TCL C6K vs TCL P8L
Get the TCL P8L. Unless you want a 55-inch or the lowest price: then the C6K.
TCL C6K
A cheap Mini LED with vibrant colour, good blacks and 144Hz gaming. TechRadar calls it very good value.
TCL P8L
A 65-inch Mini LED for about £750 with a natural, cinematic picture and 144Hz gaming. A What Hi-Fi Award winner for 2026.
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For 65 inches under £1,000, What Hi-Fi calls the P8L the new benchmark, with a balanced, film-like picture and 144Hz gaming. The C6K is cheaper and also does 4K at 144Hz, with vibrant colour, but TechRadar found some black crush and uneven screen edges.
- —You want a 55-inch.
- —You want to spend as little as possible.
- —You like a vivid picture.
- —You want a 65-inch.
- —You watch mostly films.
- —You want the newer model.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Vibrant colour and good blacks for the price
- +4K 144Hz, VRR and 13.6ms lag
- +Google TV with UK catch-up apps
- −Some black crush hides detail in very dark scenes.
- −A brownish tint can show at the very edges of the screen.
- −Contrast fades and blooming shows off-centre.
- −Sponsored banners take up much of the Google TV home screen.
- +65 inches for about £750
- +Natural, cinematic picture
- +4K 144Hz gaming and every HDR format
- −Dynamic Brightness in the energy menu dims the picture; switch it off.
- −The default motion setting looks like a soap opera; set Motion Clarity to Low or Off.
- −A little shadow detail is lost in very dark scenes.
- −Only two of the four HDMI ports do 4K at 144Hz.
Ready to choose?
- Is the TCL C6K worth it?
- Is the TCL P8L worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.