Digital audio optical out | 1 |
| Auto channel search | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, HID |
| HID support | Yes |
| Video formats supported | AVI, H.264, H.265, MKV, MP4, MPG, TS, VP9, WEBM, WMV |
| Image formats supported | BMP, HEIF, JPG, PNG |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| Smartphone/tablet remote support | Yes |
| USB cloning | Yes |
| HDMI version | 2.0b |
| HDMI Quick Switch | Yes |
| DVI port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| RF ports quantity | 2 |
| Tuner type | Analog & digital |
|---|---|
| Internet TV | Yes |
| Operating system version | 9.0 |
| Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) | Yes |
| Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) version | 2 |
| Smart modes | Game, Movie, Sports |
| Video apps | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube |
| Lifestyle apps | Google Apps |
| Voice control | Yes |
| VESA mounting | Yes |
|---|---|
| Package width | 1260 mm |
| Package depth | 142 mm |
| Package height | 760 mm |
| Package weight | 16 kg |
| Desktop stand | Yes |
| Auto power off | Yes |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (typical) | 92 W |
| Power consumption (max) | 135 W |
| Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours | 81 kWh |
| Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours | 126 kWh |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 Hz |
| Energy efficiency scale | A to G |
UK model 55C715K
Availability: Historic| Screen Size | 55 inch |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| HD type | 4K Ultra HD |
| Display technology | QLED |
| Backlight | Direct-LED |
| HDR (High Dynamic Range) | Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
|---|
| HDMI | 3 |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Smart TV platform | Android TV |
|---|
Specification source: Icecat product 81076911 · Checked 21 Sep 2026
Icecat product 81076911 · Checked 21 Sep 2026. Manufacturer specifications take precedence.
| RMS rated power | 20 W |
|---|---|
| Audio decoders | DTS, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital AC4, Dolby TrueHD |
| Smart TV | Yes |
|---|---|
| Operating system installed | Android TV |
| Panel mounting interface | 300 x 200 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (with stand) | 1229 mm |
| Depth (with stand) | 300 mm |
| Height (with stand) | 766 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | 14.7 kg |
| Width (without stand) | 1229 mm |
| Depth (without stand) | 76 mm |
| Height (without stand) | 716 mm |
| Weight (without stand) | 14.4 kg |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.23 W |
|---|---|
| Energy efficiency class (SDR) | G |
| Energy efficiency class (HDR) | G |
| Display diagonal | 139.7 cm (55") |
|---|---|
| LED backlighting type | Direct-LED |
| Screen shape | Flat |
| Display brightness | 340 cd/m² |
| Response time | 10 ms |
| Dynamic contrast ratio marketing name | Mega Contrast |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 139.7 cm |
| Peak luminance ratio | 70% |
| Viewable size diagonal | 139 cm |
| Analog signal format system | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Digital signal format system | DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T2 |
| Equalizer | Yes |
| Auto volume leveller | Yes |
| Browsing | Yes |
| Web browser | Yes |
| Product colour | Titanium |
| Ambient lighting | Yes |
| Heavy metals free | Hg (mercury) |
| Mercury content | 0 mg |
| Teletext function | Yes |
| Subtitles function | Yes |
| Picture processing technology | TCL IPQ 2.0 Engine |
| Noise reduction | Yes |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| 4K Ultra HD upscaling | Yes |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | Yes |
| HDCP | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| RF connector type | F, IEC |
| Common interface (CI) | Yes |
| Common interface Plus (CI+) | Yes |
| Common interface Plus (CI+) version | 1.4 |
| Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) | T-link |
| On Screen Display (OSD) | Yes |
| Number of OSD languages | 29 |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages | ALB, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Estonian, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, LAT, Lithuanian, MAC, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, SER, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian |
| Hotel mode | Yes |
| Sleep timer | Yes |
| Firmware upgradeable | Yes |
| Firmware upgradeable via | Network, USB |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | Yes |
| Works with the Google Assistant | Yes |
| Certification | CE |
| Remote control included | Yes |
| Remote control type | RC802N5 |
| Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified | Yes |
| Number of speakers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Audio formats supported | MP3, WMA |
| Audio Return Channel (ARC) | Yes |
| Digital audio optical out | 1 |
| Auto channel search | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, HID |
| HID support | Yes |
| Video formats supported | AVI, H.264, H.265, MKV, MP4, MPG, TS, VP9, WEBM, WMV |
| Image formats supported | BMP, HEIF, JPG, PNG |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| Smartphone/tablet remote support | Yes |
| USB cloning | Yes |
| HDMI version | 2.0b |
| HDMI Quick Switch | Yes |
| DVI port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| RF ports quantity | 2 |
| Tuner type | Analog & digital |
|---|---|
| Internet TV | Yes |
| Operating system version | 9.0 |
| Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) | Yes |
| Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) version | 2 |
| Smart modes | Game, Movie, Sports |
| Video apps | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube |
| Lifestyle apps | Google Apps |
| Voice control | Yes |
| VESA mounting | Yes |
|---|---|
| Package width | 1395 mm |
| Package depth | 145 mm |
| Package height | 862 mm |
| Package weight | 19.4 kg |
| Desktop stand | Yes |
| Auto power off | Yes |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (typical) | 86 W |
| Power consumption (max) | 155 W |
| Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours | 82 kWh |
| Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours | 136 kWh |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 Hz |
| Energy efficiency scale | A to G |
UK model 65C715K
Availability: Historic| Screen Size | 65 inch |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| HD type | 4K Ultra HD |
| Display technology | QLED |
| Backlight | Direct-LED |
| HDR (High Dynamic Range) | Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
|---|
| HDMI | 3 |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Smart TV platform | Android TV |
|---|
Specification source: Icecat product 81076910 · Checked 21 Sep 2026
Icecat product 81076910 · Checked 21 Sep 2026. Manufacturer specifications take precedence.
| RMS rated power | 20 W |
|---|---|
| Audio decoders | DTS, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital AC4, Dolby TrueHD |
| Smart TV | Yes |
|---|---|
| Operating system installed | Android TV |
| Panel mounting interface | 400 x 200 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (with stand) | 1446 mm |
| Depth (with stand) | 300 mm |
| Height (with stand) | 887 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | 19.5 kg |
| Width (without stand) | 1446 mm |
| Depth (without stand) | 76 mm |
| Height (without stand) | 837 mm |
| Weight (without stand) | 19.2 kg |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.27 W |
|---|---|
| Energy efficiency class (SDR) | G |
| Energy efficiency class (HDR) | G |
| Display diagonal | 165.1 cm (65") |
|---|---|
| LED backlighting type | Direct-LED |
| Screen shape | Flat |
| Display brightness | 360 cd/m² |
| Response time | 10 ms |
| Dynamic contrast ratio marketing name | Mega Contrast |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 165.1 cm |
| Peak luminance ratio | 69% |
| Viewable size diagonal | 164 cm |
| Analog signal format system | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Digital signal format system | DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T2 |
| Equalizer | Yes |
| Auto volume leveller | Yes |
| Browsing | Yes |
| Web browser | Yes |
| Product colour | Titanium |
| Ambient lighting | Yes |
| Heavy metals free | Hg (mercury) |
| Mercury content | 0 mg |
| Teletext function | Yes |
| Subtitles function | Yes |
| Picture processing technology | TCL IPQ 2.0 Engine |
| Noise reduction | Yes |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| 4K Ultra HD upscaling | Yes |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | Yes |
| HDCP | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| RF connector type | F, IEC |
| Common interface (CI) | Yes |
| Common interface Plus (CI+) | Yes |
| Common interface Plus (CI+) version | 1.4 |
| Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) | T-link |
| On Screen Display (OSD) | Yes |
| Number of OSD languages | 29 |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages | ALB, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Estonian, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, LAT, Lithuanian, MAC, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, SER, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian |
| Hotel mode | Yes |
| Sleep timer | Yes |
| Firmware upgradeable | Yes |
| Firmware upgradeable via | Network, USB |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | Yes |
| Works with the Google Assistant | Yes |
| Certification | CE |
| Remote control included | Yes |
| Remote control type | RC802N5 |
| Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified | Yes |
| Number of speakers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Audio formats supported | MP3, WMA |
| Audio Return Channel (ARC) | Yes |
| Digital audio optical out | 1 |
| Auto channel search | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, HID |
| HID support | Yes |
| Video formats supported | AVI, H.264, H.265, MKV, MP4, MPG, TS, VP9, WEBM, WMV |
| Image formats supported | BMP, HEIF, JPG, PNG |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| Smartphone/tablet remote support | Yes |
| USB cloning | Yes |
| HDMI version | 2.0b |
| HDMI Quick Switch | Yes |
| DVI port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| RF ports quantity | 2 |
| Tuner type | Analog & digital |
|---|---|
| Internet TV | Yes |
| Operating system version | 9.0 |
| Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) | Yes |
| Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) version | 2 |
| Smart modes | Game, Movie, Sports |
| Video apps | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube |
| Lifestyle apps | Google Apps |
| Voice control | Yes |
| VESA mounting | Yes |
|---|---|
| Package width | 1635 mm |
| Package depth | 190 mm |
| Package height | 985 mm |
| Package weight | 26.8 kg |
| Desktop stand | Yes |
| Auto power off | Yes |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (typical) | 118 W |
| Power consumption (max) | 230 W |
| Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours | 117 kWh |
| Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours | 204 kWh |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 Hz |
| Energy efficiency scale | A to G |
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The verified model options are 50-inch 50C715K, 65-inch 65C715K, 55-inch 55C715K. Select the exact code in the specification section. A range review does not establish that each screen size was tested separately.
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