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Business Insider
11-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
I review TVs for a living, and this budget-friendly TCL QLED is one of the best Prime Day deals I've seen
I test new TVs all the time, and I'm always on the lookout for great budget options. Though there are plenty of cheap TVs out there, budget models are often missing important display features, which leads to dim images and washed-out contrast when you turn the lights off for movie night. But the TCL QM6K bucks this trend completely. When I reviewed the QM6K earlier this year, I was impressed by its use of advanced panel technology despite it being TCL's entry-level QLED. However, my main complaint was that its launch price was just a bit too high. Well, Prime Day is here to fix that. The QM6K is down to its lowest price yet for Amazon's massive sale, and it's one of the best deals I've seen. The 65-inch model, in particular, is a steal at just $548, but smaller and bigger sizes are also seeing great discounts, including a massive 98-inch model for $500 off. If you're wondering what makes the QM6K so special for the money, keep reading for more details. I've also rounded up more fantastic Prime Day TV deals from other brands, with picks covering a range of sizes and performance levels. And if you're looking for discounts on other products, check out our full Prime Day deals hub with live updates throughout the sale. The QM6K has higher contrast than other cheap TVs. Contrast is one of the most important aspects of good picture quality, and it's an area where most budget-friendly TVs cut corners. Many entry-level QLEDs have low contrast with noticeably elevated black levels that give dark scenes a cloudy look when you watch TV with the lights off. The QM6K, however, uses a feature called local dimming to control its contrast across multiple zones. This allows it to produce deeper black levels, and this set does an excellent job of minimizing halos around bright objects. Colors are rich, and brightness is good for such an affordable TV. The QM6K's backlight is able to get brighter than a lot of budget sets. It also uses a technology called quantum dots to produce a wide range of vivid colors. This makes it easier to watch TV in rooms with ambient light and gives high dynamic range (HDR) videos more impact when displaying highlights like explosions. Of course, the QM6K's brightness is still limited compared to more expensive midrange and high-end TVs, but for this price, this is solid performance. The QM6K's Google TV interface is a breeze to use. Navigation between menus and apps is quick, and the platform includes access to all of the most popular streaming services. It also integrates seamlessly with an existing Google account and has a remote that supports Google Assistant voice search. I also love that the remote is backlit, which is something that brands like Samsung and LG don't offer on their models. It's also an excellent gaming TV. Unlike most models in this price range, the QM6K supports a 120Hz refresh rate with a PS5 or Xbox and up to a 144Hz refresh rate with a PC. This enables smoother motion when playing compatible games. It also works with VRR (variable refresh rate) to minimize screen tearing and stuttering. You can get a massive screen size for a reasonable price. The QM6K is available in sizes ranging from 55 to 98 inches. And though not exactly cheap, the 98-inch model is down to $1,800 for Prime Day. For such a large TV with these specs, that's a fantastic value. Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.
Digital Trends
11-07-2025
- Digital Trends
An amazing TV under $1,000 has a sub $500 Prime Day price (and it's ending soon)
We're now in the final moments of Amazon's summer Prime Day 2025 event, and finding critical last-minute deals. Here's one that almost fundamentally changes how you'll likely think about a product. See, we have a whole list of the best TVs under $1,000, a price point that a ton of people that love TVs just don't feel comfortable crossing. Then, we have a separate list for budget TVs, the best TVs under $500. Even though prices (which move up and down!) are quantitative data points, the differences between a sub $1,000 and a sub $500 TV feel almost categorical in nature, like the difference between water and steam. This deal take the $600 55-inch TCL QM6K (one of the TVs in our 'under $1,000' list) and pushes its price down by $152. This puts it at a price of $448, which is an all time low for it on Amazon, transforms it into an 'under $500' TV. Tap the button below to get the transformative deal while Prime Day is still here or continue reading to see why we liked it so much even when it was over $500. Why you should buy the 55-inch TCL QM6K The QM6K is a modern TV in every sense of the word. It's got QD-MiniLED paneling, 240Hz gaming with the now-ubiquitous auto game mode, top-tier HDR, and even an art mode. In case those features aren't enough to convince you this is very much a 2025 TV, you can also see that it is one of the first TVs we covered this year. Our TCL QM6K review highlights the incredible accuracy of the TV's color imagery. At the time of the of our February review Caleb Denison wrote, 'For now, the TCL QM6K is the TV that most of the TV-watching public in the US should get. It has what you need, and it will treat you to an amazing experience at a very nice price.' With this incredible Prime Day pricing, it's worth noting that price is even sweeter. The 55-inch TCL QM6K is set to lose this great price of $448 ($152 less than its usual $600 cost) when Prime Day ends, so be sure to get it while you can by tapping the button below.
WIRED
09-07-2025
- WIRED
This Prime Day TV Deal Brings Your Eyes Into 2025
Get great performance and features at an even better price with this TCL Prime Day TV deal. All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Prime Day brings loads of discounts, but there are a few truly special deals that stand out, like this 65-inch TCL QM6K, hovering around $500. TCL fully revamped its TV lineup for 2025, and the entry-level QM6K was the first of the fleet, arriving early to give us a taste of the latest innovative tech from the brand—and it did not disappoint. It's currently our pick as the best TV for most people, and at this price, it's hard to think of a more affordable TV with this much awesome. Looking for more sweet Prime Day deals? Make sure and hit up our Prime Day Live Blog post, our Best Prime Day TV Deals, and our near-comprehensive Absolute Best Prime Day Deals featuring all the best deals we've found, with frequent updates to keep the deals coming. Balanced Beauty The QM6K (8/10, WIRED Recommends) doesn't load up the brightness to the Nth degree like some competitors, but contrary to what you might conclude from the current TV brightness bonanza, it isn't everything. While the QM6K has enough punch to properly light up HDR scenes for some sparkling pizazz, it balances its brightness with excellent black levels for impactful contrast with very little haloing or light bloom, matched by rich and natural colors that draw you into your favorite TV and movie scenes. Maybe just as impressive is the QM6K's screen uniformity. The screen is remarkably clear and free of aberrations for an LED TV at this price, besting most similar models we've tested. It adds solid off-angle viewing for balanced performance that holds up well in a variety of viewing conditions. As part of TCL's Precise Dimming Series, the QM6K's picture upgrades stem from the brand's new secret-sauce picture innovations like a new LED chip for improved brightness and efficiency, and advanced mini LED backlighting with improved dimming control and reduced 'optical distance' between the backlight and the LCD panel. That may sound like marketing speak, but in this case, the proof is truly in the performance. Along with a great viewing experience for the money, the QM6K adds plenty of extras, including gaming features like a 144-Hz refresh rate with select PCs, VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), and low-lag input response. Like other TCL models before it, the TV adds support for all major HDR formats, and a swift and accessible Google TV interface that makes setup and control easy and intutive. We already dug this TV for around $700 for the 65-inch version, but at this price, it's a steal that's well worth adding to your cart. Power up with unlimited access to WIRED . Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year. Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content. Subscribe Today .
Tom's Guide
20-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
I'm a TV expert and I'm tired of the 'brightness war' — here's why it's overblown
If you knew nothing of the TV industry and were handed a stack of press releases, news articles and forum posts about the latest happenings in the business, you'd probably arrive at the following conclusion: the higher a TV's peak brightness, the better its overall performance. While it's true that brighter TVs tend to be higher-end models, one TV being brighter than another doesn't necessarily make it a better pick. It's easy to get swept up in the brightness wars. After all, brightness is a basic concept that most people understand, and having numbers to go with it adds a simple shorthand when comparing the best TVs from major brands. But folks that cover the industry — myself included — could do a better job talking about brightness, because while it's an important factor of TV performance, it's not the only factor. Here's why. A TV's peak brightness is most important for viewers whose living spaces are naturally bright — especially those who do most of their viewing during the day. Naturally, this is because the TV needs to compete with ambient light in order for the picture to retain its pop. And, when we use the word 'pop,' what we're really talking about is contrast. It's one of the cornerstones of picture quality, and understanding why is the first step in demystifying brightness's role in a TV's performance. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contrast is the main ingredient in a visually appealing picture. Contrast describes the difference between the darkest parts of the picture and the brightest. A high-contrast picture delivers more depth, adding to realism. It's the main ingredient in a visually appealing picture. A TV that gets super bright, therefore, has a distinct advantage over a dimmer model. Its picture will hold up better during the day and it'll probably deliver a more cinematic presentation with the lights off. Take the Hisense U8QG. It's one of the brightest TVs I've ever seen. We clocked its peak highlight brightness at around 4,000 higher than the roughly 2,700 nits of brightness you'll find on the Sony Bravia 9, a rival Mini-LED TV that costs around $1,500 more than the U8QG, and much higher than the 700-nit display of TCL's entry-level QM6K Mini-LED TV. The brand-new Hisense U8QG is one of the brightest TVs we've tested this year, and the 55-inch version is already seeing massive discounts. It's one of Hisense's top TVs of 2025, and I highly recommend checking it out if you're looking to save some money on a high-performing Mini-LED TV. Unsurprisingly, I find that the Hisense U8QG is a better-performing TV than the low-end QM6K (and not just because it's several times brighter). What might surprise you, though, is that I find the Bravia 9 to be an overall better-looking TV than the U8QG despite its lower HDR brightness. This is because I find the Bravia 9's overall presentation to be better suited to my preferences. Both sets offer fantastic backlight control and a punchy, high-contrast picture, but Sony's superb processing and surgically accurate Professional picture mode make the Bravia 9 a better pick for my living room. The Bravia 9, Sony's flagship Mini-LED TV, doesn't get quite as bright as other TVs in its class, but for my money, it's the best Mini-LED TV for A/V enthusiasts who value a finely tuned, cinematic picture above all else. In addition, you might not even notice a difference in brightness between these two Mini-LED TVs. A jump from 700 to 2,700 nits is significant — less so from 2,700 to 4,000. So, while it's certainly nice for the U8QG to have all of that horsepower under the hood, there are limits to its perks. Until now, we've been examining brightness by way of LED displays, which lack the built-in benefits of OLED. All OLED displays — from the entry-level models to the best OLED TVs in the world — leverage self-lit pixels in lieu of LED backlights. Because their pixels can turn themselves on and off independently, OLEDs are the king of contrast. They offer perfect black levels and razor-sharp contrast control. As you might expect, this has a tremendous impact on picture quality. Namely, OLED TVs don't have to get as bright as LED TVs in order for our eyes to perceive them as being that bright. In other words, 800 nits of highlight brightness on an OLED TV looks much brighter than 800 nits on an LED TV, and it's all thanks to OLED's ability to get consistently is one of the reasons why sensibly priced, entry-level OLED TVs — like the LG B4 — tend to be much better performers than the numbers would indicate. The B4 is one of the most affordable LG OLEDs you can buy. Its relatively limited brightness is less of potential issue thanks to the self-emissive nature of OLED displays, but if you have a brighter-than-average living space during the day, you might want to spring for a brighter display. This also explains why top-shelf, flagship OLED TVs — like the Samsung S95F — benefit more from their sensational highlight brightness. In the case of the S95F, its 2,000-nit highlight brightness is what gives its picture a level of realism that's tough to replicate on a non-OLED display. But before you write off Mini-LED TVs completely, it's worth underscoring their primary benefit over OLED TVs: full-screen brightness. Until now, we've been discussing peak highlight brightness, which describes small, concentrated areas of the picture, like the shimmer along the edge of a samurai sword or dapples of sunlight on the ocean's is an altogether different measurement than how bright the entire picture is capable of getting. This is where ultra-bright Mini-LED TVs (like the aforementioned U8QG and Bravia 9) really shine. The vast majority of Mini-LED TVs demonstrate a higher average picture brightness across most content types. Even though the Samsung S95F OLED cracks the 2,000-nit marker and lands relatively closely to the Bravia 9's 2,700-nit notch, the Bravia 9 pumps out a much higher average picture brightness in HDR. In many ways, it's just as impressive as the S95F, but it's impressive in an altogether different way than Samsung's OLED. Yes, OLED TVs are getting brighter. In some cases, their highlights are even brighter than those of high-end Mini-LED TVs. But for the time being, the vast majority of Mini-LED TVs — particularly those in the mid-range-to-high-end price range — demonstrate a higher average picture brightness across most content types. Now that you have a better understanding of one of the primary differences between Mini-LED and OLED TVs, you are better equipped to shop for a new TV with confidence. Ultimately, here's what I suggest: If you're concerned about the amount of ambient light your next TV will have to compete with during daytime viewing, Mini-LED TVs are probably going to be better candidates for the job. That said, high-end OLED TVs like the Samsung S95F are fantastic at delivering a high-contrast, ultra-realistic picture. Top-tier Mini-LED TVs (like the Bravia 9) come remarkably close to achieving the same presentation, but the "OLED look" is still in a league of its own. If you're still on the fence, take a trip to your local brick-and-mortar shop and peep the differences in person. Whatever you do, don't treat peak brightness as the be-all, end-all performance metric. You can learn a lot about a TV from this measurement, but it doesn't tell the whole story.
Digital Trends
18-06-2025
- Digital Trends
The TCL QM8K is out, so the QM6K is 19% off and the QM7K is 33% off
For those who are on the hunt for TV deals to upgrade their home theater setup, we highly recommend going for TCL. It's made a name as one of the best TV brands with the value that its products provide, and the flagship TCL QM8K, which we gave a score of 4.5 stars out of 5 stars in our review, is an excellent example of this. However, we'd like to highlight the discounts from Amazon on two other models in the same line: the 65-inch TCL QM6K at 19% off, for a $148 discount that brings it down to $650, and the 65-inch TCL QM7K at 33% off, for a $502 discount that brings it down to $998. The savings that you can get for the 65-inch TCL QM6K and the 65-inch TCL QM7K aren't going to last forever though. There's no telling how much time is remaining on these savings, or when the stocks that are up for sale will run out. If you're interested in buying either one of these QD-Mini LED TVs, we highly recommend proceeding with your purchase as soon as you can. TCL 65-inch QM6K QD-Mini LED 4K TV — $650 $798 19% off We described the TCL QM6K as 'the TV most people should buy' in our review, and that's even more true right now as you can get it at 19% off for a $148 discount. TCL's QD-Mini LED technology enables amazing black levels and lifelike colors, with its LD500 Precise Dimming technology for up to 500 precisely controlled dimming zones. The TV also offers 4K Ultra HD resolution for intense sharpness, up to a 288Hz refresh rate for gaming, and Onkyo Audio and Dolby Atmos for cinematic sound. TCL 65-inch QM7K QD-Mini LED 4K TV — $998 $1,500 33% off The TCL QM7K is even closer to the quality of the TCL QM6K, and it's available with a larger discount compared to the TCL QM6K — 33% off, for savings of $502. The TCL QM7K is among the recipients of our Top Tech of CES 2025 Awards, and that's partly because of its LD2500 Precise Dimming technology for up to 2,500 precisely controlled dimming zones, as well as the integration of Bang & Olufsen Audio. Everything that made the TCL QM6K a great TV is elevated further in the TCL QM7K, making it our recommended choice for a TV in this budget range.
