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TCL makes some of our favourite cheap TVs thanks mainly to the awsome Roku TV system with more streaming apps and a simpler interface than competitors Roku TVs are so good you don't need to add an external streamer now TCL is bringing out two series of higher-end Roku TVs the P series in the C series they're not as expensive as the Samsung's and Sony's of the world starting at 500 bucks for the 50 inch model but on paper they have similar specifications both have 4k resolution and excellent 4k streaming options thanks to Roku including Netflix Amazon Vudu and others the new TCL sets also support both HD r10 and Dolby vision high dynamic range formats and in our test HDR has a much larger impact on image quality than 4k Roku makes 4k TV shows and movies easy to find with 4k spotlight app which includes a Dolby vision row that highlights available shows the TVs can also pass Dolby's at most audio via HDMI the new TCL sets work with Roku's phone app - which even includes advanced picture settings I also love Roku's constant software updates the latest of which lets you rename connected devices and favorite channels from over-the-air antenna PC LSP series as full array local dimming our favorite image quality handset for LCD TVs the C series is more style focused with a thin bezel around the image and front-facing speakers below both are available in sizes up to 65 inches we look forward to reviewing them soon