TCL Q7 Class TV Review

[@jkcrumley]

I just bought this 65 inches yesterday from best buy for 550 usd. Reading these comments about what it used to cost, I think I got a steal. It comes in 2 days.

[@montgomeryfitzpatrick473]

I'll be getting that 65x tomorrow unless the low grade open box for $480 is acceptable

[@SimbolicProductions]

How is it? I just ordered the same thing today

[@jkcrumley]

@SimbolicProductions I enjoy it so far. I saw a review on digital trends about this having horrible white balance and other things statistically, but it looks good to me. It's not a perfect picture, but it's pretty damn good. I use the smart hdr setting, and almost everything looks pretty good.

[@ShonTolliverMusic]

Hows the tv 1 month in. I'm looking at picking one up this weekend.

[@jkcrumley]

@ShonTolliverMusic still good. I use smart hdr video setting as it looks the best for most things. It depends on what you are coming from, but i had a 2017 model 4k LG, probably the most basic 4k tv LG had in 65" at the time, and this beats that easily.

[@jasondiffenauer1051]

I purchased a 55” TCL Q7 a few days ago and so far so good. I know calibration settings are not universal and don’t work the same for all sku’s but I used someone’s recommendation settings. Now I’m happy with the picture (settings below). Also I’m not experiencing the picture settings issue with them resetting but it’s only been about 4 days so we’ll see.. I do have a few gripes so far like watching 4K UHD movies on my Sony UHD player not looking great when using Dolby Vision. I use HDR 10 instead and prefer it right now when watching my UHD discs. Also my soundbar doesn’t turn off when powering off the TV and sometimes doesn’t turn on when powering up the TV. Also not a fan of the motion on this TV while watching movies but I’ve noticed that most newer TVs have the same issue with motion handling by stuttering on pan camera movements. I just messed with the motion settings and changed it to Blur Reduction: 1 and Judder Reduction: 3. I might lower the Judder to 2 bc I hate the Soap Opera effect and sometimes the 3 Judder setting might be too smooth for motion handling. Some things that I really like about this TV is it’s remote. Buttons light up when you pick up the remote so no more fumbling with the remote in the dark. Little things like this go a long way. Also another plus is that the HDMI (E)ARC input is a HDMI 2.0 input so you truly get 2 HDMI 2.1 inputs (Inputs 1 & 2) for 120hz gaming. Unlike my Sony OLED that annoyingly takes up the HDMI 2.1 input as also being an (E)ARC input. Another great perk is having actual storage capacity like 24GB compared to some of these TVs only giving you like 5GB (which is ridiculous). And last thing is it’s a Google operating TV which I love. I highly recommend TVs that utilize Google because you get more app control settings like Force Stop for example. Plus its user interface is clean and simple or at least it is in my opinion.. Overall I’m happy with this TV especially for $448 (sale price right now at Best Buy, normally $599). I’d give it 4 out of 5 if I was to rank it. 😊 Calibration settings for “Movie”: 2 points: R Gain -2 G gain 0 B gain -16 R off set -2 G off set -2 B off set -3 20 points: Interval 4 Red -3 Green 1 Blue -4

[@m1ghtysauc3E]

This channel is so refreshing. Sticks to the facts and goes by the eye test. I just got through watching another channel review this same tv and they were basically like “this tv looks amazing. So good” then lets computer software convince him it’s not good. In fact he says it’s really bad by the end of the video.

[@jkcrumley]

@@m1ghtysauc3E was it digital trends, Caleb Denisson?

[@gilbertleo8232]

I've got the 75" as well and you dialed it in perfectly . The QM8 is too bright for my room and the Q7 has that perfect balance of colors , contrast and black levels . For my needs it's an amazing TV .

[@sheilamule3228]

We have this TV for $569 for the 55" inch version here in Manila. Looks like a very good value considering its gaming and black level performance. Will probably buy it next month as my old one gave up already. Thanks for the review.

[@Bdot888]

The Q7 surprised me honestly. I have a 48 inch C2 in my bedroom and oled is definitely a game changer. But i got a 65 inch Q7 for my living room and the contrast is great. The Q7 is not perfect but it definitely punches above its weight class. I got my 65 inch for $700 two months ago but now it has dropped to $635. For the average consumer that doesnt want to pay oled prices, you cant go wrong with the Q7

[@goofygoofers2366]

I’m choosing between the c2 and the q7. Which do you think is better?

[@Bdot888]

@@goofygoofers2366 the c2 will be better because oled is great and hard to beat. But the q7 is good if you are more a casual tv consumer

[@richneedre48]

I agree I have a 55" g3...and it's phenomenal...but $700 for tcl I also have or $2,400 for the LG...No way Is there a $1,500 diff. I don't care HOW DEEP, THE blacks can get on an OLED ..my pockets NOT as deep as the blacks 🤷‍♂️🤣✌️

[@Bdot888]

@@richneedre48 hahaha yes! The G3 is the best of the best but the price is a hard pill to swallow!

[@bronxriverchinobrown2856]

@@richneedre48hey hey what do u mean by that? “ deep as the blacks?”

[@keebz75]

Just got the 65” Q7 at Best Buy for $699. Looked the best to me on the wall in store! So far I really like it. Replacing a 7-8year old LG with bad burn in on white screens! I’d recommend this tv. Used to use Apple TV to make my tv smart, but now with this I don’t need it! It is very bright at 100% brightness so I turn it down to 65-70 at night! Picture is amazing! Wonder though if I should have got the Q8 or not. Probably for me I wouldn’t have noticed! Just hope this thing lasts

[@Wano_9]

How would you say it’s holding up, I live in a apartment with a pretty big living room I currently have a 50inch I’m about 14 feet away from my stand I’m considering the 65 q7 or the 75 inch q6 but I will definitely be sacrificing deep colors and overall screen quality if I do get a q6, both are my best options within my budget

[@Dubby467]

Yeah i just got the 55 inch q7 2023 and wow its amazing, just like you said its as good as a regular monitor

[@princesaini4975]

To anyone who wants to use the tv intenral sound go into the os settings and select the one that sounds the best while playing music or vocal commentary.

[@newagestreams4008]

That’s it I don’t wanna spend an arm and a leg for 120HZ for my PS5 thanks so much for the review

[@mattbodtmann615]

Just picked up the TCL and love it. Was in between the lg c3 oled but the price difference made up my mind.

[@PrashanthAkunuri]

same with me

[@dmvbenz7536]

I’ve been gaming on this same TV on my ps5 excellent TV for the price I can game at 120fps and then switch to streaming movies easily, I have the 55in right now but I just bought the 75in to put in the living room of my new house I just bought

[@NintendoMania98]

Got this tv a week ago in a 55-inch configuration. The colors and all that look great, and I barely messed with it out of the box. The only problem I have so far is that it hums pretty loud with brightness up, but I game with headphones so it's not a big deal. I also find the VRR iffy especially when the game drops below 60fps. Pretty sure the brightness between 60hz and 120hz is different so you get a bit of flicker. But honestly, if a game is dropping below 60fps in vrr, you might as well just play in a 60fps performance mode with vrr disabled. Edit: 1 year later I decided to get the 65 inch instead and sell off the 55 as I find it too small. I think 65 will be the sweet spot for me. Crazy good tv, had no major issues at all.

[@milleniumplayer]

I have the same problem in regards to brightness. It does make a loud hmmm noise. I had to turn the brightness low to reduce the noise but takes away from the viewing pleasure.

[@NintendoMania98]

@milleniumplayer I just ended up turning dynamic brightness on, and I don't notice the sound anymore unless i get right beside it now that the brightness is way lower. I game jn the dark mostly, so not a big deal to me.

[@FrostyBud777]

SO after trying Hisense U8k, Which vrr and hdr didnt even work, freesync turned off would cuase blacking out screen until restart AND HORRIBLE WASHED OUT COLORS at edges due to extremely poor viewing angle, and then trying the LG a2 oled 48 inch, I can safely say THIS TV IS FREAKING AWESOME. I returned the tcl q7 , hisense u8, and lg a2 oled and THEN bought a new TCL Q7. I love it. for VRR performance, ONLY USE HDMI PORT ONE, It is the only one that supports amd freesync premium pro, 144 only supports Forum VRR not freesync premium!!! IT FIXED MY GHOSTING!!!!!!! Make sure your framerate stays high, but even at 80 fps, the horrible ghosting is gone on HDMI port 2.

[@TristanMcGowan00]

Hey man, I got myself a 55-inch as well and I haven’t been able to get it up to 120hz. Do you know how you got it up there and mind telling me😂 I usually just play fps games like fortnite or call of duty and it just stays at 60hz. It would be appreciated my guy!

[@SleepHappy23]

The game has to support 120hz. You need to turn it on in the cod menu too

[@DADA-ey2ir]

TLC is such an underrated brand. Bought a LG C3, returned it 2 days later because surprisingly I like my 500 dollar TLC 4K better. I'm not even kidding lol. Their contrast control is amazing, which is the thing i hate about oled.

[@ZenataUSA]

Snagged 55 incher a couple days ago. It's perfect (: I have my ps5 and gaming pc connected, and it's super gorgeous.

[@jakehiggins5118]

I just ordered an open box "Excellent Condition" 65 inch q7 for $640 from best buy. So excited to pick it up tomorrow! I feel like I got a pretty good deal.

[@FrostyBud777]

my new 500 dollar 55 inch q7 comes tomorrow and i am so excited to, Let me know how it goes for you

[@Bailolimew]

@@FrostyBud777any word from either of you guys about the TVs? I’m looking into getting a q7 55” myself and would love to know what you guys think so far!! Bad news or good news haha, cheers

[@roblincoln10]

I just snagged an open box 65” from best buy for 500 after taxes. I’m stoked to grab it tomorrow

[@Anilgowda1985]

I am Confused between the tcl q7 and the Hisense u7k . Pls recommend one out of the two

[@cubanjit]

get the tcl bro

[@FrostyBud777]

I like the TCL better because it is much better with blooming and dark scenes, much better contrast, because I have an IPS gigabyte M 32U monitor and dark scenes are absolutely horrible on it. Lots of IPS glow. Makes dark scenes look horrible. I don’t want that on a 55 inch TV or lots of blooming from bright objects on a dark scene. I’d rather lose a little bit of color and adjust it myself then to have horrible looking dark scenes in many of the movies that I watch including stranger things

[@FrostyBud777]

I just ordered the TCLQ7 on Best Buy because it’s $100 off for the 55 inch model. In May this model was $750 now it’s only $500 on Best Buy. it includes AMD free sink premium and HDR 10+ Dobie vision and 4K at 144 Hz. I will receive it in two days and I’m very excited

[@sonnydemichele4903]

Is I’ll tell you the contrast is double then Hisense by double in both native and dynamic!

[@JustCheese01]

Get a Sony X85k 120hz And forgive me if I’m wrong kinda cross faded it has VRR it’s legit the tv made for a PS5

[@user-pu6sg7ih8r]

I originally purchased the Samsung Q60 since it was on sale for Black Friday. My Hisense QLED from a few years ago developed some sick screen burn. My hope was to get an upgrade or at least equal value to that TV. After a week with the Samsung and doing more research, including reviews like this one, I returned it for the TCL. I was worried since I figured Samsung is the best, and perhaps they are in some areas. I am so glad I got this TV so far. After some calibration, the picture is amazing! For the value, it’s an excellent choice and I would recommend it for sure. I certainly like the picture more than the Samsung. Features are easy to use and the remote has a backlight which is pretty dope. Don’t sleep on this one!

[@FrostyBud777]

after trying the q7 tcl, hisense u8k, and the lg a2 oled, I rebought the TCL q7, this tv is perfect. Best viewing angle, best colors, best speed, and best weight. I HIGHLY recommend it. For VRR and gaming, Only use hdmi port 2 to eliminate inverse ghosting.

[@brianhallman5168]

$515.00 for an open box excellent condition at best buy for the 65". Do i get it?

[@AdrianGamingLP]

That’s a killer deal

[@champchamberlain]

With this Tv I would be skeptical of buying an open box. The tv is amazing but they did have QC issues. Chances are it was returned for a reason. I bought the 55 inch for my bedroom and it was an open box. It flickered and the picture was “grainy”. I returned it and got a new one that has had no issues

[@mackUSA2030]

Si

[@draven1307]

When connecting your Xbox to this TV are you using the eArc port or the 120/144hz HDMI ports? I'll be connecting it from a receiver.

[@FrostyBud777]

This should be here in two days the 55 inch Q7, I will be able to play the day before and the best TV in the price range in the world. cyberpunk is also getting updated. And if they add FSR three support soon, I will be able to play 4K 144 Hz cyberpunk on this TV. The immersion will make me so motion sick I’m so excited. Everything will look so 3-D

[@jasonkidd1689]

I just saw this in person, and it looks amazing.

[@kylechap7250]

Hello, what kind of tv stand is that? Ty!

[@rbkbthekrew]

How is the upscaling on this model ?

[@xuimod]

Upscaling from what resolution? Most TV's nowadays upscale 720p and greater resolutions very well. Its gotten to the point where Rtings doesn't even grade on 720p upscaling anymore because most new TV's do it very well. They grade upscaling using 480p images. How often are you going to be watching 480p content though? Fwiw I know Sony's with the XR processor are one of the best upscalers for 480p content.

[@helderantunes7829]

i wish they had this tv in 43inch it would sell well as a monitor.

[@lowgraphics760]

Compared to the Samsung QLED series (Q70C / Q80C), which one is better?

[@xplicitb0i]

i just picked up a 55in one from offerup for $220......Going on my sim racing setup.

[@matthieuferkatadji6426]

I need help, every time i click on the international link of your videos i end up on a amazon page with tv screen or gaming display that similar but not exactly what you've reviewed. And i already got screwed with my gaming display, i'd like for my tv screen to be the one you reviewed and not some "not that good" version of it. Can you help ?

[@prodigyfreeman3935]

whats the way out of the text clarity issues red green blue when using as a monitor>>? Your answer is greatly appreciated

[@tredakatko]

Only problems I heard with this tv is is that I doesn't support 1440p and you can use the tv speakers and sound system at the same time

[@f1f278]

EXCELLENT SUMMARY, THANK YOU!!!

[@esmoglo]

Good review thanks

[@adamjones7014]

You can see the ghosting. This is why I can't trust reviewers. "the gaming is really really good'. Sure it has low response time, but that ghosting is terrible.

[@chapocar]

Gracias por todo tu trabajo,eres maravilloso!!! Desde hoy, por siempre mi crush!❤

[@sean-us7]

What bookshelf speakers do you use or recommend for this tv?

[@orlandososa2595]

Hello I just need to know if this tv has a image processor that automatically changed the images to 4k , thanks

[@darrenheaberlin7827]

What Xbox controller is at 8:27?

[@keithpayne8943]

For anyone who has the q7 85 inch, how is the viewing angle when you get awsy from the centre of the screen. I have a 3 seat couch on the left of the centre of the screen. I am afraid that people sitting there will not be able to have a good view from there. Thanks

[@ricemasterdragon2166]

Does anyone knows what kind of chair he's using?

[@robertsewell536]

I have both Series X and PS5 Slim connected to this TV and both show inverse ghosting with VRR. No solution has worked to resolve this so VRR is disabled only true negative I have it is a gorgeous TV.

[@cobrakainevereverdies6940]

NOBODY mentioned TV/SPORTS = Motion Would someone be better off with the U8 Hisense for Sports and TV ? Should I go with Sony or what ? On Christmas Day, I want to see basketball and I don't want motion issues or the players looking like Tekken.

[@paulsouders3489]

Whats the difference between the q7 and qm7 ?

[@menswearhous]

What floor lamp is that? 10:30

[@CheapRedBoy]

I'm rebuying the Q7 55-inch. I had it and returned it. I bought the Hisense U8K thinking it would be so much better. I'm returning the U8K less than a week having it. Horrible dirty screen effect and vignetting in the corners. There's noticeable light bleeding in the bottom left corner. He comments that when the screen is just a black screen, it looks uniform. That is what I remember of the Q7 also as the U8K full black screen looks cloudy and uneven. Another deal breaker is the viewing angle. It's horrible on the U8K. When you barely go off center, the picture quality drops off quick and looks washed out. The Q7 wasn't like that. The upscaling on the U8K is a lot better though. I'd say if your main use for the TV is gaming, get the Q7. If you're mainly watching TV and streaming Netflix or similar apps, the U8K is better. The U8K local dimming is odd. If doesn't seem to work sometimes when it should. It seems like it doesn't turn on sometimes watching SDR. When watching HDR, you can tell its working cause the blacks are deep, but then its ruined when slightly off center and you can see the backlight on the sides easily. Also the U8K has some dead pixels so its an easy return anyway.

[@DrezzyEFTP]

Can you watch movies at 120hz refresh rate?

[@gustavoroque0916]

Movies at 120hz suck. Thats why They are filmed at at 24fps.

[@DrezzyEFTP]

@gustavoroque8830 no they don't, I love the smoothness of the framerate

[@chasesullivan3924]

What’s the difference between the Q7 and the QM7? At Best Buy the QM7 is only like $50 more. Is one better than the other?

[@Katanae]

The M stands for Mini-Led which is a newer model that offers higher brightness and nits. Basically higher better brightness and slightly better processor. The QM7 will be good for more natural light settings with more light in a room, like a living room, a darker space might like a darker TV better like the Q7. The Q7 has 1000 nits, QM7 has 2400 nits. Hope this helps!

[@fctryoffetsh39]

How much did you have to tweet the picture

[@waxdoe115]

Is the TV alot better then the r646?

[@cobrakainevereverdies6940]

GOOD question, who knows the definitive answer ?

[@briandickson6470]

Would you go with a 85 inch Q7 or a 75 inch Qm8? Same price at BB roughly

[@ezlee50]

This is my problem, Do i want 75 inch Q7 or 65 inch QM8.....

[@SamuraiHotJerky]

@@ezlee50I went with the q7 at 75 inches because a living room needs the size. Center piece tv if you will.

[@ezlee50]

@@SamuraiHotJerky nice, im still undecided... Now the hisense U8K is in the mix.. smh

[@DCGEMINI202]

Just bought the 98 inch for $2300. Missed the $2000 deal for Christmas but oh well

[@Domepeezy]

Thanks bud think I just found my new gaming tv, my lg broke got no picture and it’s just showing vertical lines

[@blastdouble1979]

Picking one up now

[@shimihadag651]

Is this q7 equivalent to t7a? Thanks

[@jgonzaga23]

Hi, does the picture look close to an OLED or not even close?

[@dragonheart2403]

It’s a QLED panel, so no, but for some reason tcl has the best contrast on the market for budget tvs

[@jgonzaga23]

@dragonheart2403 thanks for the reply

[@WhosBowl]

I'm on a xbox series s and when I activate game mode it starts flickering can I get suggestions on settings or should i just return it? It's running 4k 120hz just fine with the 4k hdmi cord but when I activate game mode it flickers in the slightest way that makes it annoying.

[@talencebass4990]

Did you get this figured out….I think this is a known problem. I want to buy one but only for gaming so this important

[@JayVR3434]

I seen this one in the store and thought it was oled but not....colors very bright comparable to Sony and LG...and the price!! Games demo looked sick at 120 frame... Yeah i picked one up

[@HitmanLEGEND]

1:10 hdmi input refresh rates

[@s.s.7662]

How do you enable 240 hz on xbox series x for this tv?

[@nicholaibunnie]

Xbox series x and the TV does not have 240hz capabilities

[@emmcee476]

Does this TV come with a web browser?

[@lorddrifter7296]

Jus wait for the new qm7 this yr. They moved up to mini led

[@Gwrightproductions1]

Depends on what happens memorial day lol

[@arianadonis4099]

This is currently 499 on amazon. But did you ever experience flickering while gaming or using low latency mode?

[@Calebflying2025]

No lol.

[@crazeeeavery4203]

I’ve been seeing mixed reviews. Hopefully it as good as you say I just ordered the 55 inch for 500$ on amazon. Here’s hoping it’s better than my old D series Sony….

[@emmcee476]

How are you liking it?

[@crazeeeavery4203]

@@emmcee476 Worth every penny.

[@furballbear]

Is the TCL Q7 better than the Sony X85K for PS5 gaming?

[@The82089Great]

Let me know when you find out I would like to know

[@HenryMyth]

I bought a 43 inch X85k for gaming and I hate it. Tons of motion blur and the screen is way too dark.

[@JussFayth]

Holding out till Black Friday to try and grab a 75 inch for a little under 1000

[@MichaelC_22]

$939 right now.

[@porterdalejeep]

Chose wisely. They bring out some junk for black Friday suckers.

[@ronaldvecchione1441]

Good for movies?

[@martinmendiolamm]

Dang i picked up a new 55" for $45 from a bidding site lol

[@TobiasTheArtist]

I keep having to redo all my settings on this

[@ShottyMckinght]

Hey man, love your KZbin video. I need your opinion, should I get the Alienware 2724dm or should I get the LG 34GP63A-B. I’m real big on my games looking really beautiful with colors and life like details. What you think?

[@jplay0426]

So much focus on this being a monitor. NOBODY is using this as a monitor, but good review nonetheless

[@ronty08]

How do you get those moving screensavers? Or which option do I click to get those?

[@ItsMeRockyT]

One way would be to download them onto a USB and insert it into the tv. Then go to settings and screen saver, then select your own photo's. I'm sure there are other ways, but I haven't tried to figure any of them out.

[@queenkaili3243]

They aren’t actually screensavers. He was playing a 4K “abstract liquid” video from KZbin (seen at 2:07).

[@manilowmaniak]

Now I'm completely confused. I listened to another review and although he gave it high marks in some areas, he gave it a thumbs down overall. My current TV is a Sony analog made over 20 years ago😁. You turn it on and it works. Nothing much to mess with. Oh well.

[@Bdot888]

What is your viewing habits? Do you game and watch hdr content, or do you watch cable and 1080p streaming?

[@Bdot888]

I got the Q7 for my living room and I honestly dont watch a lot of hdr content on it, but it handles it very well with the high contrast. Regular cable looks good on it too. But for the price you cant go wrong with it! Also its competitor is a Hicense U7k and a step up from the Q7 is the QM8. There a lot of options to choose from and you just have to find which works best for you at your desired price point. TCL and Hicense have been really competitive lately with the larger brands

[@manilowmaniak]

@@Bdot888 I do neither. I am strictly rabbit ear right now. Of course if I had a smart tv I would then watch whatever is free over the internet.

[@manilowmaniak]

@@Bdot888 Thanks. I know there are so many options and much higher priced tv's. It is just a difficult decision when I look at reviews by regular consumers on pretty much any tv I have looked at. One person will say it is great and then the next will say the exact opposite.

[@Bdot888]

@@manilowmaniak yeah theres too many options for sure. Just have to research what you find important in a tv. Most tvs will have their quirks, just have to find what you are okay with

[@richneedre48]

Funny u ask I own BOTH the Hisense U7k and the TCL Q7 both in 55" . Both phenomenal deals same pri e range . Equal in features. If you have the latest and greatest Xbox Series X or Playstation 5. I'd say lean toward the TCL Q7..as it does up to 144hz gaming and not only has VRR but AMD V-Sync premium pro...but BOTH great even if you do game ..If u plan on gaming on a high end PC then def. The TCL because the xbox and ps consoles top out at 120hz for gaming where as a powerful gaming pc can take advantage of the 144hz @4k as well ✌️✌️

[@jaredcolon24]

anyone else notice the license plate when he was playing forza? lmao

[@tcams76]

I thought this TV had a analog audio out...the eyes dont lie?

[@heydeonhere]

First

[@fctryoffetsh39]

Wow I can get it for 797😂

[@Animejook]

get the u8k