TCL QM7K vs QM7L: Which TV Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Main Differences

HDR Brightness In Game Mode

Lighting Zone Precision

Lighting Zone Transitions

Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode

Black Uniformity

SDR Color Volume

HDR Color Volume

SDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

SDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

HDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

HDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

PQ EOTF Tracking

Low-Quality Content Smoothing

Upscaling: Sharpness Processing

HDR Native Gradient

Game Mode Responsiveness

Supported Resolutions

Variable Refresh Rate

CAD In Game Mode @ Max Refresh Rate

CAD In Game Mode @ 120Hz

CAD In Game Mode @ 60Hz

PS5 Compatibility

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

Motion Handling

Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation

Transition Artifacts

Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

Direct Reflections

Ambient Black Level Raise

Total Reflected Light

Ambient Color Saturation

Gray Uniformity

Panel Technology

Input Specifications

Audio Passthrough

HDR Format Support

Frequency Response

Products

Tested using Methodology v2.2

Updated Aug 19, 2026 11:25 AM

Tested using Methodology v2.2

Updated Sep 09, 2026 07:44 PM

TCL QM7K Picture

TCL QM7L Picture

Resolution4k

Native Refresh Rate 144Hz

Panel TypeLCD

Sub-Type VA

Dolby Vision Yes

Screen Finish Glossy

Resolution4k

Native Refresh Rate 144Hz

Panel TypeLCD

Sub-Type VA

Dolby Vision Yes

Screen Finish Glossy

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Our Verdict

TCL QM7K

TCL QM7L

The QM7L is a bit better than the TCL QM7K overall, but the QM7K does have some advantages. The QM7L is much brighter, so it does a better job handling glare in a bright room. That extra brightness also allows highlights to pop out more in HDR content, and it has an advantage when it comes to color vibrancy. On the other hand, the QM7K offers clearer motion when gaming, and it doesn't overbrighten HDR content nearly as much as the QM7L does.

Variants

55QM7K (55")
65QM7K (65")

55QM7L (55")
65QM7L (65")

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55"

55QM7K

55"

55QM7L

65"

65QM7K

65"

65QM7L

75"

75QM7K

75"

75QM7L

85"

85QM7K

85"

85QM7L

98"

98QM7K

98"

98QM7L

Main Differences for

Mixed Usage

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Mixed Usage

0.0

0.0

Home Theater

0.0

0.0

Bright Room

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0.0

Sports

0.0

0.0

Gaming

0.0

0.0

Brightness

0.0

0.0

Black Level

0.0

0.0

Color

0.0

0.0

Motion Handling

0.0

0.0

Game Mode Responsiveness

0.0

0.0

Processing (In Development)

0.0

0.0

Brightness

HDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

HDR Hallway Photo

TCL QM7K HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Cityscape Photo

TCL QM7K HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Landscape Photo

TCL QM7K HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

HDR Brightness In Game Mode

N/A

N/A

HDR Hallway Photo

TCL QM7K HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Cityscape Photo

TCL QM7K HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Landscape Photo

TCL QM7K HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

SDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

Real Scene Peak Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

Black Level

Contrast

N/A

N/A

Contrast Picture

TCL QM7K Contrast Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Contrast Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Lighting Zone Precision

N/A

N/A

Lighting Zone Precision Picture

TCL QM7K Lighting Zone Precision Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Lighting Zone Precision Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Lighting Zone Transitions

N/A

N/A

Preferred LD Video, Moving Object

TCL QM7K Preferred LD Video, Moving Object Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

TCL QM7L Preferred LD Video, Moving Object Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Local Dimming

Locked

Locked

Backlight

Locked

Locked

Dimming Zone Count Of The Tested TV

Lock

Lock

Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode

N/A

N/A

Lighting Zone Precision Photo In Game Mode

TCL QM7K Lighting Zone Precision Photo In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Lighting Zone Precision Photo In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode

TCL QM7K Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

TCL QM7L Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD

TCL QM7K Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

TCL QM7L Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Black Uniformity

N/A

N/A

Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming

TCL QM7K Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

Native Black Uniformity Picture

TCL QM7K Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Native Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

Color

SDR Color Volume

N/A

N/A

DCI-P3 Gamut Rings

TCL QM7K DCI-P3 Gamut Rings Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L DCI-P3 Gamut Rings Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CIELAB DCI-P3 Coverage

Lock%

Lock%

BT.2020 Gamut Rings

TCL QM7K BT.2020 Gamut Rings Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L BT.2020 Gamut Rings Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CIELAB BT.2020 Coverage

Lock%

Lock%

HDR Color Volume

N/A

N/A

P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

TCL QM7K P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP

Lock%

Lock%

2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

TCL QM7K 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

10,000 cd/m² BT.2020 Coverage ITP

Lock%

Lock%

White Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Red Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Green Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Blue Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Cyan Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Magenta Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

SDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Pre White Balance Picture

TCL QM7K Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

TCL QM7K Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Color Picture

TCL QM7K Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Color dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Color Temp Setting

Locked

Locked

Gamma Setting

Locked

Locked

SDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Post White Balance Picture

TCL QM7K Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Gamma Curve Picture

TCL QM7K Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Color Picture

TCL QM7K Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Color dE 2000

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

White Balance Calibration

Locked

Locked

Color Calibration

Locked

Locked

HDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

HDR Pre White Balance Picture

TCL QM7K HDR Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L HDR Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Pre Color Picture

TCL QM7K HDR Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L HDR Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE ITP

Lock

Lock

Color dE ITP

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

HDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

HDR Post White Balance Picture

TCL QM7K HDR Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L HDR Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Post Color Picture

TCL QM7K HDR Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L HDR Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE ITP

Lock

Lock

Color dE ITP

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

Processing

PQ EOTF Tracking

N/A

N/A

PQ EOTF Graph

TCL QM7K PQ EOTF Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L PQ EOTF Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

600 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

1000 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

4000 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

Low-Quality Content Smoothing

N/A

N/A

Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture

TCL QM7K Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Smoothing

0.0

0.0

Detail Preservation

0.0

0.0

Upscaling: Sharpness Processing

N/A

N/A

Sharpness Picture - 480p

TCL QM7K Sharpness Picture - 480p Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Sharpness Picture - 480p Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Native Gradient

N/A

N/A

HDR Gradient Picture

TCL QM7K HDR Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L HDR Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

100% Black To 50% Gray

0.0

0.0

50% Gray To 100% White

0.0

0.0

100% Black To 50% Red

0.0

0.0

50% Red To 100% Red

0.0

0.0

100% Black To 50% Green

0.0

0.0

50% Green To 100% Green

0.0

0.0

100% Black To 50% Blue

0.0

0.0

50% Blue To 100% Blue

0.0

0.0

Game Mode Responsiveness

Input Lag

N/A

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ 120Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 120Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ Max Refresh Rate

Lock ms

Lock ms

8k @ 60Hz

N/A

N/A

Supported Resolutions

N/A

N/A

Resolution

Locked

Locked

480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen)

Locked

Locked

720p @ 59.94Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

4k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

4k Maximum Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

8k @ 30Hz Or 24Hz

Locked

Locked

8k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

Variable Refresh Rate

N/A

N/A

Native Refresh Rate

Locked

Locked

Variable Refresh Rate

Locked

Locked

HDMI Forum VRR

Locked

Locked

FreeSync

Locked

Locked

G-SYNC Compatible

Locked

Locked

4k VRR Maximum

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

4k VRR Minimum

Locked

Locked

1080p VRR Maximum

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

1080p VRR Minimum

Locked

Locked

VRR + Local Dimming

Locked

Locked

CAD In Game Mode @ Max Refresh Rate

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo Max Refresh

TCL QM7K Pursuit Photo Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Pursuit Photo Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CAD Heatmap Max Refresh

TCL QM7K CAD Heatmap Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L CAD Heatmap Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Transition At Max Refresh

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Avg. CAD

Lock

Lock

Best 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Worst 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

CAD In Game Mode @ 120Hz

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo 120Hz

TCL QM7K Pursuit Photo 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Pursuit Photo 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CAD Heatmap 120Hz

TCL QM7K CAD Heatmap 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L CAD Heatmap 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Transition At 120Hz

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Avg. CAD

Lock

Lock

Best 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Worst 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

CAD In Game Mode @ 60Hz

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo 60Hz

TCL QM7K Pursuit Photo 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Pursuit Photo 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CAD Heatmap 60Hz

TCL QM7K CAD Heatmap 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L CAD Heatmap 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Transition 60Hz

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Avg. CAD

Lock

Lock

Best 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Worst 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

PS5 Compatibility

PS5 Screenshot

TCL QM7K PS5 Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L PS5 Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

HDR

Locked

Locked

VRR

Locked

Locked

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

Xbox Series X Screenshot

TCL QM7K Xbox Series X Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Xbox Series X Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

HDR

Locked

Locked

VRR

Locked

Locked

Motion Handling

Stutter

N/A

N/A

Stutter Video

TCL QM7K Stutter Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

TCL QM7L Stutter Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Stutter Image

TCL QM7K Stutter Image Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Stutter Image Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Stutter Graph

TCL QM7K Stutter Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Stutter Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sample And Hold

Lock pixel ⋅ second

Lock pixel ⋅ second

Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps

Lock ms

Lock ms

Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation

N/A

N/A

Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Video

TCL QM7K Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

TCL QM7L Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Image

TCL QM7K Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Image Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Image Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Graph

TCL QM7K Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sample And Hold (Interpolation)

Lock pixel ⋅ second

Lock pixel ⋅ second

Interpolation Consistency

Lock pixel ⋅ second

Lock pixel ⋅ second

Judder

N/A

N/A

Judder Video Picture

TCL QM7K Judder Video Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Judder Video Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Judder 24p

0.0

0.0

Judder 25p

0.0

0.0

Judder 24p via 60p

0.0

0.0

Judder 25p via 60p

0.0

0.0

Judder 24p via 60i

0.0

0.0

Judder 24p via Native Apps

0.0

0.0

Judder 25p via Native Apps

0.0

0.0

Micro Judder

N/A

N/A

24p Clip

TCL QM7K 24p Clip Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

TCL QM7L 24p Clip Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

25p Clip

TCL QM7K 25p Clip Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

TCL QM7L 25p Clip Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Micro Judder-Free 24p

Locked

Locked

Micro Judder-Free 25p

Locked

Locked

Micro Judder-Free 24p via 60p

Locked

Locked

Micro Judder-Free 25p via 60p

Locked

Locked

Micro Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps

Locked

Locked

Micro Judder-Free 25p via Native Apps

Locked

Locked

Response Time

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo 60Hz

TCL QM7K Pursuit Photo 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Pursuit Photo 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Response Time Heatmap 60Hz

TCL QM7K Response Time Heatmap 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Response Time Heatmap 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Transition At 60Hz

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First Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Total Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Worst 10% Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Transition Artifacts

N/A

N/A

Color Transition Image

TCL QM7K Color Transition Image Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Color Transition Image Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Edge Transition Image

TCL QM7K Edge Transition Image Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Edge Transition Image Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Artifacts

0.0

0.0

Edge Artifacts

0.0

0.0

Flicker

Backlight chart

TCL QM7K Backlight chart Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Backlight chart Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Flicker-Free

Locked

Locked

PWM Dimming Frequency

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

BFI Picture

TCL QM7K BFI Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L BFI Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BFI Frequency Picture

TCL QM7K BFI Frequency Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L BFI Frequency Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Optional BFI

Locked

Locked

Min Flicker For 60 fps

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

60Hz For 60 fps

Locked

Locked

120Hz For 120 fps

Locked

Locked

Min Flicker For 60 fps In Game Mode

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Reflections

Direct Reflections

N/A

N/A

Ring Light Picture

TCL QM7K Ring Light Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Ring Light Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Direct Reflections Graph

TCL QM7K Direct Reflections Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Direct Reflections Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Peak Direct Reflection Intensity

Lock%

Lock%

Screen Finish

Locked

Locked

Ambient Black Level Raise

N/A

N/A

Black Level Raise Picture

TCL QM7K Black Level Raise Picture Sample

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TCL QM7L Black Level Raise Picture Sample

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for pictures & test results

Bright Room Black Level Raise Graph

TCL QM7K Bright Room Black Level Raise Graph Sample

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TCL QM7L Bright Room Black Level Raise Graph Sample

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for pictures & test results

Black Luminance @ 0 lx

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Black Luminance @ 1000 lx

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Total Reflected Light

N/A

N/A

Bright Room Off Picture

TCL QM7K Bright Room Off Picture Sample

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TCL QM7L Bright Room Off Picture Sample

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for pictures & test results

Ring Picture Total Reflection

TCL QM7K Ring Picture Total Reflection Sample

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TCL QM7L Ring Picture Total Reflection Sample

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Total Reflected Light Intensity

Lock% ⋅ pixel

Lock% ⋅ pixel

Diffraction Artifacts

Locked

Locked

Ambient Color Saturation

N/A

N/A

Bright Room Color Volume Graph

TCL QM7K Bright Room Color Volume Graph Sample

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TCL QM7L Bright Room Color Volume Graph Sample

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Low-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx

Lock%

Lock%

Mid-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx

Lock%

Lock%

High-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx

Lock%

Lock%

Panel

Viewing Angle

N/A

N/A

Viewing Angle Video

TCL QM7K Viewing Angle Video Sample

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TCL QM7L Viewing Angle Video Sample

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for videos & test results

Chroma Graph

TCL QM7K Chroma Graph Sample

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for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Chroma Graph Sample

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for pictures & test results

Color Washout

Lock°

Lock°

Hue Graph

TCL QM7K Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Hue Graph Sample

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for pictures & test results

Color Shift

Lock°

Lock°

Lightness Graph

TCL QM7K Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Lightness Graph Sample

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for pictures & test results

Brightness Loss

Lock°

Lock°

Black Level Raise

Lock°

Lock°

Gamma Shift

Lock°

Lock°

Gray Uniformity

N/A

N/A

50% Uniformity Picture

TCL QM7K 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

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TCL QM7L 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

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for pictures & test results

50% Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

50% DSE

Lock%

Lock%

5% Uniformity Picture

TCL QM7K 5% Uniformity Picture Sample

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for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L 5% Uniformity Picture Sample

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5% Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

5% DSE

Lock%

Lock%

Panel Technology

Spectral Power Distribution

TCL QM7K Spectral Power Distribution Sample

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TCL QM7L Spectral Power Distribution Sample

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for pictures & test results

Pixels Picture

TCL QM7K Pixels Picture Sample

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TCL QM7L Pixels Picture Sample

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Panel Type

Locked

Locked

Sub-Type

Locked

Locked

Subpixel Layout

Locked

Locked

Inputs

Input Specifications

Side Inputs Picture

TCL QM7K Side Inputs Picture Sample

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for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Side Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Rear Inputs Picture

TCL QM7K Rear Inputs Picture Sample

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for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Rear Inputs Picture Sample

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for pictures & test results

HDMI

Locked

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

Locked

Locked

ATSC Tuner

Locked

Locked

USB Ports

Locked

Locked

USB 3.0

Locked

Locked

Audio Out 3.5mm

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Locked

Ethernet Speed

Locked

Locked

Composite In

Locked

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out

Locked

Locked

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC Port

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Locked

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

Locked

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1

Locked

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1

Locked

Locked

HDR Format Support

HDR10

Locked

Locked

HDR10+

Locked

Locked

Dolby Vision

Locked

Locked

HLG

Locked

Locked

Design

Style

Design Picture

TCL QM7K Design Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Design Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Curved

Locked

Locked

Stand

Stand Picture

TCL QM7K Stand Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Stand Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Back

Back Picture

TCL QM7K Back Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Back Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Wall Mount

Locked

Locked

Borders

Borders Picture

TCL QM7K Borders Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Borders Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Borders

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Thickness

Thickness Picture

TCL QM7K Thickness Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Thickness Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Max Thickness

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build quality picture

TCL QM7K Build quality picture Sample

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for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Build quality picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Smart Features

Interface

Smart TV Picture

TCL QM7K Smart TV Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Smart TV Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Smart OS

Locked

Locked

Version

Locked

Locked

Ad-Free

N/A

N/A

Ads Picture

TCL QM7K Ads Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Ads Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Ads

Locked

Locked

Opt-out

Locked

Locked

Suggested Content in Home

Locked

Locked

Opt-out of Suggested Content

Locked

Locked

Remote

Remote Picture

TCL QM7K Remote Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Remote Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Voice Control

Locked

Locked

TV Controls

Controls Picture

TCL QM7K Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Mute Switch

Locked

Locked

In The Box

In The Box Picture

TCL QM7K In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Misc

Power Consumption

Lock W

Lock W

Power Consumption (Max)

Lock W

Lock W

Firmware

Locked

Locked

Sound Quality

Frequency Response

N/A

N/A

Frequency Response

TCL QM7K Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

TCL QM7L Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Std. Dev. @ 70

Lock dB

Lock dB

Std. Dev. @ 80

Lock dB

Lock dB

Std. Dev. @ Max

Lock dB

Lock dB

Max

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Dynamic Range Compression

Lock dB

Lock dB

Digital Room Correction

Locked

Locked

Check Price

55"

55QM7K

55"

55QM7L

65"

65QM7K

65"

65QM7L

75"

75QM7K

75"

75QM7L

85"

85QM7K

85"

85QM7L

98"

98QM7K

98"

98QM7L

TCL QM7K

TCL QM7L

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• Posted 9 days ago

Sep 07, 2026 11:32 AM By RtingsUser7312268
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Isn’t QM7L better than QM7K in Gaming, as it has no Ghosting?

No. The QM7L delivers better picture quality when gaming (higher peak brightness, better colors), but the QM7K has better motion handling and less ghosting. The QM7K has overshoot and some minor inverse ghosting, but it’s overall response time is actually much quicker and motion is clearer.

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• Posted 10 days ago

Isn’t QM7L better than QM7K in Gaming, as it has no Ghosting?

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