TCL is well known for offering a good value on non-OLED TVs. The TCL QM7 from 2024 is king of that particular domain, as IGN concluded in its review. Now, a couple of months after its release, you can get the 65-inch TCL QM7 for $697.99 (originally $1,099.99) after a whopping $400 discount. The 85-inch version of the TCL QM7 is also on sale, down to $1,397.99 (originally $1,999.99). Both of these TVs are at their lowest prices ever, according to price tracking tools.
Last year's TCL TV lineup was released in May. The QM7 is a Mini-LED TV, which is the most premium technology that TCL offers. Mini-LED QLED is supposed to be the closest you can get to OLED visuals without actually being an OLED. This QM7 comes with over 1,500 local dimming zones, creating a deeper local dimming effect for better contrast. An advantage QLED Mini-LED has over QLED (aside from being cheaper) is it can get much brighter, with the QM7 reaching 2,400 nits at its peak.
Casual gamers will enjoy the option to double the 120 frames per second to 240 by cutting the 4K resolution in half, according to PCMag's "excellent" review. You'll also get the usual HDR modes (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG), IMAX Enhanced Certification, and built-in Onkyo 2.1 speakers with a built-in subwoofer.
Since it is a Google smart TV, it allows you to use hands-free Google Assistant voice controls, as well as Apple AirPlay and Google Cast. You get four HDMI ports, a 120Hz, two 144Hz, and one eARC. The eARC doesn't take one of the high-end ports, so you can hook up a soundbar and still use three other ports for gaming or a PC.
The stand and materials are where TCL cut costs for this TV, with a flimsy stand and a cheaper material for the build. But if you're mounting the TV, I'd take that if it means better specs in the visual department.
