TCL 65C89L TV Review: 8th Generation SQD Mini-LED, Big Show at an Aggressive Price

With the C89L (or C8L) televisions, manufacturer TCL once again raises the bar. Quite simply, the TCL 65C89L is a true powerhouse in our lab. Particularly in terms of peak brightness (over 4,300 nits measured) and contrast, thanks to its WHVA2 Ultra panel, it delivers a precise image without color washout and stunning dynamic range capable of competing with many of the best televisions on the market. Proof of this lies in its very impressive final score of 8.6/10, confirming the visual impact of this model. TCL 65C89L TV: Grand Spectacle Above All. With the 65C89L, TCL demonstrates all the qualities of its eighth-generation SQD Mini LED backlighting system developed by the Chinese group. Good news: TCL has also made progress on its relative weaknesses thanks to the Pentonic 800 processor, notably eliminating color banding. And with a powerful Bang & Olufsen sound system and top-of-the-line gaming specifications (up to 288 Hz in 1080p), the overall audiovisual quality offered by this display is excellent. This impression is reinforced by the price (€1,799), which is significantly more affordable than most of its direct competitors. All these elements position the TCL 65C89L as a "powerhouse" television with exceptional performance for its category and screen size. As explained in our review, while its out-of-the-box color instability requires calibration or some manual adjustments to extract its full potential, it offers the general public an extremely competitive price-performance ratio! Our comprehensive review of TCL's latest model can be found immediately by clicking on the following link: TCL 65C89L