{"product_id":"tcl-55-inch-c8l-sqd-mini-led-4k-google-tv-hong-kong","title":"TCL 55-Inch C8L SQD-Mini LED 4K Google TV","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want the brightest, most finely zoned picture TCL offers in a 55-inch SQD-Mini LED set, this is it. The 55-inch C8L carries 1,008 precise dimming zones and a published peak of HDR 3,000 nits, adds a low-reflection screen and Wi-Fi 6, and runs everything at 144Hz native. Bear in mind that the 55-inch is a smaller step above the C7L than the 65-inch versions are — see the FAQ below for the exact differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1,008 dimming zones and HDR 3,000 nits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTCL specifies the 55-inch C8L at 1,008 precise dimming zones with peak brightness up to HDR 3,000 nits. Zone count and brightness work together: a high peak without enough zones produces visible blooming, and many zones without headroom leave highlights flat. At 55 inches, that zone count is spread over a smaller screen area, so each zone covers a relatively small part of the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHVA 2.0 Ultra panel with low-reflection film\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTCL lists a WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel for the C8L with an Ultra Color Filter and a 0.5% low-reflection film, reaching up to 100% of BT.2020 colour. The low-reflection finish matters in Hong Kong flats where windows face the TV, because it keeps daytime viewing from turning into a reflection of the room. HDR support covers Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10 and HLG, and the set is IMAX Enhanced certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAudio by Bang \u0026amp; Olufsen with Beosonic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound is Audio by Bang \u0026amp; Olufsen, tuned by the same engineers who work on Bang \u0026amp; Olufsen's own speakers, with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The Beosonic control lets you change the sound character from a single on-screen pad. In a bedroom or smaller room the built-in system carries dialogue and music well; a soundbar will still add low-end weight for films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e144Hz native, 288Hz VRR and Wi-Fi 6\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel is 144Hz native with a VRR range of 48–288Hz and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. Four HDMI inputs, two USB ports, Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 6 handle connectivity — Wi-Fi 6 helps when streaming high-bitrate 4K on a busy home network. Google TV with Gemini runs on the TSR AiPQ processor with 64GB of storage, and a built-in DTMB tuner receives Hong Kong free-to-air channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central pedestal stand needs only 315 x 270mm of cabinet space. To check whether 55 inches suits your seating distance, use our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/tv-size-calculator\"\u003eTV size calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f6f6f6\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f6f6f6\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eScreen size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e55 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003ePanel \/ backlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eSQD-Mini LED, CSOT WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eDimming zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e1,008 precise dimming zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003ePeak brightness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eUp to HDR 3,000 nits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eScreen finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e0.5% low-reflection film\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eNative refresh rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e144Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eVRR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eVRR 48–288Hz, DLG 288Hz Game Accelerator, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eColour gamut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eUp to 100% BT.2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eHDR formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eDolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG, IMAX Enhanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eAudio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eAudio by Bang \u0026amp; Olufsen, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Beosonic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003ePicture processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eTSR AiPQ Processor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eSmart platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eGoogle TV with Gemini, 64GB storage, AirPlay 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eHDMI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e4 inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eTuner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eBuilt-in digital terrestrial tuner (DTMB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e5.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eDimensions without stand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e1226 x 710 x 56 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eDimensions with stand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e1226 x 760 x 270 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eStand footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e315 x 270 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e14.5 kg with stand, 13.3 kg without\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eVESA wall mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e300 x 300 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications not listed here are not published by TCL for the 55-inch model, and we do not fill in figures that are not official.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright bedrooms and compact living rooms where you want the highest HDR peak TCL offers at 55 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm watchers who want Dolby Vision IQ with fine-grained zone control on a screen that suits closer seating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomes with busy Wi-Fi networks, where Wi-Fi 6 helps keep high-bitrate 4K streams stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for buyers who want the 65-inch C8L's flagship figures in a smaller size.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 55-inch is rated at 1,008 zones and 3,000 nits, not 2,040 and 5,000, and the 55-inch C7L comes close at 800 zones and 2,700 nits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Hong Kong licensed stock (行貨) carrying the manufacturer's Hong Kong warranty. The exact warranty term is stated on the warranty card supplied with the set. Viewing is available by appointment at our Kwun Tong showroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 55-inch set, delivery with tabletop installation is HK$300, or delivery with wall mounting is HK$600 with the bracket included. Collection at the Kwun Tong shop is free. Walk-up buildings without a lift add HK$100 per floor, with no cap. Discovery Bay adds HK$500. Cheung Chau and Lamma Island orders are delivered to the Central pier for self-collection, without installation. Installation is a paid service and is not included in the price of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the 55-inch C8L different from the 55-inch C7L?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn TCL's published figures: 1,008 dimming zones against 800, HDR 3,000 nits against 2,700, and Wi-Fi 6 against Wi-Fi 5. Both run at 144Hz native with Bang \u0026amp; Olufsen audio, a low-reflection screen and the same cabinet dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 55-inch C8L as bright as the 65-inch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. TCL rates the 65-inch C8L at HDR 5,000 nits with 2,040 zones; the 55-inch is rated at HDR 3,000 nits with 1,008 zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it receive Hong Kong free-to-air channels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A DTMB digital terrestrial tuner is built in, so local broadcasts come in directly from an aerial with no set-top box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/frontpage-tv\"\u003eAll smart TVs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/55-inch-smart-tv\"\u003e55-inch TVs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/tv-size-calculator\"\u003eTV size and viewing distance calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/tv-delivery-installation-wall-mount-recycling-hong-kong\"\u003eDelivery, installation, wall mounting and recycling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/tv-warranty-policy\"\u003eWarranty policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TCL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67585837727938,"sku":"55C8L","price":9980.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/4310\/0610\/files\/1_27902da8-161d-4c26-8740-e3d7c6df64fd.png?v=1789125160","url":"https:\/\/elechid.com\/en\/products\/tcl-55-inch-c8l-sqd-mini-led-4k-google-tv-hong-kong","provider":"Elechid 音立","version":"1.0","type":"link"}