It’s official, electronics manufacturer TCL, the global second bestselling LCD TV brand of 2019 and 2020 as per OMDIA data, is entering the South African market as of 3 November 2021. It promises affordable quality and smarter than smart televisions for all South Africans.
TCL’s launch into South Africa speaks volumes of the company’s confidence in the South African market and the African continent. “South Africa has always been on our radar as a next expansion point, and we’re thrilled to officially be in the market. We will be utilising South African resources as much as possible on the ground and that includes a local South African assembly partner with plans for expansion in the near future,” says Robin YI, General Manager of TCL South Africa.
As an introductory product, TCL will be launching its line with an impressive 4K Google TV, the P725, complete with voice activation and later in November, the C725 4K QLED Google TV elevating quantum dot display technology to a new level,” says Ryan Curling, Marketing Manager at TCL South Africa.
At the same time as the launch of the P725, TCL South Africa will also introduce the P615 4K HDR Android TV, promising value for money in the Smart TV segment.
The C725 and P725 products will both have full Google TV functionality with the P725 offering a 4K, HDR 10 professional audio-visuals, with MEMC (motion estimate and motion compensation) picture processing which offers smooth imagery for sports and fast-action sequences. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos facilities provide viewers with an exciting immersive experience. The devices are powered by an impressive AiPQ Engine Chipset to ensure every signal frame presents perfectly.
Both the P725 and the C725 also feature Google Assistant and Hands-Free voice control, allowing users to access, launch, and control content, turn on your TV, switch inputs, adjust the volume, search for your favourite content and more from a distance, leading to more enhanced entertainment experiences.
“TCL is the official TV partner of Call of Duty worldwide, demonstrating our ability to bring the best gaming experiences to users all around the world including HDMI 2.1 technology which supports a range of higher video resolutions and refresh rates and is a futurist’s dream,” says Ryan.
“As South Africans, home entertainment is a massive part of our lives and we’re excited to play a part in that ongoing aspirational journey towards getting our greatness.”
Muhammed-Izhaar Ebrahim, Sales Manager at TCL South Africa says that initial offerings will be available through Takealot.com and a key distribution partner Atlas Appliances, with more channels being announced soon.
About TCL
TCL Electronics is a fast-growing consumer electronics company and a leading player in the global TV industry. Founded in 1981, it now operates in over 160 markets globally with 22 manufacturing facilities and over 90 000 employees around the globe. According to OMDIA, TCL ranked second in the global TV market in terms of sales volume consecutively in 2019 and 2020. TCL specialises in the research, development and manufacturing of consumer electronics products ranging from TVs, audio and smart home products. After spending 40 years at the forefront of consumer technology, TCL has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, raising the bar across our industry, and proudly pioneering new innovations. TCL introduced the world’s first big-screen QLED TV in 2014, pioneering quantum dot colour technology and more recently in 2019, TCL introduced the world’s first Mini-LED TV raising the bar for depth, dimension, and contrast.
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