TCL C8L 65-inch / LG OLED evo C2 65-inch (OLED65C26LD)

TCL C8L 65-inch: 65C8L · 65C8L-UKX1 · 65-inch

LG OLED evo C2 65-inch (OLED65C26LD): OLED65C26LD: the 65-inch UK model of the 2022 C2 series. In North America it is sold as the OLED65C2PUA; the 2023 C3 (OLED65C36LC) and 2024 C4 are separate models.

SpecificationTCL C8L 65-inchLG OLED evo C2 65-inch (OLED65C26LD)
Release year20262022
Display65-inch · 3840 × 2160 · 16:9 TCL—
PanelWHVA 2.0 LCD · SQD-Mini LED TCL65-inch 4K OLED evo; 3840 × 2160; 100 Hz native refresh

In OLED each pixel makes its own light, so blacks go fully dark. The European model lists a 100 Hz native refresh; 120 Hz is used with high-frame-rate sources.

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Local dimming2040 zones TCL—
Refresh4K 144 Hz; 288 Hz accelerator

288 Hz does not promise 4K resolution.

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Default refresh rate120 Hz

Energy-label default, not the maximum input rate.

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InterfaceGoogle TV TCL—
Variable refreshVRR

Requires a compatible source, game and suitable HDMI input.

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Audio returneARC/ARC

On the marked HDMI port; CEC must be enabled.

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Audio systemDeveloped with Bang & Olufsen TCL—
SDR energy label67 W · class D TCL—
HDR energy label300 W · class G

Standard energy-label measurement, not constant consumption for every scene.

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Networked standby2 W TCL—
Update availabilityAt least 8 years after the end of market placement

Not a promise of eight major operating-system versions.

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High frame rate—4K 120 fps (HDMI, RF, USB) LG
Processor—α9 Gen5 AI Processor 4K LG
HDR—Dolby Vision IQ; HDR10; HLG; Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro

Dolby Vision IQ adjusts Dolby Vision images to the room’s lighting. HDR10+ support is not listed.

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Picture modes—FILMMAKER MODE; Pixel Dimming

FILMMAKER MODE turns off processing such as motion smoothing to show films as their makers intended.

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Gaming—HDMI 2.1; G-Sync Compatible; FreeSync; VRR; ALLM; HGIG; Game Optimiser

VRR matches the TV to the console or PC frame rate to reduce tearing; ALLM switches to low-latency mode automatically when a game starts. LG lists a 0.1 ms response time.

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Smart TV—webOS 22; AirPlay 2; HomeKit; security updates until 31/12/2026

LG’s page states that security updates for this model run until 31 December 2026.

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Audio—Dolby Atmos; AI Sound Pro (virtual 7.1.2); Bluetooth 5.0; optical out; Bluetooth Surround Ready

AI Sound Pro up-mixes sound to virtual 7.1.2 channels; this is not the number of physical speakers.

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Size and weight—Without stand 1441 × 826 × 45.1 mm, 16.6 kg; with stand 1441 × 880 × 230 mm, 18.5 kg; stand footprint 470 × 230 mm

The central pedestal stand does not need feet at both ends, so it also fits narrow furniture.

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Wall mount—VESA 300 × 200 LG