TCL QM7L vs TCL QM8L
Get the TCL QM7L. Unless you want the brightest picture and four HDMI 2.1 ports — then the QM8L is worth the extra.
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 QM8L
TCL's brightest mainstream TV: huge HDR punch, very little blooming and four HDMI 2.1 ports. 65 inches and up.
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Both are very bright SQD Mini LEDs with deep blacks and Google TV, and Tom's Guide found colour, input lag and upscaling very close. The QM8L is clearly brighter with less blooming and has HDMI 2.1 on all four ports, but the QM7L costs less and also comes in 55 inches.
- —You want the best value.
- —You want a 55-inch TV.
- —One console is enough.
- —You want the most HDR punch.
- —You plug in two consoles and a soundbar.
- —Your room is very bright.
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.
- +Extremely bright for HDR and sunny rooms
- +Very little blooming around bright objects
- +Four HDMI 2.1 ports, up to 144Hz
- −HDR isn't accurate out of the box and can't be fully calibrated.
- −Reflections from lamps and windows are noticeable.
- −Chunkier than most high-end TVs, on a centre pedestal stand.
Ready to choose?
- Is the TCL QM7L worth it?
- Is the TCL QM8L 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.