TCL C7L vs TCL C8L

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C7L compared with C8L

	TCLC7L	TCLC8L
Overview
Released
Released	May 2026	May 2026
Display
Panel
Panel	Mini-LED	Mini-LED
Panel detail
Panel detail	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″)	SQD-Mini LED (Super Quantum Dot) on a CSOT WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel (HVA 2.0 on the 55″); dimming zones 1,008 (55″), 2,040 (65″), 2,584 (75″), 3,200 (85″), 4,032 (98″)
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	144 Hz	144 Hz
HDR formats
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras
HDR extras	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced; Dolby Vision 2 promised in a future software update
Screen finish
Screen finish	0.5% low-reflection film	0.5% low-reflection film
Peak brightness
Peak brightness	Up to 2,700 nits (55″) and 3,000 nits (65″ to 98″) (TCL)	Up to 3,000 nits (55″), 5,000 (65″), 5,500 (75″) and 6,000 (85″, 98″) (TCL); about 3,500 nits sustained and 5,000 nits peak measured on the 65-inch (FlatpanelsHD)
Colour range
Colour range	Up to 100% BT.2020 (area ratio, TCL lab figure)	Up to 100% BT.2020 (area ratio, TCL lab figure)
Picture processing
Picture processing	AI ClarityMaster, AI ContrastMaster, AI ColourMaster, AI MotionMaster; 26-bit dynamic dimming; Super Condensed Micro Lens and Micro-OD backlight	AI ClarityMaster, AI ContrastMaster, AI ColourMaster, AI MotionMaster; 26-bit dynamic dimming; Super Condensed Micro Lens and Micro-OD backlight
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 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	Yes	Yes
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	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	4 × HDMI 2.1; 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)	48–288 Hz (288 Hz via the Game Accelerator at lower resolutions)
Input lag
Input lag	–	12.4 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 7.8 ms at 1440p 120 Hz (FlatpanelsHD, 65-inch)
Game features
Game features	Game Master, Gamebar, 288 Hz VRR Game Accelerator, Dolby Vision gaming	Game Master, Gamebar, 288 Hz VRR Game Accelerator
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	Google TV	Google TV
Processor
Processor	TSR AiPQ Processor	TSR AiPQ Processor (MediaTek Pentonic 800)
Speakers
Speakers	2.1 channels	2.1 channels
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X	Yes	Yes
eARC
eARC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Audio by Bang & Olufsen, 2.1-channel surround design with Hi-END speakers; TCL lists no power figure	Audio by Bang & Olufsen, 2.1-channel surround design with Hi-END speakers; TCL lists no power figure
Audio features
Audio features	Beosonic sound tuning by Bang & Olufsen	Beosonic sound tuning by Bang & Olufsen
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	Google Assistant built in; hands-free voice control	Google Assistant built in; hands-free voice control
Casting
Casting	Google Cast (Chromecast), AirPlay 2, Miracast	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)	Software and firmware updates for at least 8 years after the model leaves the market (TCL product information sheet)
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	Without stand, 55″ 1226 × 710 × 55.9 mm; 65″ 1434 × 824 × 50 mm; 75″ 1658 × 949 × 51 mm; 85″ 1880 × 1073 × 53 mm; 98″ 2166 × 1236 × 54 mm
Stand
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	Stand footprint (W × D), 55″ 315 × 270 mm; 65″ 388 × 380 mm; 75″ 388 × 368 mm; 85″ 410 × 379 mm; 98″ 1885 × 420 mm
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	300 × 300 mm (55″ to 75″); 600 × 400 mm (85″, 98″)	300 × 300 mm (55″, 65″); 400 × 400 mm (75″); 600 × 500 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	SDR/HDR on mode, 55″ 64/250 W; 65″ 67/300 W; 75″ 85/400 W; 85″ 123/500 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	SDR: E (55″, 85″), D (65″, 75″, 98″); HDR: G
Warranty
Warranty	2 years (UK); TCL UK's registration offer adds 3 years for purchases made by 30 June 2027	2 years (UK); TCL UK's registration offer adds 3 years for purchases made by 30 June 2027