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TCLStandard TV
QM7K
Released March 2025.5Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-launches-the-new-qm7k-precise-dimming-series-with-advanced-halo-control-system-and-audio-by-bang-olufsenRead 5 October 2026March 10, 2025 maker release explicitly says 55/65/75/85 are available NOW at TCL.com and retailers nationwide, while 98/115 are coming soon. Only actual 65 retail month is used. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Screen size class
- 65in
- Display
- Mini-LED
- Refresh rate
- 144Hz
- Up to 288 Hz at 1920 × 1080
- Input lag
- 13.4ms
94 of 159 fields known.
At a glance
HDR peak brightness (measured)
2,092nits
Higher than 79% of other TVs.
Ports
- 2 HDMI 2.1
- 2 HDMI 2.0
- USB-A 3.0
- USB-A 2.0
General
- GTIN / EAN
- 8460420419422Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/QM7K_Specifications_and_Highlights.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Status
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- TCL QM7L27Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the TCL QM7L was released in 2026 and replaces the TCL QM7K.
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Colours
- Not available
Display
- Screen size class
- 65in(165.1 cm)1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
- Viewable size
- 64.5in(163.8 cm)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/QM7K_Specifications_and_Highlights.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Native resolution
- 3840 × 2160px1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
- Pixel density (size class)
- 67.8ppi
- Screen surface
- Not available
- Anti-reflection coating
- CrystGlow HVA1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Panel
- Display type
- Mini-LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
- Display type (as published)
- QD-Mini LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
- Backlight
- Mini-LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
- Panel generation
- Not available
- Subpixel layout
- Not available
- Native colour depth
- Not available
- Native panel refresh rate
- 144Hz1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Maker native 144 paragraph independently corroborates producer launch claim.5Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-launches-the-new-qm7k-precise-dimming-series-with-advanced-halo-control-system-and-audio-by-bang-olufsenRead 5 October 2026Producer expressly states 144 Hz Native Panel Refresh Rate, corroborated by maker page native chain description.
- DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
- 97%9Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker US QM7K QLED feature names 97% DCI-P3 gamut. What Hi-Fi launch reporting explicitly describes the producer claim as up to 97% gamut coverage. TCL laboratory claim. Coordinates and picture mode are unpublished. Family claim covering the represented US 65-inch model, distinct from measured color volume.11Press articlewhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/televisions/tcls-new-qm7k-tv-series-has-a-cutting-edge-panel-and-bang-and-olufsen-soundRead 7 October 2026Maker US QM7K QLED feature names 97% DCI-P3 gamut. What Hi-Fi launch reporting explicitly describes the producer claim as up to 97% gamut coverage. TCL laboratory claim. Coordinates and picture mode are unpublished. Family claim covering the represented US 65-inch model, distinct from measured color volume.
- Rec. 2020 coverage (claimed)
- Not available
HDR and picture
- HDR formats
- Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
- HGiG
- Not available
- Picture processor
- TCL AiPQ Pro5Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-launches-the-new-qm7k-precise-dimming-series-with-advanced-halo-control-system-and-audio-by-bang-olufsenRead 5 October 2026
- Ambient light sensor
- Not available
- Calibration software
- Not available
Motion and gaming
- Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input. The top rate is in bold. Resolution HDMI 2.1, 2.0 3840 × 2160Native 144Hz 1920 × 1080 288Hz Show as source table
Width (px) Height (px) Input Input version Maximum accepted rate (Hz) 3840 2160 HDMI 2.1 144 1920 1080 HDMI 2.1 288 3840 2160 HDMI 2.0 60 - Maximum accepted refresh rate
- 288Hz
- Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
- 144Hz
- Adaptive sync
- HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible5Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-launches-the-new-qm7k-precise-dimming-series-with-advanced-halo-control-system-and-audio-by-bang-olufsenRead 5 October 2026Producer explicitly names AMD FreeSync PP certification. HDMI Forum VRR/G-Sync separately confirmed by exact 65 public RTINGS review.6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7kRead 5 October 2026Public VRR paragraph explicitly supports all 3 technologies. Complete min/max interval not publicly stated, so vrr_ranges omitted.
- VRR range per input
- Not available
- Low framerate compensation
- Not available
- Dolby Vision gaming
- Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
- Auto game mode (ALLM)
- Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
- Game menu features
- FPS display, Aiming aid, Magnifier, Shadow enhancement12Reviewtechstevehd.com/reviews/tcl-qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tv-qm7k-seriesRead 7 October 2026Exact 65-inch first look demonstrates FPS display, aiming aid, magnifier and shadow enhancement in GameMaster. These are menu features. Exact maker guide independently supports Game Master.
- Input lag (claimed)
- Not available
Measured
- Input lag (measured)
Width (px) Height (px) Refresh rate (Hz) Input lag (ms) 3840 2160 60 13.4 1920 1080 120 4.8 1920 1080 144 4.1 - Input lag at 4K 60 Hz (measured)
- 13.4ms
- Input lag at 4K 120 Hz (measured)
- Not available
- Input lag at 4K 144 Hz (measured)
- Not available
- SDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
- Not available
- HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
- Not available
- HDR brightness per window (measured)
Window Brightness (nits) 18% 2,092 100% 578 - HDR peak brightness (measured)
- 2,092nits
- Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
- 578nits
- Contrast ratio (measured)
- Not available
- Contrast with local dimming (measured)
- Not available
- Infinite contrast (measured)
- Not available
- DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
- Not available
- Rec. 2020 coverage (measured)
- Not available
- Colour volume at 1,000 nits (measured)
- Not available
- Colour volume at 10,000 nits (measured)
- Not available
- Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
- 1.4422Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/4k-tvs/tcl-qm7k-qd-mini-led-tv-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact US 65QM7K, SDR Filmmaker default settings before calibration, Delta E 1.44. Linked standard method uses Klein K10-A profiled with Jeti spectraval 1501 HiRes, Murideo 8K SIX-G and Calman Ultimate patterns. Formula and exact test firmware unstated. UHDA-P3 target is a minor variation, so 96.98% is not stored as exact DCI-P3 area coverage.23Measurementtomsguide.com/us/how-we-test-tvs,review-2478.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US 65QM7K, SDR Filmmaker default settings before calibration, Delta E 1.44. Linked standard method uses Klein K10-A profiled with Jeti spectraval 1501 HiRes, Murideo 8K SIX-G and Calman Ultimate patterns. Formula and exact test firmware unstated. UHDA-P3 target is a minor variation, so 96.98% is not stored as exact DCI-P3 area coverage.
- Gray uniformity deviation (measured)
- Not available
- Colour shift angle (measured)
- Not available
- Reflections (measured)
- Not available
- Total pixel response time (measured)
- Not available
- PWM flicker frequency (measured)
- 10.4kHz14Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7kRead 7 October 2026Exact tested 65QM7K public Flicker paragraph states 10,400 Hz in all picture modes and brightness levels. Standard method uses a ThorLabs photodetector and Rigol DS1102E oscilloscope, white window, optional flicker disabled, and backlight 0/50/100%. Public review currently reports Methodology 2.3 after October 2, 2026 update. Original review April 14, 2025. Current test firmware is unstated. Original public calibration guide gives Google TV 12 build STT2.230203.001. Locked result cell not used.15Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/motion/pwm-flickerRead 7 October 2026Exact tested 65QM7K public Flicker paragraph states 10,400 Hz in all picture modes and brightness levels. Standard method uses a ThorLabs photodetector and Rigol DS1102E oscilloscope, white window, optional flicker disabled, and backlight 0/50/100%. Public review currently reports Methodology 2.3 after October 2, 2026 update. Original review April 14, 2025. Current test firmware is unstated. Original public calibration guide gives Google TV 12 build STT2.230203.001. Locked result cell not used.
- VRR range (measured)
- Not available
- 4:4:4 chroma (measured)
- Not available
- Power use SDR (measured)
- Not available
Smart platform
- Smart platform
- Google TV1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
- Latest OS
- Not available
- OS upgrade support period
- Not available
- Chipset
- Not available
- RAM
- Not available
- Total internal storage
- Not available
- Voice assistants
- Google Assistant3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/Quick_Start_Guide_50-85QM7K_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 9 supplied remote Google Assistant button and microphone instructions. External Alexa compatibility from maker page is not presented as built-in.
- Hands-free microphone
- Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/Quick_Start_Guide_50-85QM7K_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 10 labels hands-free mic switch and expressly says TV integrated microphone.
Tuners
- Tuners
- Clear QAM, Analog, ATSC 1.02Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/QM7K_Specifications_and_Highlights.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly states ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM. NTSC supports analog, Clear QAM is directly qualified, and ATSC version is omitted.21Reviewtech.yahoo.com/home-entertainment/tvs/articles/tcl-qm7k-class-65-inch-144757478.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 65-inch US PCMag review states ATSC 1.0 and no ATSC 3.0. Existing maker ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM list refined with the proven revision. Independent tuner count not inferred.
- Tuners per broadcast standard
- Not available
- Antenna inputs
Type Count Terrestrial and cable 1 - CI+ slot
- Not available
- Record to USB
- Not available
- Broadcast platforms
- Not available
Audio
- Total built-in speaker power
- 60W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/QM7K_Specifications_and_Highlights.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Up-firing speakers
- Not available
- Audio formats
- Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Exact 65 Dolby Processing row explicitly identifies Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital+ and Dolby Digital. DTS Virtual:X is virtual processing in Audio features, not inferred DTS decoding.
- eARC passthrough
- Not available
- Audio features
- Audio by Bang & Olufsen, Beosonic, DTS Virtual:X1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Maker page explicitly names Beosonic and describes Bang & Olufsen tuning. DTS Virtual:X is separately named by producer launch release. These are processing features, not decoded DTS-format claims.5Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-launches-the-new-qm7k-precise-dimming-series-with-advanced-halo-control-system-and-audio-by-bang-olufsenRead 5 October 2026Producer states Audio by Bang & Olufsen and DTS Virtual:X. Beosonic is separately explicit on maker page, not inferred from another TCL model.
Connectivity
- Video inputs
Type Port Version Count Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) eARC HDMI HDMI 1 and 2 2.1 2 144 No HDMI HDMI 3 2.0 1 60 No HDMI HDMI 4 2.0 1 60 Yes Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/Quick_Start_Guide_50-85QM7K_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 10 expressly says HDMI 1/2 up to 4K 144 Hz and HDMI 3/4 up to 4K 60 Hz. Port diagram labels HDMI 4 eARC. HDMI revisions separately stated by exact 65 public RTINGS review. Headphone socket shown only 50-inch is not inherited.6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7kRead 5 October 2026Public intro explicitly two HDMI 2.1/two HDMI 2.0. Input Specifications identifies high ports 1/2 and HDMI 4 eARC limited to HDMI 2.0 bandwidth. Link Gbps unstated.- HDMI ports
- 4
- HDMI ports with 4K 120 Hz
- 2
- Highest HDMI version
- 2.1
- Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
- Not available
- HDMI features
- ALLM, VRR, eARC, CEC3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/Quick_Start_Guide_50-85QM7K_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 10 explicit HDMI 4 eARC. Maker sheet supports ALLM and producer game claims support VRR.17Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_55-85QM7K_US_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact US user guide names External devices control (CEC) for HDMI devices. Existing ALLM, VRR and eARC retained. QMS and QFT not inferred.
- USB peripheral ports
Connector USB version Count USB-A 3.0 1 USB-A 2.0 1 - Ethernet speed
- Not available
- Wi-Fi bands
- Not available
- Bluetooth
- Not available
Remote
- Remote control
- Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/Quick_Start_Guide_50-85QM7K_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Remote power
- AAA batteries2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/QM7K_Specifications_and_Highlights.pdfRead 5 October 2026Supplied remote battery explicitly Two AAA, independent of other TCL series.
- Voice button on remote
- Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/Quick_Start_Guide_50-85QM7K_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 9 explicitly labels supplied remote microphone. Radio protocol is unstated and omitted.
- Pointer remote
- Not available
Stand and mounting
- Stand installation positions
- Not available
- Space under the screen
- Not available
- Distance between feet
- Not available
- Stand footprint
- Width386.08Depth368.3mm(15.2 × 14.5 in)19Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact US 65QM7K maker dimension drawing, linked under the 65-inch support section. Front-view dimension spans pedestal width 15.2 inches. Side-view dimension spans base depth 14.5 inches. Converted by 25.4 to 386.08 x 368.3 mm. Installation height is not labeled. Maker dimensions win over different review footprint width.24Maker product pagestatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/5651791/65QM7K-DESKTOP.pngRead 7 October 2026Exact US 65QM7K maker dimension drawing, linked under the 65-inch support section. Front-view dimension spans pedestal width 15.2 inches. Side-view dimension spans base depth 14.5 inches. Converted by 25.4 to 386.08 x 368.3 mm. Installation height is not labeled. Maker dimensions win over different review footprint width.
OLED care
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- OLED care
- Not available
- Burn-in covered by warranty
- Not available
- Burn-in warranty length
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions with stand
- Width1,442.72Height868.68Depth368.3mm(56.8 × 34.2 × 14.5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/QM7K_Specifications_and_Highlights.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 exact 65-inch inches 56.80 x 34.20 x 14.50 converted by 25.4. This is unit conversion, not extra measurement precision. The producer does not identify the installed height position for this published dimension. The tested 65-inch center stand is height adjustable, so no minimum/maximum overall-height claim is inferred.
- Dimensions without stand
- Width1,442.72Height830.58Depth55.88mm(56.8 × 32.7 × 2.2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/QM7K_Specifications_and_Highlights.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 exact 65 inches 56.80 x 32.70 x 2.20 converted by 25.4.
- Thinnest depth
- Not available
Power
- On-mode power in SDR (EU label)
- Not available
- On-mode power in HDR (EU label)
- Not available
- Maximum operating power
- Not available
- Networked standby
- Not available
- EU energy class SDR
- Not available
- EU energy class HDR
- Not available
- Energy per 1000 h SDR
- Not available
- Energy per 1000 h HDR
- Not available
Certifications
- Picture certifications
- IMAX Enhanced5Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-launches-the-new-qm7k-precise-dimming-series-with-advanced-halo-control-system-and-audio-by-bang-olufsenRead 5 October 2026Producer explicitly names IMAX Enhanced certification. A picture preset label alone is not used.
- Other certifications
- TÜV Low Blue Light, TÜV Flicker Free26Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact QM7K maker Multiple Eye Care paragraph explicitly says certified by TÜV for Low Blue Light and Flicker Free. Source-market US page includes 65 inches. Certificate number, issuer subdivision and test criteria are not published here. High-frequency PWM is not renamed physical DC flicker-free dimming.
In the box
- In the box
- Backlit voice remote, Two AAA batteries, Stand, Stand screws, Power cord, Quick Start Guide, Warranty information, Cable clips3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/Quick_Start_Guide_50-85QM7K_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 4 box contents show remote, AAA batteries, power cord, QSG, stand, stand screws. Printed page 6 identifies supplied cable clips for 65. Warranty card supplied per sheet.
Links
- Product page
- us.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tv1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/QM7K_Specifications_and_Highlights.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/QM7K_Specifications_and_Highlights.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current maker download CDN, two-page US QM7K sheet. Page 2 exact 65 column used for dimensions, mass, UPC and VESA. Old tcl.com/usca PDF returned a blocked/non-PDF body and is not used.
- Manual
- cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_55-85QM7K_US_EN.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/Quick_Start_Guide_50-85QM7K_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current maker-linked 19-page QSG and 28-page complete US user guide both opened. Exact 50/55/65/75/85 illustrations used only where 65 is explicitly in scope.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_55-85QM7K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete 28-page 55-85QM7K US English guide, from exact maker current downloads, independently downloaded and read. Conditional generic features are not inherited. No Bluetooth version or installed memory/storage is guessed.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/QM7K_Specifications_and_Highlights.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Sources
We read 27 sources for this TV. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/QM7K_Specifications_and_Highlights.pdf
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/QM7K_Specifications_and_Highlights.pdf
- Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/motion/pwm-flicker
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