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TCL 65" Q7 Series 4K QLED 120Hz HDR Google TV
$699.99 (Free S & H)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-...Variations
Also... $699.99 @ Amazon...
https://www.amazon.com/TCL-65Q750...hdGY&psc=1
55" @ $549.99 (Best Buy & Amazon)...
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-...Variations
https://www.amazon.com/TCL-55Q750...hdGY&psc=1
75" @ $999.99 (Best Buy & Amazon)...
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-...Variations
https://www.amazon.com/TCL-75Q750...hdGY&psc=1 -OOS
85" @ $1599.99 (Best Buy & Amazon)...
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-...Variations
https://www.amazon.com/TCL-85QM85...160&sr=8-3 -Expired, now $2,199.99
Key Features:
4K Ultra HD Resolution (3840 x 2160p)
QLED – Quantum Dot Technology with UltraWide Color Gamut
High Brightness PRO LED Backlight with Up to 1,000 Peak Nits
Full Array PRO Local Dimming
Native 120Hz Panel Refresh Rate (Motion Rate 480)
Auto Game Mode (ALLM) with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
Game Accelerator 240 for Up to 240 VRR Gaming
HDR ULTRA (Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, & HLG)
TCL AIPQ Engine with Deep Learning AI
Google TV Smart OS with Chromecast Built-In
IMAX Enhanced Certification, Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual: X
Bluetooth Personal Audio
4x HDMI (2x HDMI 2.1)
1x USB
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Apple Airplay2
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Advantage of the Q7 over 5 series. Brighter (at 1000 nits, I think the 5 was 500-600 nits), which means better HDR and viewing in bright or reflective room. More dimming zones 200+, than 5 series (35+) means deeper blacks, more contrast and less blooming. Also 120 hz for smoother frames/motion, especially in sports & video games.
Advantage of the Q8, even brighter at 2000 nits, mini led and insane 2300+ local dimming zones, getting much closer to OLED (still can't beat it's black and color accuracy) but with greater brightness to handle challenging rooms.
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Advantage of the Q7 over 5 series. Brighter (at 1000 nits, I think the 5 was 500-600 nits), which means better HDR and viewing in bright or reflective room. More dimming zones 200+, than 5 series (35+) means deeper blacks, more contrast and less blooming. Also 120 hz for smoother frames/motion, especially in sports & video games.
Advantage of the Q8, even brighter at 2000 nits, mini led and insane 2300+ local dimming zones, getting much closer to OLED (still can't beat it's black and color accuracy) but with greater brightness to handle challenging rooms.
I tend to look at the big picture (no pun intended) on big purchases like this. I expect a TV to last for 8-10 years, so a better model would cost me roughly $50-70 more a year to enjoy.
You might also want to look at the Hisense Class U75k which has Mini LED over the Q7 for the Same $699 at Costco:
https://www.costco.com/.product.906507
Can see SD debate about it here:
https://slickdeals.net/f/16821743-costco-members-65-hisense-u75k-series-4k-uhd-mini-led-uled-tv-700-more-free-shipping?page=6
Anything better? Well, you could get lucky and snag a 2022 LG or Sony OLED clearance at Costco.
Some top 2022 Samsung & Sony models are also hitting clearance at other stores as the 2023s get stocked up.
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Google TV is also lacking HDR/Dolby Vision for some services (Hulu, peacock off the top of my head)
The Q8 is mini-LED backlighting, similar to last year's 6 series (actual brightness specs comparison TBD)
Most live tv was 30fps (frames per second), most tv/film 24fps.
HD broadcast/streaming rate can vary from 24 to 60 fps. Motion smoothing interpolates and creates additional frames to fill in that 60hz (or 120hz). Some TVs/Brands do this better than others.
A 120hz refresh rate can help because it is a multiple of 24 as well as 30 & 60.
30 x 4 = 120
60 x 2 = 120
24 x 5 = 120
So it's motion smoothing is usually better. Or with motion smoothing turned off, it can just repeat each frame 2, 4 or 5 times.
RTINGS.com has a good article and Youtube that goes more in depth.
https://www.rtings.com/tv/learn/w...z-vs-120hz
And you can see results of their tested TVs here:
https://www.rtings.com/tv/tests/m...era-effect
While there is no breakdown of a Q7, DigitalTrends discusses the motion of the QM8 at the 11:10 mark on this Youtube review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w...3X8
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