When you looking to buy a TCL and comparing it to other TV's please keep this in mind. I have the first gen of the 6series TCL when they introduced QLED. They have updated the firmware every year and it looks better than the day I bought it. Truly a great company.
@AR-ki7hg my bright varied but mostly kept at 100, tbh I think you're more likely to want to upgrade before you ever see any significant wear and tear on the tv.
I have the 1st gen 6series mini QLED when they moved away from Roku and was wondering why my TV looked better😂 Also I forget but I was pretty sure smart HDR wasn’t always a standard picture setting before 1 of the early updates lol
They never stopped offering stands... but usually reserve them for the higher end models. LG, Samsung... Pretty much all of them. TCL also don't have them in the low end ones. This is TCL's cheapest model with a stand.
@@stuckintheinbetween For those that that hate TV legs Universal Pedestal stands can be had. Just because a manufacturer is offering a pedestal stand on some sizes and some models doesn't mean it's across the board on every size TV. The 55" model does still include feet style leg stands. I bought a Universal Pedestal stand that is still better than the flat metal stand that Hisense includes that also has no swivel rotation. Plus universal stands can be adjusted by height. Manufacture stands in general it comes in one height level and is 100% stationary.
Bought this before the reviews started to hit as I wanted to take advantage of the July prime day discount. Absolutely pleased with its performance especially for the price.
Got this tv a few weeks ago when Best Buy had a great sale. Used your calibration settings and it looks amazing! Huge upgrade on my 10 y/o Samsung. Very pleased with the tv.
As per Stop the FOMO, the Hisense U7N has the extra brightness the others don't, but it achieves this at the cost of tone mapping and contrast as it often clips brighter areas and even skin-tones.
And watch out: only the 75-inch versions of the U8N/U7N/U6N are IPS panels with optimal viewing angles. You don't have to worry about that with the TCL QM7 and Samsung Q80C since all sizes have satisfactory viewing angles.
@@handlemonium I bought the C805/C755 which is a QLED VA panel (not sure what's the American equivalent of it QM7/QM8 or something else). My dilemma about Hisense vs TCL ended when I learnt about numerous QC and existing flash problems of Hisense rendering their TVs unusable, which users have expressed and these issues reviewers hardly tell as they never own the devices long enough.
@@handlemonium Hisense has more quality control issues as per consumer feedback than TCL. Hence I went with TCL and even otherwise TCL holds its own when it comes to feature set, android etc.
@@AR-ki7hg It's set to 100. In theory it may wear out faster the higher the brightness is, but I don't think it makes a major difference in the overall longevity of the LEDs.
@@AR-ki7hg Because some TVs have flicker if you set the backlight lower than max, so I usually just leave it at 100. It is a bright TV, but I use my QM7 primarily as a PC monitor for gaming, and I just lower the gamma with my GPU driver's individual game profiles to tone down the brightness on a game-by-game basis if I find it's too bright for the specific game I'm playing. With some games I want the extra brightness, in others I don't. It's much more convenient to create gamma/brightness profiles with the GPU driver software for individual games rather than constantly adjusting the backlight when playing different games.
@@Kryptic1046 good info. what resolutions have you tested on this? What size? As a pc gamer would you notice the 8K? I'm thinking of getting 8k for my old pc game backlog.
When you said "...TCL said the model range has up to 1500 dimming zones. For our European viewers..." I legit thought you were about to translate that figure to metric....
@emmcee476 Yes. Both produce a very sharp picture. The QM7 gets nuclear bright compared to the Q7. I agree that the Q7 has better contrast on certain things over the QM7. On the other hand the QM7s brightness made certain movies I watched on blu ray looked incredibly good. I watched Avatar way of water on both and it looked great on both but the QM7 took it to another level.
@@djdubz QM7 is actually $700. Also on Amazon 65 inch. That’s where I got it QM7 is brighter and a little sharper in image but the Q7 is a awesome TV and is also a very sharp image you can’t go wrong with either one
I bought my 75" Q7 last July for $999, and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. It is the best performing TV I have ever owned by a mile. Coming from a 2015 Samsung.
I just bought the QM7 online at Best Buy on sale for $499 ($300 off the regular price!). Picking it up tomorrow and looking forward to getting it set up and calibrated. Thank you so much for the great content, I have used Rtings reviews for quite some time now and have always been very impressed with your knowledgeable reviews and attention to detail, keep up the great work!
@@fanta104I absolutely love it. Its a breeze to set up, very responsive, intuitive, the remote glows when you pick it up, loaded with apps, etc. Just watched Guardians of the Galaxy again in 4K Imax and was blown away by how good it looked.
Out of the box accuracy might be off. But no one would ever notice other then its a bit too red. But a few adjustments with the 2 point white balance fixed it . And it looks amazing even against my X90L.
I just recently chose the Q7 over the QM7. For me the performance difference was not drastic enough to justify the cost difference. My 75” Q7 was $699 vs the 75” QM7 $999 at Best Buy. I’m thoroughly pleased with my decision, some minor tweaks in picture settings and it looks amazing. Not to mention running my Xbox Series X on it is outstanding.
Both the TCL QM7 and the Hisense U7N are the same price right now, but I’m leaning towards the TCL based on quality control issues that the Hisense has. I’d be using this TV specifically for gaming and a little Netflix. Right now I’m using a cheap $250 50” sceptre TV (Walmart brand) Do you think the TCL would still be a good upgrade?
Yes, absolutely yes. The QM7 is my favorite TV I've ever had, and I've had a lot of them. I currently have 9 TV's/monitors and the QM7 is my favorite. I use it primarily for gaming too. I suggested the QM7 to a friend of mine a few days ago to replace an older TV he was using. He bought the 65" model, and he loves it.
I bought the C805/C755 which is a QLED VA panel (not sure what's the American equivalent of it QM7/QM8 or something else). My dilemma about Hisense vs TCL ended when I learnt about numerous QC and existing flash problems of Hisense rendering their TVs unusable, which users have expressed and these issues reviewers hardly tell as they never own the devices long enough.
Hi everyone since you have QM7 and the U8N I would still like to see a comparison video that would be a good match up for the 55" size. There isn't one. I think there should be one that really shows the differences.
Ask Copilot for a review, this should be available on your PC or phone, it uses ChatGPT AI and will give you some good intel, it does get thing wrong, but, if you ask it, it remembers what you previously said, so you can engage like you were having a normal conversation. In this case I asked it for a review, but it got the U8N wrong on having HMDI 2.1 for gaming. But it gives you a good starting point to start your own research.
I just recently purchased a 55" TCL QM751 which is VERY similar (visually indistinguishable, but with a lower refresh rate) to one of the models in the Korean report on a lack of QDs in TCL tvs. Do we know if the three in the report were the only models tested, or did others pass? I hope someone will test the color spectrum of models sold in the US to determine if they have suitable levels of QDs. I'm liking the TV so far, although managing the picture settings between sources and picture modes is awkward and frustrating.
I think when you do your final recommendations about this TV vs another, you should also specify that the color accuracy point should be graded on a curve based on personal preference. Sure the U7N has better color accuracy out of the box, but if the QM7 is brighter and has more vibrant colors, that is more pleasing to some eyes. I personally prefer punchier colors over accuracy.
@kjeneen79 Not for the 55" size this where where they are aligned the most. TV reviewers get 65" or bigger to do comparisons. It's the world we live in,Panasonic,LG,Sony they don't make top tier model TV's in a 55". We have to take what we can get from a 65" QM7 v U8. It won't happen this year maybe 2025.
Just watching this video as a first time "why not" buyer after a couple hours of reddit reading. Wow, I had no idea there was this much that went into TV reviewing... I can't even believe this is a thing as someone who works in the tech worlds and has a full-time WFH job. Jesus, no wonder they wouldn't stop saying to "just use RTINGS"....
@ I am satisfied it’s not perfect thought I have the 75” ADS PRO IPS panel, the viewing angle are good, blooming is present in dark scenes and there is noticeable banding on low bit content. Overall I am satisfied with my purchase and this is coming from a Sony A80J oled, this tv is pretty impressive for the price. I hope this helped.
@Abubaker42 thanks mate! I currently own a 40 inch tcl 3 series😅 I guess it would be a great purchase for me in that case. And since you have already seen the picturisation produced by an oled, when you say it's impressive then it really must be a good buy for someone like me who is coming from an old tv series.
Hey Abby, this looks like one of those so, so TVS. If you are a average Joe consumer then this QM7 would be a decent TV for them. I would save up a little bit more and go the QM851G which I've heard is a awesome TV for a little more money. i believe the QM851G has even been on sale lately and it may be further reduced in price by Black Friday and the holiday season.😊
Best Buy just had the 65" version of the QM7 for $599 a few weeks back, and I'm sure they'll have it again going into the holidays (55" was $499). There's no TV that competes with this in that price range.
@@stuckintheinbetweenyou are probably right about that. But it's getting close to Black Friday so I'd hold off until then and see what the QM851G is going for.The reviewers have been highly praising the QM851G.😊
Right now the price difference at 75" is $300 more for the QM8. The QM8 gets a little brighter but I think the QM7 is plenty bright in most situations! It's clear they have the same media engine because all the ratings of both TVs starting at Low-Quality Content Smoothing to the end of the review are IDENTICAL, it's just the screen's glossy finish/reflectivity and terrible out-of-box calibration that hurts the QM7 A LOT, and the latter is FIXABLE. Sound is actually worse on the QM8 ... I think at this price differential, the QM8 isn't offering an extra $300 of value - 80,000:1 contrast vs. 160,000:1 contrast is probably difficult to distinguish without a computer, 2000 nits content (to utilize the QM8) is rare, and only in the brightest spot in the entire house could the QM8 be considered for purchase ...
Got the 75 inch for 1000 euro BF. Coming from a Samsung qled and the difference is incredible. If anyone thinks about buying it but is not convinced, just do it . For comparison, the miniled screen on Macbook Pro M1 looks like poopoo in comparison. Movies on Netflix look stunning. Brightness was my main concern but I have to turn it down even in day time.
Any upcoming review of the 765? Sold as the Q9BK8 in Costco in the UK. Is this the same tv as the one reviewed here? Contemplating whether to get this or the Samsung QN90D for a similar price? Apparently the UK 55inch Samsung does not have a VA panel?
That's where I'm at right now. Choosing between the 65" Q7 and the QM7 at Best Buy. Q7 is $699 on sale and QM7 is $1099 not on sale right now so the Q7 is the obvious choice, but then I found out that last month the Q7 was 599 and the QM7 was 699 so I'm wondering if I should wait for them to go back on sale for those prices again.
Funny it was the opposite for me in canada. The q7 was 999 and the qm7 in 65 was on sale 400 dollars off for 1100. So I spent the extra 100 and got the qm7
@@friendlytoad6534went to bestbuy today and couldnt find any offers. Moreover, majority of the bestbuys in toronto don't seem to have tcl high end models for display! It's frustrating
I have a Samsung q70r 75" and 65 from some years back. I hate the thought of buying another brand lol but im looking at this TV in 85" and or today at bestbuy is the last day sale for a tcl q6 98" I wondering if I get the q6 98" if I will be Disappointed im kinda thinking I won't with the qm7 or should I wait until black Friday 🤔??
12:07 there is an error at this point in the video, you say that the HiSense has better contrast, did you mean better dynamic contrast? Because the native contrast rating of the TCL (8261:1) is higher than Hsense(4771:1), and the barchart measures average (80% dynamic 20% native) which gives TCL (68%) an edge vs Hisense (58%).
Hello, I want to buy this TV, but in Poland I found a model called TCL C765 (55MQLED 85) is it the same model as TCL QM7? I checked the specifications and they are the same, but I'm not sure if these are the same TVs
So basically pick one of these up on a holiday sale and I can save the money on an oled and still have a really good experience, I don't ever see the hisense for sale so the TCL would be my choice
I tend to have my curtains pulled in my room regardless of what time of day it is. I have a flush mounted ceiling light. Have been looking at both this and the U7N. Not sure which would be the best to go for. Any ideas?
It's kinda a given that it beats the Q7 from last year because the Q7 didn't even have minLED... A better question would be " Is this an upgrade over previous years R646/R655?"
How does the TCL QM7 compared to the Samsung QN90D? I have the QM7 in 75”… but was debating on the QN90D in 65” but it’s $300 more… trying to see if it’s worth the $300 increase in price
Great video! Love rtings! My friend has this model but is having trouble with some of the settings. On a single input, when content from Apple TV changes from SDR to HDR, the settings will carry over. Example - let’s say he has movie mode selected and has brightness at 42 in SDR. When content switches to HDR, and the TCL is in HDR10 movie picture mode, the brightness stays at 42 because it brought over settings from SDR. Which seems too low in HDR. TCL seemed to confirm this is how it’s meant to perform as well. Is this something you guys noticed or dealt with when calibrating your model? Do you know if the Hisense U7N allows for dedicated settings whether in SDR or HDR on the same input? Thanks!
in initial setup there is an option to apply this setting to all other modes (gaming, sports, movie, SDR, HDR). Suspect your friend chose that option vs time consuming adjusting individually all the other settings. Filmmaker mode has zero settings, Dolby Vision Bright or dark.
@@kevincody8391 awesome thank you! I’ll have him check this. Oddly enough, I helped him test again and saw it behaving as desired where settings were changing fully per different source material all on one input using hdmi 1. However, when I tested this theory in hdmi 2 or 3 it started to resort to the sharing of settings issue. I’ll take a look for this toggle to apply to single or multiple modes. Thank you
I still don't get the handling of reflections rating. For instance when I went to the store I thought Bravia 9 was the worst because every light caused a streak across the entire screen which was extremely distracting compared to others. The one shown here seem better to me than the perfect mirror reflection of something like a C4 oled.
It's preference, but rtings really likes the glossy mirror look where whatever is behind you is superimposed on the screen. They will complain about any kind of Halo or rainbow effect,but staring at yourself like it's a mirror in low light scenes. 9.5/10 lol
I just recently bought the 55 inch version of this model. I have a PS5 and for some reason when I go into the settings to look at the current video output, it shows its running at 4k 60hz and that only adjust to 4k120hz when I am playing a videogame. Is that just something that adjust automatically when I am at the Playstation home screen? Also, when I watch a Blu ray or 4k Blu ray movie, it should display it at 4k 120 refresh rate, is that correct?
I'd be interested in your recommendations when it comes to 75” size. In that size, please rate the TCL QM7 and QM8 and the Hisense U8N and U7N. All 2024 models. We’ll be wanting one of those 4 and hope to enjoy it for a few years.
Right now on sale on amazon the price difference at 75" is $300 more for the QM8 ($998 vs $1300). The QM8 gets a little brighter but I think the QM7 is plenty bright in most situations! It's clear they have the same media engine because all the ratings of both TVs starting at Low-Quality Content Smoothing to the end of the review are IDENTICAL, it's just the screen's glossy finish/reflectivity and terrible out-of-box calibration that hurts the QM7 A LOT, and the latter is FIXABLE. Sound is actually worse on the QM8 ... I think at this price differential, the QM8 isn't offering an extra $300 of value - 80,000:1 contrast vs. 160,000:1 contrast is probably difficult to distinguish without a computer, 2000 nits content (to utilize the QM8) is rare (1 in 20 movies), and only in the brightest spot in the entire house could the QM8 be considered for purchase ... For Me, HiSense is automatically disqualified because of the poor quality & longevity of their products, which is never considered by rtings.com, but is widely known - just ask chatgpt or read the recent article in consumer reports, Hisense is LAST in TV quality, it's not even close ...
I bought the Hisense U8N 55" that has all based on your high scores for everything. What I used most was the DSE and reflection handling. The DSE is far better than the Vizio 2020 M7 50". It was all over the screen and mainly the right half would have a darker tint, it had a tan spot in the corner,& it vertical lines. On the U8N it has one long strip on the right side. There is other minor DSE. You can really see it with light blue and light grey skys. I do watch Plane spotting videos and this where DSE shows the panels true DSE colors. I sent an email about the U8N having feet over a pedestal. I'm buying a pedestal stand on Amazon. Thanks for the music in this Video I needed this video for a sound check and had to reset my Vizio subwoofer to the sound bar and recheck the sound levels. Thanks for the calibration page I also used it for one of my settings but 2 changes. Warm 2 over Warm 1, using contrast at 50 for all picture settings and using the 1860 color gamut over 2.2.
@ I got a second one and it has the same issue. Apparently it’s a pretty common issue with TCL TVs. I kept it and learned to ignore it. The TV is great and I got lucky with the panel otherwise so I’m happy with it for now. Next TV I get will be OLED.
How do I force 1440p resolution on this thing? Using it for PC gaming. Sometimes games set to 1440 will get the tv show 1440 but otherwise I can’t get it to work through any windows display settings
@ I did not, my impression was that the tv performs some upscaling at that point bc the usual blur you’d get by using a lower res with a higher res display doesn’t appear there
Hi everyone, I'm searching for the rewiew of the model c765 (TCL), maybe has another code name, maybe is this??.. but I can't find it anyhere. I'm interested to buy it, could you help me?
TCL QM7 vs c765 The TCL QM7 and TCL C765 are both excellent TVs, but they cater to slightly different needs. Here's a comparison to help you decide: TCL QM7: Display Technology: QLED with Mini-LED backlight Resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160) Refresh Rate: 120Hz HDMI Ports: 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, 2 HDMI 2.0 ports HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) Additional Features: Game Master 2.0, FreeSync Premium Pro, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) TCL C765 (MQLED85): Display Technology: QLED with Full-Array Dimming Resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160) Refresh Rate: 60Hz (some models may offer 120Hz) HDMI Ports: 3 HDMI 2.0 ports, 1 HDMI 1.4 port HDR Support: HDR10, HLG Additional Features: THX Certified, Wide Color Gamut, Dolby Atmos Key Differences: Refresh Rate: The QM7 offers a higher refresh rate (120Hz vs. 60Hz for the C765), making it better for gaming3. HDMI Ports: The QM7 has HDMI 2.1 ports, which support higher resolutions and faster refresh rates, while the C765 has HDMI 2.0 ports. HDR Support: Both support HDR10 and HLG, but the QM7 also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+3. Additional Features: The QM7 includes gaming-specific features like VRR and ALLM, which are not available on the C765. Overall, if you're looking for a TV primarily for gaming, the TCL QM7 would be the better choice due to its higher refresh rate and gaming features. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option with good picture quality, the TCL C765 is still a solid choice.
the problem is them getting it while not being in europe.. for anything besides the flagship models the shipping and import/export fee's can cost more than the actual TV.
Just made this decision and went with the TCL and bought a five year warranty from Best Buy for peace of mind. Could not find a compelling reason to pay more for the Sony.
@@AG-bp3lldude are you me?! Lmao I did the exact same thing, I couldn’t justify paying $500+ when the specs are very similar and the reasonable reviews I’ve seen have praised the TCL. The five year insurance was also cheaper on the tcl. Can’t wait for it to be delivered soon!
I just picked up the qm7, my previous TV was a Sony 900e from 2017. My Sony needed a new main board after 3 years so I really really couldn't justify the added price to go with the name brand.
I purchased this model 75 inch last month. I definitely think it needs to be calibrated. People's faces look so fake. My 55 inch plasma was way better. Bummer, I wish I knew how to fix it.
C805 has nothing to do with this TV. If there is analogue, it would be the C765. On that note, it would be really great if you could do reviews for the EU models too. Plenty of people from Europe are looking at your reviews and it is really confusing. I do realize, it would be complicated, but still I'd love to see that. But again, for all my fellow europeans C805 is NOT QM751G. The closest imo is the C765.
I have an R6 635 I just bought thr qm7 since it was on sale for $475. Is it a decent image quality upgrade and let me say Ratings has serious issues with how they rate viewing at an angle. No one sits to the side of a TV. Every single TV at best buy looks great even from the side
When you looking to buy a TCL and comparing it to other TV's please keep this in mind. I have the first gen of the 6series TCL when they introduced QLED. They have updated the firmware every year and it looks better than the day I bought it. Truly a great company.
Do you keep your brightness at 100 and will that wear out tv quicker?
@AR-ki7hg my bright varied but mostly kept at 100, tbh I think you're more likely to want to upgrade before you ever see any significant wear and tear on the tv.
I have the 1st gen 6series mini QLED when they moved away from Roku and was wondering why my TV looked better😂
Also I forget but I was pretty sure smart HDR wasn’t always a standard picture setting before 1 of the early updates lol
I'm so happy TV manufacturers are opting for stands again.
me too... I hate those little cheap legs...
They never stopped offering stands... but usually reserve them for the higher end models. LG, Samsung... Pretty much all of them. TCL also don't have them in the low end ones. This is TCL's cheapest model with a stand.
@@stuckintheinbetween For those that that hate TV legs Universal Pedestal stands can be had. Just because a manufacturer is offering a pedestal stand on some sizes and some models doesn't mean it's across the board on every size TV. The 55" model does still include feet style leg stands. I bought a Universal Pedestal stand that is still better than the flat metal stand that Hisense includes that also has no swivel rotation. Plus universal stands can be adjusted by height. Manufacture stands in general it comes in one height level and is 100% stationary.
I have this tv and I enjoy it, great tv for the price. I used your white balance 2 point and it looks a lot better
Happy to hear you're enjoying it and that we were able to help! 😄
Bought this before the reviews started to hit as I wanted to take advantage of the July prime day discount. Absolutely pleased with its performance especially for the price.
Happy to hear it! 😄
Got this tv a few weeks ago when Best Buy had a great sale. Used your calibration settings and it looks amazing! Huge upgrade on my 10 y/o Samsung. Very pleased with the tv.
Where can I find their calibration settings?
@@nigma195 on their website with the tv review, scroll down to calibration. Click the link. It’ll take you to their settings
Did you ever find the calibration video ? @@nigma195
Do you keep brightness at 100 all the time? Is it bad for the tv.
As per Stop the FOMO, the Hisense U7N has the extra brightness the others don't, but it achieves this at the cost of tone mapping and contrast as it often clips brighter areas and even skin-tones.
I’ve heard Hisense is baddd
And watch out: only the 75-inch versions of the U8N/U7N/U6N are IPS panels with optimal viewing angles.
You don't have to worry about that with the TCL QM7 and Samsung Q80C since all sizes have satisfactory viewing angles.
@@handlemonium I bought the C805/C755 which is a QLED VA panel (not sure what's the American equivalent of it QM7/QM8 or something else). My dilemma about Hisense vs TCL ended when I learnt about numerous QC and existing flash problems of Hisense rendering their TVs unusable, which users have expressed and these issues reviewers hardly tell as they never own the devices long enough.
@@anulearntech so that's Hisense or TCL you're hearing more long term issues about?
@@handlemonium Hisense has more quality control issues as per consumer feedback than TCL. Hence I went with TCL and even otherwise TCL holds its own when it comes to feature set, android etc.
I just got one of these last week and it is a great TV. The picture quality is astounding for the price.
Is your brightness at 100 all the time? will this diminish the lighting sooner?
@@AR-ki7hg It's set to 100. In theory it may wear out faster the higher the brightness is, but I don't think it makes a major difference in the overall longevity of the LEDs.
@@Kryptic1046 Just curious but being that the tv is supposed to be very bright why the need to push brightness to 100?
@@AR-ki7hg Because some TVs have flicker if you set the backlight lower than max, so I usually just leave it at 100. It is a bright TV, but I use my QM7 primarily as a PC monitor for gaming, and I just lower the gamma with my GPU driver's individual game profiles to tone down the brightness on a game-by-game basis if I find it's too bright for the specific game I'm playing. With some games I want the extra brightness, in others I don't. It's much more convenient to create gamma/brightness profiles with the GPU driver software for individual games rather than constantly adjusting the backlight when playing different games.
@@Kryptic1046 good info. what resolutions have you tested on this? What size? As a pc gamer would you notice the 8K? I'm thinking of getting 8k for my old pc game backlog.
When you said "...TCL said the model range has up to 1500 dimming zones. For our European viewers..." I legit thought you were about to translate that figure to metric....
Same 😂
I don’t blame you cause I’m so used to the “cheeseburgers per freedom” unit getting converted to sensible numbers all the time!! lol
Is this c805/c755?
In Taiwan, the 75-inch model only has 640 dimming zones.
@@kenlee1271no it's not. It's different models.
@@barulicksama3838 oh oh I see.Thanks for your reply.
I got this TV 2 weeks ago in a 65 inch It is awesome. Also got last year‘s Q7 in a 75 inch It is also a great TV.
Is there any noticeable difference in picture quality between the two?
@emmcee476 Yes. Both produce a very sharp picture. The QM7 gets nuclear bright compared to the Q7. I agree that the Q7 has better contrast on certain things over the QM7. On the other hand the QM7s brightness made certain movies I watched on blu ray looked incredibly good. I watched Avatar way of water on both and it looked great on both but the QM7 took it to another level.
@@jasonkidd1689 that's very helpful. Thanks 👍
If you had to choose, would you go with Q7 for 700$ or QM7 for 900$ Is the QM7 worth the extra 200$?
@@djdubz QM7 is actually $700. Also on Amazon 65 inch. That’s where I got it QM7 is brighter and a little sharper in image but the Q7 is a awesome TV and is also a very sharp image you can’t go wrong with either one
I bought my 75" Q7 last July for $999, and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. It is the best performing TV I have ever owned by a mile. Coming from a 2015 Samsung.
I am thinking between my and q7. So confused!
I just bought the QM7 online at Best Buy on sale for $499 ($300 off the regular price!). Picking it up tomorrow and looking forward to getting it set up and calibrated. Thank you so much for the great content, I have used Rtings reviews for quite some time now and have always been very impressed with your knowledgeable reviews and attention to detail, keep up the great work!
I did the same thing in July. I traded the q7 in for it and it's AMAZING. Calibrate it to your liking and enjoy 🔥🔥🔥🔥
how is it?
@@fanta104I absolutely love it. Its a breeze to set up, very responsive, intuitive, the remote glows when you pick it up, loaded with apps, etc. Just watched Guardians of the Galaxy again in 4K Imax and was blown away by how good it looked.
@@Gwrightproductions1mate, how significant are the differences between q7 and qm7?
what do you think?
Out of the box accuracy might be off. But no one would ever notice other then its a bit too red. But a few adjustments with the 2 point white balance fixed it . And it looks amazing even against my X90L.
How does this one compare in summary to the Sony X90L in overall sense? Thanks. I had heard only praises about the Sony.
Out of the box it was terrible after calibration it was phenomenonal it def competes with sony Samsung and LG
How is motion handling on the TCL QM8?
You do great review. Well done. Thanks for all the details.
Our pleasure!
Allways doing a great job..!!
Thank you so much 😄
Superb review. Superb reviewing style!
Thanks for another great video!
I just recently chose the Q7 over the QM7. For me the performance difference was not drastic enough to justify the cost difference. My 75” Q7 was $699 vs the 75” QM7 $999 at Best Buy. I’m thoroughly pleased with my decision, some minor tweaks in picture settings and it looks amazing. Not to mention running my Xbox Series X on it is outstanding.
Qm7 at $500 seems like the best deal for a 55" tv. Period.
Yes for this price definitely worth it. Unfortunately I can't find it cheaper than 900 $ in my region 😢
This tv is incredible looking. The only issue is the inverse ghosting when using VRR at lower fps if they could fix that it would be perfect.
Great review 👍
Both the TCL QM7 and the Hisense U7N are the same price right now, but I’m leaning towards the TCL based on quality control issues that the Hisense has.
I’d be using this TV specifically for gaming and a little Netflix.
Right now I’m using a cheap $250 50” sceptre TV (Walmart brand)
Do you think the TCL would still be a good upgrade?
Yes, absolutely yes. The QM7 is my favorite TV I've ever had, and I've had a lot of them. I currently have 9 TV's/monitors and the QM7 is my favorite. I use it primarily for gaming too. I suggested the QM7 to a friend of mine a few days ago to replace an older TV he was using. He bought the 65" model, and he loves it.
@ thank you so much for the response! The TCL QM7 it is!! 🙌🏻
@@TJuice1986 Enjoy!
I bought the C805/C755 which is a QLED VA panel (not sure what's the American equivalent of it QM7/QM8 or something else). My dilemma about Hisense vs TCL ended when I learnt about numerous QC and existing flash problems of Hisense rendering their TVs unusable, which users have expressed and these issues reviewers hardly tell as they never own the devices long enough.
Acabo de comprarlo por 355 dolares en tamaño de 55", creo fue una buena compra
Hi, I have a c755 model on the market, is it an analog of this model? Please write the model analogues in different markets
Not a c755.
Yes C765
Hi everyone since you have QM7 and the U8N I would still like to see a comparison video that would be a good match up for the 55" size. There isn't one. I think there should be one that really shows the differences.
Ask Copilot for a review, this should be available on your PC or phone, it uses ChatGPT AI and will give you some good intel, it does get thing wrong, but, if you ask it, it remembers what you previously said, so you can engage like you were having a normal conversation. In this case I asked it for a review, but it got the U8N wrong on having HMDI 2.1 for gaming. But it gives you a good starting point to start your own research.
@joeferguson3820 I rather have a rtings video with actual TVs.
I just recently purchased a 55" TCL QM751 which is VERY similar (visually indistinguishable, but with a lower refresh rate) to one of the models in the Korean report on a lack of QDs in TCL tvs. Do we know if the three in the report were the only models tested, or did others pass? I hope someone will test the color spectrum of models sold in the US to determine if they have suitable levels of QDs.
I'm liking the TV so far, although managing the picture settings between sources and picture modes is awkward and frustrating.
How does one go about calibrating this tv? :)
I always wondered too, must be able to tweak some settings via youtube tutorials
Is the TCL QM8B in Italy the same model as the QM8 you reviewed? Cause for some reason it's much cheaper than alternatives here
Its not,it is a totally different tv!
@@amirshabani9886why they make it so complicated for consumers i wonder..
Why they make it so complicated and anti-consumer i wonder
@@andreatilli6227 i wonder too
QM8B is a mid/high model from '23. the one you're looking for is the TCL C85.
I think when you do your final recommendations about this TV vs another, you should also specify that the color accuracy point should be graded on a curve based on personal preference.
Sure the U7N has better color accuracy out of the box, but if the QM7 is brighter and has more vibrant colors, that is more pleasing to some eyes. I personally prefer punchier colors over accuracy.
Please review the TCL C755 and run a quantum dot test on it. There is currently a lot of talk about it
I still think a video match up for the QM7 versus the U8N is needed.
The QM7 is more aligned with the Hisense U7N not U8N. The TCL QM8 is more aligned with the U8N and there are videos comparing those 2.
@kjeneen79 Not for the 55" size this where where they are aligned the most. TV reviewers get 65" or bigger to do comparisons. It's the world we live in,Panasonic,LG,Sony they don't make top tier model TV's in a 55".
We have to take what we can get from a 65" QM7 v U8. It won't happen this year maybe 2025.
@kjeneen79 I know that and watched both.
So, if you don't want to do a bunch of calibration, go for the QM8?
Is there a video on how to set the Post Calibration Accuracy???
qm7 has only one 10 bit panel. and that is the 65" size. All Q7 have 10 bit panels.
Apologies for the silly question, but does 10 but panel means it's better?
Really? How could that be? That’s a pretty important point.
Where did you get this info from? I can’t find it anywhere
@@chembsajin5235 Mostly yes.
@@dylanteet7074 There is one website that tells you but I can’t give it to you. I’m afraid they might take it down if I share it.
Just watching this video as a first time "why not" buyer after a couple hours of reddit reading.
Wow, I had no idea there was this much that went into TV reviewing... I can't even believe this is a thing as someone who works in the tech worlds and has a full-time WFH job. Jesus, no wonder they wouldn't stop saying to "just use RTINGS"....
There's definitely a lot that we take into account, but it's all to hopefully help you make a better decision at the end of the day! 😄
it's like any other hobby, you can go down the rabbit hole if you want or allow yourself. I'd bet you have one...
In Canada the price of the QM7 is equivalent to the U8N, I wanted to buy TCL QM8 but it was way more expensive than the U8N.
And which one are the beat between both one ? Qm7 or U8 ?
@@ludovicinkel9670 I bought the U8N
@@Abubaker42how is it?
@ I am satisfied it’s not perfect thought I have the 75” ADS PRO IPS panel, the viewing angle are good, blooming is present in dark scenes and there is noticeable banding on low bit content.
Overall I am satisfied with my purchase and this is coming from a Sony A80J oled, this tv is pretty impressive for the price.
I hope this helped.
@Abubaker42 thanks mate! I currently own a 40 inch tcl 3 series😅 I guess it would be a great purchase for me in that case. And since you have already seen the picturisation produced by an oled, when you say it's impressive then it really must be a good buy for someone like me who is coming from an old tv series.
Why can't they make these mini led tvs in a smaller 43-48in size? I'd love to get one but I need a smaller size.
Bigger the better when it comes to tv mate :) 😊
Hey Abby, this looks like one of those so, so TVS. If you are a average Joe consumer then this QM7 would be a decent TV for them. I would save up a little bit more and go the QM851G which I've heard is a awesome TV for a little more money. i believe the QM851G has even been on sale lately and it may be further reduced in price by Black Friday and the holiday season.😊
You're right that the QM8 is definitely the better TV for almost everything, if you can find it at a good discount then it's worth it!
Best Buy just had the 65" version of the QM7 for $599 a few weeks back, and I'm sure they'll have it again going into the holidays (55" was $499). There's no TV that competes with this in that price range.
@@stuckintheinbetweenyou are probably right about that. But it's getting close to Black Friday so I'd hold off until then and see what the QM851G is going for.The reviewers have been highly praising the QM851G.😊
Right now the price difference at 75" is $300 more for the QM8. The QM8 gets a little brighter but I think the QM7 is plenty bright in most situations! It's clear they have the same media engine because all the ratings of both TVs starting at Low-Quality Content Smoothing to the end of the review are IDENTICAL, it's just the screen's glossy finish/reflectivity and terrible out-of-box calibration that hurts the QM7 A LOT, and the latter is FIXABLE. Sound is actually worse on the QM8 ... I think at this price differential, the QM8 isn't offering an extra $300 of value - 80,000:1 contrast vs. 160,000:1 contrast is probably difficult to distinguish without a computer, 2000 nits content (to utilize the QM8) is rare, and only in the brightest spot in the entire house could the QM8 be considered for purchase ...
You’re telling me the flagship model is better than the midrange model?
Got the 75 inch for 1000 euro BF. Coming from a Samsung qled and the difference is incredible. If anyone thinks about buying it but is not convinced, just do it . For comparison, the miniled screen on Macbook Pro M1 looks like poopoo in comparison. Movies on Netflix look stunning. Brightness was my main concern but I have to turn it down even in day time.
Any upcoming review of the 765? Sold as the Q9BK8 in Costco in the UK. Is this the same tv as the one reviewed here?
Contemplating whether to get this or the Samsung QN90D for a similar price?
Apparently the UK 55inch Samsung does not have a VA panel?
This should be the 765
Abby, which TV would you choose for console/PC gaming (120hz)?
TCL Q7
TCL QM7
LG B4 Oled
Is This c755 on other countries?
Great video. Would you go with Q7 for 700$ or QM7 for 900$ Is the QM7 worth the extra 200$?
in canada its only 50$ cad more
I was all set to get the QM7 in 65” when I went to Best Buy and the Q7 was $400 cheaper. That was way too much of a discount not to pounce on it.
That's where I'm at right now. Choosing between the 65" Q7 and the QM7 at Best Buy. Q7 is $699 on sale and QM7 is $1099 not on sale right now so the Q7 is the obvious choice, but then I found out that last month the Q7 was 599 and the QM7 was 699 so I'm wondering if I should wait for them to go back on sale for those prices again.
@@Kylekluesener Never hurts to wait. I needed to pull the trigger on one TV at the time so I did, but I could definitely see waiting for the QM7.
Funny it was the opposite for me in canada. The q7 was 999 and the qm7 in 65 was on sale 400 dollars off for 1100. So I spent the extra 100 and got the qm7
@@friendlytoad6534went to bestbuy today and couldnt find any offers. Moreover, majority of the bestbuys in toronto don't seem to have tcl high end models for display! It's frustrating
Write now q7 is only $100 cheaper at bestbuy
This on 65in or u8n on 55inches?
1:02 actually, C765 is the equivalent
I have a Samsung q70r 75" and 65 from some years back. I hate the thought of buying another brand lol but im looking at this TV in 85" and or today at bestbuy is the last day sale for a tcl q6 98" I wondering if I get the q6 98" if I will be Disappointed im kinda thinking I won't with the qm7 or should I wait until black Friday 🤔??
Whats the difference between this one and the QM741G?
Is this the same as the C755 in UAE?
Would you recommend this over the Samsung q80d?
12:07 there is an error at this point in the video, you say that the HiSense has better contrast, did you mean better dynamic contrast? Because the native contrast rating of the TCL (8261:1) is higher than Hsense(4771:1), and the barchart measures average (80% dynamic 20% native) which gives TCL (68%) an edge vs Hisense (58%).
No one cares about native contrast. It's not 2003 and literally every LCD worth owning come with local dimming functions.
@@paulcox2447 I care, crushing shadow detail has been an issue with local dimming since 2003 paul...
already difficult to find in store.........
I don’t like how blurry and snowy the picture is
Hello, I want to buy this TV, but in Poland I found a model called TCL C765 (55MQLED 85) is it the same model as TCL QM7? I checked the specifications and they are the same, but I'm not sure if these are the same TVs
Also from Poland, it’s the same tv
@@x-4relaxationmusic181 looks like it's the same in Romania.
Its the same c755 in Middle East? its nearly the same features
So basically pick one of these up on a holiday sale and I can save the money on an oled and still have a really good experience, I don't ever see the hisense for sale so the TCL would be my choice
They are both on sale now for the exact same price at Best Buy and other stores.
Is that sale in the states only ?
So other then OLED which tv is recommended being best over all
Samsung released the s92D model please review that tv
Is this C755 or C765?
QM7 vs U7N who win ?
Can this and the QM8 do 1080p and 240Hz with HDR and VRR enabled?
Test their website. They have indeep review there. As far as I remember they have this information.
@@barulicksama3838 I did initially check their website for this info but couldn't find it.
@@barulicksama3838 How strange, my reply got hidden. All I said is that I did check their site and couldn't find the information.
I tend to have my curtains pulled in my room regardless of what time of day it is. I have a flush mounted ceiling light. Have been looking at both this and the U7N. Not sure which would be the best to go for. Any ideas?
What do you mean by "power cycle"? Just switch it off and on again?
It's kinda a given that it beats the Q7 from last year because the Q7 didn't even have minLED...
A better question would be " Is this an upgrade over previous years R646/R655?"
It's basically the 2023 qm8 label as qm7 according to tlc
@@ragnarokpxn5196 for reals ??? Sounds like if
How does the TCL QM7 compared to the Samsung QN90D? I have the QM7 in 75”… but was debating on the QN90D in 65” but it’s $300 more… trying to see if it’s worth the $300 increase in price
Добрый день. Протестируйте пожалуйста TCL X 955 в 85 диагонали.
How this vs b4
Great video! Love rtings! My friend has this model but is having trouble with some of the settings. On a single input, when content from Apple TV changes from SDR to HDR, the settings will carry over. Example - let’s say he has movie mode selected and has brightness at 42 in SDR. When content switches to HDR, and the TCL is in HDR10 movie picture mode, the brightness stays at 42 because it brought over settings from SDR. Which seems too low in HDR. TCL seemed to confirm this is how it’s meant to perform as well. Is this something you guys noticed or dealt with when calibrating your model? Do you know if the Hisense U7N allows for dedicated settings whether in SDR or HDR on the same input? Thanks!
in initial setup there is an option to apply this setting to all other modes (gaming, sports, movie, SDR, HDR). Suspect your friend chose that option vs time consuming adjusting individually all the other settings. Filmmaker mode has zero settings, Dolby Vision Bright or dark.
@@kevincody8391 awesome thank you! I’ll have him check this. Oddly enough, I helped him test again and saw it behaving as desired where settings were changing fully per different source material all on one input using hdmi 1. However, when I tested this theory in hdmi 2 or 3 it started to resort to the sharing of settings issue. I’ll take a look for this toggle to apply to single or multiple modes. Thank you
I still don't get the handling of reflections rating. For instance when I went to the store I thought Bravia 9 was the worst because every light caused a streak across the entire screen which was extremely distracting compared to others. The one shown here seem better to me than the perfect mirror reflection of something like a C4 oled.
It's preference, but rtings really likes the glossy mirror look where whatever is behind you is superimposed on the screen.
They will complain about any kind of Halo or rainbow effect,but staring at yourself like it's a mirror in low light scenes. 9.5/10 lol
If you're gaming...how is the Hisense better if you got jutters on only 60hz??
I bought Q7 because it was $250 CAD cheaper, did I made a right choice? U7 was also a $150 more expensive.
The Title is wrongly named as QM715G, I believe this is the QM751G. Google kept on autocorrecting me..!!
Thank you for the heads up, fixed!
How good a picture can one get just by adjusting the settings? I watch 80% sdr(sorry!) on dish. Thanks Abby
Qm751 or qm 715..
What’s the model qm8 in uk?
Is this the same as TCL C755 in other countries? (I'm in Southeast Asia). Thanks!
C765
I just recently bought the 55 inch version of this model. I have a PS5 and for some reason when I go into the settings to look at the current video output, it shows its running at 4k 60hz and that only adjust to 4k120hz when I am playing a videogame. Is that just something that adjust automatically when I am at the Playstation home screen? Also, when I watch a Blu ray or 4k Blu ray movie, it should display it at 4k 120 refresh rate, is that correct?
I'd be interested in your recommendations when it comes to 75” size. In that size, please rate the TCL QM7 and QM8 and the Hisense U8N and U7N. All 2024 models. We’ll be wanting one of those 4 and hope to enjoy it for a few years.
Right now on sale on amazon the price difference at 75" is $300 more for the QM8 ($998 vs $1300). The QM8 gets a little brighter but I think the QM7 is plenty bright in most situations! It's clear they have the same media engine because all the ratings of both TVs starting at Low-Quality Content Smoothing to the end of the review are IDENTICAL, it's just the screen's glossy finish/reflectivity and terrible out-of-box calibration that hurts the QM7 A LOT, and the latter is FIXABLE. Sound is actually worse on the QM8 ... I think at this price differential, the QM8 isn't offering an extra $300 of value - 80,000:1 contrast vs. 160,000:1 contrast is probably difficult to distinguish without a computer, 2000 nits content (to utilize the QM8) is rare (1 in 20 movies), and only in the brightest spot in the entire house could the QM8 be considered for purchase ... For Me, HiSense is automatically disqualified because of the poor quality & longevity of their products, which is never considered by rtings.com, but is widely known - just ask chatgpt or read the recent article in consumer reports, Hisense is LAST in TV quality, it's not even close ...
Hisense uses that crap ads panel in 75”…
I have and LOVE this tv
I bought the Hisense U8N 55" that has all based on your high scores for everything. What I used most was the DSE and reflection handling.
The DSE is far better than the Vizio 2020 M7 50". It was all over the screen and mainly the right half would have a darker tint, it had a tan spot in the corner,& it vertical lines.
On the U8N it has one long strip on the right side. There is other minor DSE. You can really see it with light blue and light grey skys. I do watch Plane spotting videos and this where DSE shows the panels true DSE colors.
I sent an email about the U8N having feet over a pedestal. I'm buying a pedestal stand on Amazon.
Thanks for the music in this Video I needed this video for a sound check and had to reset my Vizio subwoofer to the sound bar and recheck the sound levels.
Thanks for the calibration page I also used it for one of my settings but 2 changes. Warm 2 over Warm 1, using contrast at 50 for all picture settings and using the 1860 color gamut over 2.2.
Is it normal for this TV to flicker when VRR is turned on?
did you get this sorted?
@ I got a second one and it has the same issue. Apparently it’s a pretty common issue with TCL TVs. I kept it and learned to ignore it. The TV is great and I got lucky with the panel otherwise so I’m happy with it for now. Next TV I get will be OLED.
How do I force 1440p resolution on this thing? Using it for PC gaming. Sometimes games set to 1440 will get the tv show 1440 but otherwise I can’t get it to work through any windows display settings
ever get it to work? that's been an issue for a decade. rtings lists that in the written review but is subject to pc varriations.
@ I did not, my impression was that the tv performs some upscaling at that point bc the usual blur you’d get by using a lower res with a higher res display doesn’t appear there
Hi everyone, I'm searching for the rewiew of the model c765 (TCL), maybe has another code name, maybe is this??.. but I can't find it anyhere. I'm interested to buy it, could you help me?
TCL QM7 vs c765
The TCL QM7 and TCL C765 are both excellent TVs, but they cater to slightly different needs. Here's a comparison to help you decide:
TCL QM7:
Display Technology: QLED with Mini-LED backlight
Resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160)
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
HDMI Ports: 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, 2 HDMI 2.0 ports
HDR Support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Additional Features: Game Master 2.0, FreeSync Premium Pro, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
TCL C765 (MQLED85):
Display Technology: QLED with Full-Array Dimming
Resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160)
Refresh Rate: 60Hz (some models may offer 120Hz)
HDMI Ports: 3 HDMI 2.0 ports, 1 HDMI 1.4 port
HDR Support: HDR10, HLG
Additional Features: THX Certified, Wide Color Gamut, Dolby Atmos
Key Differences:
Refresh Rate: The QM7 offers a higher refresh rate (120Hz vs. 60Hz for the C765), making it better for gaming3.
HDMI Ports: The QM7 has HDMI 2.1 ports, which support higher resolutions and faster refresh rates, while the C765 has HDMI 2.0 ports.
HDR Support: Both support HDR10 and HLG, but the QM7 also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+3.
Additional Features: The QM7 includes gaming-specific features like VRR and ALLM, which are not available on the C765.
Overall, if you're looking for a TV primarily for gaming, the TCL QM7 would be the better choice due to its higher refresh rate and gaming features. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option with good picture quality, the TCL C765 is still a solid choice.
@@joeferguson3820look, the c765 has 144 hz, vrr, allm, I'm sure about this!
Hisense doesn't have better contrast. 8.9 Hisense, 9.2 TCL.
Good morning beautiful TV girl ❤❤🎉🎉
Rtings,you should start reviewing EU version too!
the problem is them getting it while not being in europe.. for anything besides the flagship models the shipping and import/export fee's can cost more than the actual TV.
@@sirmonkey1985 and there is was thinking about importing a QM8 in EU lol
That's what I'm waiting for 😊
It's an American company. If they can't get it in America its prohibitively expense. They'd never make the money back by UK views.
Is it native 240hz or is it fake @1080p
It’s fake, I think it’s interpolation
@@JoeyGageyt thank you
i own the qm8 amazing tv
I’m deciding to get this tv or the Sony X90L/X90CL which is $1,299.99 (compared the the tcl 899.99). Someone help me 😅
Just made this decision and went with the TCL and bought a five year warranty from Best Buy for peace of mind. Could not find a compelling reason to pay more for the Sony.
@@AG-bp3lldude are you me?! Lmao I did the exact same thing, I couldn’t justify paying $500+ when the specs are very similar and the reasonable reviews I’ve seen have praised the TCL. The five year insurance was also cheaper on the tcl. Can’t wait for it to be delivered soon!
I just picked up the qm7, my previous TV was a Sony 900e from 2017. My Sony needed a new main board after 3 years so I really really couldn't justify the added price to go with the name brand.
Sports go with Sony, anything else the QM7/Q7 honestly
I purchased this model 75 inch last month. I definitely think it needs to be calibrated. People's faces look so fake. My 55 inch plasma was way better. Bummer, I wish I knew how to fix it.
Go to Google and look for qm7 calibration settings. You will find the settings
C805 has nothing to do with this TV. If there is analogue, it would be the C765.
On that note, it would be really great if you could do reviews for the EU models too. Plenty of people from Europe are looking at your reviews and it is really confusing. I do realize, it would be complicated, but still I'd love to see that.
But again, for all my fellow europeans C805 is NOT QM751G. The closest imo is the C765.
When comparing the QM7 to the U7N at 75" would you still recommend the U7N using an ADS panel? It seems it impacted the U8N 75" recommendation. Thanks
I actually got a UA-cam notification for this video is the world ending?
Jan 2025
Q7 $399
QM7 $599
لم اقصد ان اكون فظا ابدا tcl
Good tv for gamers 144 hz Goodyear job
ساشتري ماركة tcl of course
I have an R6 635 I just bought thr qm7 since it was on sale for $475. Is it a decent image quality upgrade and let me say Ratings has serious issues with how they rate viewing at an angle. No one sits to the side of a TV. Every single TV at best buy looks great even from the side
Who watches TV off angle?
People who have friends
😂😂 truth
Long Life China 🇨🇳!!