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The TCL Q7 QLED TV looks to strike just the right balance of performance and cost. Priced the same as the infamous 6-Series, the Q7 seems to be the best value of the TCL offerings for the year.

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00:00 (upbeat music)

00:03 TCL has re-imagined its TV lineup for 2023.

00:06 It now stars the QM8 Mini LED TV,

00:09 but I think it's the step down, the Q7,

00:12 that you're gonna wanna keep on your radar.

00:13 Let's go take a closer look.

00:15 (upbeat music)

00:17 The TCL Q7 QLED TV looks like the definition of a sweet spot.

00:26 It somewhat unofficially takes over the role

00:28 of the TCL 6 Series in the company's rebranded collection,

00:32 striking an attractive balance of features

00:34 and value for a 4K HDR TV.

00:37 In fact, priced the same as the TCL 6 Series,

00:40 the TCL Q7 packs impressive gaming specs,

00:43 the latest gen local dimming control,

00:45 and the promise of excellent brightness.

00:47 The set also has a native remote

00:49 since it's powered by Google TV instead of Roku.

00:52 The Q7 QLED TV has more premium design elements

00:56 than you might expect.

00:58 The brushed detail on the metallic bezel

01:00 is a great example of how TCL isn't cutting quarters.

01:02 Even if this isn't the most premium TV in the lineup,

01:05 it still has a premium flair.

01:07 It's always great to have versatility

01:09 when you're positioning your TV.

01:10 The stands of the Q7 either face outward like this,

01:13 but if it would better suit your console table,

01:15 you can turn them around and have them face inward,

01:18 which we prefer over a central stand

01:20 for accommodating a soundbar.

01:21 Speaking of soundbars, the new TCL Q soundbar

01:25 is pitched as a coordinating accessory

01:26 for the Q line TVs such as the Q7.

01:30 The Q7 has a 120 hertz native panel

01:32 with up to 200 local dimming zones.

01:35 TCL's AI PQ Engine Gen 3 controls those dimming zones.

01:39 For movie and show watching,

01:40 viewers will benefit from all the major HDR formats

01:43 as well as Dolby Vision IQ

01:45 thanks to the built-in ambient room light sensor.

01:48 But if you ask me,

01:49 the set's specs stand out even more for gamers.

01:52 TCL's Game Accelerator 240

01:54 powers up to 240 hertz of VRR gaming experiences.

01:59 It also has auto low latency mode

02:01 and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.

02:03 Benchmarking the TCL Q7 QLED TV

02:06 will let us see whether these specs deliver on the promises

02:09 and how the set handles a variety of content.

02:12 We'll pay especially close attention to HDR peak brightness,

02:15 which was a highlight of the TCL 6 series

02:17 and consistently an important metric for shoppers.

02:20 The TCL Q7 QLED TV is available now

02:23 and it starts at a 55 inch configuration for $749

02:28 and it goes up to an 85 inch size for $2,199.

02:33 Let me know if it seems like the TCL Q7

02:35 is the right TV for you this year.

02:37 We'll hopefully have a full review on Tom's Guide very soon.

02:40 In the meantime, be sure to check out what we're doing

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02:45 And as always, I'm Matt Kocosich.

02:47 Thanks for watching.

02:48 I'll catch you next time.

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