We got the Kick-Proof TV from China!
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Check out the Drop x Sennheiser HD 6XX Headphones at dro.ps Get an unrestricted 30-day free trial of FreshBooks at freshbooks.com Have you seen that viral video from China of the kick-proof 4K smart TV? Well we got one. And we kicked it... Original clip: twitter.com Buy TVs On Best Buy (PAID LINK): shop-links.co On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Walmart (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Our Affiliates, Referral Programs, and Sponsors: lmg.gg Get a Displate Metal Print at lmg.gg Get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime at lmg.gg Linus Tech Tips merchandise at lttstore.com Our Test Benches on Amazon: amazon.com Our production gear: geni.us Come see us at LTX 2020: ltxexpo.com Twitter - twitter.com Facebook - @LinusTech Instagram - @linustech Twitch - twitch.tv Intro Screen Music Credit: Title: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro Screen Music Credit: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High youtube.com
The video investigates a viral claim about a kick-proof 4K TV from China. It begins with the hosts acknowledging the viral clip and outlining their plan to verify the claim by examining packaging, brand, and specs, then proceeding to a practical testing setup in their workshop. They discover the box branding is ambiguous and the product appears to be a budget 55 inch 4K TV with a heavy front layer that could be glass or a plastic/composite, raising questions about durability. The hosts show the initial attempt to power the TV from an improvised electrical setup, discuss the slow performance and preloaded content, and comment on picture quality, reflections, and viewing angles before moving to the main endurance tests. The test sequence includes VR gaming, controller impacts, and full-body kicks to determine whether the TV remains functional and undamaged, concluding that the device holds up to strong abuse, even with shoes, while showing some superficial marks and residue from interactions. They wrap by noting the TV’s ad-loaded startup, the panel type from a Samsung VA origin, and the overall surprise at the durability, while connecting the discussion back to the broader context of ad behavior, streaming, and consumer expectations for rugged electronics.
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Questions answered
- What features does the kick-proof TV claim to have and how does the host verify them?
- The video notes a thick protective layer in front of the display and discusses the panel type, connectivity, and power setup, then performs practical abuse tests to see if the TV remains functional after kicks and impacts.
- How durable is the TV according to the tests and what factors influence perceived durability?
- Tests show the TV withstands kicks and heavy impacts with only surface marks and residue, while issues like glare, reflectivity, and slow response influence perceived durability and usability.
- What practical concerns do the hosts raise about the TV beyond durability?
- They comment on image quality, reflection from the glass layer, ad startup behavior, and uncertain branding, suggesting these factors affect value and user experience beyond mere toughness.