numbers like luminance, SDR HDR brightness, DCI P3, color volume and etc.

Have you checked out rtings.com? They run comprehensive tests. Sometimes numbers don't translate into great real world results. Just IMO.

Hi all, I'm currently looking to get a 65' TV as well

I'm leaning towards TCL 65C716, at the moment.

The TCL mini led, or even from other brands that was announced late last year is an interesting choice as well, any idea when will those TVs is going to be released?

TCL 65C716 - Can you get this in Malaysia through official channels?

im surveying for a new tv for my new house as well.
based on my current research,
from urs and ur parents viewing distance,
65 inch is a bit too small.
better go for 75 inch and above.
for living room i think x90h series should be quite nice for you.
go for samsung or lg lcd only if budget is ur concern.
go for OLED only if u r viewing in a completely dark room.

This post has been edited by yujin86: May 12 2021, 03:54 PM

Got TCL in lazada/shopee? But the TCL C716 here is the 5 series, vs the 6 series that got good reviews in the US reviewers.

I'm considering HiSense U800QF as well, but again, this version is not similar to the H9G that's received good reviews in the US.

Unfortunately this is true. We are not getting those best rated models.

Let me make your life easy.
After going through so much reviews and talking to so many people including with all the major retailers.

The following is my conclusion.

1. Salesman at all retailers are just knowledgeable to certain extent.
2. Usually they try to upsell their house brand tie up or something called an event model(this is a thing, where major retailers will take a SKU from big brand and rebadge it)

- example: my LG NANO79 is not available as a official model on website. the official model is LG NANO81. (its the same)

2. Don't listen to too many peoples feedback. too many information spoils your own mind and objective.

3. your spatial environment + viewing habit is crucial in deciding the type of tv. not the brand of tv.

4. brand of tv is only decided as a peace of mind.

5. take, take, take the 5 years extended warranty. (you can sleep soundly). this entails a 1 to 1 replacement of the same model or a current model or of a similar value from any brands)

6. I went to Senheng, TBM, Harvey, the ss2 shops(got 3), some smaller retailers(cant recall). I think Senheng gives much value for money and TBM for the security(made friends with someone there)

7. Edge Lit LED, Full Array LED, OLED, MINI LED - Definitely MINILED and OLED

8. QLED falls under a Full array LED - usually 16 zones.

9. Processors in the market is usually Dual core for entry and mid level models and Quad Core for certain Mid Level to High end model.

10. Samsung - Colour reproduction is to POPPING.

11. LG - for me its good colour reproduction.

13. Chinese brands - big upsell is the android functionality. (i wont suggest it). Usually it comes with all bells and whistle but with no ongoing or limited support.

14. Sony - good for high end models. (for midrange models - processor, image trailing, android...)

15. if budget can be around 6-7 - Please consider full array, MINI LED or OLED(55)

16. 2020 models of OLED has built in screen refreshes that reduces the burn-in. but then again the idea of OLED burn is not to be fussed about as you are not running it like a shop display unit.

18. You may think the view habit is more during day time but you might be surprised how much of a difference it makes when (if you are like me) watch at night in a pitch dark living room.

19. i still standby the 65" size as it would be the best viewing for any distance. in my case, i tested again yesterday , standing behind at 23 feet , it still looks amazing. went back to sleep in front of the tv (10 feet) looks good. my tv is on the cabinet as high as my hips.

20. 75" was my initial thought as i could have gotten it for the same price but after checking the upscaling and the current content from netflix, my OCD, ADHD or whatever DD's would kick in so badly.

21. the only thing i nitpick now is my choice of going with edgelit panel instead of full array. (not zoned ones) because at night the light splll over is obvious. but its best for a dark scene (like really dark scene)

CONCLUSION:

LG, SAMSUNG, SONY - just pick one of these

PANASONIC - stay away

Chinese Brands - TCL, XIAOMI, SKYWORTH - Good not bad but not Great.

SAMSUNG(VA Panel/QLED) - Processor, OS, colour reproduction - Redflag

LG(Edgelit/FullArray/OLED) - Apps

Got money - go for 55 OLED

Want big size - go for Full array 65

Too much money - go for 65 OLED

GILA - go for 75 and above OLED

Selamat Hari Raya.

Bro, point 7 - mini led and Qled, is the same?

Why stay away from Panasonic?

Selamat Hari Raya!

MiniLED and QLED is different. You probably need to do a lot of crazy reading like some other to know what these are.

Honestly, the advice by anonymous4privacy above sounds like the simplest/easiest I can give most people also. Pick a budget and then pick a model from Samsung, Sony, LG.

Even reading reviews online can end up being more confusing because these brands don’t release the same thing across the world. Why you read as an amazing panel in US sites may end up being crap in Malaysia.....and you actually pay more for it in Malaysia.

About Panasonic, I actually disagree about staying away. Their flagship GZ2000 is the best OLED TV in terms of picture processing. It’s just that the flagship was never sold in Malaysia, and I don’t see any reviews on their lower end models.

This post has been edited by calkh: May 14 2021, 05:22 PM

TO OP, I agree with what most ppl said about OLED. If your budget can stretch to 6k, those 55” LG CX models from last year is the best you can get.

OLED is a straightforward but expensive choice. All other LCDs, you have to deal with a headache inducing mess of spec - some which are unknown.

I just started my research and oh boy, there is so much to read...very pening! I'm not in a rush so i'll keep narrowing down my options.

My goal :65 - 75 inch TV

OLED, dont think I can afford it, for 65 inch and above.

Still need to check some reviews and see what if the best model I can get.

Max budget is RM8k. Plus minus 500.

I would like it to last me at least 10 years.

u can get LG BX 65 now for 7.7k, and Sony A8H 65 for 8.7k(a bit topup needed from your budget).

Saw on shopee lot of listing for Sony 65'' A8h selling at RM8xxx (2 years warranty), with another 10% cashback.
So, if including those cashback, it seems like fitting his budget??

I bought a8h from senq recently, if including those ez credit rebate, the total cost is around 72xx (including 600 old tv trade in, 500 voucher I got from credit card , and 2+2 warranty).

This post has been edited by BChLZ: May 17 2021, 12:09 PM

Wow, this is very good price considering 4 years warranty. Do you mind sharing what's the base costs for senq and where you get the old tv trade in deal? I am also surprise A8H can get at RM8800. Thinking of getting it for my new house.

That's a very good deal. didnt know senheng accept trade-ins. the previous tv also from senheng i reckon?

It just TS stuck on a budget...Should take the chance last year when Best Denki offered 65" 2020 X90H below RM6000 during 12.12.2020. Now, an update to X90H, the 2021 X90J is priced at RM7599 for 65" with some "better" improvements over X90H (I put a quote there as better can be different to other people). This MSRP is slightly higher priced than when X90H was introduced last year, maybe due to the current chip shortage.

This post has been edited by eclectice: May 17 2021, 06:13 PM

Currently the LG BX 65 is selling around 7.7-8.0K in shopee.

Comparing with X90J seems to be a better deal right?

It seems like the value of the trade in TV is related to the TV you going to buy instead of the TV you going to trade in.
For example I traded in my old Panasonic 42'' plasmas for rm600, as I buying a8h.
If i buy x9000h (which i targeted initially), the same TV can only trade in for rm400.
For my case, as long as the TV is functioning, they took the full trade in price, else it will be half of it.

Anyway, it seems like not all new TV is offered with trade in, can check senq website to know though.

The previous TV wasn't bought from senq.

I think the listed price was RM12599.

- The shop discount rm2000
- trade in old tv rm600
- my credit card voucher rm500
- 15% ez credit rebate of the 12599 list price.
- the sales guy gave me another rm377 discount.

For TV trade in, please refer to my reply above.

By the way, to get 4 years warranty, you need to be citi plus one member of senq.

I don't see a8h listed in senq website anymore though.

This post has been edited by BChLZ: May 18 2021, 12:55 AM