If you are looking for more affordable QLED 4K UHD TV from 2023 TV lineup, I’m sure that TCL Q7 and Q6 are two choices that should be on your choice list. Both TCL Q7 and Q6 are introduced in 4 different screen size options: 85-Inch (85Q750G & 85Q650G), 75-Inch (75Q750G & 75Q650G), 65-Inch (65Q750G & 65Q650G) and 55-Inch (55Q750G & 55Q650G). TCL Q7 is easily guessed as the higher series than TCL Q6. How does TCL Q7 compare to TCL Q6? It’s important for us to talk more about comparison between TCL Q7 and Q6 before we can find out what is better in TCL Q7 as the higher series.
Similarities & Differences Table
The similarities & differences table below shows us the key specs and features of TCL Q7 and Q6. Let’s take a look at it before we can talk more about their comparison.
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| Introduced | 2023 | 2023 | ||||||||
| Brand | TCL | TCL | ||||||||
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | ||||||||
| Display Technology | QLED | QLED | ||||||||
| Color Technology | Quantum Dot Color | Quantum Dot Color | ||||||||
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| Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | ||||||||
| Remote Control | Voice Remote | Voice remote | ||||||||
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| Built-in WiFi | Dual-Band 802.11ac | Dual-Band 802.11ac | ||||||||
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| Local Dimming | Up to 200+ dimming zones | NO | ||||||||
| Brightness Technology | High Brightness PRO | High Brightness | ||||||||
| TCL AIPQ with Deep Learning AI | YES | NO | ||||||||
| Dolby Vision IQ | YES | NO | ||||||||
| Motion Technology | Motion Rate 480 (120Hz native) | Motion Rate 240 (60Hz native) | ||||||||
| IMAX Enhanced | YES | NO | ||||||||
| HDMI/USB | 4/1 | 3/1 | ||||||||
| Price | Higher | Lower | ||||||||
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TCL Q7 and Q6 Comparison
Let’s talk more about comparison between TCL Q7 and Q6 based on their specs and features that we can find in the table above.
Picture Technology
Both TCL Q7 and Q6 come with QLED display that can deliver Ultra Wide Color Gamut with its Quantum Dot Technology. Ultra Wide Color Gamut allows us to enjoy rich and accurate color details on the screen of TCL Q7 and Q6. 4K UHD resolution of TCL Q7 and Q6 are also completed with 4K Upscaling to bring excellent picture clarity not only from original 4K content sources but also from non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality.
TCL Q7 already comes with Full Array Local Dimming while there’s no local dimming in TCL Q6. Full Array Local Dimming with up to 200+ dimming zones in TCL Q7 is able to deliver more realistic textures and details that what we can get with TCL Q6. The brightness technology of TCL Q7 and Q6 are also slightly different. TCL Q7 comes with High Brightness PRO while TCL Q6 comes with High Brightness. High Brightness PRO of TCL Q7 is able to deliver higher peak brightness than High Brightness of TCL Q6.
Both TCL Q7 and Q6 already supports HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG so that we can enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources. Additionally, we can also find that Dolby Vision IQ is already supported by TCL Q7 to bring better contrast and details from Dolby Vision content sources. TCL AIPQ Engine with Deep Learning AI is integrated with TCL Q7 to bring better optimization for its color, clarity and contrast.
Motion Technology
The motion technology of TCL Q7 and Q6 are different. TCL Q7 already comes with Motion Rate 480 on top of 120Hz native refresh rate while TCL Q6 only comes with Motion Rate 240 on top of 60Hz native refresh rate. Although they are basically still able to deliver smooth motion images for our favorite action movies and sports, 120Hz native refresh rate is able to bring more excellent input lag when we use the TV as our gaming monitor.
Both TCL Q7 and Q6 already supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), FreeSync and G-Sync, although TCL Q6 indeed only comes with 60Hz native refresh rate, to deliver more immersive gaming experience.
Operating System and Remote Control
The operating system integrated with TCL Q7 and Q6 are similar. They both come with Google TV. Google TV is able to deliver wide range of premium entertainment from our favorite content providers while also allows us to run wide collection of smart apps with access to Play Store. Dual-Band 802.11ac Wi-Fi is already attached with TCL Q7 and Q6 to help us easily connect this TV to our home network.
Voice Remote Control is already included with TCL Q7 and Q6 to help us control those two TVs conveniently. We can also use Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit/Airplay2 to control those two TVs since they are already supported.
Sound Technology
Both TCL Q7 and Q6 come with 15W + 15W audio power output (except for the smaller 55-Inch & 65-Inch TCL Q6). It still can deliver good sound quality with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital +, Dolby Digital, PCM audio support. TCL Q7 is slightly better in sound quality since it’s already IMAX Enhanced. We can also enjoy higher quality audio formats by setting more advanced AV system with eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) of those two TVs.
Price
TCL Q7 is normally offered at a higher price than TCL Q6 for similar screen size option since TCL Q7 is indeed the series that positioned higher. To know their latest price difference, we need to check the price of TCL Q7 and Q6 as TV prices often change from time to time.
What is Better in TCL Q7?
Although both TCL Q7 and Q6 are introduced as part of TCL’s 2023 QLED TV lineup, we can find that TCL Q7 is better than TCL Q6 in few aspects. It can deliver more realistic textures and details with Full Array Local Dimming backlight while it also can bring greater contrast with higher peak brightness. TCL Q7 is also able to deliver more excellent input lag since it already comes with 120Hz native refresh rate. We can also enjoy Dolby Vision IQ on the screen of TCL Q7 since it’s already supported. The sound quality of TCL Q7 is also more astonishing since it’s already IMAX Enhanced. But TCL Q7 is indeed offered at a higher price than TCL Q6 for similar screen size option. It’s the one to choose if you are interested in those plus aspects while you don’t mind to spend more.
| TCL Q7 Prices | |
| 85-Inch (85Q750G) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |
| 75-Inch (75Q750G) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |
| 65-Inch (65Q750G) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |
| 55-Inch (55Q750G) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |
TCL Q6 is the basic QLED TV series of TCL’s 2023 TV lineup. It’s the basic version of TCL Q7 without the plus aspects. Although it already comes with QLED display for Ultra Wide Color Gamut, TCL Q6 doesn’t come with Local Dimming while its peak brightness is also lower than TCL Q7. We can also find that TCL Q6 only comes with 60Hz native refresh rate, although it indeed already supports VRR, ALLM, FreeSync and G-Sync. If you are looking for 4K QLED TV series and your budget is more limited, I’m sure that TCL Q6 is a good choice for you.
| TCL Q6 Prices | |
| 85-Inch (85Q650G) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |
| 75-Inch (75Q650G) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |
| 65-Inch (65Q650G) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |
| 55-Inch (55Q650G) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |