TCL Q77L Series 85Q77L 85"

The TCL Q77L 85Q77L hits the 95th percentile for HDR and packs a 144Hz native refresh rate with VRR and ALLM, making it a gaming beast at 85 inches. The picture quality score is mediocre at the 36th percentile, and audio is weak at the 38th percentile. At $780 USD, it's a lot of screen for the money if gaming is your priority.

The 144Hz native refresh rate is the star of the show here. That's paired with Motion Rate 480 and MEMC frame insertion, which means fast motion stays smooth whether you're playing Call of Duty or watching hockey. The gaming score of 68.6 out of 100 puts this in the 85th percentile, making it a standout for gamers. HDMI 2.1 with VRR and ALLM means your PS5 or Xbox Series X will automatically switch to game mode and sync frame rates without tearing.

HDR is where the Q77L really flexes. The 95th percentile HDR score is best-in-class, and the HVA panel's contrast is the reason why. Quantum dot technology covers nearly the entire color space, so HDR content pops with vivid, saturated colors. The display score at the 91st percentile confirms the panel itself is excellent. But here's the catch: the overall picture quality score sits at the 36th percentile. That's underwhelming. The contrast and color volume are there, but something in the processing pipeline isn't translating that into consistently great picture quality across all content types.

Against the LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA and Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80, the TCL can't match their OLED contrast or picture quality scores. Those are smaller screens with superior image processing. But the Q77L is 85 inches, and it's priced at $780 USD. The Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG is probably the closest competitor in terms of value, but the TCL's 144Hz refresh rate gives it an edge for gaming. The Samsung Neo QLED QN900F will beat it on brightness and processing, but you'll pay significantly more. The Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 has a better smart platform, but it's a much smaller screen. For pure size-per-dollar with strong gaming chops, the TCL holds its own.

At $780 USD, the Q77L 85-inch is aggressively priced for its size class. You're getting a 95th percentile HDR performer with a 144Hz panel for under $800. That's hard to beat. The value proposition gets even better when you factor in the bundle deal: $65 off when you add the Allstate 3-year protection plan, which effectively makes the protection plan free. For gamers who want a huge screen with high refresh rates and don't want to spend OLED money, this is one of the better price-to-performance ratios we've seen in the 85-inch category.

The TCL Q77L Series 85Q77L is an 85-inch 4K QLED TV that lands in the 95th percentile for HDR performance in our database. That's the headline here. You're getting Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG support on a high contrast HVA panel, and the HDR score puts it among the absolute best right now. The display itself sits at the 91st percentile, so the panel quality backs up the HDR hype. At $780 USD, this is a lot of screen for the money.

But the picture quality score tells a different story, landing at the 36th percentile. That's mediocre territory. The HVA panel gives you great contrast, but something in the overall image processing or color accuracy is holding it back. Gaming is where this TV shines brightest, scoring 68.6 out of 100 and hitting the 85th percentile. The 144Hz native refresh rate with VRR and ALLM makes it a serious contender for console and PC gamers who want a massive display without spending OLED money.

Skip this TV if you care about picture quality above all else. The 36th percentile picture quality score is mediocre, and the audio performance at the 38th percentile means you'll want a soundbar. If you're a movie buff who notices color banding, motion artifacts, or processing quirks, the Sony BRAVIA 8 or LG OLED evo will serve you better, just at a higher price and smaller size. Also skip it if you need strong built-in audio or a top-tier smart platform, since the smart score is just average at the 57th percentile.

The TCL Q77L 85Q77L is a gaming-first TV that happens to be enormous. The 144Hz refresh rate, VRR, ALLM, and HDMI 2.1 make it a legitimate gaming display, and the 95th percentile HDR score means your games and movies will look vivid and punchy. The 36th percentile picture quality score is a real concern though. If you're a cinephile who notices color accuracy and processing artifacts, this TV will frustrate you. But if you want an 85-inch screen for gaming and casual viewing at $780 USD, the numbers say this is a solid buy.