TCL Q65 75Q651F 75"

The TCL Q65 75Q651F is a big, affordable 75-inch QLED with solid gaming features and a bundled sound bar. But the 220-nit panel is one of the dimmest we've tested, landing in the 1st percentile for picture quality. Buy it for size and gaming on a budget, not for HDR movies.

Gaming is the headline here, and it's a mixed bag. The 120Hz panel, VRR, ALLM, and HDMI 2.1 support put it in the 79th percentile for gaming, which is genuinely decent for a budget set. Game Accelerator 120 and MEMC frame insertion help motion feel smoother, so fast-paced titles won't look like a slideshow. But that 220-nit brightness means dark scenes in HDR games will look muddy, and bright highlights won't pop the way they should. The audio side is a pleasant surprise, landing in the 86th percentile thanks to the included 2.1 channel sound bar with Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X. For streaming, the 41/100 score tells you everything. It's fine for casual viewing, but this is not a home theater centerpiece.

Stacked against the LG C5 OLED, Samsung Neo QLED QN75QN990F, and Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L, the TCL Q65 looks like it's playing a different sport. Those sets deliver real HDR impact, deep blacks, and far better processing. The TCL's 220 nits can't compete with OLED contrast or Mini-LED brightness. The Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG is a more direct rival in the budget-to-midrange space, and it absolutely embarrasses the Q65 on peak brightness and local dimming. Even the Roku Pro Series 55R8C5, while smaller, offers a cleaner smart TV experience and better picture quality. The TCL's only real edge is size per dollar and the bundled sound bar.

Without a listed price, it's hard to call this a slam dunk, but TCL's Q65 line is typically positioned as a budget option. The bundle with the S55H sound bar sweetens the deal if you don't already own audio gear. That said, the 220-nit panel is a serious compromise. You're paying for size and gaming features, not picture quality. If this comes in under $700, it's a reasonable buy for a bright room where you mostly watch sports or play casual games. If it's closer to $900 or more, you're better off saving for something with actual HDR brightness.

The TCL Q65 75Q651F is a big, cheap 75-inch QLED that promises a lot of gaming features for the money. It runs Fire TV, supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, and even throws in a 2.1 channel sound bar in this bundle. On paper, that's a solid living room setup for under a grand.

But the specs tell a different story once you dig in. The panel only hits 220 nits, which is rough for HDR content. Our database puts its picture quality in the 1st percentile. That's not a typo. It's one of the dimmest panels we've tracked in this category, and that single spec drags down everything else.

Skip this if you care about HDR movies, dark room viewing, or accurate colors. The 220-nit panel can't deliver real HDR impact, and the 1st percentile picture quality score is a red flag for anyone who notices dim, flat images. If you're building a home theater or you're picky about picture quality, save up for a Hisense U8 or a midrange OLED. Also skip it if you need multiple HDMI ports for a console, soundbar, and streaming box. One HDMI port on a 75-inch TV is just stingy.

This TV is for someone who wants the biggest screen possible for the least money and doesn't care about HDR pop or deep blacks. It's a fine choice for a bright living room where you mostly watch cable news, sports, or play Fortnite with the kids. The 120Hz panel and gaming features are genuinely useful, and the included sound bar means you won't need to buy separate audio right away. But if you're a movie buff or you care about picture quality at all, this is not the set for you. The 1st percentile picture quality score is a dealbreaker for anyone who notices dim, washed-out HDR.