Quantum dot technology re-evolved TCL XESS X3 TV evaluation

On March 29th, TCL launched a new inorganic trichromatic quantum dot TV XESS X2, X3, which exceeded the performance of ordinary LED TVs in color gamut coverage, color purity and other fields. Compared to the X1 released last year, X2/X3 achieved With the ultra-thin, frameless design, the X3 surface model to be evaluated this time only has a body thickness of 6.9mm, achieving a new breakthrough, once again consolidating TCL's leading edge in quantum dot technology.

TCL XESS X3 sells for 17799 yuan >>Click to buy

While maintaining the high-end configuration of the X series, the price of the new X2 and X3 series has also been significantly reduced. Take the X3 as an example, 55 inches and 12,299 yuan, and 65 inches and 17,799 yuan. TCL achieves cost control through technological improvements. Bring it into the mainstream price segment, so as to have more advantages in the next generation of display technology competition.

Borderless design + 6.9mm ultimate slim

Like the X1 that was evaluated before, the XESS X3 also pursues the ultimate simplicity in design. It adopts a Nordic design style that blends with oriental aesthetics. The black tone is embellished with a light gold frame. It is simple and elegant, and it matches the style of modern home improvement.

TCL XESS X3 appearance

Borderless design

6.9mm body thickness compared with iPhone 6s Plus

The XESS X3 achieves a boundless design and a 6.9mm body thickness through the innovative 'Optical Diaphragm Ultrathin + Ultra-Thin Airframe' technology. The technical difficulty can be imagined as well as 45° drilling and rounding Corner grinding process, full of refinement.

Left and right sides are audio units from Harman Kardon

Like the XESS X1, there are three Harman Kardon sound units on the left and right sides of the X3, including four mid/low speaker units and two high pitch speaker units, 0.6L volume and 40W (55 inches and 24W) The output power greatly enhances the sound quality. The front design is more conducive to the positive propagation of the sound. The sound does not directly enter the human ear without reflection, reducing the loss and distortion caused by the reflection. In addition, the X3 is also equipped with a dedicated tuning solution that can be based on individuals. 5. It is a good idea to debug it.

Simple backplane + mermaid base design

The base bracket is strong and has a design aesthetic

The base bracket of TCL XESS X3 is made of high-density alloy material, which has a lot of weight. Unlike the common base installation method, the base of X3 is fixed on the backboard to ensure that the frontal view is not affected, and the side of the base looks very clever. .

The back of the cable reserved for the card slot

The design of the back is very simple. The metal back panel ensures the stable characteristics of the fuselage. Due to the 'Smart cube' storage design, various interfaces and cluttered cables can be well hidden. The back of the TV is very refreshing.

Interface configuration

In the interface configuration, XESS X3 provides two USB interfaces (one of which is USB3.0 standard), three HDMI, antenna input, AV input, digital / analog audio output and other interfaces, which can support multiple input or storage devices. Interfaces are located on the right side of the fuselage and are very convenient to use.

The remote control also uses aluminum alloy

Consistent with the high-end craftsmanship of the machine, the XESS X3's remote control is also made of aluminum alloy. It has a great feel. The number of buttons is small and the layout is reasonable. The usual usage habits are fully taken into account. Among them, the source switch, the synchronous cinema, and the voice Input, air mouse switch and other buttons are very practical, 4 colorful button design is very easy to identify.


Inorganic trichromatic quantum dots 104.22% NTSC color gamut

As the first company to deploy quantum dots, TCL has accumulated a wealth of technology in the field of quantum dot display. The new XESS X3 has evolved to the third generation. It uses a new generation of inorganic trichromatic quantum dot display materials, the volume of which is only ten thousand tons of organic light-emitting materials. In one part, it achieves the breakthrough in the level of color processing from the micron to the nanometer level. It has the advantages of high color gamut, pure color, and many colors.

104.22% NTSC color gamut

4K demonstration film real shot

The actual measurement shows that the TCL XESS X3 color gamut range reaches 104.22% NTSC, which is far beyond the color gamut range of 72% NTSC of ordinary LCD TVs. It is easy to see that the color expression is bright and rich, and the flowers of different colors are vividly depicted. The transition of different colors is very natural, without any distortion.

Highest brightness 524 nits good quality does not hurt the eye

HDR source real shot

TCL XESS X3 supports all aspects of HDR display. It meets HDR standards from hardware, content and software. In addition, the brightness, contrast and 3D color gamut of TV are further increased after Dolby technology was added. The white screen has a maximum brightness of 524 nits. There is room for further brightness improvement when playing HDR sources. This is a brightness range that is difficult to achieve for ordinary LCD TVs. In addition, the XESS X3 also provides an ambient light sensor switch, which turns on in dimmed light. The brightness of the environment will be automatically reduced, so you don't have to worry about the high-brightness screen causing discomfort to the eyes.

XESS X3 dynamic effects

In terms of dynamic effects, the XESS X3 with MEMC motion enhancement technology will not disappoint you. When it comes to high-speed trains, the X3 does not suffer from the smearing phenomenon common to LCD TVs. The overall smoothness and naturalness make it comfortable and natural. In addition to MEMC motion enhancement And the above mentioned ambient light sensor, X3 also anti-blue light mode, mixed dimming two health eye protection technology, fully protect the health of eyesight.

Harman Karton Audio

Blood Hacksaw Ridge movie clip

In the sound test, we used the “Gold Hacksaw Ridge” which was the best remix of Oscar. The sound of gunshots, cannonballs, shouts, and continuous horns in the latter half of the film required the sound to have good scene control capabilities. In the performance of these war scenes, it is obvious that the XESS X3 has a powerful bass effect. The six-unit stand-alone speaker is a good example of the cruelty of the war. The impact is very strong. The dialogue of the characters is also very contagious. TV built-in speakers With few such performances, the sound quality can be quickly integrated into the storyline during the viewing.

High specification MStar6A838 processor

60 frames of 4K video play smoothly

In terms of hardware configuration, the XESS X3 is equipped with the MStar6A838 processor, which provides picture quality support such as MEMC, HDR, and 4K e-color engine Pro. The storage configuration of 2GB of memory and 8GB of flash memory ensures the smooth and easy use of the system, and the local decoding capability is unnecessary. Common video formats can be well supported, 60 frames of 4K video can be played smoothly.


TV+ OS 3.0 System: More Human-Machine Interactions

TCL XESS X3 is equipped with the latest TV + OS 3.0 system, a simple UI interface for easy operation, the home page shows the latest hit content, the remote control can quickly switch the content classification by the left and right buttons, the bottom of the homepage, film and television, VIP, sports, applications, Life, Education, and K Songs tabs support custom actions. You can put frequently viewed content in a more advanced position. The home page can be customized to your personal needs.

XESS X3 System Home

Home Support Custom

Voice control playback progress and adjust volume

The voice function can greatly improve the operating efficiency of the TV. The remote controller can be used after being paired with the TV. In addition to performing video search, it can also replace key operations of many remote controllers, such as volume adjustment, playback progress adjustment, and unexpected The voice function can be used normally without affecting the video content on the hard disk.

Send pictures to TV via WeChat

WeChat can also search and control TV

TCL XESS X3 also supports WeChat. After paying attention to the 'TCL Micro TV' public number, the mobile phone can be turned into a remote controller to achieve various operations. Photos, videos or texts in the mobile phone are sent to the TV for viewing, or searched on the mobile phone directly. To see the content, click on 'TV broadcast' and you can cast it onto the TV. There are many ways to control the TV.

TCL XESS X3 video resources lineup introduction

Latest movie resources

Online video clarity supports 4K

As can be seen from the film and television interface in the movie, TCL XESS X3 has updated popular movies such as “The Wind and the Waves” and “Battle to the Sky”. There are also “Movies 2: The Adventures of a Foreign Land” and “The Last Facts of the Female Forensic Doctor’s Notes”. , etc. Tencent alone broadcast content, open 199 yuan / year video VIP can be freely watched.

Global broadcast and the cinema are synchronized to see large movies

In addition to watching the premiere of the movie, the TCL XESS X3's global broadcast platform can watch large movies simultaneously with the cinema. This is an unprecedented viewing experience. Some of them can even be watched for free.

Big screen to see NBA more cool

The XESS X3 has a built-in NBA area that not only sees the daily team's event information, but also team and player statistics, including scores, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, errors, fouls, etc. Content services.

TV turns into second class

XESS X3's educational resources have completed the full coverage from preschool education to high school. All age groups can learn knowledge here. At the same time, the teaching resources are complete, and they are divided into different subjects in different grades. Each knowledge point is taught by a famous teacher and can be given. Children provide professional tutoring.

Listen to the song karaoke

The XESS X3 also has a built-in celestial karaoke and rainbow music platform. It provides popular pop, classic nostalgia, TV soundtracks, English classics, rock rap and other music resources, guaranteed music coverage, and free K songs at home, compared to KTV. To be much more.

The high-spec Harman Kardon sound unit also makes listening to TV songs possible. In addition, the X3 also provides a separate listening function. After opening, it can directly establish a connection between the mobile phone and the Harman Kardon stereo via Bluetooth. TV as a Bluetooth speaker to put out the screen to listen to music, quietly enjoy the charm of music.

Evaluation summary

XESS Creation is a new high-end sub-brand launched by TCL last year. It not only pursues the ultimate innovation in appearance technology, but also accumulates the research results of TCL in the field of quantum dot display technology. The XESS X3 has been evaluated. 104.22% NTSC color gamut coverage, over 500 nits of light output, far beyond the performance of ordinary LCD TVs, matches its flagship positioning. In addition, the new Quantum flagship TV XESS X3 price is no longer high above, 65 inches 17799 yuan very competitive Force, not to mention it also has Harman Kardon audio, high-performance chips, Tencent video content resources and rich human-computer interaction experience.

It is reported that in order to celebrate the launch of the new product, TCL will launch the 'Quality Feast - 414 Four-Four-Fighting, Enough Enthusiasm' in April 14-16 to launch a large-scale promotional event with all the latest TV series launched at the spring conference. All of them will participate in this promotion with unprecedented promotions. The profit margin is huge. The opportunity is rare. Friends who want to start XESS X3 can pay attention.

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