$499.99: 55″ TCL QM6K QD-Mini LED 4K Smart Dolby Vision IQ 144Hz TV w/ Google TV at Amazon

SmilingNest9368

May 19, 2025 10:25 PM

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The QM7 is roughly the same cost. Older model but I believe it rates better. I just got it and I'm completely blown away.

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mhyatt5871

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The QM7 is roughly the same cost. Older model but I believe it rates better. I just got it and I'm completely blown away.

I was just about to say the same. This TV doesn't perform nearly as well as the QM7.

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CoreyR2384

May 20, 2025 4:46 AM

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The QM7 is roughly the same cost. Older model but I believe it rates better. I just got it and I'm completely blown away.

Correct. The QM7 is a far superior TV. It's a year older, but you can actually update the firmware to the newer firmware that's on the QM7K. The QM7 and QM7K have the same hardware, so updating the firmware essentially turns the TV into the new model. You have to download it and install it with a USB drive. TCL won't automatically update their older TV to the new one, otherwise no one would buy the new one. It doesn't void the warranty, and TCL customer service will walk you through the process if you need help. All you need to do is load the zip file onto the drive, plug the drive into the blue USB port on the TV, go to the software update in the menu, and select "local update". That's it. The newest stable version is v201.

https://www.avsforum.com/threads/...t-64004650

It VASTLY improves the color calibration and motion performance, as well as enables a "Filmmaker Mode" that has a picture much more accurate to what the filmmakers intended.

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ZeusyZeus

May 20, 2025 7:32 AM

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I contemplated getting that QM7 or this but couldn't pass up that $300 Costco deal for the Q77 with free 3 year extended warranty to replace a room TV.

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Juggernaut321

May 20, 2025 12:48 PM

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Quote from CoreyR2384

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Correct. The QM7 is a far superior TV. It's a year older, but you can actually update the firmware to the newer firmware that's on the QM7K. The QM7 and QM7K have the same hardware, so updating the firmware essentially turns the TV into the new model. You have to download it and install it with a USB drive. TCL won't automatically update their older TV to the new one, otherwise no one would buy the new one. It doesn't void the warranty, and TCL customer service will walk you through the process if you need help. All you need to do is load the zip file onto the drive, plug the drive into the blue USB port on the TV, go to the software update in the menu, and select "local update". That's it. The newest stable version is v201.

https://www.avsforum.com/threads/...t-64004650

It VASTLY improves the color calibration and motion performance, as well as enables a "Filmmaker Mode" that has a picture much more accurate to what the filmmakers intended.

I just got a 65" qm7 from marketplace for $150 and loving it. I'm going to do this to it for sure, thank you.

CoreyR2384

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I just got a 65" qm7 from marketplace for $150 and loving it. I'm going to do this to it for sure, thank you.

You got a steal.

Juggernaut321

May 20, 2025 5:42 PM

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You got a steal.

Yes i did! They had it listed for $300, I offered $200 and they said yes. Only reason they were getting rid of it was of moving. They wanted me to hold off until they moved so they won't be without a tv for a few weeks. I said np. At the end they gave it to me for $150 for working with them.

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I had the 98" QM7 and sadly had to change it out for the 98" QM6K (matte screen) due to the natural light in my living room.

In regard to the QM6K, I can't speak to the 55", but I do own the 85" and 98" QM6K.

Don't let the reviews dissuade you into thinking this is some dimly lit TV from 2008.

Despite having a lower nit count Vs last year's QM7, I still have to keep brightness dialed down to 60% at night.

FaithfulPencil8404

May 22, 2025 9:38 AM

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Quote from SmilingNest9368

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The QM7 is roughly the same cost. Older model but I believe it rates better. I just got it and I'm completely blown away.

Really? I returned mine. My 55" Samsung MU8500 I was replacing with the QM7 although 7 years old had a much better picture. Basically, the Qm7 has lots of nits and that's it. Replaced it with a non miniled Sam Q80C which just had a much better picture. TCL needs to refine its picture quality.

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