Background : I was in search for a good but not pricey TV because of the following
1. My Samsung 49" K6300 Curved TV had gone kaput in 4-5 years (DOP - Somewhere in 2017 - early 2018)
2. I was dragging my old TV with ever growing shadows accompanied with visibility issues.
3. K6300 was an eye pleasure when in good condition with amazing blacks and motion smoothness - beautiful out of the box colors.
Since a Tier 1 brand like Samsung had betrayed the trust after paying a premium , I was in the lookout of a mid range TV with up-to-date features - my check list included the following
1. Solid warranty clause with no Money extorsion policies like LG OLED post 1 year end.
2. Good sound system - Preferably with a sub-woofer.
3. Full content support for Netflix & Prime Videos - Dolby Vision/Atmos/HDR10+
4. Solid Blacks - K6300 got me a taste of it
5. IPS panel - if available
6. 10 bit panel preferably with wide color gamut of 1 billion + colors
7. HDMI 2.1, eARC
8. Solid color optimization chip/engine
9. Intended for Casual Gaming.
Source (for Recommendation) - VMONE.in ( Vineet Malhotra -Can't thank him enough with words)
Purchase History
Order Placed - 14.7.23
Inv. Dt 15.7.23
Delivered - 17.7.23 by 11 AM
Supplier - Dawntech ( Kolkata warehouse I suppose)
Installation Dt - 17.7.23 by 4:30 PM ( After 1-2 hours of delivery , had to place a call log in Toshiba CC no mentioned on Box)
Product Experience :
Vida OS - Is seemingly lighter than Taizen (ref. Samsung K6300)
Using TV with Airtel Xstream - 200 Mbps Unltd. connection
4K HDMI Cable - Not Supplied
Pic Quality - Colors out of the box need calibration/setting as per your own taste. HDMI 1 port will support Dolby Atmos & HDR , while switching to HDMI 1 from other ports - 10 bit display msg shows which is a good sign ( Review tell it otherwise - 8 bit FRC )
DTH Performance - Full HD channels work like a charm with upscaling , SD channel are OK as expected. Really liked DTH HD channels like Set max, Times Now News Star Sports etc.
Content Performance - Youtube- Properly coded 4k videos work flawlessly with great sound and clarity and zero lag.
Netflix & Prime Vid - After personal color setting these look amazing , with magnificent blacks. Watched Indian and Hollywood series and movies. There is some amount of glare as well - used warm yellow lamp shade light for viewing in moderately lit room.
Sound : Played classic 90s melodies and found the base (from Sub woofer) quite pleasing and not over powering ( Boost Effect @ 2)
Over all satisfied with Panel and sound . Will further do tweaks with picture settings.
Please consider this as my initial impressions.
Will update as my usage will increase over weeks.
Update 9.8.2023
I had to finally re-calibrate the pic setting manually.
Out of the box - backlight was set to max, increased sharpness etc.
Just Googled the common pic setting for major brands - including Toshiba and got it corrected.
Watched Netflix Doc Veerappan (Tested in White/Yellow light and dark conditions) and found the visual quite appealing- after pic settings my mode resembles Cinema mode. The TV does not have Pic/Color presets rather has HDR presets as Day Std Night Sports.
Sound - I keep my windows - just behind my sofa open so amidst vehicle sound also the dialogues were clear. Thanks to surround sound and in-built woofer.
Fire Stick - Happy to see email from Toshiba in my inbox for free coupon. Sad that I had purchased it along with the TV at a special price. Planning to sell it on OLX and get the free one from the Company.
DTH - HD Channels Very clear with Dolby Digital Logo enabled.
DD National (Classic SD)- Close up scenes also very fine, distant scenes also not bad
Gaming - Yet to connect PS4.
Sports- Watched badminton videos in 4K 50 hz - smashes @ 420 Kmph never left a trail on screen. Wimbledon 2023 Finals on 1080 - Good as the recordings were subdued fearing piracy by Disney Hotstar
Have run all sample 4K Dolby Vision & HDR content that youtubers swear by- got solid performance from TV
Slow Vidaa OS rant from everyone is a sham. Experience it to believe it . It is faster than my Airtel Xtreme Android Box - the one that receives regular updates!
Rest you can easily check display running hours from diving deep into settings.
I think I am tending to increase ratings from 4 to 5 stars. Just for the REGZA Pic & Sound from Toshiba.
Good and durable Japanese brands Like Sanyo, Toshiba, Panasonic ( that bring in proprietary tech) should be endorsed (even thought they may be manufactured locally under strategic partnerships) by the Indians else everything is gonna be PRC/Korea Inspired.
| Brand | TOSHIBA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DIXON TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITEDSHED, DIXON TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITEDSHED #2,3,4, EMC-2, MUNAGALAPALEM POST, YERPEDU MANDALAM, CHITTOOR, ANDHRA PRADESH - 517526 |
| Model | 65M650MP |
| Model Name | 65M650MP |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 145.1 x 83.6 cm; 19.1 kg |
| Item model number | 65M650MP |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 4 GB |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 1.5 GB |
| Operating System | VIDAA |
| Hardware Interface | HDMI, 3.5mm Audio, 802.11 ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, USB 2.0 |
| Graphics Coprocessor | ARM Mali G52 MC1 550MHz |
| Tuner Technology | DVB-T2 |
| Response Time | 8 Milliseconds |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Special Features | REGZA ZR Engine | 192 Local Dimming Zones | Quantum Dot Color | 600 nits Peaking Brightness | MEMC | ALLM VRR Supported | 49 Watts Output | 2.1 Channel with REGZA Bass Woofer |
| Mounting Hardware | 1 TV Unit, 1 Remote, 2 Base Stand, 1 Wall Mount Bracket, 2 AAA Battery, 1 Quick setup guide 1 Warranty Card 4 screw |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Remote Control Description | One Click Prime Video, Netflix, Youtube | Google Assistant | With Voice Assitant |
| Remote control technology | IR, Bluetooth |
| Display Technology | QLED |
| Standing screen display size | 65 Inches |
| Display Type | A+ |
| Viewing Angle | 178 Degrees |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:09 |
| Image brightness | Ultra Brightness |
| Image contrast ratio | 1300:1 |
| Supported image types | GIF, JPEG |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixel |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 Pixels |
| Audio Encoding | Dolby Atmos |
| Audio input compatible with the item | HDMI |
| Audio output mode | Surround |
| Supported audio formats | mp3_audio, wma |
| Speaker Surround Sound Channel Configuration | Dolby Audio |
| Speakers Maximum Output Power | 49 Watts |
| Video Capture Resolution | 4K |
| Audio Wattage | 49 Watts |
| Voltage | 230 Volts |
| Power Source | AC |
| Batteries Included | Yes |
| Batteries Required | Yes |
| Battery cell composition | Alkaline |
| GSM frequencies | 60 Hz |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Total USB ports | 2 |
| Connector Type | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, HDMI |
| Maximum Operating Distance | 9 Feet |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount & Table Mount |
| Actual viewing angle | 178 Degrees |
| Media Format | MPEG, AVI |
| Includes Rechargeable Battery | No |
| Includes remote | Yes |
| Supports Bluetooth Technology | Yes |
| Manufacturer | DIXON TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITEDSHED |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Item Weight | 19 kg 100 g |
