What do you think about this TV? 🔹 TCL 55" Q7 geni.us/XVcc 🔹 TCL 65" Q7 geni.us/XuIUO 🔹 TCL 75" Q7 geni.us/UniF4 🔹 TCL 85" Q7 geni.us/i1S8v ➡ DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, The channel gets a small commission for purchases made via these links. This helps the channel purchase more products for reviews and allow me to create better content for your viewing.
I bought this TV at Best Buy a few months ago primarily for my PS5. This has absolutely everything and more for gaming, most importantly 120hz (HDMI 2.1). This TV has so many settings that I was actually surprised it had that many. This is the first Google TV that I have owned and it absolutely destroys any other platform. The UI runs fast and smooth. 10/10
I got the 75" but I cannot find a good setting for watching sports it's like everything is stuck at 720p but this is a 4k TV I'm debating on returning it. I mostly watch MMA , I can't even see the fighter face well ppl in the stands look worse than a PS2 video game. Any tips on getting the picture sharper and clear for sports ?
Steve, I want to thank you for the quality and care you put into your videos. You always hit all the marks. Also, I appreciate your message of peace at the end. Thanks again!
Just purchased a 55 inch Q7. I previously had a 65 inch 6 series from 2021 which I absolutely loved but, unfortunately was sustained damage to the LED panel and was not repairable. I decided to go down in size to the 55 inch which seems like a hard pill to swallow but the brightness on this Q7 definitely helps fill the room more and gives it an increased presence which helps make up for the smaller size. One issue I have observed is that the Home button does not take you home like my older 6 series used to. It doesn't do anything so I feel like this is an issue with the remote. Other than that, so far I am enjoying this TV. Thanks for all your great reviews Steve!
Yes, indeed, just a question: Are TCL tv's made in China in the US? Because I live in Iraq and all their tv's are made in China. Also, the model numbers with the specs are a lot different from the US models. This is done by both TCL and Hisense unfortunately.
@@armenberj9158 حبيبي الصين تصنع موديلات لامريكا مختلفة عن الي تصنعها للشرق الاوسط مثل دولتنا العراق كلها تجي مكتوب عليها صنع في الصين موديلات امريكا وموديلات الشرق الاوسط
For the $499 price at Best Buy, I'm impressed. For the average consumer it's a great deal! The OS is faster than my LG that is a few years old. I believe it's an 8800 series nano-cell. The picture is definitely better than my LG. I purchased an LG 8000 series a couple of weeks ago and returned it because the OS was so laggy. I would definitely recommend this TV for the average consumer in this price range.
My nitpick: I wish the legs were more like the Hisense U8K which are flat and allow for more contact with a flat surface. Other than that, this is on my ‘which tv to buy’ list because every tv I look at are much better than my 6 year old VIZIO P55-E1
Thanks for this review! Now I know I need this TV for gaming on PS5! Plus watching movies like Blade Runner 2049, and Dune with those awesome black levels!
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
Loved the review dude all the explanation and diffrent samples you went through was what I was looking for . And the fact it does 144 is crazy ! I was looking for a new tv for my Mac mini 🤫
Good morning Tech Steve, Hope All is well, I just purchased the TCL Q750G this past weekend and love it. However I tend to see screen tearing or choppy / pixelating when it comes to fast moving action scenes. for example in Dr Strange multiverse of madness, the scene where Dr strange is walking with America Chavez and she leaves him to get food. When he spins around looking for her, Dr Strange is outlined in a choppy/ pixelated look. Is this something I need to change in the motion blur settings or is it that I might not have the correct HDMI cables?
Had a Hisense U7K 75" for about 9 days before I exchanged it for the 75" TCL Q7 and couldn't be happier. My Hisense had faulty wifi, so just a defect, but the panel also had TERRIBLE blooming off axis and color drop off, despite many reports saying the 75" is an IPS panel-- I'm convinced the one I had was a VA one. Either way, this TCL Q7 with standard FALD and fewer zones had much better contrast and control of blooming than the Hisense, and now maybe... 6 months in? No issues, besides one bug: when continuing One Piece from Crunchyroll from the home screen, most times it's a soft image. Restart the TV and do it again, and it's sharp. I think that's more on the OS than the TV, but minor nitpick. My next TV will for sure be a TCL Google TV!
Do you know if those tv stands make it longer than 65"? I got a TV unit that supports up to 65 inches so I just wanna be sure. Thanks! And great review!
Great video! In between this and Hisense U7N. Leaning towards Q7 right now, what do you think? All the Samsungs/ LGs/ Sonys are bad in the sub $800 range,,, from what I have read at least.
Steve, interesting, your choice to use Apple TV. I own a TCL 546 from 2022. I use a fire stick to operate the 546 model. You are correct a dedicated tv box is nice. I was able to connect an Amazon echo 4th gen speaker by Bluetooth to the fire stick and audio is perfect. I never experience audio to voice sync delay issues. I set it up using a standard HDMI input not the Earc input. Can the apple tv unit Bluetooth audio to a Bluetooth speaker? Thanks for the professional reviews.
Great video I liked it, I have a question which television I should buy to watch movies and video games, the Hisense U8K 75" or the Tlc Q850G 75" or I'll go for the LG C3 65" OLED, thank you!
Steve, I really didn't want anything bigger than 50" for my bedroom. I know the Q7 is actually a decent set, but the smallest it comes is 55". Do you think it is a bit overkill for a bedroom TV?
Steve, quick question: Could you adjust the aiming assist reticule with different colors and sizes? I'm looking to buy this television or the QM8, but I'm trying to avoid purchasing a 65" screen. Again, many thanks for your excellent videos.
I have one major question because I am not a gamer I just want to watch movies on my Fire tv stick and my DVDs & I need to know which is the better tv between the Q7 & the TCL R646? & can the software on the R646 be updated to the version 12.1.1?
Hey steve quick question my oled lg c1 crapped out recenelty is the true the TCL Q7 and u7k are close with the colors with an oled or is that false info. If if anything u8k would be close thank you steve. Just wanted your opinion on that?
Im looking into getting a 85" Q6 or a 75" Q7 for about the same price which one do you think would be a better option? I watch sports occasionally not too much and also gaming very little. thanks In advance
A bit annoyed that TCL uses different names in other regions. I live in China and the newest TCL high end model is called the Q10K pro. I wonder what it will be called in EU/US.
I understand why tcl put the Earc on hdmi 4 so that a person with a soundbar can also use a xbox and ps5 at 120hz without needing a switchbox as this is the most common configuration out there.. But man it just hit me that earc port can't do 120hz and for those of us with a receiver that run all of our stuff through it being limited to 60hz is bs. If i hook the receiver up to hdmi 1 i lose all of the CES and earc features meaning my new backlit tv remote and all of the apps on the tv is useless plus since my receiver doesn't pass-through 144hz i now lose that option on my pc. If i hook the receiver up to hdmi 2 and my pc to hdmi 1,now i get 144hz-240hz on pc BUT no sound to my audio system,still no tv apps and cant use my remote. And if i hook my receiver up to the earc port i get cec,tv apps,and earc but now everything on my receiver is limited to 60hz. And if i hook all my 120hz stuff up to the tv ill need a dang switch box and ill get audio delay over earc,plus it makes my shiny new hdmi 2.1 8k receiver basically NULL. JUST MAKE ALL THE DAMN HDMI PORTS THE SAME ALREADY!!! Or make it so that earc can be selected to work on ANY PORT!!
@@TechSteve Not from my experience they don't! They always have a audio delay with every soundbar i tried.some people just don't/can't notice it.. last sound bars i tired a couple of weeks ago with my x90k were a Tcl alto 8i without earc and that delay was very noticeable, then i picked up a Samsung q930b which did have Earc.and while it was better there was a slight delay still if you paid attention. Not as bad as my non earc Hw-n950 or the alto 8i tho. Also My x90k would often lose sync mainly when my Series x of Ps5 would switch into or out of vrr and id have to go into the tv settings and turn earc off then on again to get the audio working correctly. Crap like that is why i moved over to haven a 8k hdmi 2.1 AV Receiver as to eliminate all of the junk that haven a tv in the chain brings. Unfortunately No other brand offers the price and brightness that the qm8 offers but this earc issue is nearly a deal killer. I have a Shield pro 2019 for all of my apps and such,but its BS to spend $2000 on a tv and be completely locked out of using 75% of its features.
I understand that i am very much in the minority here,especially by haven a hdmi 2.1 receiver, but this is just unacceptable from a manufacturer to tout the qm8 as a "flagship" device and yet handicap a segment of the consumer base like this. Leaving the earc on the 120hz port sure those with a soundbar and both consoles or a pc would need a switch or a 120hz soundbar like the klipsch Cinema 1200,but thats standard practice. Grrr the tv industry needs to stop this 30/60hz port crap already..its so frustrating and even the upcoming QM851G has this same issue..
@solidsnake6405 keep in mind that you should buy a TV taking in every aspect of its abilities, if you have a HDMI 2.1 receiver you may want to consider LG C3 OLED or Samsung high end Q series where all inputs are HDMI 2.1
Steve, thanks for your expert advice. I purchased the Q7. It is the best gaming television I've ever owned, and I didn't have to break the bank for it. I was gaming on an LG C2 (48"), but it is just too dim in gaming mode. I appreciate your consideration for reviewing affordable models that offer good value for the money. Peace.
I'm debating between buying this or an OLED. OLED is more expensive, though, and I worry about burn-in. Whereas Best Buy has the 55" of this model for $599.
Burn in is no concern unless you're gaming for a long period on a single game, static UI. Still, I'd say if you're thinking OLED is more expensive, then OLED isn't for you. It's novel and looks stunning but at that price point, you might as well just get the TCL Q7, it gets you 90% of the way there, while paying half the price.
@@mrflyingturtle9447Thanks for the advice. I think I'll get the Q7 for now. I've never had an OLED, so I'm sure the Q7 will look stunning to me, even though I'm sure OLED looks even better.
I bought the hdmi 2.1 for my PlayStation 5 and I’m playing a game that supports 120 hertz and all my settings is good to go but it still says off. I don’t know what to do to get the 120 hertz
Easy. First off find out if the game supports 120hz. Then make sure u have 2.1 hdmi. Make sure all ur setting in screen n display are automatic. Start ur game and make sure tv is in game master mode. Place all settings in game to performance mode. The go back into screen setting (ps5) and select current display settings. Should show u 120hz.
I have the same question, but Steve can't answer. C755 is not sold at the US, I live in Iraq, and we have C755, I think it is a great tv if you ask my opinion.
Bro I just bought this tv and I can’t get it to stop going into Dolby vision and it looks like crap I’ve been trying to figure it out for hours it looks amazing with everything except Dolby vision movies can I stop this? Btw I disabled smart picture so it doesn’t recognize Dolby that didn’t work
@@TechSteve no the prices now are at the lowest point tcl will offer them, except prime day to get rid of the last few left in stock. Nevertheless, my point was if the buyer can hold out for six months or so, they will get a MUCH BETTER tv for same price
@@oilerguy5494 each manufacturer has an array of tvs priced within tight pricing windows for each model tier, in order to remain competitive with their rivals, so that they can sell a maximum amount of units within each model tier. So 2023 q7 becomes 2024 qm7 with mini led at the same price point. Much like Hisense did with U6 and U7 upgrades to mini led panels, while their pricing remained the same. Hope this helps :)
@@TechSteve i had a tcl c635 that supports Dolby vision, but it was a 50 inch so it was 60hz.. I sold it and i have a Samsung Q70C 55 inch but no Dolby vision support.. On the tcl when i turn on Dolby vision on Xbox the input lag increases significantly, i did a bit of searching and it seems a common issue for gaming with Dolby vision.
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I bought this TV at Best Buy a few months ago primarily for my PS5. This has absolutely everything and more for gaming, most importantly 120hz (HDMI 2.1). This TV has so many settings that I was actually surprised it had that many.
This is the first Google TV that I have owned and it absolutely destroys any other platform. The UI runs fast and smooth.
10/10
How is it holding up?
How's is it holding up? Some reviews are saying stuff about having a couple of dead pixels
@@Spidr-Manno
@@SLICK8116 No what?
@@Spidr-Man no dead pixels
I bought a 75'inch version of this tv last October, and it's 🔥! I hooked up a 5.1 Vizio soundbar to it, and everything i play on it looks amazing!
That’s great 👍🏽
Same. Only I bought mine last July. Couldn't be happier with the purchase.
I got the 75" but I cannot find a good setting for watching sports it's like everything is stuck at 720p but this is a 4k TV I'm debating on returning it. I mostly watch MMA , I can't even see the fighter face well ppl in the stands look worse than a PS2 video game. Any tips on getting the picture sharper and clear for sports ?
@user-kd1mf1yz5t the tv will play up to 4k if you have a 4k signal
Steve, I want to thank you for the quality and care you put into your videos. You always hit all the marks. Also, I appreciate your message of peace at the end. Thanks again!
Thanks 👍🏽
Just purchased a 55 inch Q7. I previously had a 65 inch 6 series from 2021 which I absolutely loved but, unfortunately was sustained damage to the LED panel and was not repairable. I decided to go down in size to the 55 inch which seems like a hard pill to swallow but the brightness on this Q7 definitely helps fill the room more and gives it an increased presence which helps make up for the smaller size. One issue I have observed is that the Home button does not take you home like my older 6 series used to. It doesn't do anything so I feel like this is an issue with the remote. Other than that, so far I am enjoying this TV. Thanks for all your great reviews Steve!
You’re welcome and thanks for sharing your experience
2021 6 series definitely a better tv brighter colors pop more and it sounds
much better
@@NuttnButKungfuIt was also more expensive. I had a 6 series myself. This TV is untouchable if you can get on sale, for the price.
I plan on getting this exact tv at 55 inches with a ps5 tonight. The display in store was great and native 120 hz at 600 bucks is pretty good.
How’s it holding up??
Interested as well, how’s it holding up?
@@spicstaI got one and loved it so much that I got another one for my office lol
@@Spidr-Man nice! Just scored one for 300
Thanks Steve for this review. I was waiting for you to do this. It helps us a lot to decide after watching your video.
You’re welcome
I just ordered this TV. I'm excited to try it out. Thanks for the review
Only $500 for a 55 inch nice Steve I'm starting to feel TCL and hisense 💯👍🏾
They are stealing the market
Yes, indeed, just a question: Are TCL tv's made in China in the US?
Because I live in Iraq and all their tv's are made in China. Also, the model numbers with the specs are a lot different from the US models. This is done by both TCL and Hisense unfortunately.
@@armenberj9158 I think made in the US but TCL and Hisense are Chinese companies that got Google operating systems that you can't get in China💯
@@armenberj9158 حبيبي الصين تصنع موديلات لامريكا مختلفة عن الي تصنعها للشرق الاوسط مثل دولتنا العراق كلها تجي مكتوب عليها صنع في الصين موديلات امريكا وموديلات الشرق الاوسط
Just got a 55" for my den/kitchen area TV. Set it up, so far so good. Mounting it is the next project. Good review as always!
👍🏽
I just bought this tv in a 55 I like it impressed
I was too, it's really good
I just bought one a few days ago
How are you liking it?
For the $499 price at Best Buy, I'm impressed. For the average consumer it's a great deal! The OS is faster than my LG that is a few years old. I believe it's an 8800 series nano-cell. The picture is definitely better than my LG. I purchased an LG 8000 series a couple of weeks ago and returned it because the OS was so laggy. I would definitely recommend this TV for the average consumer in this price range.
watched enough vids..on sale at BB.turned a bedroom into mini man cave..this will work..55 inch..Appreciate the free knowledge..🫡
I just got this 65 TV and it's great for me. Great video
Thanks for watching brother 👍🏽
Me too just picked it up today $699
was going to get X85.watched your vid..changed mine ..salute
My nitpick: I wish the legs were more like the Hisense U8K which are flat and allow for more contact with a flat surface. Other than that, this is on my ‘which tv to buy’ list because every tv I look at are much better than my 6 year old VIZIO P55-E1
I’m getting one this Thursday.
I just got a PS5 still using a 1080p tv. Can’t wait to see the difference
@@blastdouble1979 how’s it holding up?? I just bought one yesterday and I’m seeing so many bad reviews about quality control…
The TV IS AMAZING!
The difference is night and day!
Thanks for this review! Now I know I need this TV for gaming on PS5! Plus watching movies like Blade Runner 2049, and Dune with those awesome black levels!
I highly recommend this model for PS5 and everything else.
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
Can you do picture settings for this set please 🙏
If you had to choose between this tv or the Hisense u7k in a 55-inch, which one would you get?
Great question am confuuuused too
Loved the review dude all the explanation and diffrent samples you went through was what I was looking for . And the fact it does 144 is crazy ! I was looking for a new tv for my Mac mini 🤫
Good morning Tech Steve, Hope All is well, I just purchased the TCL Q750G this past weekend and love it. However I tend to see screen tearing or choppy / pixelating when it comes to fast moving action scenes. for example in Dr Strange multiverse of madness, the scene where Dr strange is walking with America Chavez and she leaves him to get food. When he spins around looking for her, Dr Strange is outlined in a choppy/ pixelated look. Is this something I need to change in the motion blur settings or is it that I might not have the correct HDMI cables?
My next TV. Perfect for my needs especially for gaming 👌🏾😎
12:37 How great, putting on a match of the Mexican team, greetings from Mexico, I like your videos.

Thanks man
Thank Steve for this excellent review!
thanks steve im picking this up next month! its down to 1300
Had a Hisense U7K 75" for about 9 days before I exchanged it for the 75" TCL Q7 and couldn't be happier. My Hisense had faulty wifi, so just a defect, but the panel also had TERRIBLE blooming off axis and color drop off, despite many reports saying the 75" is an IPS panel-- I'm convinced the one I had was a VA one. Either way, this TCL Q7 with standard FALD and fewer zones had much better contrast and control of blooming than the Hisense, and now maybe... 6 months in? No issues, besides one bug: when continuing One Piece from Crunchyroll from the home screen, most times it's a soft image. Restart the TV and do it again, and it's sharp. I think that's more on the OS than the TV, but minor nitpick. My next TV will for sure be a TCL Google TV!
Is it still doing good?
Do you know if those tv stands make it longer than 65"? I got a TV unit that supports up to 65 inches so I just wanna be sure. Thanks! And great review!
Was thinking about getting this or the Hisense U7K but was waiting for your review as always. Might pull the trigger on this and replace my Q5
It's Much better than Q5
@@TechSteveI'll definitely take your word for it
I have a sony bravia xr90 and just ordered the q7 75inch today. Looking forward to the comparison as its literally half the price.
Great video! In between this and Hisense U7N. Leaning towards Q7 right now, what do you think?
All the Samsungs/ LGs/ Sonys are bad in the sub $800 range,,, from what I have read at least.
Great review, im considering this one or Samsung QN85C/QN85CD QLED.
Which would you recommend?
great video.. i think i might pick one up
Steve, interesting, your choice to use Apple TV. I own a TCL 546 from 2022. I use a fire stick to operate the 546 model. You are correct a dedicated tv box is nice. I was able to connect an Amazon echo 4th gen speaker by Bluetooth to the fire stick and audio is perfect. I never experience audio to voice sync delay issues. I set it up using a standard HDMI input not the Earc input. Can the apple tv unit Bluetooth audio to a Bluetooth speaker? Thanks for the professional reviews.
I haven’t tried but it pairs up perfectly with Apple products even the air pods
Great video I liked it, I have a question which television I should buy to watch movies and video games, the Hisense U8K 75" or the Tlc Q850G 75" or I'll go for the LG C3 65" OLED, thank you!
I only recommend after I compare them, hard to remember every screen
How is it in bright rooms with windows, and how is the screen with glare?
Thanks for the great review steve 🔥🤙🏾
Thanks for watching 👍🏽
Steve, I really didn't want anything bigger than 50" for my bedroom. I know the Q7 is actually a decent set, but the smallest it comes is 55". Do you think it is a bit overkill for a bedroom TV?
Not at all, I have a 65” in mine
Gonna buy this tv for my family room the I’m trusting your review
Hope you enjoy it!
Great review of this TV. Many channels that do TV reviews never cover the USB media compatibility. Does this TV support video playback over USB?
Yes
Thanks Steve 👍🏽
Great review, only thing I don't think I heard is how is the sound? especially compared to LG?
Get a sound bar TV speakers are mediocre
Thank you steve .
Steve, quick question: Could you adjust the aiming assist reticule with different colors and sizes? I'm looking to buy this television or the QM8, but I'm trying to avoid purchasing a 65" screen. Again, many thanks for your excellent videos.
If i remember correctly it’s stays on the center if it was adjustable it would be a mess when changing scenes
Great Review!!!
Thanks Los
Nice job Steve! Helped me a lot to decide on my new TV. +1 Sub.
You’re welcome
Great review as always, but what your settings on the motion blur/judder?
I don’t use it full time, it’s just a review unit
I have one major question because I am not a gamer I just want to watch movies on my Fire tv stick and my DVDs & I need to know which is the better tv between the Q7 & the TCL R646? & can the software on the R646 be updated to the version 12.1.1?
Anotha winner from TCL.😊Hey Steve.😊
Hey Mike, All good 👍🏽
Only thing i didn’t see you cover was viewing angle. From the video it looks a little washed from certain angles.
Why in the world do they put the earc on the HDMI that doesn't support at least 4k/120 why 🤦🏿 they know we gotta hook it up to the av receiver
Hey Steve do you think the QM8 is a huge jump from this or maybe not as much as people think?
Yes
Hey steve quick question my oled lg c1 crapped out recenelty is the true the TCL Q7 and u7k are close with the colors with an oled or is that false info. If if anything u8k would be close thank you steve. Just wanted your opinion on that?
I am thinking about buying a "55 inch one, 55Q750G, the same one with DK Metcalf on the screen. What year did the one that you are reviewing come out?
2023
great review. What is the viewing angle like? I sit in the middle but have a 3 seat couch beside me. Will the people be able to watch the tv? Thanks
Most panels are fine as long as you’re not completely on the side
@TechSteve Thanks Steve. I appreciate it.
Im looking into getting a 85" Q6 or a 75" Q7 for about the same price which one do you think would be a better option? I watch sports occasionally not too much and also gaming very little. thanks In advance
The 7 series
Would you go to a QM7 over an older 6 series from 2019?
Would you say this is better than a Samsung NU8000 from 2018?
I have the same exact tv but mine doesn’t support 50hz for streaming
A bit annoyed that TCL uses different names in other regions.
I live in China and the newest TCL high end model is called the Q10K pro. I wonder what it will be called in EU/US.
Say less Tech Steve this is the one now I just gotta count those pennies from the jar😂😂😂 and we good to go. Good review 👍 bless up
Understandable 💵
I’ve been debating to I get this TV or do I get Hisense U7
Are the legs reversible so they point in instead of out for a smaller tv stand
I think so
Would you recommend this or the hisense u7n?
I understand why tcl put the Earc on hdmi 4 so that a person with a soundbar can also use a xbox and ps5 at 120hz without needing a switchbox as this is the most common configuration out there..
But man it just hit me that earc port can't do 120hz and for those of us with a receiver that run all of our stuff through it being limited to 60hz is bs.
If i hook the receiver up to hdmi 1 i lose all of the CES and earc features meaning my new backlit tv remote and all of the apps on the tv is useless plus since my receiver doesn't pass-through 144hz i now lose that option on my pc.
If i hook the receiver up to hdmi 2 and my pc to hdmi 1,now i get 144hz-240hz on pc BUT no sound to my audio system,still no tv apps and cant use my remote.
And if i hook my receiver up to the earc port i get cec,tv apps,and earc but now everything on my receiver is limited to 60hz.
And if i hook all my 120hz stuff up to the tv ill need a dang switch box and ill get audio delay over earc,plus it makes my shiny new hdmi 2.1 8k receiver basically NULL.
JUST MAKE ALL THE DAMN HDMI PORTS THE SAME ALREADY!!! Or make it so that earc can be selected to work on ANY PORT!!
Yeah you have to use the TV as a switch in this case which is very rare. Gaming consoles works best connected directly to the TV
@@TechSteve Not from my experience they don't!
They always have a audio delay with every soundbar i tried.some people just don't/can't notice it.. last sound bars i tired a couple of weeks ago with my x90k were a Tcl alto 8i without earc and that delay was very noticeable, then i picked up a Samsung q930b which did have Earc.and while it was better there was a slight delay still if you paid attention. Not as bad as my non earc Hw-n950 or the alto 8i tho.
Also My x90k would often lose sync mainly when my Series x of Ps5 would switch into or out of vrr and id have to go into the tv settings and turn earc off then on again to get the audio working correctly.
Crap like that is why i moved over to haven a 8k hdmi 2.1 AV Receiver as to eliminate all of the junk that haven a tv in the chain brings.
Unfortunately No other brand offers the price and brightness that the qm8 offers but this earc issue is nearly a deal killer.
I have a Shield pro 2019 for all of my apps and such,but its BS to spend $2000 on a tv and be completely locked out of using 75% of its features.
I understand that i am very much in the minority here,especially by haven a hdmi 2.1 receiver, but this is just unacceptable from a manufacturer to tout the qm8 as a "flagship" device and yet handicap a segment of the consumer base like this.
Leaving the earc on the 120hz port sure those with a soundbar and both consoles or a pc would need a switch or a 120hz soundbar like the klipsch Cinema 1200,but thats standard practice.
Grrr the tv industry needs to stop this 30/60hz port crap already..its so frustrating and even the upcoming QM851G has this same issue..
@solidsnake6405 keep in mind that you should buy a TV taking in every aspect of its abilities, if you have a HDMI 2.1 receiver you may want to consider LG C3 OLED or Samsung high end Q series where all inputs are HDMI 2.1
@solidsnake6405 Ii personally like what they have done for gamers but your situation is unique, most people have sound bars not nice audio receivers
Good video!
Haha I like your wifi is named “bad virus” lol. Wonder if that deters anyone
what about the TCL C755? Could you pls make a review on that?
The C series isn’t sold in the United States 🇺🇸
Is the only way to get Dolby vision IQ is through the Apple tv?
No, tge os supports via streaming apps like Disney +
@@TechSteve nice... thanks
hi Steve ..are you sure you cant put that Tv 65 inch alone on the stand? Can you demonstrate, because i will need to do it by myself when i buy one
I’m not sure what you’re asking and sorry I don’t make custom videos
@@TechSteve Just meant can man by himself unpack and put TV together and on TV board.. that's all
Sure, if you can lift the weight of it and the awareness of the panel. I would probably unpack on a bed to keep the risk of damage at a minimum
@@TechSteve thank you
Has it enough hight for a soundbar
whats the response time ? ms for ps5 ?
great price i can finally upgradee from my sony x900
Steve, thanks for your expert advice. I purchased the Q7. It is the best gaming television I've ever owned, and I didn't have to break the bank for it. I was gaming on an LG C2 (48"), but it is just too dim in gaming mode. I appreciate your consideration for reviewing affordable models that offer good value for the money. Peace.
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FYI TCL does not support Dolby Vision from Peacock.
whats the response time for ps5 in ms ?
I'm debating between buying this or an OLED. OLED is more expensive, though, and I worry about burn-in. Whereas Best Buy has the 55" of this model for $599.
Burn in is no concern unless you're gaming for a long period on a single game, static UI. Still, I'd say if you're thinking OLED is more expensive, then OLED isn't for you. It's novel and looks stunning but at that price point, you might as well just get the TCL Q7, it gets you 90% of the way there, while paying half the price.
@@mrflyingturtle9447Thanks for the advice. I think I'll get the Q7 for now. I've never had an OLED, so I'm sure the Q7 will look stunning to me, even though I'm sure OLED looks even better.
I bought the hdmi 2.1 for my PlayStation 5 and I’m playing a game that supports 120 hertz and all my settings is good to go but it still says off. I don’t know what to do to get the 120 hertz
Easy. First off find out if the game supports 120hz. Then make sure u have 2.1 hdmi. Make sure all ur setting in screen n display are automatic. Start ur game and make sure tv is in game master mode. Place all settings in game to performance mode. The go back into screen setting (ps5) and select current display settings. Should show u 120hz.
Is the only way to get 120 HZ frame rate through video games? Can you get the 120 HZ watching a hockey game?
It’s not needed because that’s not the native broadcast Hz
@@TechSteve oh I see... If the broadcast isn't that way, there ain't no way you'll see it.
im really excited for the 2024 tcl tvs lolol
How do i enable dolby vision on the regular setting menu ?
You don’t, it turns on when it sees the source. I used a Apple TV because you can manipulate with external sources
Airplay ?
this or hisense u7 55"?
My 55in flickers when connected to my pc 4060 gpu and im not the onyone with that issue according to reddit.
Does this TV come with a web browser?
How does it compare to hisense u7k
Future Video and we will see
This is an A+ TV, TCL misspelled DOLBY. Good TV for gaming and watching movies.
If you have it can you check your model, it’s under the game master section
Hey steve looking for a tv under $500 for ps5 specially to fifa . Can you suggest me one pleaseeeeee
This one would be perfect
This or the Sony x90l?
how does it fair against the c755 though?
I have the same question, but Steve can't answer. C755 is not sold at the US, I live in Iraq, and we have C755, I think it is a great tv if you ask my opinion.
Can I access the app store with my google account?
The TV App Store only
@@TechSteve I see. Okay thanks.
Bro I just bought this tv and I can’t get it to stop going into Dolby vision and it looks like crap I’ve been trying to figure it out for hours it looks amazing with everything except Dolby vision movies can I stop this? Btw I disabled smart picture so it doesn’t recognize Dolby that didn’t work
That’s why I use external streamers like Apple TV so I can have control of that.
$800 max 65”-70” best over all for movies games
I wouldn’t get this - the 2024 model is around the corner and it will be a mini led, pretty much last years qm8 for the same price as this now
Wouldn’t this model price lower even more to still make it a even more better deal
@@TechSteve no the prices now are at the lowest point tcl will offer them, except prime day to get rid of the last few left in stock. Nevertheless, my point was if the buyer can hold out for six months or so, they will get a MUCH BETTER tv for same price
How do you know they will be the same price?
@@oilerguy5494 each manufacturer has an array of tvs priced within tight pricing windows for each model tier, in order to remain competitive with their rivals, so that they can sell a maximum amount of units within each model tier. So 2023 q7 becomes 2024 qm7 with mini led at the same price point. Much like Hisense did with U6 and U7 upgrades to mini led panels, while their pricing remained the same. Hope this helps :)
What year is this one?
Hey tech Steve Make a Review About SKYWORTH Tv 😂. I wonder how the TCL tv Would compete with that.
I went by their booth at CES, trying to setup something, they left me standing there and I walked away. I’m good not working with them.
Looking forward to when u get a Chance to have a review on one.
I'd like to see the TCL Q7 go head-to-head against the Sony X90L.
I did the QM8 vs X90L
@@damontroch4765 I suspected as much. Thanks for sharing.
FYI..it's 499 right now Best Buy..100 off..
Should i trade in my R646? Lol
Can you watch movies at 120hz refresh rate?
No movie is recorded at 120Hz, the industry standard is 24fps
Why no one talk about Dolby vision causing input lag when gaming?
Are you using a Xbox series X, 120Hz 4k TV, Enhanced input and a HDMI 2.1 cable?
@@TechSteve i had a tcl c635 that supports Dolby vision, but it was a 50 inch so it was 60hz..
I sold it and i have a Samsung Q70C 55 inch but no Dolby vision support..
On the tcl when i turn on Dolby vision on Xbox the input lag increases significantly, i did a bit of searching and it seems a common issue for gaming with Dolby vision.
I wonder if the Hisense U7 is a better tv?