TCL’s 6-series TVs have presented a low-cost option for those in the US seeking the brightness benefits of mini-LED backlighting along with the color benefits of QLED. For 2023, the company is positioning its new Q7 class models as the successor to the 6-Series, although this time around there’s no mini-LED backlight. To get that feature, you’ll need to step up to the QM8 class, which is TCL’s flagship TV series for 2023. Q7 class sets are either available now or coming soon depending on the screen size.
I recently had an opportunity to see the full range of new TCL TVs and later perform a quick hands-on test of an 85-inch Q7 class model. During the same session, I was also able to evaluate an 85-inch QM8 at greater length and in more favorable viewing conditions – the space where the Q7 was set up had relatively bright lighting, and the clock was ticking fast during my hands-on. Even so, I was able to run a few key tests and get a good sense of the Q7’s basic performance.
