TCL Thunderbird 32U8 Specifications

The 32U8 comes with a FAST-HVA panel from CSOT that supports a UHD resolution of 3840 × 2160, a 165Hz refresh rate, and a 1ms GtG response time. It features advanced QD-Mini LED backlighting with 1400 local dimming zones and a peak brightness of 1600 nits, enabling DisplayHDR 1400 certification.

The gaming monitor supports 10-bit color through 8-bit + FRC and is factory-calibrated with Delta E<2 color accuracy. The display covers 96 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut and 99 percent of sRGB, ensuring color precision for professional workflows. It also equips a custom Mini LED driver chip developed in-house by Thunderbird, along with pixel-level Demura calibration across over 50,000 zones for improved brightness and color uniformity.

The monitor sports a modern, functional aesthetic. It includes an RGB-lit rear design dubbed “Wings of Light” and a fully adjustable stand that supports tilt, height adjustment, swivel, and pivot. VESA mount compatibility is also included for flexible setups.

For audio, the 32U8 features dual 3W stereo speakers tuned for gaming and media playback. While not a replacement for external speakers, they offer a competent onboard audio experience.

The monitor equips two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4, and a USB-C port that supports 90W power delivery. It also comes with two USB-A 3.0 ports, a USB-B upstream port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Additional productivity features like KVM switch functionality, Picture-in-Picture, and Picture-by-Picture modes make it highly versatile for professional and multi-device environments.

Thunderbird includes TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification, flicker-free support via 10kHz PWM dimming, and an AM driver chip to reduce eye strain during prolonged use. The monitor draws up to 260W at peak, a fair trade-off for the high-end Mini LED hardware it packs inside.

In related news, TCL has secured the top spot globally across three major TV segments — leading in ultra-large TVs, Mini LED TVs, and Google TV shipments.

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