Sceptre A658CV-U Review

November 17, 2023

True Score

55

Total dud

81

2

Experts

88

177

Consumers

Expert Rankings

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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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Table of Contents

Overview
What Is Not on the Box
Product Comparison
All Stores
Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
Customer Score Breakdown
Learn More About TVs

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.

What Is Not on the Box

What the brand doesn’t always tell you…

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.

True Score

55

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

All Specs

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