This Is the 65-Inch QLED TV I Would Buy If I Wanted the Best Bang for My Buck

It’s impressive how far TCL has been pushing the limits of QLED technology. The QM7K is last year’s mid-tier QD-Mini LED smart TV, and it offers great value for your money. Right now, the 65-inch QM7K is marked down $222, bringing its price down to $777.99 (originally $1,499.99 at launch), the second lowest price it has ever been, according to price-tracking tools.

The QM7K is better in every way than the QM6K except for color accuracy. It has better contrast, brightness, gaming specs, black levels, processing, and other specs, but the QM6K is still a great option for those on a tighter budget.

I personally tested the QM7, which is a slightly older model of this TV, as well as the more budget QM6K, and I can tell you TCL is not skimping on these TVs. They feel and look truly premium. This QM7K is no different. Its highlights are a bright panel, making it great for sunlit rooms. It has deep blacks and almost no light bloom, giving it that premium picture quality. Gamers will appreciate the 144 Hz native refresh rate and 288 Hz support panel with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, making it a smooth experience. Since it’s a Google TV, it has hands-free Google Assistant and Google Cast, which makes streaming almost anything from your phone or computer a breeze. It can also do the same for iPhones with AirPlay.

If you’re a color stickler, you might notice that the colors run a little warmer out of the box, according to PCMag’s “excellent” review, but that’s something you can edit easily in the picture settings. If you want a massive, bright, colorful smart TV with that “wow” factor, get the 65-inch QM7K, but if brightness is not as important to you, consider the 85-inch QM6K. Either option is a great TV at this price point.