TCL C7L vs TCL C8L 65-inch
Get the TCL C7L. Unless you want the best picture TCL makes and the price gap is small at your size: then the C8L.
TCL C7L
The C7K's 2026 successor: very bright Mini LED with deep blacks and rich colour for well under OLED money. What Hi-Fi gave it five stars for picture.
TCL C8L 65-inch
TCL's best UK TV below its flagships: extreme brightness, rich colour, deep blacks and Bang & Olufsen sound.
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At 65 inches the C7L costs about £700 less and already delivers outstanding brightness and contrast. The C8L is brighter still, blooms less, has better sound and a nicer remote, and the gap is only about £200 at 55 inches.
- —You want the most picture for your money.
- —You're buying the 65-inch size.
- —You'll add a soundbar anyway.
- —You want TCL's best picture.
- —You're buying 55 inches, where the gap is small.
- —You'll use the TV speakers.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Brighter than anything else at its price
- +Deep blacks with little blooming
- +4K 144Hz gaming and Dolby Vision
- −Eco settings dim the picture out of the box; turn them off in the energy menu.
- −Only two of the four HDMI ports do 4K at 144Hz.
- −The glossy screen reflects lamps facing it.
- −Built-in sound is wide and loud but light on bass.
- +Extremely bright, rich colour
- +Deep blacks with very little blooming
- +Four HDMI 2.1 ports and B&O sound
- −Out of the box its power-saving Eco settings dim the picture; switch them off.
- −Bright lamps and windows reflect off the screen.
- −Leave noise reduction off: it's too aggressive.
Ready to choose?
- Is the TCL C7L worth it?
- Is the TCL C8L 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.