TCL C855 vs TCL C8L 65-inch
Get the C855. It's a big, bright 65-inch with 144Hz for about half the price. The C8L is the better TV, but it costs nearly double.
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Which one is for you?
TCL C855
A big bright TV for less, a soundbar coming, and one or two consoles? The C855.
Is the TCL C855 worth it?TCL C8L
TCL's best picture short of the flagships, no soundbar, lots of 4K 120Hz kit? Then it's the C8L.
Is the TCL C8L 65-inch worth it?Key differences
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HDMI 2.1 ports
Sound
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What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
TCL C855
100%of 7 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Only a few verified owners so far, all rating it 4 or 5 stars, mostly for a bright, beautiful picture.
- Great, bright picture
Nothing came up often enough to list.
TCL C8L
100%of 30 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Owners love the picture and the Bang & Olufsen sound. No verified buyer has rated it below 4 stars yet.
- Excellent, vivid picture
- Cinema-like sound
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the TCL C855: 7 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read November 2026.
Owner reports for the TCL C8L: 30 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Otto (Germany) and Takealot (South Africa), read November 2026.