TCL QM7L vs TCL QM8K
Get the TCL QM7L. Unless last year's QM8K is cheaper where you shop — it's the brighter, more premium TV with deeper blacks.
TCL QM7L
A very bright Mini LED with deep blacks for the money, and a 55-inch size. Tom's Guide's top Mini LED value of 2026.
TCL QM8K
A very bright Mini LED for sunny rooms and HDR impact, with better value than premium OLEDs.
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The QM8K was TCL's 2025 step-up model: extremely bright with superb blacks and very little haloing, and it's now discounted while stocks last. The 2026 QM7L adds Super Quantum Dot colour, is still sold in every size from 55 inches and is easy to find, so it's the safer buy.
- —You want a current model in stock.
- —You want a 55-inch.
- —You love vivid colour.
- —You find a 65-inch QM8K for less than the QM7L.
- —You watch films in a dark room.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Bright enough for a sunny room
- +Deep, uniform blacks for an LCD
- +55-inch size, unlike the QM8L
- −Only two of the four HDMI ports do 4K at 120Hz, so two consoles plus a soundbar can be tight.
- −Reflections from windows show in dark scenes.
- −HDR looks over-bright and isn't accurate out of the box.
- −Built-in sound is just OK.
- +Very bright Mini LED picture
- +Strong HDR for the money
- +Google TV and gaming features
- −Blooming can show around bright subtitles in dark scenes.
- −Picture quality drops more from the side than OLED.
Ready to choose?
- Is the TCL QM7L worth it?
- Is the TCL QM8K 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.