TCL C745K vs TCL C7L

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C745K compared with C7L
TCLC745KTCLC7L
Overview
Released2023May 2026
Display
PanelLED LCDMini-LED
Panel detailQuantum-dot LCD with full-array LED local dimmingSQD-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″)
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ; IMAX EnhancedDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced
Screen finish–0.5% low-reflection film
Peak brightness1,000 nits, maker peak claim; measured brightness depends on size, picture mode and test patternUp to 2,700 nits (55″) and 3,000 nits (65″ to 98″) (TCL)
Colour range–Up to 100% BT.2020 (area ratio, TCL lab figure)
Picture processingAiPQ 3.0 processing and full-array local dimming; AVForums verifies 120 zones on its tested 55-inch model, not a series-wide countAI ClarityMaster, AI ContrastMaster, AI ColourMaster, AI MotionMaster; 26-bit dynamic dimming; Super Condensed Micro Lens and Micro-OD backlight
Motion handlingTCL specifies native 144 Hz; maximum 4K refresh is 144 Hz. The 240 Hz Game Accelerator uses reduced-resolution Dual Line Gate processing.–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 75″55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
Largest size75″98″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium ProHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailTCL labels all four sockets HDMI 2.1; AVForums verifies two 48 Gbps inputs on its UK review unit. HDMI 1 supports 4K 144 Hz and HDMI 2 supports 4K 120 Hz; HDMI 4 provides eARC separately.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–48–288 Hz (288 Hz via the Game Accelerator at lower resolutions, HDMI 1 and 2)
Game featuresGame Master Pro 2.0; ALLM; game bar; aiming aid and shadow enhancementGame Master, Gamebar, 288 Hz VRR Game Accelerator, Dolby Vision gaming
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
ProcessorAiPQ 3.0TSR AiPQ Processor
Speakers30 W, 2.0 channels2.1 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:X–Yes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band MIMOWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth–5.4
Speaker detail2 × 15 W stereo, down-firing speakersAudio by Bang & Olufsen, 2.1-channel surround design with Hi-END speakers; TCL lists no power figure
Audio featuresDolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X processingBeosonic sound tuning by Bang & Olufsen
Voice assistants–Google Assistant built in; hands-free voice control
CastingChromecast and T-cast; AirPlay 2 advertised on the exact K-model pageGoogle Cast (Chromecast), AirPlay 2, Miracast
Software updates–Software and firmware updates for at least 8 years after the model leaves the market (TCL product information sheet)
TV tunersDVB-T2/C/S2; analogue tuner; CI+ 1.4 with ECP–
USBOne USB 2.0 port in the exact K-model maker tables–
EthernetRJ-45 LAN–
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output–
Design and power
Size55-inch television 1,225 × 711 mm without stand and 1,225 × 771 × 316 mm with stand (width × height × depth). Configuration weights exclude stands.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 footprint (W × D), 55″ 315 × 270 mm; 65″ 386 × 369 mm; 75″ 386 × 367 mm; 85″ 408 × 379 mm; 98″ 1709 × 420 mm
VESA pattern400 × 300 mm (55 inches), 300 × 300 mm (65 inches) and 400 × 400 mm (75 inches), per exact UK maker datasheets300 × 300 mm (55″ to 75″); 600 × 400 mm (85″, 98″)
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–SDR: E (55″ to 75″), D (85″, 98″); HDR: G
Warranty–2 years (UK); TCL UK's registration offer adds 3 years for purchases made by 30 June 2027
ColoursBrushed titanium metal front–

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