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TCL QM7K

Name: TCL QM7K
Brand: TCL

Highly rated

Average of 7 professional reviews

7 of 7 recommend it · broad agreement

Where the 7 reviews landedRange 80–95

5060708010086 avg

Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 85.6 · 3 printed, 4 estimated · printed scores only: 85

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7 professional reviewers tested the TCL QM7K, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and sound. Most common complaint: brightness.

Reviewed by T3, IGN, PCMag Middle East and 4 more

The catch: The screen is reflective and the built-in sound is weak.

4 of these 7 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 7 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100

95
T3The outlet's top rating, counted as 95 · Hands-on review · 2026
T3 calls the TCL C7K (the UK name for the QM7K) an excellent-value Mini-LED set with bright, vibrant picture quality and above-average sound.
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80
IGNHands-on review · 2025
A very good mid-range TV with excellent brightness, halo control and viewing angles, offset by mediocre color accuracy, weak audio and an awkward stand for soundbars.
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80
PCMag Middle EastHands-on review · 2025
A compelling mid-range Mini LED TV with deep blacks, little blooming and strong gaming features.
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89est.
TechRadarNo printed score · Hands-on review
A recommended mid-range mini-LED with strong brightness, contrast and gaming features, plus noticeably better sound than the QM6K, held back by a reflective screen.
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89est.
Digital TrendsNo printed score · Hands-on review
A glowing review of the QM7K's picture quality for the price, with accurate color and strong brightness.
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83est.
Tom's GuideNo printed score · Hands-on review
The QM7K is a solid, affordable set with good color and HDR brightness, especially on sale.
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83est.
Business InsiderNo printed score · Buying guide · 2026
A World Cup buying guide with its own tested write-up that names the QM7K the best-value pick.
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How it compares

Direct comparisons by professional outlets, exact models only, in our words. Shown as evidence; they never change the critic score.

vs Samsung S95H87

Business Insider (2026): it depends. Choose this one if: you want a bright, affordable big-screen TV, including very large sizes, at a midrange price.