TCL aims to take over the premium TV throne with its latest announcement. And from where I'm standing The company is making a compelling case. TCL's latest TV, the QM6K, is bright, vibrant, and—what will make most consumers happy—very affordable. The 55-inch TV costs $749, with the larger 98-inch model costing $3,499. You look at some of the competitors, it's a sure deal.
In addition to its budget-friendly price, the QM6K is beautiful, with eye-catching colors, deep blacks, and excellent details. I got up close and personal with the big TVs during CES 2025 and learned some facts about how TCL is upping its game as a legitimate contender for the premium TV throne.
Starting 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 generation and 10% more light efficient for those who Unfamiliar with both technologies, Mini-LEDs are smaller than regular OLED pixels, allowing TCL to include more light-emitting diodes for an overall brighter result. Meanwhile, Quantum Dots are there to create bright, enticing colors. Together, QD-Mini-LED gives your OLED favorites a run for their money, but unlike OLED, the threat of image burn-in is virtually eliminated.
Something else to note: Since TCL does everything in-house. Including the screen. The production price is therefore not as high as competing systems. This allows the company to pass on those savings to consumers.
The QM6K supports several technologies, including Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR+, and in case you're watching something in SD (standard definition), the QM6K has upscaling technology to bring it closer to a modern look. It's something I'd like to see in action since I watch many older “Forensic Files” episodes in my spare time. As for audio, the QM6K has Onyko speakers built in. Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to listen to the television during the demo. But only if it's as good as the display. Well, we have a certified winner on our hands.
The only thing the QM6K doesn't have is the newly announced HDMI 2.2 port, which has increased bandwidth and the Latency Indication Protocol (LIP), which reduces lip-sync latency. I think many televisions won't have this compatibility until very late.
Overall, TCL is making a compelling case for why it should have a prized position on your living room wall or roof. The QM6K offers an attractive and distinctive look without alienating consumers from the case for which they seek it. Came too hard I'm generally an LG, Sony Bravia type of girl, but I'd like to try the QM6K for a test drive in the near future.
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