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When choosing between the TCL Q7 and TCL QM8, both LCD TVs, here are some factors to consider: If you are primarily concerned about cost, the TCL Q7 is significantly less expensive and can be a good choice for general watching needs. However, if improved performance in a variety of viewing conditions, particularly for HDR content, motion handling, and gaming is important to you, the TCL QM8 offers superior features but at a higher cost. When using the TV in a bright room, neither model is specifically highlighted for performance in such conditions, so ambient light control in your viewing room might be necessary for the best experience with both models. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
- The TCL Q7 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL QM8 (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
8.5
7.88/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7
8.3
7.88/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 is better suited for movies and cinematic TV due to its excellent local dimming and black uniformity that enhance contrast, which is very important for these viewing experiences. While the TCL Q7 also has good local dimming and contrast, its performance in these areas is not as strong, though it may still deliver fairly good colors and uniformity which are somewhat important factors for viewing content.
Cartoons & Animation
7.8
8.9
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 is very good for watching cartoons and animation mainly because it displays colors better out of the box and has a wider color gamut, while the TCL Q7 has fair colors out of the box and a good but slightly narrower color gamut, making it simply good for the same content. Both TVs have similar color volume and gray uniformity, which are somewhat important, but those exceptional out-of-the-box colors and a superior color gamut are what set the TCL QM8 apart for animation viewing.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.3
6.8
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV, though the TCL QM8 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The TCL Q7 and TCL QM8 both have fair performance for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs, with the QM8 offering slightly superior SDR brightness, which is very important, and some improvement in colors out of the box, contrast, local dimming, and color gamut, which are somewhat important. However, both TVs have equal upscaling capabilities, a very important factor for these types of content, meaning they perform similarly in enhancing lower resolution images to their native resolution.
Bright Room
7.6
9.9
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 is superior for watching TV in a bright room because it has excellent HDR brightness and handles reflections very well, in contrast to the TCL Q7, which, while still good, has lower SDR and HDR brightness and poorer reflections handling. The QM8 also offers better overall illumination and clarity in bright conditions, which can affect viewing experiences during the day or in well-lit rooms.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.5
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL Q7 has poor reflections handling and a narrow viewing angle which can diminish the quality of watching sports in well-lit environments and from different positions in a room. In contrast, the TCL QM8 performs better with reflections and has slightly improved viewing angles but both share fair Gray uniformity and motion processing, and very good response time, important for fast-paced sports action.
Gaming
8.2
8.3
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The TCL Q7 and TCL QM8 both excel in gaming due to their very good response times and low input lag coupled with their high refresh rates, ensuring fast and smooth gameplay. However, the QM8 pulls ahead slightly with better contrast and HDR brightness, offering a more vibrant gaming experience in varied lighting conditions.
Cost
$1,398
$1,304
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has a price of $1,398 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,304.
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How the TCL Q7 (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL Q7 (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,398 | $1,304 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 3, 2023 | May 3, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85Q750G | 85QM850G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.8" x 74.5" x 3.1" | 43" x 74.6" x 2.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.8" x 74.5" | 45.6" x 74.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 82.7 lbs | 105.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 600 x 600 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Yes, 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.
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