TCL C8K Review - India

[Vikash Malya]

My Detailed Experience With the TCL 75" C8K (After 1 Week of Use)

I received my 75" TCL C8K last week, and wanted to share a detailed hands-on experience for anyone considering this model. I ordered it on Flipkart, and delivery happened the very next day. Installation was completed smoothly the day after.

For peace of mind, I also opted for TCL’s 2-year extended warranty and OneAssist Complete Protection for another 2 years. So the TV is covered for a full 4 years, which I think is important for a large flagship Mini-LED panel.

Picture Quality
I initially switched to Filmmaker Mode as recommended by Rtings, but after using it for a day I felt that Standard Mode actually produced more natural skin tones in my room lighting without requiring any manual calibration. Brightness, contrast, and shadow detail all looked surprisingly accurate out of the box.

I also have the full Rtings calibration sheet for the US-equivalent TCL QM8K, but honestly, I haven’t applied it yet — the panel has a very clean, uniform look and I’m quite happy with the default tuning.

A few highlights:

• Mini-LED brightness is outstanding, even during daytime viewing.

• Local dimming works very well with minimal blooming.

• HDR content (Dolby Vision, HDR10+) looks punchy and dimensional.

• Upscaling for regular DTH/YouTube HD content is noticeably better than what I had on my older Sony X90K.

• Smooth motion handling with almost no soap-opera effect on Standard mode.

For movies and OTT content, I genuinely felt this TV competes with much more expensive premium brands.

Audio Performance
The built-in Bang & Olufsen speakers are good enough for everyday viewing — dialogues are clear, and mids are pleasantly warm. But since I already have the Sony Bravia Theatre System 6, I connected it via the eARC port. The handshake was instant:

• No additional settings required

• ARC → eARC switch was automatic

• TV immediately routed audio in the correct format

With the Sony system, the soundstage opens up beautifully. For movies and streaming apps, the combination feels cinema-like.

Gaming Experience (PS5)
This is where the C8K really impressed me. The moment I connected my PS5, the TV automatically switched to Game Mode and enabled:

• ALLM

• VRR

• Optimized gaming HDR

• Low input lag mode

Menus feel fluid, motion clarity is great during fast gameplay, and HDR gaming looks vivid without crushing blacks. The PS5’s auto-calibration also worked perfectly with the panel’s high peak brightness. For anyone gaming on PlayStation or Xbox, this TV is simply plug-and-play.

Software, UI & Build

• Google TV UI is smooth and snappy.

• Apps load quickly with no lag.

• No overheating or flickering experienced so far.

• Build quality is solid for a 75-inch — the metal frame and minimal bezels give it a premium look.

Even the packaging and open-box delivery by Flipkart was handled professionally.

Comparing With My Previous TV (Sony X90K)
I used the Sony 65" X90K for quite some time, and while it served me well, the C8K has genuinely surpassed it in the areas that matter to me:

• Much higher brightness

• Better local dimming

• Smoother gaming experience

• More accurate HDR

• Far larger and more immersive screen

With everything working seamlessly — especially with my PS5 and Theatre System 6 — I honestly don’t miss the Sony anymore.

Final Verdict (After 1 Week)
If you want a large screen with excellent HDR, great gaming features, a clean panel, strong brightness, stable Google TV, and overall premium performance at a very competitive price, the TCL C8K is tremendous value.

I’ll update this after a month of usage, but first impressions have been extremely positive.