Screen size 65 inches (also available in 50, 55, 75, 85, 98 and 115 inches)
Type Quantum Dot LCD
Backlight Mini LED (1008 dimming zones)
Resolution 4K
HDR formats HLG, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Operating system Google TV
HDMI inputs x 4 (x 2 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)
Gaming features 4K/144Hz, 4K/120Hz, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision game mode
Input lag 13.2ms at 60Hz
ARC/eARC eARC
Optical output? Yes
Dimensions (hwd, without stand) 83 x 144 x 5.6cm
Super-aggressive pricing, much-improved Mini LED backlighting and expansive Quantum Dot colour make the C7K the standout of TCL’s 2025 range.
Pros
- Excellent value
- Slimmer design
- Overloaded with features for the price
Cons
- Sound staging can lose coherence
- Lacks some of the C8K’s display features
Screen size 65 inches (also available in 75, 85 and 98 inches)
Type Quantum Dot LCD
Backlight Mini LED (1680 dimming zones)
Resolution 4K
HDR formats HLG, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Operating system Google TV
HDMI inputs x 4 (x 2 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)
Gaming features 4K/144Hz, 4K/120Hz, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision game mode
Input lag 13.1ms at 60Hz
ARC/eARC eARC
Optical output? Yes
Dimensions (hwd, without stand) 83 x 145 x 5.9cm
The C8K’s winning blend of extreme brightness, outstanding backlight control and aggressive pricing makes it one of TCL’s most exciting TVs yet.
Pros
- Excellent brightness
- Great backlight control and colour
- Better sound of the two
Cons
- Strong competition at this price
- Colours look a tad washed out in Standard mode.
