RATED
Excellent
8.8/10
54.6″ TCL 55C8L – Full Specifications
The TCL 55C8L (54.6 in) is a compact 55-class SQD-Mini LED Google TV for bedrooms, studies and gaming corners that want serious contrast in a small size.
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Display
54.6 in, HVA, SQD-Mini LED, 3840 x 2160 (4K)
54.6
Refresh rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
48 Hz
Dimensions
1226 x 710 x 55.9 mm
1226
Weight
13.3 kg
13.3 k
Processor
TSR AIPQ Processor
Overview
The TCL 55C8L (54.6 in) is a compact 55-class SQD-Mini LED Google TV for bedrooms, studies and gaming corners that want serious contrast in a small size. Its HVA panel shows 3840 × 2160 at 80 ppi over a 48-144 Hz range with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. TCL lists 1,008 dimming zones, 3,000 cd/m² peak brightness and 100 percent DCI-P3, with two of four HDMI inputs at version 2.1. It weighs 14.5 kg with the stand and 13.3 kg without it and draws 64 W typically, an energy class E.
- 54.6 in HVA, SQD-Mini LED, 80 ppi
- 48-144 Hz, VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
- 1,008 zones, 3,000 cd/m² peak
- 4 HDMI (2 × 2.1), 2 × USB
- 14.5 kg with stand, 300 × 300 VESA
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Only 64 W typical draw at 55 inches
- Over a thousand dimming zones are listed
- 55C8L lists 100 percent DCI-P3 gamut
- Two USB ports and two HDMI 2.1
- 55C8L ZeroBorder panel limits bright-room glare
Cons
- 55C8L has HDMI 2.1 on two ports
- Energy class E is only middling
- Stand adds 1.2 kg to the panel
- Fewer zones than larger C8L sets
Score & Ratings
8.8/10
Excellent
Television Identity & Market
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | TCL |
| Series | C8L / QM8L |
| Model | 55C8L |
| Full Product Name | TCL 55C8L |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Available Colors | Black |
Screen Geometry & Format
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 54.6 in |
| Marketed Screen Size | 54.6 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 1388 mm / 138.8 cm / 54.6457 in / 4.5538 ft |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 / 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 1209.6 mm / 120.96 cm / 47.622 in / 3.9685 ft |
| Active Display Height | 680.4 mm / 68.04 cm / 26.7874 in / 2.2323 ft |
| Display Area | 94.55 % |
| 3D Support | No |
54.6" Display Size (138.7 cm) 16:9
Resolution at a Glance
Panel Architecture & Light Control
11
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Manufacturer | CSOT |
| Panel Type | HVA |
| Panel Subtype | WHVA 2.0 Pro Panel |
| Quantum Dot | Yes |
| Quantum Dot Technology | Super Quantum Dot (Super QLED) |
| Backlight Type | SQD-Mini LED |
| Local Dimming | Yes |
| Local Dimming Zones | 1008 |
| Backlight Controller | TCL Halo Control System |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
Surface Treatment & Viewing Layer
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Anti-Reflection Technology | Anti-reflective ZeroBorder Panel |
Resolution, Scaling & Signal
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Pixel Density | 80 ppi / 31 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.315 mm / 0.0315 cm / 0.0124 in / 0.001 ft |
| Native 4K Support | Yes |
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Luminance, Blacks & Contrast
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak Brightness | 3000 cd/m² |
| Peak HDR Brightness | 3000 cd/m² |
| Viewing Angles | 178 ° / 178 ° |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
Color Reproduction & Calibration
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Rec. 2020 Coverage | 100 % |
| Wide Color Gamut | Yes |
| Quantum Dot Color | Yes |
RECOMMENDED VIEWING DISTANCE
55"
Viewing Distance = 1.5–2.5 × Screen Size
25° field of view — Comfortable, relaxed viewing.
HDR Formats & Tone Mapping
10
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDR Support |
|
| HDR Formats |
|
| HDR10 | Yes |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HDR10+ Gaming | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes |
Motion Processing & Response
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Vertical Frequency | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Motion Processing | MEMC (Motion Estimation Motion Compensation) |
| Motion Estimation | Yes |
Console, VRR & Game Tools
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes |
| High Frame Rate | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Game Bar | AI Gaming with Game Bar |
| Game Accelerator | Game Accelerator 288 |
| Superwide GameView | Yes |
Picture Intelligence & AI
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| AI Upscaling | Yes |
| AI Contrast | Yes |
| AI Color | Yes |
| AI Clarity | Yes |
| AI HDR Enhancement | Yes |
| AI Scene Detection | Yes |
| Art Mode | AI Art |
Broadcast Tuners & Reception
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In TV Tuner |
|
| Tuner Configuration | Analog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM) / DVB-T / DVB-T2 / DVB-C / DVB-S / DVB-S2 |
| 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 |
Compute, Memory & Storage
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor Brand Name | TSR AIPQ Processor |
| System on Chip | MediaTek Pentonic 700 (MT9653) |
| SoC Model | MediaTek Pentonic 700 (MT9653) |
| CPU Architecture | ARM Cortex-A73 |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| CPU Frequency | 1400 MHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G52 MC1 |
| GPU Cores | 1 |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB |
Smart Platform & System
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart TV | Yes |
| Operating System | Google TV |
Streaming & Entertainment
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Art Gallery | Yes |
Voice Assistants & Search
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Far-Field Voice Control | Yes |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Yes |
HDMI Signal Interface
11
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HDMI Ports |
|
| HDMI 2.1 Ports |
|
| HDMI 2.0 Ports |
|
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| Audio Return Channel | Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel | Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes |
| High Frame Rate | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| HDCP Version | 2.3 |
Ports & Connections
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total USB Ports |
|
| USB-A 2.0 Ports |
|
| USB-A 3.0 Ports |
|
| Ethernet Port | 1 x RJ45 |
| Optical Audio Output | 1 x Optical |
| Satellite Input | 1 x F-type |
| Antenna Input | 1 x RF |
| Common Interface Slot | 1 x CI+ 1.4 |
Wireless, LAN & Casting
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a / 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n / 802.11ac / 802.11ax |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| DLNA | Yes |
| Apple AirPlay | Yes |
| Google Cast | Yes |
| Multi-View | Multi View 2.0 |
Speaker Layout & Output
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | Yes |
| Speaker Configuration | 2.2 CH |
| Speaker Channels | 2.2 CH |
| Audio Brand | Bang & Olufsen |
Sound Formats & Enhancement
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes |
| Beosonic | Yes |
Camera & Video Calling
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Photo File Compatibility
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Image File Formats | JPEG / GIF / PNG |
| JPEG | Yes |
| PNG | Yes |
| GIF | Yes |
Music Codec Compatibility
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Audio Formats |
|
| AAC | Yes |
| HE-AAC | Yes |
| FLAC | Yes |
| MP3 | Yes |
| M4A | Yes |
| WMA | Yes |
| WAV | Yes |
Video Container Compatibility
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Containers |
|
| 3GPP | Yes |
| AVI | Yes |
| DivX | Yes |
| MKV | Yes |
| MP4 | Yes |
| WMV | Yes |
Video Codec Compatibility
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Codecs |
|
| H.263 | Yes |
| H.264 / AVC | Yes |
| H.265 / HEVC | Yes |
| MPEG-4 | Yes |
| VP9 | Yes |
| Xvid | Yes |
Panel-Only Size & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions Without Stand | 1226 x 710 x 55.9 mm |
| Width Without Stand | 1226 mm / 122.6 cm / 48.2677 in / 4.0223 ft |
| Height Without Stand | 710 mm / 71 cm / 27.9528 in / 2.3294 ft |
| Depth Without Stand | 55.9 mm / 5.59 cm / 2.2008 in / 0.1834 ft |
| Weight Without Stand | 13.3 kg / 29.32 lbs |
Assembled TV Size & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 1226 x 760 x 270 mm |
| Width With Stand | 1226 mm / 122.6 cm / 48.2677 in / 4.0223 ft |
| Height With Stand | 760 mm / 76 cm / 29.9213 in / 2.4934 ft |
| Depth With Stand | 270 mm / 27 cm / 10.6299 in / 0.8858 ft |
| Weight With Stand | 14.5 kg / 31.97 lbs |
Shipping Carton Measurements
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Box Dimensions | 1400 x 875 x 150 mm |
| Box Width | 1400 mm / 140 cm / 55.1181 in / 4.5932 ft |
| Box Height | 875 mm / 87.5 cm / 34.4488 in / 2.8707 ft |
| Box Depth | 150 mm / 15 cm / 5.9055 in / 0.4921 ft |
| Box Weight | 19 kg / 41.89 lbs |
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Stand Width | 315 mm / 31.5 cm / 12.4016 in / 1.0335 ft |
| Stand Depth | 270 mm / 27 cm / 10.6299 in / 0.8858 ft |
| Stand Footprint | 315 mm x 270 mm |
| Chassis Color | Black |
| ZeroBorder Design | Yes |
| Cable Management | Yes |
Wall Mounting & Installation
9
| 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 | No |
| Swivel Adjustment | No |
| Tilt Adjustment | No |
| Pivot Adjustment | No |
| Cable Management | Yes |
Electrical Load & Efficiency
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100 V - 120 V / 220 V - 240 V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Typical Power Consumption | 64 W |
| Average Power Consumption | 64 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 250 W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency Class | E |
| Energy-Saving Mode | Yes |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes |
Environmental Operating Limits
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C - 35 °C / 41 °F - 95 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 20 % - 80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -15 °C - 45 °C / 5 °F - 113 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 10 % - 90 % |
Picture Feature Inventory
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Anti-Reflection | Yes |
Gaming Validation & Compatibility
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| ALLM | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
| VRR | Yes |
Regulatory & Industry Approvals
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| FCC | Yes |
In-the-Box Components
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Control | Backlit voice remote control |
| Remote Type | Backlit voice remote control |
| Remote Voice Control | Yes |
| Screen Size | 54.6 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—
Draws more power than 82% of the 447 comparable displays we track.
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