TCL’s new 8K TV is like an IMAX cinema for your home

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TCLhas a new8K TVon the way, and it looks set to offer a truly impactful and cinematic experience for your home.

The X915 from TCL – a75-inchQLEDtelevision announced earlier this year – has just received anIMAX Enhancedcertification. That means it meets the benchmarks needed to display IMAX Enhanced content in all its glory, with an expanded 1.90:1 aspect ratio in line with IMAX films in the cinema, and a crisp4KHDRpicture able to show off IMAX-remastered movies at their best. A built-inDolby Atmossoundbar from Onkyo won’t hurt matters, either.

IMAX Enhanced was announced in 2018, and rolled out to the US, UK and Europe during 2019. While it’s still not as much of a household name as, say, Dolby Vision, it’s still a visual standard worth paying attention to, given its association with the IMAX name.

“It is our absolute pleasure to gain recognition and partner with such an elite program as IMAX Enhanced,” says TCL CEO Kevin Wang. “TCL Android QLED TVs have met the highest level of standards, and ensure the best color, contrast, clarity and sound on the market.”

A high-spec, next-gen television

The X915 also comes withDolby VisionandHDR10+support, as well as threeHDMI 2.1ports – making it fully able to support8Kpassthrough and support 4K/120Hz gaming from next-gen consoles (PS5andXbox Series X). You’ll also findeARC(enhanced audio return channel), VRR (variable refresh rate) and ALLM (auto low latency mode) here too.

You’ll also get front-firing audio and even apop-up camerafor video calls and conferencing.

TCL’s X915 is already available in Australia, and is currently rolling out in Europe – with a UK release date currently “TBC” (probably late 2020). In the meantime, TCL’snew C71 and C81are both4K TVsfeaturing high-contrast QLED technology, at a startlingly low price too.

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Henry is a freelance technology journalist, and former News & Features Editor for TechRadar, where he specialized in home entertainment gadgets such as TVs, projectors, soundbars, and smart speakers. Other bylines include Edge, T3, iMore, GamesRadar, NBC News, Healthline, and The Times.

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