RATED
Great
8.0/10
54.6″ TCL 55P8L – Full Specifications
The TCL 55P8L is a 54.6 in 4K Mini LED Google TV that combines a 144 Hz-class gaming specification with a more mainstream P8L feature set.
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Display
54.6 in, HVA, Mini LED, 3840 x 2160 (4K)
54.6
Refresh rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
48 Hz
Dimensions
1224 x 708 x 69.5 mm
1224
Weight
11 kg
11 k
Processor
AiPQ Pro
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Mini LED backlighting strengthens light-control potential compared with basic Direct LED
- 450 cd/m² supplied brightness figure gives useful HDR capability context for this exact size
- 48 Hz 144 Hz with VRR/ALLM is well suited to modern gaming
- AMD FreeSync support adds adaptive-refresh compatibility for gaming
- Google TV plus 2 x HDMI 2.1 + 2 x HDMI 2.0 and modern casting/streaming features make the connectivity package flexible
Cons
- Real-world HDR tone mapping, blooming and calibrated accuracy still need measured testing beyond the specification sheet
Score & Ratings
8.0/10
Great
Television Identity & Market
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | TCL |
| Series | P8L |
| Model | 55P8L |
| Model Alias | 55P8LX1 |
| Full Product Name | TCL 55P8L |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Available Colors | Brushed Titanium |
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 | 94.97 % |
| 3D Support | No |
54.6" Display Size (138.7 cm) 16:9
Resolution at a Glance
Panel Architecture & Light Control
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Manufacturer | CSOT |
| Panel Type | HVA |
| Quantum Dot | Yes |
| Quantum Dot Technology | Super Quantum Dot (Super QLED) |
| Backlight Type | Mini LED |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
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
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical Brightness | 450 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast | 6500 : 1 |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 6500 : 1 |
| Viewing Angles | 178 ° / 178 ° |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
Color Reproduction & Calibration
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 93 % |
| 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
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDR Support | Dolby VisionHDR10+HDR10HLG |
| HDR Formats | Dolby VisionHDR10+HDR10HLG |
| HDR10 | Yes |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HLG | 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 |
| Game Bar | AI Gaming with Game Bar |
| Game Master | Yes |
| Game Accelerator | Game Accelerator 288 |
Picture Intelligence & AI
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
| 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
11
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor Brand Name | AiPQ Pro |
| System on Chip | MediaTek Pentonic 700 (MT9653) |
| SoC Model | MediaTek Pentonic 700 (MT9653) |
| CPU Architecture | 2x ARM Cortex-A73, 2x ARM Cortex-A73 |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| CPU Frequency | 1390 MHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G52 |
| GPU Cores | 2 |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB / eMMC 5.1 |
Smart Platform & System
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart TV | Yes |
| Operating System | Google TV |
Streaming & Entertainment
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Netflix | Yes |
| YouTube | Yes |
| Prime Video | Yes |
| Disney+ | Yes |
| Art Gallery | Yes |
| Ambient Mode | Yes |
Voice Assistants & Search
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Amazon Alexa | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Yes |
HDMI Signal Interface
11
| 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 | Yes |
| High Frame Rate | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| HDCP Version | 2.3 |
Ports & Connections
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| USB-A 3.0 Ports | 1× USB 3.0 |
| 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 |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a / 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n / 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| DLNA | Yes |
| Apple AirPlay | Yes |
| Chromecast | Yes |
| Google Cast | Yes |
Speaker Layout & Output
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 10 W |
| Speaker Configuration | 2.1 CH |
| Speaker Channels | 2.1 CH |
| Main Speakers | 2 x 10 W |
| Built-In Subwoofer | 1 x 15 W / 2.1 CH / 35W / Dolby Atmos / DTS Virtual:X / Onkyo Sound System |
| Subwoofer Configuration | 1 x 15 W / 2.1 CH / 35W / Dolby Atmos / DTS Virtual:X / Onkyo Sound System |
| Total Audio Output | 35 W |
| Total Speaker Output | 35 W |
| Audio Brand | Onkyo |
Sound Formats & Enhancement
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| DTS Virtual:X | Yes |
Camera & Video Calling
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Accessibility & Assisted Use
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Low Blue Light Mode | Yes |
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 | 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp) / AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) / AAC+ / aacPlus / HE-AAC v1 / FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec, .flac) / M4A (MPEG-4 Audio, .m4a) / MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer II, .mp3) / WMA (Windows Media Audio, .wma) / WAV (Waveform Audio File Format, .wav, .wave) |
| AAC | Yes |
| HE-AAC | Yes |
| FLAC | Yes |
| MP3 | Yes |
| M4A | Yes |
| WMA | Yes |
| WAV | Yes |
Video Container Compatibility
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Containers | 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp) / AVI (Audio Video Interleaved, .avi) / DivX (.avi, .divx, .mkv) / H.263 / H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video / H.265 / MPEG-H Part 2 / HEVC / MKV (Matroska Multimedia Container, .mkv .mk3d .mka .mks) / MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14, .mp4, .m4a, .m4p, .m4b, .m4r, .m4v) / MPEG-4 / VP9 / WMV (Windows Media Video, .wmv) / Xvid |
| 3GPP | Yes |
| AVI | Yes |
| DivX | Yes |
| MKV | Yes |
| MP4 | Yes |
| WMV | Yes |
Video Codec Compatibility
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Codecs | 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp) / AVI (Audio Video Interleaved, .avi) / DivX (.avi, .divx, .mkv) / H.263 / H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video / H.265 / MPEG-H Part 2 / HEVC / MKV (Matroska Multimedia Container, .mkv .mk3d .mka .mks) / MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14, .mp4, .m4a, .m4p, .m4b, .m4r, .m4v) / MPEG-4 / VP9 / WMV (Windows Media Video, .wmv) / Xvid |
| 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 | 1224 x 708 x 69.5 mm |
| Width Without Stand | 1224 mm / 122.4 cm / 48.189 in / 4.0157 ft |
| Height Without Stand | 708 mm / 70.8 cm / 27.874 in / 2.3228 ft |
| Depth Without Stand | 69.5 mm / 6.95 cm / 2.7362 in / 0.228 ft |
| Weight Without Stand | 11 kg / 24.25 lbs |
Assembled TV Size & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 1224 x 770 x 292 mm |
| Width With Stand | 1224 mm / 122.4 cm / 48.189 in / 4.0157 ft |
| Height With Stand | 770 mm / 77 cm / 30.315 in / 2.5262 ft |
| Depth With Stand | 292 mm / 29.2 cm / 11.4961 in / 0.958 ft |
| Weight With Stand | 11.3 kg / 24.91 lbs |
Shipping Carton Measurements
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Box Dimensions | 1360 x 830 x 128 mm |
| Box Width | 1360 mm / 136 cm / 53.5433 in / 4.4619 ft |
| Box Height | 830 mm / 83 cm / 32.6772 in / 2.7231 ft |
| Box Depth | 128 mm / 12.8 cm / 5.0394 in / 0.4199 ft |
| Box Weight | 14.8 kg / 32.63 lbs |
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Stand Width | 925 mm / 92.5 cm / 36.4173 in / 3.0348 ft |
| Stand Depth | 292 mm / 29.2 cm / 11.4961 in / 0.958 ft |
| Stand Footprint | 925 mm x 292 mm |
| Chassis Color | Brushed Titanium |
| Design Name | Slim Unibody Design |
| Slim Design | Yes |
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 | No |
| Swivel Adjustment | No |
| Tilt Adjustment | No |
| Pivot Adjustment | No |
Electrical Load & Efficiency
11
| 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 | 70 W |
| Average Power Consumption | 70 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency Class | E |
| 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 % |
Gaming Validation & Compatibility
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| ALLM | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
| VRR | Yes |
In-the-Box Components
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Control | Voice remote control |
| Remote Type | 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—
Uses about 18% less power than the average we track in this category.
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