![]() ![]() When you come to use Android TV, like any Android device, the layout is very self-explanatory and I was quickly able to find my way around it. ![]() Android TV has the Google Assistant built-in and it’s voice search ready, but given that neither the TV nor the remote has a microphone built-in, you won’t be able to make use of those features without a separate smart speaker or the Google Assistant on your phone. Connecting to the internet and logging into your accounts is a breeze, it can all be done through the Google Home app on your smartphone. To make the most of all the TCL 32ES568 has to offer you’ll need to hook it up to Google’s ecosystem. By default, it will only change the picture mode on the TV input, so you’ll have to be sure to change that setting allowing it on all sources. To switch between sound and picture modes, you needed to be on the TV source option, slightly annoying if you spend most of your time using the smart features or use your own HDMI streaming device. I found the remote was always responsive and intuitive, even if I didn’t understand why it needed to be so long. It comes with an easy-to-use long black remote with quick access to Netflix. On the bottom of the frame is the TCL logo in a silver rectangular box, and an LED light below that to let you know when the TV is on. Naturally, with this price tag, it doesn’t feel as solid as a more premium TV set, the stands especially feel a little on the flimsy side.ĭesign-wise, the bezels are slim and the TV has a smart black plastic casing. Measuring 73.2 x 48 x 17.5cm, it’s compact and will be perfect for a small living room or bedroom. The TCL 32ES568 weighs just 4kg with the stand attached, so I was easily able to lift it out of the box and change its position accordingly. TCL 32ES568 review: design and usabilityĮasy to set up after taking it out of the box, you just need to secure the stands with four screws. Even after choosing the most appropriate sound mode, there wasn’t much improvement in the actual quality of the sound though. For instance, the movie mode increases the bass giving you more power in those dramatic moments, while the Voice mode focuses the audio onto speech making it sound much clearer. You can definitely tell the difference as you switch between them. Several different sound modes are located on the main menu, there’s a mode for everything - including Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, Game, Dynamic and Sport. Unless you plan to use it as a casual bedroom TV, then you may not feel the need. If you were to go for this TV, I would recommend connecting it to your own audio system or speaker. ![]() Most noticeable in music and film, the audio often comes out sounding a little tinny and distorted. The two 5W down-firing speakers are a far cry from the impressive soundbar-quality audio of the most expensive sets you can buy. While the TCL 32ES568 does have a decent volume range, one area that this TV set does fall down in is sound quality. In terms of overall image quality, the TCL 32ES568 is very much in line with its price tag. What are meant to be bright colours, like the red of the Netflix logo, came across dull and faded. This LED TV also didn’t quite have the striking colours you’d find on a QLED TV, for example. On the flip side, sometimes the picture quality wasn’t as smooth or sharp as on more expensive sets. You also get a very consistent view no matter where you stand in the room. Watching HDR content from YouTube and Netflix, the TV’s ability to enhance the blacks and whites was particularly evident, I wasn’t missing out on any detail because of poor contrast. It also handled contrast between light and dark areas well, perhaps because of the Micro-Dimming screen tech. Blacks look deep and dark - the bars across the top and bottom of films weren’t greyed out, even in a dark room. The panel itself had its upsides and it had its downsides. I had the brightness dialled up all the way when I was using it as it didn’t reach particularly high levels. On the same settings page, there are also options to adjust the brightness, saturation, clarity and motion. I found myself sticking to the Standard or Dynamic modes, as they seemed to give the most consistent image quality across different types of content. Firstly, there are a number of picture presets, like Standard, Movie, Smart HDR (to improve contrast and details), Sport, Game and PC as well as Dynamic (to enhance the colour and contrast). The TCL 32ES568 gives you a few different ways to customise the picture quality. ![]()
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