98-Inch QM7K QLED 4K Smart QD-Mini LED TV with Google TV (98QM7K, 2025 Model) + S45H S Class 2.0 Channel Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos

Extremely impressed with the quality of the image of this TV. Just upgraded from 2016 model of 'singing sam' brand, and man has Mini-LED surpassed Direct LED over the years. Shadows and colors are amazing. I didn't realize that things didn't look fully real on my old TV until I got this one. I ordered the TV around the time of, and it arrived the day before, the Super Bowl. So, my first experience with 4K Ultra HD was on this TV watching Super Bowl LX. I didn't care who won, I just wanted to see a good game ... recent SB's have been amazing. This one was a bit of a let down, but what wasn't a let down was the display of the game on this TV as streamed through the Peacock Plus app. The game looked and sounded amazing! Ice hockey, for that matter, looks great too! No more "fuzzy puck" during long passes as my old TV struggled to render a small, black, fast moving object on a white background. The sound, in general, is also an upgrade to my aged sound bar. The integrated speakers are actually pretty good when set up correctly (stand vs. wall mount). I turned down the treble and increased the bass initially ... then I decreased the bass a little because even some hair care product ads were rumbling. Who knew they had bass in them? The integrated speakers won't compete with high end sound bars or surround systems, obviously, but for normal viewing they are pretty good. The remote control is simple and easy to use. It has buttons to load some common apps directly. It lights up when you pick it up, but the light is very subtle. Very well designed remote with intuitive layout. The buttons you often use together are near each other. One of the reasons I upgraded my TV is because of the speed of the interface when switching apps. Sometimes it was quicker to just turn the TV off and back on rather than try to switch apps directly. The TCL 55QM7K is extremely fast and responsive when navigating through the menus and responding to inputs. The Google TV / Android system is very intuitive and easy to learn (Mac/iPhone guy ... this TV supports AirPlay!). The TV comes with some apps installed (Netflix, and a few others). I initially did not set up the Google TV portion or link the TV to my Google account (I never associated my Windows 10 or 11 installs with my Outlook account either). But, I found with this TV that, if I wanted to download more apps, I would have to do this. So, once I completed that portion, downloading the rest of the apps was easy. I get a lot of free streaming services through my cable provider, and this TV supports all the apps for those services (which my old TV did not ... another reason for upgrading). Overall, I am very pleased with the display and function of the TCL 55QM7K ... especially for the price I paid. I have ordered a new sound bar. I will update this review after some time of ownership if I experience any issues. RTINGS.com has a great review and some recommended calibration settings for this TV as well.

I bought this TV after some serious deep diving on multiple websites and YouTube. The QM7K is a bit more budget friendly than buying an equivalent Samsung or Sony, which at the time I purchased this, were going for at least $1000 more than this. For a TV under $2000, this was perfect. It's huge and has very good picture quality and the sound system is great, too. I use a Sony sound bar, but I wouldn't even really need it if I didn't already have it. The bass was really good when I tested it out. I have even confused having the soundbar on/off a couple of times. I've had this TV for 6 months now and I am huge fan. The viewing quality of the TV is exactly what I was looking for on my PS5 or with YouTube TV, Netflix, etc. I haven't noticed anything funky yet and it is still just as fast as it was out of the box. Just make sure if you're going to get a TV this large that you can sit roughly 9-12 feet back from it. I also haven't really noticed any viewing angle problems that I saw come up during some of my research. Apparently the viewing angle on this is supposed to be a bit more narrow than some comperable 85" class TVs like the Sonys and Samsungs. Has been a non-issue for me personally, but I tend to sit in roughly the same spot when I game/watch TV or movies. I haven't had any company complain when the couch is filled up, either. In my research, it came down to this model and a Sony Bravia. I can't remember the exact Sony Bravia, it was back in August of 2025, but alas. Decided to save a bit a money and purchase this TV and thus far, no regrets. The Bravia was more than $1000 in price difference for the 85" if I recall it correctly. If you're looking for a bit more of a "budget friendly", but still high quality TV, I'd recommend the QM7K. There are a ton of YouTube reviews that will help you in your research and I highly recommend watching them. It helped me make my decision. When you're spending this much money, you owe it to yourself to not make a hasty decision that you'll regret. I'll try to remember to come back to this at the 1 year point with any additonal thoughts.

When you walk into a local retail store to look at TVs, it is hard to see the fine differences since they are all set “hot” and there is a lot of room light, reflections, and so on. Before buying this set, I spent hours researching the latest and greatest models from major brands, and I was surprised at how well the TCL QM7K series stands up against bigger names that cost significantly more. One website I found useful was RTINGS, but this is just one of many. RTINGS buys TVs and then tests them using professional calibration equipment. I bought this 85" model for our basement rec room, where we sit about 13 feet away. I wanted something big enough to be immersive, yet not overwhelming. If you like to sit in the front third of a movie theater (feet on the railing) and want that experience at home, this size is for you. After a few quick adjustments to smooth motion and reduce peak brightness, my wife and I are both very pleased with this set. It handles low-resolution sources like broadcast TV and old movie discs very well. However, when you play a 4K source, it is truly amazing. This is the first “non-major brand” big screen we have owned in our 30+ years together, and I must say we were impressed. From the cabinet finish to the image quality, we are very pleased and now have a theater in our home with a gorgeous picture that we look forward to enjoying together and with friends. In time, I will use a calibration disc to fine-tune the display settings, but it is already a beautiful display. It's hooked up to a surround sound system so I can't offer any opinion on the sound quality. Happy shopping!

Great TV (55”) with excellent glare reduction. We place it in a very bright room with white furniture and carpet, so our previous TV struggled. This one is clear and keeps the picture crisp, even with bright light streaming into the room. It’s super easy to set up as well. Found configuration setting online (Reddit) so was able to dial in the color perfectly because it is said to run a little green. I actually dialed back the red a bit to bring back a bit more of the green, so it’s near life-like now. My biggest concern was with the base. I bought a similar TCL (85”), and it had the two legs on the side for a base. It didn’t matter because I mounted that one on the wall. For this one, though, it stands on a console table, so the base was important. It turns out that it has a single base in the center, which is a relief. It’s reasonable sturdy, but not a thick, heavy tempered glass base like my previous Samsung. The only downside-side is that it takes forever to boot up. That’s annoying. There may be some misconfiguration on my part due to the login to Google, so I’ll tinker with it some more, but as of now, that’s a flaw. So, in terms of picture quality, I give it 9/10. For glare reduction 8.5/10 (new Samsung is still better). Configuration, controls/menus, and customization, I give it 8/10 (non-tech folks may want to go with defaults and quick set options). For the base, I give it 7/10. I give the boot speed 4/10, and will update if I find a solution. Overall, I recommend highly if you’re mounting it on the wall, in a bright room, and are looking for great picture quality. The only warnings are for those that are technically challenged or highly impatient.

A great TV for the price. The image is bright and sharp with rich colors and good contrast. The 55-inch screen is perfect for movies, shows, and gaming. Fast performance, easy-to-use menu, and solid smart features. Stylish design that looks great in any living space.

I'm so impressed by this tv, I felt compelled to leave a review. I shopped for quite a while and read a lot of reviews before this purchase and I couldn't be more happy. I'll lead by saying I have very limited experience with OLED panels, aside from seeing them on display in store. What I do have experience with is high end lcd panels. I have to say that mini led is a huge leap for her content. It's not quite OLED but compared to the older TV it's replacing that had local dimming zones, the contrast is night and day. Hdr content pops so hard " I can't believe it's not OLED" one major advantage it has is peak brightness, this tv can get so bright you can hang it in your sunroom and still enjoy hdr. The gaming experience is just as good as other media, my games have never looked this good and when setup properly, input lag and latency is comparable to my 1080p 240hz gaming lg gaming monitor. The UI is decently snappy and I am quite partial the the Google software. Makes pairing Bluetooth devices and adding apps a breeze. The entire UI of the TV is very well thought out and streamlined, just pay attention to the pop ups while first navigating the setup. I also can't go without mentioning the sound, my setup is not ideal, I have the TV at the foot of my bed near the middle of the room and the sound is still good enough I haven't felt the need to turn my Klipsch speakers on unless I'm watching a movie and want all the theater experience. There are actually two small subwoofers on the back of the panel that manage to make ample bass even out in the middle of the room, I can only imagine that if this TV was close to a wall I wouldnt need an external speaker setup at all. There are settings to add an external subwoofer to the internal speakers and hope to try that out in the future. So if you're on the fence about a purchase and this TV is checking the boxes for you, don't hesitate, I have zero complaints.

I love this TV, for the price cant beat it. Not an TV snob but picture quality is very good in my opinion. Alos love the google TV. I think the sound is ok but I can say cause I use a JBL soundbar all the time. I would buy again. Menu lag is minor, streaming is great, absolutely love the backlit remote.

Lot's to love about this TV. Pretty great picture, nice remote, great smart features and inegration. Price is reasonable given the size we purchased (75"). If there was one flaw with this TV it would be the glare. Kitchen lighting reflects pretty bad, refelcting massive squiggley lines from one side of the TV to the other. Basically impossible to watch this TV w/ any sort of lighting on in the background. Natural light is a non issue, and dark room is great as well. We're happy, but would like to see a little more of a reflective covering on this TV.