Which is better for a bright living room?

The Hisense M7. Its Mini-LED backlight reaches up to 1000 nits, which holds up better against window light and glare. The TCL is a standard direct-lit QLED with no published peak brightness.

Is the bigger TCL worth it over the smaller Hisense?

If you sit 8 feet or more from the TV, yes. The TCL gives you 65 inches for $368 at Walmart, about $57 less than the 55-inch Hisense at $425.21 on eBay as of November 3.

Which has better sound without a soundbar?

The Hisense. It pairs 10 W x 2 speakers with a 20 W subwoofer, while the TCL uses two speakers with no separate bass driver. Both support Dolby Atmos.

Which is better for gaming?

Neither is a strong gaming set, since both are 60 Hz. The Hisense has 4 HDMI inputs and a Dolby Vision Gaming mode; the TCL has 3 HDMI inputs and no variable refresh rate.

Does the Hisense support more HDR formats?

Yes. It covers Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10 and HDR10+, while the TCL lists Dolby Vision under HDR PRO+. Both handle the main formats you will stream.

How have prices moved recently?

The TCL ranged from $324.00 to $451.97 since October 28, and the Hisense from $425.21 to $479.96 since October 30. The TCL has swung more, so its price is worth watching.

TCL 65" Q Series QLED 4K UHD HDR Smart Google TV (New) vs Hisense 55" M7 Mini-LED QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (55M7SG, 2026 Model)

Buy the TCL 65" Q Series if you want the bigger screen and the lower price: $368 at Walmart, against $425.21 at eBay for the Hisense as of November 3. Buy the Hisense 55" M7 if picture quality matters more than size, since its Mini-LED backlight reaches up to 1000 nits and adds a 20 W subwoofer. The TCL gives you 10 more inches for about $57 less; the Hisense gives you a brighter, more controlled picture in a smaller room.

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