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TCL is gunning for the premium TV throne with its latest announcement, and from where I stand, the company is making a compelling case. TCL’s latest television, the QM6K, is bright, vibrant, and—which will please most consumers—relatively affordable. The 55-inch version of the TV will cost $749, with the 98-inch behemoth topping out at $3,499. Which, when you look at some of its competitors, is an absolute deal.
Budget-friendly price aside, the QM6K is a beauty boasting eye-popping colors, deep blacks, and excellent details. I got up close and personal with the giant television during CES 2025 and learned a bit about how TCL is stepping up its game to become a legitimate contender for the premium TV throne. have learned
It starts with QD-Mini-LED, a hybrid technology that uses quantum dot and mini-LED technology. The result is a screen that is 53% brighter than the previous model as well as 10% more light efficient. For those unfamiliar with both technologies, mini-LEDs are smaller than regular OLED pixels, allowing TCL to fit in more light-emitting diodes for an overall brighter end result. Meanwhile, quantum dots are there to create tantalizing vibrant colors. Together, the QD-Mini-LED will give your OLED choices a run for their money But unlike OLED, the threat of image burn-in is virtually eliminated.
Also worth noting, since TCL does everything in-house, including the screen, manufacturing costs aren’t as high as competing systems, allowing the company to pass those savings on to consumers.
The QM6K supports a variety of technologies including Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR+. And if you’re watching something in SD (Standard Definition), the QM6K has advanced technology to bring it closer to a modern look. This is something I’m interested in seeing in action, as I watch a lot of old “Forensic Files” episodes in my spare time. For audio, the QM6K has Onyko speakers built-in. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to listen to the television during the demo, but if it’s as good as the display, we’ve got a certified winner on our hands.
The only thing the QM6K has is the newly announced HDMI 2.2 port with increased bandwidth and Latency Indication Protocol (LIP), which reduces lip-sync latency. However, since this is a spanking-new technology, I imagine many televisions won’t have this compatibility until later in the line.
Overall, TCL makes a compelling case for why it should take up that precious space on your living room wall or credenza. The QM6K offers consumers great, impressive visuals without overstretching their hard-earned case. I’m usually an LG, Sony Bravia kind of lady, but I’m interested in taking the QM6K for a test drive in the near future.
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