The TCL QM9K is the best TCL TV, with up to LD6000 Precise Dimming and HDR 6500 nits from $999.99. For value, the TCL Q Class (Q651G) starts at $239.99 and is a QLED 4K with Dolby Vision.
A kitchen, bedroom or dorm TV at TCL’s lowest listed price
Pick by what you want
Best overall
TCL QM9K
Brightest
TCL X11L
Best for gaming
TCL QM8L
Best value
TCL Q Class (Q651G)
Cheapest
TCL Q3L 1080p QLED
The ranking
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TCL QM9K
Answrs VerdictThe best TCL TV for most people buying a premium picture.
Starting price: $999.99 (65")Local dimming: Up to LD6000 Precise DimmingBrightness: HDR 6500 nitsRefresh rate: 144Hz native; Game Accelerator 288Sizes: 65", 75", 85" and 98"
The QM9K is TCL’s QD-Mini LED TV with up to LD6000 Precise Dimming, HDR 6500 nits and a 144Hz native refresh rate with Game Accelerator 288. It comes in 65", 75", 85" and 98", starting at $999.99.
Go ifAnyone who wants TCL’s brightest QD-Mini LED picture at a price that starts under $1,000
Skip ifYou have a small room and a small budget
Why #1 over #2: It starts at $999.99 vs $1,299.99 for the QM8L, with HDR 6500 nits vs HDR 5000 nits for the QM8K.
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TCL QM8L
Answrs VerdictTCL’s newer SQD-Mini LED step-up for bright rooms and gaming.
Starting price: $1,299.99 (65")Brightness: Up to 6000 peak nitsLocal dimming: Up to 4000 discrete dimming zonesColor: 100% BT.2020 color (quantum dot)Gaming: 4x HDMI 2.1 (4K@144Hz); Game Accelerator 288
The QM8L uses TCL’s newer SQD-Mini LED panel, rated up to 6000 peak nits with up to 4000 discrete dimming zones and 100% BT.2020 color. It has 4x HDMI 2.1 ports (4K@144Hz) and starts at $1,299.99 for the 65".
Go ifBuyers who want the newer SQD-Mini LED panel and four HDMI 2.1 ports for consoles
Skip ifYou want the lowest price for a big screen (see the QM9K)
Why #2 over #3: It is rated up to 6000 peak nits vs up to 3000 peak nits for the QM7L.
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TCL X11L
Answrs VerdictTCL’s flagship, with the highest dimming and brightness numbers on this list.
Starting price: $2,999.99 (75")Local dimming: Up to LD20000 Precise Dimming SeriesBrightness: Up to 10,000 peak nitsPanel: SQD-Mini LED with WHVA 2.0 Ultra PanelSizes: 75", 85" and 98"
The X11L is TCL’s flagship, rated up to 10,000 peak nits with up to LD20000 Precise Dimming on an SQD-Mini LED panel with WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel. It comes in 75", 85" and 98", starting at $2,999.99.
Go ifThe most extreme TCL picture, for a dedicated home theater or a very bright room
Skip ifYou want the most picture per dollar
Why #3 over #4: It is rated up to 10,000 peak nits vs up to 6000 for the QM8L.
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TCL QM8K
Answrs VerdictA strong Mini LED TV, but the QM9K now starts at a lower price.
Starting price: $1,299.99 (65")Local dimming: Up to LD3800 Precise DimmingBrightness: HDR 5000 nitsRefresh rate: 144Hz native; Game Accelerator 288Tuner: ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV digital tuner
The QM8K has up to LD3800 Precise Dimming, HDR 5000 nits, a 144Hz native refresh rate and an ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV digital tuner. It starts at $1,299.99 for the 65".
Go ifA bright Mini LED TV with Wi-Fi 6 and an ATSC 3.0 tuner
Skip ifYou can get the QM9K at the same starting price
Why #4 over #5: It is rated HDR 5000 nits vs up to 3000 peak nits for the QM7L.
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TCL QM7L
Answrs VerdictThe cheapest way into TCL’s SQD-Mini LED panel.
Starting price: $699.99 (55")Local dimming: Up to 2100+ discrete dimming zonesBrightness: Up to 3000 peak nitsColor: 100% BT.2020 color (quantum dot)Refresh rate: 144Hz; Game Accelerator 288
The QM7L has an SQD-Mini LED panel with up to 2100+ discrete dimming zones, up to 3000 peak nits and 100% BT.2020 color, plus 144Hz and Game Accelerator 288. It starts at $699.99 for the 55".
Go ifSQD-Mini LED picture in a mid-size room without paying flagship prices
Skip ifYou want the 4000-zone QM8L
Why #5 over #6: It starts at $699.99 vs $749.99 for the QM7K, with up to 3000 peak nits vs HDR 2600 nits.
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TCL QM7K
Answrs VerdictA wide-size-range QD-Mini LED, but the QM7L starts lower.
Starting price: $749.99 (55")Brightness: HDR 2600 nitsRefresh rate: 144Hz native; Game Accelerator 240Audio: Audio by Bang & Olufsen; Dolby AtmosSizes: 55" to 115"
The QM7K is a QD-Mini LED TV rated HDR 2600 nits, with a 144Hz native refresh rate, Game Accelerator 240 and audio by Bang & Olufsen. It comes in sizes from 55" to 115", starting at $749.99.
Go ifShoppers who want a QD-Mini LED TV in a very wide range of sizes
Skip ifYou want the QM7L, which starts at $699.99
Why #6 over #7: It starts at $749.99 vs $899.99 for the A400U.
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TCL QM6K
Answrs VerdictThe entry point to QD-Mini LED, with 144Hz for gamers.
Starting price: $549.99 (55")Local dimming: Up to LD500 Precise DimmingRefresh rate: 144Hz panel; VRR up to 144HzPorts: 4 HDMI (1 eARC)
The QM6K is TCL’s entry QD-Mini LED TV, with up to LD500 Precise Dimming, a 144Hz panel with VRR up to 144Hz and 4 HDMI ports (1 eARC). It starts at $549.99 for the 55".
Go ifThe cheapest QD-Mini LED TCL with a 144Hz panel
Skip ifYou want thousands of dimming zones
Why #7 over #8: It has a 144Hz panel vs 60Hz for the Q Class, which starts at $239.99.
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TCL A400U Designer Series
Answrs VerdictThe designer pick, with an art mode and a QD-Mini LED panel.
Starting price: $899.99 (55")Local dimming: Up to 1,300+ discrete dimming zonesBrightness: Up to 2,500 peak nitsRefresh rate: 4K 144Hz; Game Accelerator 288Sizes: 55", 65", 75" and 85"
The A400U Designer Series has a QD-Mini LED panel with up to 1,300+ discrete dimming zones, up to 2,500 peak nits and 4K 144Hz. It comes in 55", 65", 75" and 85", starting at $899.99.
Go ifA living room where the TV doubles as artwork when off
Skip ifYou only care about picture quality per dollar
Why #8 over #9: It has up to 1,300+ dimming zones vs up to LD500 for the QM6K.
The Q Class (Q651G) is a QLED 4K TV with HDR PRO+ (Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG), a 60Hz panel and 3 HDMI ports (1 eARC). It comes in sizes from 43" to 98", starting at $239.99.
Go ifThe best-value TCL: a QLED with Dolby Vision from $239.99 in sizes up to 98"
Skip ifYou want Mini LED or 144Hz gaming
Why #9 over #10: It is a 4K QLED with Dolby Vision from $239.99 vs a 1080p set from $149.99 for the Q3L.
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TCL Q3L 1080p QLED
Answrs VerdictThe cheapest TCL TV, for small rooms.
Starting price: $149.99 (32")Resolution: 1080p FHD QLEDRefresh rate: 60HzPorts: 2 HDMI (one with ARC)Sizes: 32" and 40"
The Q3L is a 1080p FHD QLED with a 60Hz panel and 2 HDMI ports (one with ARC). It comes in 32" and 40", starting at $149.99.
Go ifA kitchen, bedroom or dorm TV at TCL’s lowest listed price
Skip ifYou want 4K or HDR
How we ranked these
We ranked each TCL TV on picture hardware first (local dimming, peak brightness and panel type), then on value from the starting price listed on TCL’s US store on Oct 15, 2026. Prices change often, so check TCL’s site before you buy. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best TCL TV in 2027?
The TCL QM9K, with up to LD6000 Precise Dimming and HDR 6500 nits, starting at $999.99 for the 65".
What is the best value TCL TV?
The TCL Q Class (Q651G) starts at $239.99 for the 43" and is a QLED 4K with Dolby Vision, in sizes up to 98".
What is the brightest TCL TV?
The TCL X11L, rated up to 10,000 peak nits with up to LD20000 Precise Dimming. It starts at $2,999.99 for the 75".
What is the cheapest TCL TV?
The TCL Q3L, a 1080p FHD QLED, starting at $149.99 for the 32".
Starting price (USD) at a glance
TCL Q3L 1080p QLED$149.99
TCL Q Class (Q651G)$239.99
TCL QM6K$549.99
TCL QM7L$699.99
TCL QM7K$749.99
TCL A400U Designer Series$899.99
TCL QM9K$999.99
TCL QM8L$1,299.99
TCL QM8K$1,299.99
TCL X11L$2,999.99
Starting price (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
