TCL 85 Inch Class QM7L Series | SQD-Mini-LED QLED Smart TV

Runofthedill

Sep 2, 2026 3:09 PM

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RunofthedillSep 2, 2026 3:09 PM

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Purchased this at Costco which is a better tv (pro) and adds more warranty. Not really a deal unless you don't have Costco.

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motorxoom

Sep 6, 2026 4:55 PM

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motorxoomSep 6, 2026 4:55 PM

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Quote from Runofthedill

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Purchased this at Costco which is a better tv (pro) and adds more warranty. Not really a deal unless you don't have Costco.

Specs on paper are better on Pro but Rtings has the score worse then standard 7L.

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motorxoom

Sep 6, 2026 5:04 PM

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motorxoomSep 6, 2026 5:04 PM

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Quote from Runofthedill

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Purchased this at Costco which is a better tv (pro) and adds more warranty. Not really a deal unless you don't have Costco.

I was gonna buy the Pro but Rtings has it 3 points lower then the standard which is really weird and concerning. Waiting on a deal for 8L

motorxoom

Sep 6, 2026 5:08 PM

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motorxoomSep 6, 2026 5:08 PM

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The standard TCL QM7L does score higher than the TCL QM7L Pro in certain specific performance metrics on RTINGS, even though the Pro version has a few upgraded features. [1] (https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/c...481/146280), [2] (https://www.reddit.com/r/tcltvs/c...erformance BreakdownBrightness & Contrast: The standard QM7L is brighter in Game Master HDR picture mode and has a slight edge in contrast, black uniformity, and transition artifacts. [1] (https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/c...481/146280), [2] (https://www.reddit.com/r/tcltvs/c...l_pro/)SDR Accuracy: The non-Pro QM7L is more accurate out of the box in standard dynamic range (SDR) content. [1] (https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/c...6280)Where the Pro Wins: The TCL QM7L Pro (a Costco-exclusive variant) includes four full HDMI 2.1 ports instead of two, along with better image processing for upscaling, motion smoothing, and out-of-the-box HDR accuracy. [1] (https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7l-pro), [2] (https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/c...481/146280)

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TCL 85 Inch Class QM7L Series | SQD-Mini-LED QLED Smart TV | 85QM7L $1697.99