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TCL makes good non-OLED TVs (arguably some of the best when compared to the cost) as is the case with last year’s QM7 that I got my hands on , which is still a bargain in 2025. There are plenty of differences between QLEDs and OLEDs , but unless you’re planning on dropping thousands of dollars, a QLED will do just fine.
Consider TCL’s new QM6K QLED starting at $498 (originally $698 at launch) for the 55-inch class. This is the lowest price this TV has been, according to price tracking tools .
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TCL’s QM lineup offers a good value regardless of which size you pick. The QM6K is much better than last year’s rendition, now with local dimming zones (500 of them, according to CNET’s review) and a mini LED panel, improving contrast dramatically. The color accuracy is also surprisingly accurate out of the box for HDR content, which is great for people who don’t like to mess with settings.
With the QM6K you get 144Hz native refresh rate, HDR formats like HDR ULTRA with Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, & HLG, Dolby Atmos Audio, an anti-glare screen, 4 HDMI Inputs (one of which is an eARC), and the Google TV Smart OS (my favorite OS) with Chromecast built in, meaning you can cast your phone to it. You also get Apple AirPlay 2 and Alexa built in, according to ZDNet’s review .
If you’re a gamer, there’s a lot to like in the QM6K, according to IGN’s review . The Game Bar feature lets you adjust settings on the fly. There’s also a VRR accelerator that doubles the refresh rate to a perceived 288Hz. It also has AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, so you can experience smooth gameplay on a PC or console. Truly a lot to offer for a budget QLED TV.
