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The TCL C7K is a premium 2025 QD-Mini LED television series that combines ultra-bright HDR performance, deep contrast via extensive local dimming, gaming-ready features and smart TV capabilities—all at highly competitive pricing. With a broad size range (50″ up to 115″), QLED colour, 144Hz refresh rate, and advanced audio tuning, it delivers a cinematic and gaming-friendly experience, ideal for users wanting big-screen performance without the highest tier price-tag.
Sizes: 50″, 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″, 98″, 115″.
Panel & backlight: QD-Mini LED (quantum dot + mini-LED) with full-array local dimming.
Dimming zones: Up to ~2,880 zones for the 115″ model (different sizes have different zone counts) — e.g., ~720 zones for 55″.
Peak HDR brightness: Up to ~3,000 nits for larger models.
Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 × 2160).
Refresh rate & gaming features: Native 144 Hz refresh, VRR/ALLM support, HDMI 2.1 ports.
HDR formats: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision (IQ), HLG.
Smart platform: Google TV, with built-in streaming apps, voice assistant compatibility, Chromecast & AirPlay.
Sound: High-end audio system tuned by other audio brands (e.g., Bang & Olufsen on many sizes) with Dolby Atmos, DTS support.
Connectivity: Multiple HDMI inputs (including HDMI 2.1), USB, WiFi dual band, Bluetooth.
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Reviewed on 22 Oct, 2025
The C7K is the sweet spot within TCL's UK TV lineup, offering an excellent combination of performance, features, and affordability.
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