TCL QM7L review

TCL QM7L is the budget pick on this list. It uses the same SQD-Mini LED approach as the QM8L, with Super Quantum Dots rated for 100% of the BT.2020 color ratio and TCL's Enhanced Halo Control System, but at lower ratings: up to 3,000 peak nits and up to 2,100+ discrete dimming zones. The HVA 2.0 Pro Panel has a 6000:1 static contrast ratio and an anti-reflective coating, while the QM8L's WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel adds wider viewing angles. Gaming support is the same, with a 144Hz panel and Game Accelerator 288 VRR, and Google TV with Gemini and Audio by Bang & Olufsen are included. TCL.com listed the 55-inch 55QM7L at $699.99, down from $1,199.99, in its early Black Friday sale, which makes it the cheapest verified price here. If you want 65 inches or more and a brighter picture, the QM8L at $999.99 for 65 inches is the better step. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

buyers who want a bright Mini LED TV at the lowest price

Price

$699.99 for 55 inches at TCL.com (sale, regular $1,199.99).

Sale price $699.99 Regular price $1,199.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• SQD-Mini LED with up to 3,000 peak nits and up to 2,100+ discrete dimming zones
• Super Quantum Dots rated for 100% of BT.2020 color ratio
• HVA 2.0 Pro Panel with 6000:1 static contrast
• 144Hz panel with Game Accelerator 288 VRR
• Google TV with Gemini and Audio by Bang & Olufsen

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest verified price on this list at $699.99 for 55 inches
• Strength: Five sizes from 55 to 98 inches
• Strength: Shares the Deep Color System and 288 VRR with the QM8L
• Weakness: Half the peak brightness claim of the QM8L
• Weakness: HVA 2.0 Pro Panel instead of the QM8L's wide-angle WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel
• Weakness: Sale price may end after the Black Friday period

Key facts

• Price checked: $699.99 (55-inch, sale)
• Panel: SQD-Mini LED, HVA 2.0 Pro
• Peak brightness: Up to 3,000 nits
• Dimming zones: Up to 2,100+
• Sizes: 55, 65, 75, 85, 98 inches

Where it ranks

TCL QM7L is No. 8 in our Best 4K TVs verdict.