Toshiba 65UL2163DBC - UK's best cheap 65-inch TV?

Could the Toshiba 65UL2163DBC really be the best affordable 4k 65-inch TV in UK in 2022 or is it just good value for money product?

There few good reasons why we decided to talk about the Toshiba 65UL2163DBC today. We liked this TV from the very beginning - it has all the basic specs of a modern TV - 4k, Smart TV, nice picture and decent sound. In addition to that we can add a very nice and elegant design, good price and also many positive consumer reviews and opinions. 

All of that made us think if the Toshiba 65UL2163DBC could really be the best 65-inch LED TV in UK this year. To answer this question lets start with its specs first:

Toshiba 65UL2163DBC - product specifications

Brand	Toshiba
Model	65UL2163DBC
Dimensions:	56.7cm(H) 97.3cm(W) 8.1cm(D)
Control Panel Lock:	Yes
Energy Rating:	G
Energy Saving:	Yes
Screen Size:	65-inches
Screen Type:	LED
Smart TV:	Yes
VESA Wall Mount Supported:	Yes
Resolution Size:	3840 x 2160
Resolution Type:	4K Ultra HD
Audio Power:	24 Watt
Internet Connection:	Yes
Auto Tuning:	Yes
Auto Power Off:	Yes
EPG:	Yes
Tuner Type:	Analog & Digital
Maximum Refresh Rate:	50 Hz
Digital Optical Output:	1
VGA Input:	1
Ethernet (LAN) Input:	Yes
Supported Video Formats:	H.265,HEVC
WiFi:	Yes
Miracast:	Yes
Parental Control:	Yes
Vesa Wall Mount Size:	400 x 200 mm
USB Recording (DVR):	Yes
Smart Remote Control:	Yes
HDMI ARC:	Yes
WiFi Direct:	Yes
Standby Power Consumption:	0.5 Watt
Screen Mirroring:	Yes
Sleep Timer:	Yes
Noise Reduction System:	Yes
Equaliser:	Yes
Height Including Packaging:	101 cm
Width Including Packaging:	162 cm
Depth Including Packaging:	17 cm
Weight With Packaging:	27.5 Kg
HDR (High Dynamic Range):	Yes
Common Interface (CI):	Yes
Operated by remote control:	Yes
Operating system:	Linux
HDMI:	3
Number Of USB Ports:	2
Number Of Speakers:	2
Dolby Vision:	Yes
Dolby ATMOS:	Yes
Model Year:	2021
Works With Amazon Alexa:	Yes
Works With Google Assistant:	Yes
Thin Bezel:	No
HDR Type:	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10),Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Number of Ethernet Ports (LAN):	1
User Manual:	Yes
On/Off Switch:	Yes
Weight With Stand:	20,500 Kg
Storage Case:	Box
Works With Bixby:	No
HDMI version:	2.1
Audio Decoders:	Dolby ATMOS
Subtitles Function:	Yes
Width (with stand):	1462 cm
Depth (with stand):	245 cm
Height (with stand):	898 cm
Common Interface Plus (CI+):	Yes
TV Stand:	Yes
Country of origin:	Turkey
High-definition Digital Content Protection:	Yes
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours:	109
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours:	149

As you can see from the specs, all of what we mentioned in the very beginning is covered in the chart - the 65UL2163DBC is equipped with everything needed for a TV in this class and price range. 

We were surprised to see that this unit is manufactured in Turkey, to be honest we didn't know that Toshiba are producing TVs in this Asian country. 

Design and looks

We definitely like the esthetics of the TV. Toshiba 65UL2163DBC has thin frame which makes it feel relatively compact for a 65-inch television. It is entirely made of black plastic, a good decision for a simple and yet elegant design. The plastic stand looks quite basic, something expected for a TV in this price range.

Toshiba Smart TV

We don't know much about Toshiba's Smart TV system, besides the fact that it is a Linux based system but here are some interesting tips from the pros:

Toshiba 65UL2163DBC - price info

For a 65-inch we can say that a price tag of £370 is cheap, especially if you have all the extras like 4k, Smart TV, HDR and more.

To be able to answer if the Toshiba 65UL2163DBC is the best TV in segment right now we should definitely look at the competition. Here are some of the competitors that could take the crown away:

• TCL 65C715K - 4k TV with nice design but a bit more expensive compared to the 65UL2163DBC.
• Toshiba 65UL2063DB - yet another Toshiba TV, very similar in looks, price and specs.
• Samsung UE65TU7020KXXU - again, more expensive but definitely a solid competitor from a premium brand.
• LG 65NANO866NA - well, this TV is not a direct competitor but we just wanted to show you why you can pay more than double of the price in order to get the premium design, looks and features of a modern LG NanoCell TV.

If the 65UL2163DBC is really the best 65-inch TV set in UK these days... well, we would like to think so. But there are so many new models coming out every day and it is quite hard to review and evaluate each one of them.

So, we trust your consumer opinion as well. Feel free to share your opinion about the best big-screen TV in UK, your favorite brand, model and features.