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Best for Gaming
TCL 85C6K
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TCL 85C6K
Best Picture Quality
TCL 85C6K
Best Home Theater Experience
TCL 85C6K
Better Warranty Coverage
TCL 85C745
The TCL 85C745 and TCL 85C6K are both premium 85-inch 4K Google TVs aimed at users who want a large-screen home entertainment experience. While they share features such as Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos, Google TV, HDMI 2.1 connectivity, VRR, and FreeSync Premium Pro, the newer 85C6K introduces Mini LED technology, significantly higher peak brightness, enhanced gaming capabilities, and a more advanced audio system. The 85C745 remains a strong performer with a 144Hz gaming experience and a longer warranty, but the 85C6K pushes picture quality, contrast, and immersion to a higher level.
Verdict
For most buyers, the TCL 85C6K is the better overall TV. Its Mini LED backlighting, 1000-nit peak brightness, 420-zone local dimming system, superior contrast, built-in subwoofer, and advanced gaming features deliver a noticeably more premium experience. The TCL 85C745 is still worth considering if warranty coverage is a priority, as it offers a 3-year warranty versus the 2-year warranty on the 85C6K. However, for picture quality, gaming, and home cinema performance, the 85C6K is the clear winner.
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| Model No |
85C6K |
85C745 |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
85 Inch (216 cm) |
85 Inch (216 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
144 Hz |
200 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 3.0, 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, MKV, WMA, AVI |
| Supported Video Formats |
: H.265, H.264, MPEG1/2/4, VC1, WMV, VP8, VP9, AV1 |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, PNG, BMP, HEIF Codec |
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| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, MKV, WMA, AVI |
| Supported Video Formats |
: H.264, H.265, MPEG1/2/4, WMV, VC1, VP8, VP9, AV1 |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, PNG, BMP, WebP, HEIF Codec |
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| Video |
| Backlight |
: 4K UHD Premium QD-MiniLED |
| HDR |
: Yes |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| MEMC |
: Yes |
| Ai HDR |
: Yes |
| HDR10+ |
: Yes |
| Ai Color |
: Yes |
| Ai Scene |
: Yes |
| Ai Clarity |
: Yes |
| Ai Motion |
: Yes |
| HVA Panel |
: Yes |
| Ai Contrast |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| Enhanced Stability |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Long Lifespan |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Contrast |
: Yes |
| HVA Panel Technology |
: Yes |
| Condensed Micro Lens |
: Yes |
| Colorful Quantum Crystal |
: Yes |
| 5X Contrast Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Peak Brightness |
: Yes |
| Powerful Light-Emitting Chip |
: Yes |
| Super Energy Highlighter Base |
: Yes |
| Conventional Light-Emitting Chip |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Lighting Bionic Algorithm |
: Yes |
| ALD Corrosion-Resistant Technique |
: Yes |
| Bionic Color Optimization Technology |
: Yes |
| Wide Colour Gamut |
: Yes |
| Quantum Dot Technology |
: Yes |
| Clear Motion Rate ( CMR ) |
: 200 |
| Response Time ( G To G ) |
: 6.5ms |
| Contrast Ratio |
: 5500:1 |
| Peak Brightness |
: 1000 Nits |
| Picture Engine |
: AiPQ Pro Engine |
| Dynamic Brightness |
: Off, ECO, Brightness+ |
| Backlight Unit |
: Full Array Local Dimming |
| Full Array |
: Precise Dimming Up To 420 Zones |
| Picture Modes |
: Vivid, Standard, Sport, Filmaker Mode, Movie, Game, PC, Intelligent |
| Aspect Ratio |
: 16:9, 4:3, Cinerama,14:9 Zoom,16:9 Zoom,16:9 Zoom Up, Auto Detect |
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| Backlight |
: 4K UHD DLED QLED |
| HDR10+ |
: Yes |
| MAX Enhanced |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| Wide Colour Gamut |
: Yes |
| Local Dimming Full Array |
: Yes |
| Quantum Dot Technology |
: Yes |
| Backlight Unit |
: DLED |
| Response Time |
: 8.5ms |
| Contrast Ratio |
: 5000:1 |
| Overscan |
: On / Off |
| Motion Clarity |
: On / Off |
| Brightness |
: 450 Nits |
| Picture Engine |
: AiPQ 3.0 Engine |
| Dynamic Brightness |
: Off, ECO, Brightness+ |
| Video Format Up To |
: Up to 4K@60Hz-10Bit 4:2:2, 4K@60Hz-8Bit 4:4:4 |
| Picture Preset |
: Vivid, Low Power, Smart HDR, Sports, Movie, Game, PC |
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| Audio |
| Sound Output Power ( RMS ) |
: 2 X 10 W + 20 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| Onkyo Audio |
: Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced |
: Yes |
| Built-In Subwoofer |
: Yes |
| DTS Premuim Sound |
: DTS Virtual X |
| Sound Channel |
: ONKYO 2.1 Hi-Fi Sound System |
| Sound Modes |
: Standard, Movie Music, Voice, Game, Sports, Intelligent |
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| Audio Output (RMS) |
: 10 W + 10 W + 20 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| DTS Virtual: X |
: Yes |
| Auto Format |
: On / Off |
| Sound Mode |
: Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, Game, Sports, Dynamic |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI ( 2.1 & HDCP2.2 ) |
: 4 |
| USB ( 3.0 + 2.0 ) |
: 2 ( USB 3.0 X 1, USB 2.0 X 1 ) |
| WiFi 5 |
: Yes |
| HDMI CEC |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.4 |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Chromecast Built-In |
: Yes |
| HDMI2.1 ( eARC & ARC ) |
: Yes |
| Optical SPDIF Output, HDMI eARC |
: Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel ( eARC ) |
: Yes |
| Internet Connectivity |
: 2.4GHz + 5GHz Dual-Band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Ethernet Network |
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| HDMI 2.1 |
: 4 ( 1.4 b, 2.0 & 2.1 ) & HDCP2.2 |
| USB 2.0 |
: 2 |
| eARC |
: Yes |
| AV IN |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.0 |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Headphone Output |
: Yes |
| Chromecast Built-in |
: Yes |
| Optical SPDIF Output / HDMI eARCI |
: Yes |
| HDMI & HDCP Version |
: HDMI 1.4 b, HDMI 2.1 & 2.0, HDCP 1.4 & HDCP 2.2 |
| Wi-Fi |
: 2.4GHz + 5GHz Dual-Band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: Google TV |
| RAM |
: 3 GB |
| ROM |
: 32 GB |
| Google Play Movies, TV |
: Stan |
| Chromecast Built-In |
: Netflix |
| YouTube |
: Freeview |
| Hands Free Voice Control |
: Media Center |
| Google Play Store |
: Amazon Prime |
| Google Assistant |
: Works With Alexa |
| Works With Apple AirPlay |
: Kayo, Binge, Disney+ |
| Works With Apple HomeKit |
: Paramount + Apple TV+ *Available On Google Play Store |
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| Operation System |
: Google TV |
| ROM |
: 32 GB |
| Stan |
: Yes |
| Kayo |
: Yes |
| Binge |
: Yes |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| Disney+ |
: Yes |
| Freeview |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Yes |
| Apple TV+ * |
: Yes |
| Paramount+ |
: Yes |
| Media Center |
: Yes |
| Amazon Prime |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant |
: Yes |
| Works With Alexa |
: Yes |
| Google Play Store |
: Yes |
| Google Play Movies / TV |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple AirPlay |
: Yes |
| Hands Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple HomeKit |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant / Voice Search |
: Voice Input via Voice Remote Control ( RC902V ). Hands-Free Voice Input via Built-In MIC. |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design |
| Color |
: BLack |
| CEC |
: Yes |
| Teletext |
: Yes |
| Overscan |
: Yes |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| Kid's Profile |
: Yes |
| Parental Lock |
: Yes |
| Quick Settings |
: Yes |
| ECO Energy Efficiency |
: Yes |
| USB Mouse, Key Board Support |
: Yes |
| USB PVR, Pause Live TV |
: Yes, Yes |
| AV System |
: PAL, NTSC |
| Video Format Up To |
: Up To 4K@60Hz |
| Warranty Summary |
: 2 Year Warranty |
| EPG |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
| Subtitle |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
| Parental Control |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
| Instant Power On |
: Special Mode For Quick Boot Up |
| TV System |
: ATV: Auto, PAL, NTSC DTV: DVB-T MPEG2/MPEG4 DVB-T |
| Google Assistant, Voice Search |
: Voice Input Via Voice Remote Control ( RC833A ). Hands-Free Voice Input Via built-In MIC. |
| Languages |
: English, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Indonesian, French, Spanish (Latin America), Farsi, Mongol, Uzbek, Hebrew. |
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| Design |
: Bezel-Less Design |
| CEC |
: Yes |
| Teletext |
: Yes |
| USB PVR |
: Yes |
| Sports Mode |
: Yes |
| Pause Live TV |
: Yes |
| Freesync Premium Pro |
: Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode ( ALLM ) |
: Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate ( VRR ) Up To 144Hz |
: Yes |
| USB Mouse / Key Board Support |
: Yes |
| AV System |
: PAL, NTSC |
| Instant Power On |
: Special Fode For Quick Boot Up |
| EPG |
: Yes ( Only For DTV Programme ) |
| Subtitle |
: Yes ( Only For DTV Programme ) |
| Parental Control |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
| Warranty |
: 3 Year Manufacturers Warranty |
| TV System |
: ATV : Auto / PAL / NTSC DTV : DVB-T MPEG2/MPEG4 DVB-T Compatible |
| Languages |
: English, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Indonesian, French, Spanish (Latin America), Farsi, Mongol, Uzbek, Hebrew |
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| General Details |
| Power Supply |
: AC 100V – 240V 50-60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: 385 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| CEC |
: 768 Kwh |
| Star Rating |
: 5 Star |
| ECO Energy Efficiency |
: Yes |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 33.3 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 32.6 Kg |
| Weight With Packaging |
: 49.5 Kg |
| VESA Wall-Mounting |
: 600 mm X 400 mm |
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| Power Supply ( Voltage, Hz ) |
: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz |
| Annual Power Consumption |
: 1170 Kwh/Y |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: < 0.5 W |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 38.2 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 39 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 57.8 Kg |
| ECO Energy Efficiency |
: Yes |
| Screw Size |
: M8 X 20 |
| Star Rating |
: 3 Stars |
| VESA Hole Pattern |
: 400 mm X 600 mm |
| LED Indicator |
: Standby Indicator ( White ) Mic Indicator ( Coloured ) |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: RC833A |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Warranty Card |
: Yes |
| 2 X AAA Batteries |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
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| Remote Control |
: RC902V |
| 2 X AAA Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Warranty Card |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
The TCL 85C6K is better for gaming thanks to Game Master features, Game Bar, Superwide GameView, and VRR support up to 288Hz in supported gaming modes.
Does TCL 85C745 support Dolby Atmos?
Yes, the TCL 85C745 supports Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X for an immersive audio experience.
What is the biggest picture quality difference between these TVs?
The TCL 85C6K uses a QD-Mini LED panel with up to 420 local dimming zones and 1000 nits peak brightness, delivering better contrast, HDR performance, and black levels than the TCL 85C745.
Which TV has better sound quality?
The TCL 85C6K offers superior sound with its ONKYO 2.1 Hi-Fi audio system, built-in subwoofer, and IMAX Enhanced support.
Which TV is better for watching movies?
The TCL 85C6K is the better choice for movie enthusiasts due to its Mini LED backlight, higher brightness, stronger HDR impact, and improved contrast performance.
Is the TCL 85C745 still worth buying?
Yes. The TCL 85C745 remains a strong option for buyers who want excellent gaming features, Dolby Vision IQ, and a longer 3-year warranty while potentially saving money compared to the newer model.
Top Differences- Refresh Rate: 200 Hz Vs 144 Hz
- Display Technology: 4K UHD DLED QLED Vs 4K UHD Premium QD-MiniLED
- Picture Processor: AiPQ 3.0 Engine Vs AiPQ Pro Engine
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