TCL P8K vs TCL P7K
Get the TCL P8K. Unless every pound counts: then the P7K is a very good cheaper TV.
TCL P8K
A full-array QLED with every HDR format, 144Hz gaming and Onkyo sound with a built-in sub, often under £500 for the 55-inch.
TCL P7K
A cheap 4K QLED with balanced colour, every HDR format and 10.8ms input lag. Expert Reviews recommends it.
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The P8K adds local dimming for more punch, 144Hz gaming and Onkyo sound with a built-in sub. The P7K is a 60Hz set with a sharp, balanced picture and every HDR format, and Expert Reviews recommends it, but its sound is thin and dark scenes look a little grey.
- —You game on a PS5, Xbox or PC.
- —You won't buy a soundbar.
- —You want a punchier picture.
- —You want the lowest price.
- —You mostly watch TV and streaming.
- —You already have a soundbar.
What verified owners report
Only reviews from checked buyers count, and every 1–3 star review is read by us. How we do this
Owners call it great value with a sharp, colourful picture. The few complaints are about cloudy patches in dark scenes and the odd app freezing.
- ✓Great value for the price
- ✓Sharp, colourful picture
- ✓Easy to set up and use
- −Light bleed or cloudy patches in dark scenes
Owners say the picture is very good for the money and Google TV runs smoothly. The one low rating is about weak built-in sound.
- ✓Very good picture
- ✓Great value for money
- ✓Smooth Google TV, easy to connect devices
None came up often enough to list.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG
- +144Hz gaming with Dolby Vision at 120Hz
- +2.1 Onkyo sound with a built-in sub
- −Blacks can look a little grey in dark scenes.
- −Colour and brightness drop off from the side.
- −Only HDMI 1 does 144Hz, and it's also the soundbar port.
- −The remote has no play/pause button.
- +Sharp, balanced 4K picture
- +Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG
- +10.8ms input lag with VRR
- −Dark areas look a little grey and noisy.
- −The backlight isn't perfectly even.
- −Sound is thin in loud action scenes.
- −Upscaling of low-quality channels is only so-so.
- Is the TCL P8K worth it?
- Is the TCL P7K 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.
Owner reports for the TCL P8K: 41 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.
Owner reports for the TCL P7K: 10 verified buyer ratings at LDLC (France), read October 2026.