TCL C735K vs TCL C7L

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C735K compared with C7L

	TCLC735K	TCLC7L
Overview
Released
Released	2022	May 2026
Display
Panel
Panel	LED LCD	Mini-LED
Panel detail
Panel detail	Quantum-dot LCD; direct LED with global dimming on the reviewed 55-inch model, while the 98-inch model has full-array local dimming	SQD-Mini LED (Super Quantum Dot) on a CSOT HVA 2.0 Pro panel; dimming zones 800 (55″), 1,152 (65″), 1,352 (75″), 1,624 (85″), 2,176 (98″)
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	144 Hz (55, 65, 75″), 120 Hz (85, 98″)	144 Hz
HDR formats
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras
HDR extras	Dolby Vision IQ	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced
Screen finish
Screen finish	–	0.5% low-reflection film
Peak brightness
Peak brightness	–	Up to 2,700 nits (55″) and 3,000 nits (65″ to 98″) (TCL)
Colour range
Colour range	–	Up to 100% BT.2020 (area ratio, TCL lab figure)
Picture processing
Picture processing	AiPQ 2.0; the 55C735K review confirms global dimming, not full-array local dimming. TCL's IFA 2022 announcement specifies full-array local dimming for 98C735K; do not apply its backlight to the smaller models.	AI ClarityMaster, AI ContrastMaster, AI ColourMaster, AI MotionMaster; 26-bit dynamic dimming; Super Condensed Micro Lens and Micro-OD backlight
Motion handling
Motion handling	55–75-inch family supports up to 144 Hz, confirmed on the 55C735K by AVForums. Exact 85C735K and 98C735K maker pages state native 120 Hz VRR. Their downloadable tables also list a 144 Hz input mode; this is not treated as a higher native panel refresh.	–
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	55, 65, 75, 85, 98″	55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
Largest size
Largest size	98″	98″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (HDMI 2.1 count unpublished)	4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	Yes	Yes
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Four sockets; AVForums identifies two high-bandwidth inputs on its 55C735K, with HDMI 1 accepting 4K 144 Hz and HDMI 2 accepting 4K 120 Hz. Its other two sockets are HDMI 2.0b; eARC supported. High-bandwidth input count is not extrapolated to the larger variants.	HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on HDMI 1 and 2 (the 288 Hz Game Accelerator works on these ports); HDMI 1.4/2.0/2.1 and HDCP 1.4/2.2; eARC/ARC; HDMI CEC
Variable refresh range
Variable refresh range	–	48–288 Hz (288 Hz via the Game Accelerator at lower resolutions, HDMI 1 and 2)
Game features
Game features	Game Master Pro, TCL Game Bar, ALLM and FreeSync Premium	Game Master, Gamebar, 288 Hz VRR Game Accelerator, Dolby Vision gaming
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	Google TV	Google TV
Processor
Processor	AiPQ 2.0	TSR AiPQ Processor
Speakers
Speakers	–	2.1 channels
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X	–	Yes
eARC
eARC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	–	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	–	5.4
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Onkyo speakers; AVForums identifies 2 × 10 W down-firing speakers in the 55C735K. The maker's 98C735K table lists 2 × 15 W plus a 40 W bass speaker; no series-wide power is assigned.	Audio by Bang & Olufsen, 2.1-channel surround design with Hi-END speakers; TCL lists no power figure
Audio features
Audio features	Dolby Atmos processing	Beosonic sound tuning by Bang & Olufsen
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	Hands-free Google Assistant and Works with Alexa; language and region availability apply	Google Assistant built in; hands-free voice control
Casting
Casting	Chromecast and T-cast	Google Cast (Chromecast), AirPlay 2, Miracast
Software updates
Software updates	–	Software and firmware updates for at least 8 years after the model leaves the market (TCL product information sheet)
TV tuners
TV tuners	DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue tuner; CI+ 1.4 with ECP (maker's 98C735K table)	–
USB
USB	One USB 2.0 port on the reviewed 55C735K and in the maker's 98C735K table	–
Ethernet
Ethernet	RJ-45 LAN	–
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	Optical digital audio output	–
Design and power
Size
Size	–	Without stand, 55″ 1226 × 710 × 55.9 mm; 65″ 1444 × 832 × 56 mm; 75″ 1666 × 960 × 56.7 mm; 85″ 1888 × 1084 × 57.9 mm; 98″ 2180 × 1247 × 61 mm
Stand
Stand	Central stand on the 55-inch review unit; designs vary with screen size	Stand footprint (W × D), 55″ 315 × 270 mm; 65″ 386 × 369 mm; 75″ 386 × 367 mm; 85″ 408 × 379 mm; 98″ 1709 × 420 mm
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	–	300 × 300 mm (55″ to 75″); 600 × 400 mm (85″, 98″)
Power use
Power use	–	SDR/HDR on mode, 55″ 64/250 W; 65″ 85/300 W; 75″ 107/370 W; 85″ 103/396 W; 98″ 124/520 W; 0.5 W standby, 2.0 W networked standby
Energy class
Energy class	–	SDR: E (55″ to 75″), D (85″, 98″); HDR: G
Warranty
Warranty	–	2 years (UK); TCL UK's registration offer adds 3 years for purchases made by 30 June 2027