In the fast-evolving landscape of smart TVs, the TCL C845 Mini-LED emerges as a stellar option for Kenyan consumers. A worthy successor to its 2022 counterpart, the TCL C835, this TV offers an enhanced visual experience, making it ideal for well-lit living spaces. With each generation, TCL continues to push the boundaries of what a smart TV can offer.
Challenging the giants
One question that often arises is whether the TCL C845 can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Mini-LED and Quantum Dot offerings from industry giants like LG, Sony, Hisense, and Samsung, despite lacking Dolby Vision support. The resounding answer is a confident yes. Building upon the success of the 2022 TCL C835 Mini-LED, this TV provides exceptional value for money, earning a rating of 90/100.
Two key improvements set it apart: a peak brightness of 2000 nits for Dolby Vision (compared to 1000 for the C835) and nearly double the number of dimming zones. Let’s delve deeper into why this TV is an excellent choice for your living room, with a closer look at its price competitiveness.
Demystifying mini-LED and quantum dot
Before we get into the nitty-gritty, it’s essential to understand the technology behind the TCL C845. While most LCD TVs utilize full-sized LEDs, Mini-LED takes things up a notch, serving as the brightest backlight for an LCD screen. But what exactly does that mean?
A 4K screen boasts a resolution of 3840×2160, totaling around 8.3 million pixels. Mini-LED harnesses thousands of tiny LEDs, as opposed to hundreds of full-sized ones, and offers approximately 200-500 dimming zones (depending on the screen size, such as 65 inches). This is a significant leap from the less-than-200 dimming zones in Full Array Local Dimming (FALD) setups.
In comparison, OLED technology allows each pixel to be self-emissive, capable of individually turning on or off. Mini-LED delivers heightened brightness and contrast, complemented by Quantum Dots that produce vivid and saturated colors. This dynamic combination results in an immersive visual feast.
A leader in the tv world
The TCL C845 supports all HDR modes, including Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, as well as Imax Enhanced Mode. It introduces the new AiPQ 3.0 video processor, equipped with cutting-edge AI image processing capabilities, matching mainstream brands in performance:
AI Contrast: Dynamic brightness management that optimizes precision, detail, and sharpness in both dark and light areas of the screen.
AI Colour: Constantly adjusts shades to optimize the DCI-P3 color gamut, ensuring lifelike colors.
AI Clarity: Cleans the signal to eliminate video noise, enhances contours, and upscales content to stunning 4K quality.
AI Motion: Adjusts frames per second for smoother visuals, even during fast-paced action scenes.
AI HDR: Supports HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Vision IQ, preserving the artistic intentions of content creators.
All in all, the TCL C845 Mini-LED Smart TV offers an extraordinary viewing experience, backed by TCL’s reputation for quality and innovation. Starting at about KES 180,000* at selected outlets, it may prove to be a bargain for most people looking to have a great watching experience; from World Cup games to movie nights.
