TCL C8L 65-inch vs TCL C7K 50-inch
Get the TCL C7K for value. Unless you want a 65-inch screen with deeper blacks and better sound — then the C8L is the bigger step up.
TCL C8L 65-inch
TCL's best UK TV below its flagships: extreme brightness, rich colour, deep blacks and Bang & Olufsen sound.
TCL C7K 50-inch
Very bright Mini LED for bright rooms, at a mid-range price. Expert Reviews' best mid-range TV.
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The C7K is a very bright 50-inch Mini LED at a mid-range price, and Expert Reviews found nothing better under £1,000. The 2026 C8L adds Super Quantum Dots, far more dimming zones, four HDMI 2.1 ports and Bang & Olufsen sound, but the 65-inch we list costs about three times as much.
- —You want a big screen and the best picture TCL makes below its flagships.
- —You game on more than one console.
- —You won't buy a soundbar yet.
- —You want a bright TV for the least money.
- —A 50-inch screen fits your room.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +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.
- +Very bright — handles a sunny room
- +Accurate colours in Filmmaker Mode
- +Low input lag for gaming
- −Average built-in sound — budget for a soundbar.
- −It's a 2025 model; the 55-inch and bigger sizes are mostly sold elsewhere.
Ready to choose?
- Is the TCL C8L worth it?
- Is the TCL C7K 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.