Updated 26 Oct 2026
Is the TCL C6K worth it?
Yes — a great cheap Mini LED for gaming.
It's bright for the money, with vibrant colour and surprisingly deep blacks, and it does 4K at 144Hz with VRR and Dolby Vision gaming at 13.6ms input lag. Google TV includes iPlayer and ITVX. Some shadow detail is lost in very dark films, contrast fades from the side, the screen edges can look uneven, and its 2.1 speakers need a soundbar for films. It comes in 55 to 98 inches.
96%of 113 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Vibrant colour and good blacks for the price
- 4K 144Hz, VRR and 13.6ms lag
- Google TV with UK catch-up apps
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What owners say
Owners love the picture and the value for the money. Complaints are rare.
Good to know
- Some black crush hides detail in very dark scenes.
- A brownish tint can show at the very edges of the screen.
- Contrast fades and blooming shows off-centre.
- Sponsored banners take up much of the Google TV home screen.
From 113 buyer ratings at Currys and Otto (Germany), every complaint read by us, October 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Great picture: bright, sharp and colourfulMentioned a lot
- Good sound for a TVMentioned often
- Easy to set upMentioned often
- Great value for the moneyAlso mentioned
- Google TV makes the apps easyAlso mentioned
What they complain about
Hardly any: just 4 of 113 owners gave it 3 stars or fewer, and no complaint came up often enough to list.
Get it if…
- You want a big Mini LED TV for under £600.
- You game on a PS5 or Xbox.
- Most seats are in front of the TV.
Skip it if…
- You want the punchiest picture: the C7K is brighter.
- You won't add a soundbar.
- People often watch from the side.
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How we reached this verdict
TechRadar rates it four stars and very good value: solid brightness, vibrant colour and surprisingly deep blacks, with a strong gaming feature list for the price and 13.6ms input lag. It notes black crush, some uniformity issues, fading contrast off-centre and cluttered virtual surround sound.
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: TechRadar, TCL (specs), RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 26 Oct 2026How we decide