Choose the Amazon Omni Series if you prefer a TV that's slightly less expensive and need a TV with lower input lag for gaming. However, this TV has limitations in dark room performance and lacks local dimming, which can affect picture quality.
Opt for the TCL Q7 if you're willing to pay a bit more for significantly better picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and you value high gaming performance. It has a better response time and supports advanced features such as Dolby Vision and full-array local dimming, leading to improved contrast and brightness. However, it has a higher input lag which may not be ideal for competitive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon Omni Series (LCD)
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL Q7 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Good for movies & TV
Good for cartoons & animation
Good for use as monitor
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.1/10
7.8/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.6/10
7.7/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q7 offers better contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity which are crucial for a good movie-watching experience, making its picture quality superior, especially in darker scenes. The Amazon Omni Series, on the other hand, falls short in these areas, leading to a less immersive and shallower viewing experience for cinematic content.
Sports
5.8/10
6.4/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series is considered poor for watching sports mainly due to its poor handling of reflections and fair response time which can make fast-paced action look blurry. On the other hand, the TCL Q7 has fairly good motion processing and a very good response time, enabling it to handle sports better by providing clearer images during fast movements, yet it still struggles somewhat with reflections and has narrow viewing angles.
Gaming
5.6/10
8.2/10
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series has a lower input lag and response time, which makes it less responsive for gaming compared to the TCL Q7, which has a very good input lag and response time providing smoother and more responsive gameplay. Additionally, the TCL Q7's higher refresh rate supports a smoother image in fast-moving games, whereas the Amazon Omni Series' lower refresh rate might result in motion blur during quick action sequences.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8/10
7.8/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
5.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series is considered poor for watching cartoons and animation due to its lower performance in displaying colors out of the box and a narrower color gamut, which are very important for vibrant and varied animations. In contrast, the TCL Q7 is rated as good because it exhibits better quality in these areas, ensuring that animated content is presented with more accurate and vivid colors, making for a more enjoyable viewing experience.
Bright Room
6.3/10
7.6/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Amazon Omni Series delivers good SDR brightness but struggles with reflections and has poor HDR brightness, which can subtract from the viewing experience in a bright room. In contrast, the TCL Q7 shines with very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, but also shares the challenge of reflection handling; however, its overall superior brightness may offer a better experience in well-lit spaces.
Cost
$720
$900
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$400
$600
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$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has a price of $720 and the TCL Q7 (LCD) costs $900.
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and Amazon Omni Series (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The Amazon Omni Series performs moderately well with upscaling SD content and providing brighter images which benefits news and TV program viewing, but it has limitations in its color reproduction. Conversely, the TCL Q7 also offers decent upscaling, better than the Amazon Omni Series, and although it provides vibrant colors out of the box and a wide color gamut, its SDR brightness is less impressive, which may affect daytime viewing.
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How the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) and the TCL Q7 (LCD) compare to other TVs
"If you want a competent budget screen with some handy features, the Amazon Omni TV delivers an experience that punches well above its price tag. You’ll also get the benefit of Fire TV’s new UI right out of the box. It’s clean and simple to understand, plus it puts content first. In the picture-quality department, the Amazon Omni is a surprising star among some of its dimmer, less colorful rivals."
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About Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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