![old windows folder icon](https://www.gadgetreview.com/wp-content/uploads/breadcrumb-folder-e1705975404293.png)
out of
TVs
![](https://www.gadgetreview.com/wp-content/uploads/tcl-3-series-review.jpg)
TCL 3 Series Review
![Michael Iaboni Avatar](https://www.gadgetreview.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-mike-a-scaled-1-32x32.jpg)
By
True Score
True Score is an AI-powered algorithm of product tests and customer reviews.
Absolutely Fresh
![](https://www.gadgetreview.com/wp-content/uploads/fresh-bubble-1-80x80.png)
Experts
Consumers
Expert Rankings
(
)
The TCL 3 series has low input lag and excellent color accuracy. With a good app selection and a balanced soundstage, it’s a good TV for watching sports. Weak motion handling and narrow viewing angles are the main drawbacks. That is why you may want to consider purchasing the TCL 4 Series that has excellent 4K picture quality.
![](https://www.gadgetreview.dev/wp-content/uploads/best-price-flame-64x108.png)
We’re reader-supported. Commissions finance our mission. Our ‘True Score‘ system independently powers ratings. Learn more
Product Snapshot
Overview
The TCL 3 Series is the brand’s budget-level LCD TV released in 2019. Thanks to its excellent contrast ratio, it promises to provide a more streamlined TV and movie-watching experience over traditional budget-level LCD televisions. It’s a good TV for anyone who wants to watch TV with excellent color accuracy without a hefty price tag attached.
The TCL 3 series boasts a 1080P display, good out-of-the-box color accuracy, and because it’s a Roku TV, it provides access to a wide variety of streaming apps. Keep reading our TCL 3 Series review to learn more about what top experts said, and don’t forget to check out the highest rated TVs available right now.
Consensus
our Verdict
![](https://www.gadgetreview.com/wp-content/uploads/robot-1-60x60.png)
The TCL 3 series has great color accuracy and low input lag, plus plenty of apps and a balanced soundstage. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have HDR support, 4K, peak brightness, good motion handling, or wide viewing angles. If you’re looking for a TV to watch sports, it’s a good choice, but you may want to look elsewhere for other features.
ReasonS to Buy
- Low Input Lag
- Excellent Color Accuracy
- Good Selection of Apps
- Balanced Soundstage
Reason to Avoid
- No HDR
- Poor Peak Brightness
- No 4K Support
- Bad Motion Handling
- Mediocre Viewing Angles
TCL 3 Series Specs
![]() | Backlight Type | Direct Lit |
Display Type | LED | |
HDMI Inputs | 3 | |
HDR Format | n/a | |
![]() | LED Panel Type | VA |
Max Resolution | 1280 x 720 | |
Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | |
Screen size | 32" | |
![]() | Smart Platform | Roku TV |
![]() | Sync Technology | n/a |
![]() | VRR | n/a |
All Specs
Test Results
We are all about transparency. Click here to view our trusted dataset of product test results.
*0 = no data
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy) | 64.12 |
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv) | 72.36 |
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy) | 46.16 |
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv) | 53.12 |
Color Gamut % (sRGB) | 98.2 |
Color Gamut % (Rec 709) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (BT.2020) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (BT.709) | 0 |
Contrast Ratio (x:1) | 3,333 |
SDR Brightness (nits) | 182 |
HDR Brightness (nits) | 0 |
Input Lag (ms) | 19.6 |
Response Time (ms) | 16 |
Color Washout (Degrees) | 67 |
Color Shift (Degrees) | 26 |
Brightness Loss (Degrees) | 68 |
Reflections (%) | 5.2 |
Low-Freq Extension (Hz) | 169.51 |
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db | 4.56 |
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db | 4.49 |
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db | 0.485 |
Intermodulation Distortion @80db | 6.58 |
EOTF (600 nit delta) | 0 |
EOTF (1000 nit delta) | 0 |
EOTF (4000 nit delta) | 0 |
All Tests
![](https://www.gadgetreview.com/wp-content/uploads/newsletter-header.png)
![](https://www.gadgetreview.com/wp-content/uploads/newsletter-main.jpeg)
Get the Winner of the Day Direct to Your Inbox
Join 1+ million monthly users and become an instant expert with our daily download of reviews, tips and guides.
All Stores
Updated every 24 hours
- Save $92$199.99$108.00
- Save $46$229.99$183.99
Score Card
E
Expert Score
*.75
We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores
C
Customer Score
*.25
We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores
True Score
Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews
Expert Scores
Publications with higher Trust Ratings are given more weight.
- 52The TCL 3 Series is a poor all-around TV. It’s limited to a 720p resolution,… Read More
By:
Jon L. Jacobi - 70The TCL 3 Series 32-inch Roku TV (32S327) is a good, cheap Roku TV. This… Read More
By:
Shaqil Hossain - 70TCL has provided all the Internet and streaming smarts, plus more inputs and outputs than… Read More
By:
Kate Kozuch
Customer Scores
- 92
(
4.6/5
)
14970Ratings
- NR
(
NR/5
)
Ratings
- 86
(
4.3/5
)
6628Ratings
Learn More About TVs
TV Resource Articles
TV Buying Guides
TV Reviews
![](https://www.gadgetreview.dev/wp-content/uploads/rocket-60x60.png)
Cosmic Wonder
![](https://www.gadgetreview.dev/wp-content/uploads/fresh-2-60x60.png)
Absolutely Fresh
![](https://www.gadgetreview.dev/wp-content/uploads/fresh-2-60x60.png)
Absolutely Fresh
![](https://www.gadgetreview.dev/wp-content/uploads/fresh-2-60x60.png)
Absolutely Fresh
![](https://www.gadgetreview.dev/wp-content/uploads/rocket-60x60.png)
Cosmic Wonder
![](https://www.gadgetreview.dev/wp-content/uploads/fresh-2-60x60.png)
Absolutely Fresh
![](https://www.gadgetreview.dev/wp-content/uploads/not-bad-2-64x64.png)
Mixed Reviews
![](https://www.gadgetreview.dev/wp-content/uploads/fresh-2-60x60.png)
Absolutely Fresh
![](https://www.gadgetreview.dev/wp-content/uploads/fresh-2-60x60.png)
Absolutely Fresh
![](https://www.gadgetreview.dev/wp-content/uploads/fresh-2-60x60.png)
Absolutely Fresh