The TCL Q6 offers a more budget-friendly option with decent overall performance, making it suitable for general viewing in less bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL Q7, while more expensive, offers significantly better performance, particularly in motion handling and higher brightness, which could be a better fit for sports fans and in brighter rooms. The Q7 also has a higher refresh rate, which is a big advantage for gaming. However, if you're looking to save money and your viewing habits include standard TV shows, movies, and occasional gaming, the TCL Q6 could still be a satisfactory choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL Q7 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
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
6.9/10
7.8/10
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.5/10
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 TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9/10
7.7/10
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
9.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.7/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q7 has superior local dimming, contrast, and black uniformity, all essential for a good movie-watching experience in dark scenes, which the TCL Q6 lacks, resulting in poorer performance during cinematic viewing. While both TVs may have similar viewing angles and gray uniformity, the better color volume and accuracy out of the box of the TCL Q7 enhance the overall picture quality, making it more favorable for movies and TV.
Gaming
5.8/10
8.2/10
6.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
19.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
6.6/10
7.8/10
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
5.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL Q6's performance for cartoons and animation is fair due to colors out of the box not being very accurate and a relatively limited color gamut, impacting the richness and vividness needed for animated content. In contrast, the TCL Q7, while still showing a good color gamut similar to the Q6, has better out-of-the-box color accuracy, which allows for more true-to-life colors and a more pleasing viewing experience for animation without the need for calibration.
Cost
$700
$798
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has a price of $700 and the TCL Q7 (LCD) costs $798.
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL Q6 and Q7 both have poor ratings for motion processing and viewing angles, which are very important for sports watching; they struggle with fast-moving images and maintaining picture quality at wide angles. While the Q7 manages reflections slightly better and has very good response time, which can make a difference in high-action scenes, both TVs might not be the best option for sports enthusiasts who prioritize seamless motion and wide viewing angles.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.2/10
6.3/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
Both the TCL Q6 and TCL Q7 TVs provide a fair experience for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to their ability to handle standard definition content convincingly and their very good SDR brightness, ensuring clear visibility in most room settings. However, the out-of-the-box colors and color gamut are only fair, and while the local dimming and contrast are decent, especially on the Q7, which can enhance dynamic scenes, they are not exceptional. Local dimming helps to improve contrast; the Q7 holds a slight edge with better performance in this area, but this can be less critical for general daytime programming compared to cinematic content where deeper blacks are more sought after.
Bright Room
7.2/10
7.6/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The TCL Q6 and TCL Q7 both have 'Very Good' SDR brightness and 'Good' HDR brightness, making them suitable for bright rooms, but the TCL Q7 has a notably higher reflections handling score than the Q6, which indicates that it might be better suited for environments with a lot of light. Additionally, while both TVs are good performers, the TCL Q7's superior contrast, color volume, and color gamut may offer a better viewing experience for colorful content like movies and sports in bright settings.
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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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