Updated to Test Bench 1.7 with an updated HDR Brightness test that better reflects real world usage. Updated to Test Bench 1.8, adding a new box for PQ EOTF tracking and updating our Color Volume and Color Gamut tests to better reflect real world usage. The color gamut and volume have changed slightly. We've switched to a new tool and updated our measurements. We discovered a flaw with the equipment used to force an HDR signal when measuring color volume and the color gamut. Since this TV works with the PS5's variable refresh rate feature, which only supports HDMI Forum VRR, we've been able to confirm that this TV does in fact support HDMI Forum VRR.Ĭhecked to see if the TV upscales 480p properly, which it still doesn't. We uploaded the initial brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test. We bought and tested the TCL 6 Series/R655 2022 QLED, and added a few relevant comparisons to this review. Updated to Test Bench 1.9, modifying our Contrast testing and splitting our local dimming testing into multiple sections covering Blooming, Black Crush, and Lighting Zone Transitions. With this update we've revamped our Gradient testing, added a new test for Low Quality Content Smoothing, and expanded our Audio Passthrough testing.

We uploaded the brightness measurements and uniformity photos after running the TV for two months in our Accelerated Longevity Test.Ĭonverted to Test Bench 1.10. We've updated the text in the review to reflect our latest test methodology updates. We decreased the blooming score slightly for better consistency with our other TV reviews. We uploaded the brightness measurements and uniformity photos after running the TV for four months in our Accelerated Longevity Test. Finally, we've updated our usage scores to better align our scores with user expectations. With this change, it was necessary to remove the Black Crush test. With this update, we've added a new Upscaling: Sharpness Processing test and revamped our Blooming test so the scores and picture better match the real world experience.

We updated the text to match the latest changes to our test methodology and scores.Ĭonverted to Test Bench 1.11.

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