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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a TV that's better in overall picture quality, gaming, and works well in bright rooms, and if you're okay with a lower midrange price, the TCL Q7 could be a great choice. However, its performance in dark rooms and maximum brightness are not the strongest points. On the other hand, the TCL R745 offers better sound quality with more powerful speakers and it's typically positioned at a premium price. If you're looking for a larger screen size and can afford to spend more, the R745 might be the way to go. It's important to note that the R745 doesn’t perform as well overall in picture quality or bright rooms compared to the Q7. Give Feedback
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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
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
5.6
7.88/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7
5.2
7.88/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
8.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q7 offers a high contrast ratio, effective local dimming, and good black uniformity, which contributes to its strong performance for watching movies and cinematic TV. On the other hand, the TCL R745 has a lower contrast ratio and lacks capable local dimming, resulting in poorer performance in these same viewing conditions.
Gaming
8.2
7.4
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
The TCL Q7 boasts a very good response time and good input lag which is ideal for gaming as it allows for smooth motion and minimal delay between user actions and on-screen response. The TCL R745, while considered good for gaming, has a fair response time and the best input lag, offering less blur and still very responsive gameplay but with slightly more motion blur than the Q7.
Cartoons & Animation
7.8
5.9
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q7 excels in displaying animations and cartoons owing to its good performance in color reproduction straight out of the box and its capable color gamut, which enhances the vividness and variety of colors. In contrast, the TCL R745 falls short in these areas with only fair out-of-the-box color accuracy and a poorer color volume, leading to less vibrant and diverse color representation.
Bright Room
7.6
5.8
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL Q7 is better suited for bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness levels as well as lower performance in reflections handling, which indicates it can handle ambient light better. On the other hand, the TCL R745, with lower brightness and better reflection handling, is less suitable for very bright environments but still manages glare well.
Cost
$2,200
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has a price of $2,200 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.4
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL R745, with superior reflection handling, making it suitable for well-lit rooms, still faces challenges with motion processing and response time, which are important for sports. Conversely, while the TCL Q7 has good response times conducive to fast-paced action, its poor reflection handling reduces visibility in bright environments, and both share a similarly fair motion processing ability, impacting their performance during sports viewing.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.3
6.1
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The TCL Q7 is fair for watching news and TV programs as it has very good SDR brightness and upscaling abilities, which are crucial for displaying lower resolution content effectively. In comparison, the TCL R745, while also rated fair for the same content, has lower SDR brightness making it less ideal for bright rooms but benefits from better color presentation straight out of the box, which can enhance the viewing experience without additional calibration.
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How the TCL Q7 (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL Q7 (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,200 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 3, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85Q750G | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.8" x 74.5" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 82.7 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 50 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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