TCL's biggest TVs are finally here. Unlike many manufacturers, TCL has opted to renew many of its 2020 TV releases as 4K mainstream for 2021, but TCL is expanding these model lines with its XL Collection, a selection of 85-inch TVs. These larger TVs offer the same 4K resolution and QLED color enhancement as TCL's mainstream sets, but in some of the largest sizes available today.

The 85-inch 4K model 4-Series Roku TV and a new 85-inch QLED model that offers similar features to the TCL 5 and 6 Series, but is a new model line.

What we know so far is as follows.

Editor's Note: 5/12/2021 TCL has contacted us to clear up any confusion regarding their plans for an 85" 8K TV. See note below.

With millions of people spending significantly more time at home, 2020 was a very big year for TV sales. In addition to industry-wide increases in unit sales, the largest screen sizes saw the most growth, with sales of televisions over 75 inches more than doubling.

TCL is capitalizing on this trend toward larger sizes with the TCL XL Collection, a selection of sets 80" and larger across TCL's various model lines, unveiled at CES in January 2021, with various models offering the same variety of prices and features as TCL's more mainstream TV sizes and It offers the same variety of prices and features as TCL's more mainstream TV sizes.

TCL's push for larger screen TVs is not just about increasing unit sales. Larger screens provide a more immersive and cinematic home viewing experience. With major theatrical releases moving to streaming services, the home theater experience has taken on new importance for moviegoers.

In fact, when sitting 6 feet from an 85-inch 4K TV, TCL claims that the field of view filled by the large set is the same as viewing a 100-foot theater screen from a center row center seat in a traditional movie theater. The result. Large-screen TVs can literally recreate the big-screen experience of a movie theater at home.

TCL has confirmed that it plans three sets for its XL collection this year, with the first two 4K sets being unveiled today (May 11); the third, an 85-inch model, will be announced later this year.

The most basic and affordable model in the TCL XL collection will be the 85-inch 4-Series TCL Roku TV (85R435). Based on the excellent TCL 4-Series, this 85-inch model will combine all the appeal of TCL's affordable Roku smart TVs with a super-sized 3840 x 2160 screen for an affordable, high-quality 4K smart TV experience.

This LCD set offers full 4K resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and standard HDR support. However, it only supports basic standards such as HDR10 and HLG, and does not support Dolby Vision.

Whether you have the space for this TV or not, and definitely need help installing it, the 85-inch TV measures 74.9 x 43.1 x 3.9 inches, is over 6 feet wide, and weighs a whopping 108 pounds when assembled with the stand.

The 85-inch TCL 4-Series TCL Roku TV may not feature all the bells and whistles, but it will be popular for one notable feature: its extremely affordable price. priced at just $1,599 at Best Buy, the 85-inch TCL 4- Series Roku TV is one of the only models of this size available for under $2,000.

The second model in the TCL XL collection is the new 85R745 Roku TV. The model number suggests that it is part of the as-yet-unnamed 7 Series, but TCL appears to be positioning this new set as an 85-inch companion to both the TCL 5 and 6 Series TVs.

The new models are a step up from the 85-inch 4 series in several ways. Both are HDR-capable 4K Smart TVs, but the 85R745 has improved color and brightness thanks to enhanced QLED. 192 local dimming zones improve backlight and HDR performance, supporting both Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos immersive audio; Roku Voice remote control makes it easy to search for content by voice; and TCL's unique THX certified gaming mode allows for a wide range of games to be played on the screen.

In addition, TCL's unique THX-certified game mode makes it an excellent big screen for gaming: THX certification offers features such as automatic low-latency mode (ALLM), variable refresh rate (VRR), and 120Hz HDMI input support, while providing standard TV game modes and It is useful as an abbreviation for sets that offer comparable short lag times, high frame rates, and above-average color performance.

The TCL 85R745 Roku TV is available for pre-order today and sells for $2,999 at Best Buy.

TCL has also revealed that another 85-inch TV will be available later this year. Details on the model number and price are scarce, but some details are known.

[Update: After initial confusion, TCL has contacted us to clarify that there will be an 8K model in the XL collection this year, but the platform is undecided. In light of this new information, we have updated the following text:]

First, the third model in the TCL XL collection will feature 8K resolution, confirming rumors that the third XL model will be an 8K TV; TCL has confirmed that an 85-inch 8K set is in development for launch later this year, but the 8K model is a Roku Smart TV It has stated that it may not use the platform.

Next, TCL's 85-inch model will have a mini-LED backlight similar to that found on the TCL 6 series. However, the unannounced 85-inch model will update the mini-LED technology with TCL's thinner mini-LED, the OD Zero. This third-generation mini-LED technology uses even smaller LEDs, integrates optics, and eliminates the distance between the backlight and LCD display layer, enabling thinner and lighter LCD TV designs.

Pricing and availability of TCL's third XL Collection set has not yet been disclosed, but TCL has confirmed that an 85-inch set featuring the OD Zero-mini-LED will be announced later this year.