TCL Q6 (LCD) vs TCL Q7 (LCD)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.