C7L

Released May 2026

TCL's 2026 mid-range SQD-Mini LED TV, sold in the UK in 55 to 98 inches, with 800 to 2,176 dimming zones by size, a native 144Hz HVA 2.0 Pro panel, two HDMI 2.1 ports, Bang & Olufsen sound and Google TV.

Sizes: 55–98″
Panel: Mini-LED
Refresh: 144 Hz
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10+
HDMI 2.1: 2 of 4
Software: Google TV

Specifications

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Display

Panel: Mini-LED
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″)
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate: 144 Hz
HDR formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras: Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced
Screen finish: 0.5% low-reflection film
Peak brightness: Up 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 processing: AI ClarityMaster, AI ContrastMaster, AI ColourMaster, AI MotionMaster; 26-bit dynamic dimming; Super Condensed Micro Lens and Micro-OD backlight

Sizes

Sizes: 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
Largest size: 98″

Gaming

HDMI ports: 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate: HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency mode: Yes
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
Variable refresh range: 48–288 Hz (288 Hz via the Game Accelerator at lower resolutions, HDMI 1 and 2)
Game features: Game Master, Gamebar, 288 Hz VRR Game Accelerator, Dolby Vision gaming

Smart TV and sound

Smart TV platform: Google TV
Processor: TSR AiPQ Processor
Speakers: 2.1 channels
Dolby Atmos: Yes
DTS:X: Yes
eARC: Yes
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: 5.4
Speaker detail: Audio by Bang & Olufsen, 2.1-channel surround design with Hi-END speakers; TCL lists no power figure
Audio features: Beosonic sound tuning by Bang & Olufsen
Voice assistants: Google Assistant built in; hands-free voice control
Casting: Google 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)

Design and power

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 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: 300 × 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

Sizes

Size	Model	Weight without stand
55″	55C7L-UK	13.3 kg
65″	65C7L-UK	18 kg
75″	75C7L-UK	24.6 kg
85″	85C7L-UK	34.1 kg
98″	98C7L-UK	53.8 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

TCL quotes up to 3,000 nits (2,700 on the 55″) and 800 to 2,176 dimming zones, depending on size
4K at 144 Hz native with VRR up to 288 Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro and Dolby Vision gaming
Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ and IMAX Enhanced

Cons

Only HDMI 1 and 2 have HDMI 2.1 bandwidth
Wi-Fi 5, where the C8L has Wi-Fi 6
HVA 2.0 Pro panel rather than the wider-angle WHVA panel used on most C8L sizes

Closest rivals

Model	Sizes	Panel	Refresh	HDR	HDMI 2.1	Software	Released
SamsungNeo QLED QN90D	43–98″	Mini-LED	144 Hz	HDR10+	4 of 4	Tizen	Apr 2024
HisenseE7Q PRO	43–100″	LED LCD	144 Hz	Dolby Vision, HDR10+	2 of 4	VIDAA	2025
HisenseE7S PRO	43–100″	LED LCD	144 Hz	Dolby Vision, HDR10+	2 of 4	VIDAA	Jul 2026