Toshiba 350NU Toshiba - 65" Class C350 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Review

This $340 Toshiba TV has Dolby Vision HDR in the 83rd percentile, a rare budget feat. But overall picture quality is average (43rd percentile), and gaming is weak (26th percentile). Buy it for HDR movies, skip it for games or if you want the best picture.

The Toshiba C350 is a 65-inch 4K Fire TV that costs $340. That price puts it squarely in the budget category, but it's trying to punch above its weight with features like Dolby Vision HDR and a 60Hz panel. Its picture quality sits in the 43rd percentile in our database, which means it's average. The real story is in the HDR performance, which lands in the 83rd percentile. That's a strong score for a TV at this price, and it means Dolby Vision content will look noticeably better here than on many cheaper sets.

Performance is a mixed bag, and the numbers tell the story. The HDR score in the 83rd percentile is the standout. Dolby Vision support at this price is rare, and it makes a real difference in contrast and color depth for supported movies. But the overall picture quality percentile is 43, which is middle-of-the-pack. The 60Hz refresh rate puts gaming performance in the 26th percentile, so it's not a great choice for fast-paced games. Audio is at the 32nd percentile, so you'll likely want a soundbar. The connectivity score is decent at 66th percentile, thanks to four HDMI ports.

At $340, the value proposition is clear: you're getting Dolby Vision HDR, which is a premium feature, on a budget TV. That's a good trade. You're sacrificing overall picture quality (43rd percentile) and gaming performance (26th percentile) for that HDR boost. Compared to other TVs at this price, having four HDMI ports and Fire TV is also a plus. It's a solid pick if HDR movies are your priority and you're okay with average performance elsewhere.

Let's look at the numbers versus some key competitors. The Hisense U6 series often sits near this price but uses Mini-LED, which typically pushes its picture quality percentile higher than the C350's 43. However, the Hisense might not have Dolby Vision. The Roku Pro Series is a Mini-LED QLED option that would crush this TV in both picture quality and gaming percentiles, but it costs significantly more. The C350's ace is its 83rd percentile HDR score with Dolby Vision at a rock-bottom price. If you want that specific feature cheap, this TV has a niche. For better overall performance, you'd need to spend more on a Hisense U6 or similar.

Skip the Toshiba C350 if you're a serious gamer or a picture quality purist. The gaming percentile of 26 and the overall picture quality percentile of 43 are its weak points. If you play fast-paced console games, you need a TV with a 120Hz panel and a higher gaming score. If you want the best possible image for movies and sports, you should look at TVs with picture quality scores in the 70th percentile or higher, which usually means spending more on Mini-LED or OLED.

We'd recommend the Toshiba C350 if your budget is tight and you watch a lot of Dolby Vision content on services like Netflix or Disney+. The 83rd percentile HDR score is legit for the price. But if you care more about overall picture quality, gaming, or audio, its middling 43rd, 26th, and 32nd percentile scores mean you should look at a slightly more expensive Mini-LED TV from Hisense or TCL. This is a specialist, not a generalist.