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Sceptre A658CV-U Review
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The 2020 Sceptre A658CV U is an entry-level Smart TV that’s got okay coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, decent HDR performance, and fast response times, but narrow viewing angles and missing 2.1 HDMI ports might dissuade pro gamers.
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Overview
Launched in 2020, the Sceptre A658CV U is an entry-level 4K Smart TV. Its UHD display uses LED technology to create high-resolution pictures with sharper contrasts of lights and darks, making it great for users that enjoy watching movies in a dark setting. In addition, the TV’s upscaling of sub-4K content to UHD is spectacular, and with built-in support for Google Assistant, users will be able to control the TV through their voice easily. Regarding its sound, the 65-inch TV features a surround sound setting that movie lovers will love, while casual gamers will breeze through fast-action gameplay thanks to a super-quick response time of 8ms. Get to the end of this Sceptre A658CV U review to find out what else experts said, and how it compares to other top rated TVs.
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our Verdict

The 2020 Sceptre A658CV U is a budget 4K Smart TV that’s great for general TV and PC users. It has a decent 68% coverage for the color gamut and good HDR performance. Pro gamers might not be impressed with the lack of a Variable Refresh Rate, 2.1 HDMI ports, and tight viewing angles, but its 8ms response time could be good enough for casual players. If you’re a gamer, you might want to check out the Sony A80J OLED TV with its pair of HDMI 2.1 ports.
Reasons to Buy
- Fast 8ms response time
- Excellent upscaling of content to native 4K quality
- Built-in Chromecast for mobile/device screencasting
- MEMC 120 technology for decent motion handling
Reasons to Avoid
- No HDMI 2.1 port for next-gen gaming consoles
- Tight viewing angles
- No support for a Variable Refresh Rate
Specifications
![]() | Backlight Type | n/a |
Display Type | LED | |
HDMI Inputs | n/a | |
HDR Format | Yes | |
![]() | LED Panel Type | n/a |
Max Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | |
Screen size | 65" | |
![]() | Smart Platform | Yes |
![]() | Sync Technology | n/a |
![]() | VRR | n/a |
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Test Results
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (sRGB) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (Rec 709) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (BT.2020) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (BT.709) | 0 |
Contrast Ratio (x:1) | 0 |
Brightness (nits) | 0 |
HDR Brightness (nits) | 0 |
Input Lag (ms) | 0 |
Response Time (ms) | 0 |
Viewing Angle (Degrees) | 0 |
Color Washout (Degrees) | 0 |
Color Shift (Degrees) | 0 |
Brightness Loss (Degrees) | 0 |
Reflections (%) | 0 |
Low-Freq Extension (Hz) | 0 |
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db | 0 |
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db | 0 |
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db | 0 |
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