The TCL Q7 is a bit better for gaming due to its higher gaming score and response time, and it performs slightly better in bright rooms. It also has better motion processing, which is beneficial for fast-moving content like sports. On the other hand, the Vizio M-Series has a slight edge for watching news, talk shows, and animation. It also has slightly better sound quality and color accuracy out of the box. If gaming is your priority and you'll often watch in bright environments, go for the TCL Q7. If you value audio quality and vivid colors without adjustment for general TV watching, consider the Vizio M-Series. Both are similar in price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
Good for bright room
Very good for gaming
Good for use as monitor
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
Good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Gaming
8.2/10
6.4/10
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL Q7 excels in gaming due to its very good response time and 120Hz screen refresh rate, which minimizes motion blur and provides smoother gameplay, whereas the Vizio M-Series has a fair response time and a lower 60Hz refresh rate, resulting in less fluid motion. While the Vizio offers very good input lag performance for responsive gaming, the TCL's good input lag and superior response time combined with its higher refresh rate overall provide a better gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
7.8/10
8.3/10
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The Vizio M-Series displays colors more accurately right out of the box and has a wider color gamut, which enhances the vibrancy and variety of colors important for animation. Meanwhile, the TCL Q7 offers good colors once calibrated and sufficient color volume, but it may require adjustment for optimal cartoon and animation viewing.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.3/10
7.6/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio M-Series performs better for watching news and TV programs as it has superior upscaling which is very important, meaning it can display lower resolution content with more clarity. Additionally, it delivers better SDR brightness, important in well-lit rooms, and provides more accurate colors out of the box and a wider color gamut, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
Bright Room
7.6/10
6.6/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL Q7 excels in bright rooms because it has a higher SDR brightness and is equipped to handle reflections better than the Vizio M-Series, which has lower SDR brightness and fair reflection handling, potentially making it less suitable for brightly lit environments.
Cost
$798
$750
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has a price of $798 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $750.
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7/10
7.6/10
7.88/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
8.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The TCL Q7 excels in providing deep blacks and uniformity crucial for movie enthusiasts, thanks to its superior black uniformity and effective local dimming. On the other hand, the Vizio M-Series offers a very similar contrast with respectable black levels and boasts more vibrant colors straight out of the box, making it a strong contender for cinematic content.
Sports
6.4/10
6.2/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL Q7 has better response time which is very important for watching sports, making it more suitable for fast-moving content, while the Vizio M-Series, despite having weaker response time, has better motion processing but it still ranks the same as the TCL Q7.
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Spec Comparison
TCL Q7 (LCD)
Vizio M-Series (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$798
$750
Brand
Brand
TCL
Vizio
Release Date
Release Date
June 1, 2023
July 4, 2021
Full name
Full name
65Q750G
M65Q7-J01
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED FALD VA
LED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Google TV
SmartCast
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
6.9/10
8/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
7.8/10
7.6/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
7.7/10
6.7/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
8.3/10
6.5/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
7.8/10
7.6/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.4/10
6.3/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
6.4/10
7.6/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
7.9/10
8.4/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
7.3/10
6.3/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.9" x 56.9" x 2.8"
32.9" x 57" x 3.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.2" x 56.9"
34.1" x 57"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
44.3 lbs
51.1 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
300 x 300
400 x 200
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
10 bit
10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
Yes
Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
7.9/10
7.9/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
6.8/10
5.7/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
9/100
6/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
8.3/10
6/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
8.6/10
7.5/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
7.7/10
5.8/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7.5/10
6.8/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
8.8/10
6.8/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.3/10
5/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6/10
6.7/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
4.8/10
6.7/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
4.6/10
4.6/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
7.7/10
8.2/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.6/10
7.9/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
8/10
6.7/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
7.3/10
8.8/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
6.5/10
8.3/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
6.3/10
7/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
10/10
7/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
30 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Bypass only
DTS:X
DTS:X
Yes, Bypass only
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only
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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.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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