
RATED
Great
8.2/10
64.5″ TCL 65C9K – Full Specifications
Premium gaming defines the TCL 65C9K, a 64.5-inch 4K Mini LED Google TV with a 144 Hz HVA panel and 97% DCI-P3 coverage.
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Display
64.5 in, HVA, Mini LED, 3840 x 2160 pixels
64.5
Refresh rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
48 Hz
Dimensions
1435 x 824 x 51 mm
1435
Weight
21.1 kg
21.1 k
Processor
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Mini LED backlighting gives better contrast-control potential than a basic LED system
- 97 % (percent) DCI-P3 coverage supports wider colour for HDR films and games
- Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Gaming, HLG provides broad HDR source compatibility
- 48 Hz 144 Hz, VRR, ALLM and adaptive sync form a strong gaming specification
- 2 x HDMI 2.0 + 2 x HDMI 2.1 plus HDMI eARC, optical covers the main entertainment connections
Cons
- Incomplete brightness data makes real HDR intensity harder to judge from the specifications
- Fixed stand has no height, swivel, pivot or tilt adjustment
- Built-in or unpublished audio output is unlikely to match the screen scale for films
Score & Ratings
8.2/10
Great
Television Identity & Market
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | TCL |
| Series | C9K |
| Model | 65C9K |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Available Colors | Black |
Screen Geometry & Format
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 64.5 in |
| Marketed Screen Size | 64.5 in |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 97.07 % |
64.5" Display Size (163.8 cm) 16:9
Resolution at a Glance
Panel Architecture & Light Control
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Type | HVA |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits |
| Display Colors | 1.07 billion colors / 30-bit |
Resolution, Scaling & Signal
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixelsUltra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Pixel Density | 68 ppi |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.372 mm |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
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Luminance, Blacks & Contrast
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Static Contrast | 7000 : 1 |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 7000 : 1 |
| Viewing Angles | 178 ° / 178 ° |
Color Reproduction & Calibration
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 97 % |
RECOMMENDED VIEWING DISTANCE
65"
Viewing Distance = 1.5–2.5 × Screen Size
24° field of view — Comfortable, relaxed viewing.
HDR Formats & Tone Mapping
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDR Support | Dolby Vision IQDolby VisionHDR10+ GamingHDR10+HDR10HLG |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
Motion Processing & Response
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Motion Processing | AI MotionMEMC (Motion Estimation Motion Compensation) |
Console, VRR & Game Tools
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Variable Refresh Rate | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
| High Frame Rate | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Game Bar | Game Master 2.0 with Game Bar |
Picture Intelligence & AI
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| AI Upscaling | Yes |
| Ambient Mode | Yes |
Broadcast Tuners & Reception
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In TV Tuner | Yes |
| Tuner Configuration | Analog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM)DVB-TDVB-T2DVB-CDVB-SDVB-S2monitors |
| Analog Tuner | NTSC / PAL / SECAM |
| Digital Terrestrial Tuner | dvb-t |
| Digital Terrestrial Tuner 2 | dvb-t2 |
| Digital Cable Tuner | dvb-c |
| Digital Satellite Tuner | dvb-s |
| Digital Satellite Tuner 2 | dvb-s2 |
| Satellite Input | 1× F-type |
Compute, Memory & Storage
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor Brand Name | TSR AIPQ Processor |
Smart Platform & System
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart TV | Yes |
| Operating System | Google TV |
Voice Assistants & Search
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Google Assistant | Yes |
HDMI Signal Interface
10
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2× HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2× HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| Audio Return Channel | Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel | Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
| High Frame Rate | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
Ports & Connections
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| USB-A 2.0 Ports | 1× USB 2.0 |
| Ethernet Port | 1× RJ45 |
| Optical Audio Output | 1× S/PDIF |
| Satellite Input | 1× F-type |
| Antenna Input | 1× RF |
| Common Interface Slot | 1× CI+ |
Wireless, LAN & Casting
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 8 |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| DLNA | Yes |
| Apple AirPlay | Yes |
| Chromecast | Yes |
| Multi-View | Yes |
Camera & Video Calling
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Panel-Only Size & Mass
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width Without Stand | 1435 mm |
| Height Without Stand | 824 mm |
| Depth Without Stand | 51 mm |
| Weight Without Stand | 21.1 kg |
Assembled TV Size & Mass
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width With Stand | 1435 mm |
| Height With Stand | 861 mm |
| Depth With Stand | 368 mm |
| Weight With Stand | 23.1 kg |
Shipping Carton Measurements
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Box Dimensions | 1645 mm (millimeters) x 1000 mm (millimeters) x 165.1 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Box Width | 1645 mm (millimeters) |
| Box Height | 1000 mm (millimeters) |
| Box Depth | 165.1 mm (millimeters) |
| Box Weight | 30.6 kg (kilograms) / 67.46 lbs (pounds) |
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chassis Color | Black |
Wall Mounting & Installation
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 300 x 300 mm |
| VESA Interface | 300 x 300 mm |
| VESA Size | 300 x 300 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | NoLandscape / portrait pivot: NoLeft / right swivel: NoForward / backward tilt: No |
| Swivel Adjustment | NoForward / backward tilt: No |
| Tilt Adjustment | No |
| Pivot Adjustment | NoLeft / right swivel: NoForward / backward tilt: No |
Electrical Load & Efficiency
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100 V - 120 V / 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Standby Consumption | 0.5 W |
Environmental Operating Limits
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C - 35 °C (degrees Celsius) / 41 °F - 95 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Operating Humidity | 20 % - 80 % (percent) |
| Storage Temperature | -15 °C - 45 °C (degrees Celsius) / 5 °F - 113 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Storage Humidity | 10 % - 90 % (percent) |
Picture Feature Inventory
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
Gaming Validation & Compatibility
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Game Bar | Game Master 2.0 with Game Bar |
| ALLM | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
Regulatory & Industry Approvals
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CE | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
In-the-Box Components
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 64.5 in |
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Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
Daily—
Monthly—
Annually—
Uses about 18% less power than the average we track in this category.
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