TCL’s 65P8L-UK is a 65 inch Mini LED telly that sits in the brand’s mid to upper range, taking aim at pricier Mini LED sets from Samsung and Hisense. Mini LED backlighting is about tighter control of brightness across the screen, so you get stronger highlights and darker scenes with less grey haze than a typical edge lit LED TV. At this size it also makes sense as a main living room screen, especially if you want a big picture without stepping up to OLED pricing.
Who is this TV best suited to?
Film and box set fans will appreciate the extra punch Mini LED can bring to HDR content, particularly in brighter rooms where standard LED sets can look a bit flat. If you watch a lot of sport, the improved contrast helps the picture keep its depth under strong lighting. For gamers, check the specific HDMI and refresh rate support before buying, as those details make a bigger difference than screen size alone.
- 65 inch panel, immersive viewing from typical sofa distances
- Mini LED backlight, better contrast control for HDR scenes