TCL Q51K QLED 4K Google TV (55") vs TCL 55" QM7L Series Mini LED Google TV

The QM7L is the better TV. Mini LED with up to 2,100 dimming zones and 3,000 nits beats the Q51K's direct LED edge-lit panel on contrast, black level and HDR punch, and its 144Hz panel is far better for gaming than the Q51K's 60Hz. The Q51K is a solid budget QLED with Google TV, four HDMI ports and Dolby Vision, and its 4.4 rating from over 14,000 owners shows it holds up. Buy the QM7L unless the Q51K's lower cost is the deciding factor.

• Choose the TCL Q51K if you want a dependable 55-inch QLED for everyday streaming and the budget matters more than peak brightness or gaming refresh rate.
• Choose the TCL QM7L if you watch HDR movies, sport or play console games and want deep blacks, high brightness and 144Hz motion.