TCL Thunderbird Crane 6 Ultra and Pro: High-End TVs Rattle the Market
TCL is again making waves in the high-end TV market. Their flagship brand Thunderbird, known for state-of-the-art technology, has launched the Crane 6 Ultra and Crane 6 Pro (2025) TVs. These TVs feature stunning mini-LED screens, smart AI features, and performance for demanding users.
Thunderbird Crane 6 Ultra: Immersive Screens, Fearless Technology
The Crane 6 Ultra aims to deliver an immersive home theater experience. It is available in sizes from 55-inch to a large 98-inch screen. All sizes feature a VA panel with a state-of-the-art mini-LED backlight. The Ultra excels due to:
- Mini-LED Magic: Up to 1152 local dimming zones provide richer blacks, whiter highlights, and amazing contrast. Peak brightness reaches 2000 nits.
- Silky Smooth Motion: A 144Hz refresh rate ensures crisp images even in fast-action scenes, appealing to both gamers and cinema enthusiasts.
- Vibrant Colors: A 95% DCI-P3 color range delivers lush, true-to-life colors. An anti-glare finish minimizes distractions.
- Smart and Capable: 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage ensure smooth performance. TCL's Lingkong OS 3.0 with AI-enhanced features via the DeepSeek neural network powers the smart functions. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide lag-free connectivity.
- Immersive Sound: A room-filling 2.1 channel speaker system is enhanced by Dolby Atmos and IMAX Enhanced technology.
Thunderbird Crane 6 Pro: Luxury Features, Streamlined Options
The Thunderbird Crane 6 Pro (2025) offers a similar luxury experience, focusing on popular screen sizes: 65, 75, and 85 inches. It shares key specifications with the Ultra, including:
- Dramatic Display: Experience a 144Hz refresh rate, 2000 nit peak brightness, and 95% DCI-P3 color gamut for stunning visuals.
- Smart Capabilities and Connectivity: The Pro uses the same powerful chip and includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and a 2.1.2 channel sound system.
The exact differences between the Ultra and Pro models are not fully detailed by TCL. It is expected that the Pro may have fewer local dimming zones or slight variations in high-end features compared to the Ultra. Both are positioned as high-performance, high-end TVs.
Pricing and Availability (China)
In China, the TCL Thunderbird Crane 6 Ultra starts at $476 for the 55-inch model. Interestingly, the 65-inch Thunderbird Crane 6 Pro (2025) also starts at the same initial price point.
Global availability is yet to be announced. TCL's Thunderbird Crane 6 series demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing TV technology.
