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TCL 55Q7C-UK
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TCL 55Q7C-UK
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TCL 55Q7C-UK
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TCL 55Q7C-UK
The TCL 55C7K-UK and TCL 55Q7C-UK are premium 55-inch 4K QD-Mini LED TVs designed for gamers, movie lovers, and users who want flagship-level picture quality without moving into ultra-expensive OLED territory. Both models offer impressive brightness, Dolby Vision IQ, Bang & Olufsen tuned 6.2.2 sound, Google TV, and advanced gaming features like 144Hz VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. In real-world use, the experience is extremely similar, but there are a few differences that can influence buying decisions. The 55Q7C-UK edges ahead with a native 144Hz motion rate and extra USB connectivity, while the 55C7K-UK still remains a strong value-focused premium option.
Verdict
If you want the more future-ready option for gaming and smoother motion handling, the TCL 55Q7C-UK is the better pick thanks to its 144Hz motion rate and additional USB port flexibility. However, the TCL 55C7K-UK delivers nearly the same premium picture and audio experience at what could be a better value depending on pricing. For most movie streaming users, both TVs perform exceptionally well, but competitive gamers may prefer the Q7C model.
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| Model No |
55C7K-UK |
55Q7C-UK |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
55 Inch (139 cm) |
55 Inch (139 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
120 Hz |
144 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 3.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: PCM, MPEG1/2/4, AAC, & WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV & H.264, H.265 ( HEVC ), VP9 |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: HEIF, JPG, PNG, BMP |
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| USB Version |
: 3.0, 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: PCM, MPEG1/2/4, AAC, & WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV & H.264, H.265 ( HEVC ), VP9 |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: HEIF, JPG, PNG, BMP |
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| Video |
| Backlight |
: 4K UHD QLED QD-Mini LED |
| HDR |
: Yes |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| MEMC |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| Ai HDR |
: Yes |
| HDR 10+ |
: Yes |
| Ai Scene |
: Yes |
| Ai Motion |
: Yes |
| Ai Clarity |
: Yes |
| Ai Colour |
: Yes |
| Ai Contrast |
: Yes |
| HVA Screen |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| Micro Dimming |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| Multiple Eye Care |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Contrast |
: Yes |
| Quantum Dot Color |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Long Lifespan |
: Yes |
| Ultra-low Reflectivity |
: Yes |
| CrystGlow HVA Panel |
: Yes |
| HVA Panel Technology |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Colour Gamut |
: Yes |
| 5x Contrast Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Colourful Quantum Crystal |
: Yes |
| CSOT HVA Panel Technology |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Colour Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Powerful Light-Emitting Chip |
: Yes |
| Super Condensed Micro Lens |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Lighting Bionic Algorithm |
: Yes |
| Certified By TÜV For Low Blue Light |
: Yes |
| Bionic Colour Optimization Technology |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Wide Colour Gamut |
: 97% DCI-P3 |
| Brightness |
: HDR 2600 Nits |
| Dynamic Contrast |
: Mega Contrast |
| Picture Engine |
: AiPQ Pro Processor |
| System Brightness |
: HDR High Brightness |
| Refresh Rate |
: 100 / 120 / 144Hz / 240Hz FHD |
| Local Dimming |
: Precise Dimming Series Up To 720 Zones |
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| Backlight |
: 4K UHD QLED QD-Mini LED |
| HDR |
: Yes |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| MEMC |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| Ai HDR |
: Yes |
| HDR 10+ |
: Yes |
| Ai Scene |
: Yes |
| Ai Motion |
: Yes |
| Ai Clarity |
: Yes |
| Ai Colour |
: Yes |
| Ai Contrast |
: Yes |
| HVA Screen |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| Micro Dimming |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| Multiple Eye Care |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Contrast |
: Yes |
| Quantum Dot Color |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Long Lifespan |
: Yes |
| Ultra-low Reflectivity |
: Yes |
| CrystGlow HVA Panel |
: Yes |
| HVA Panel Technology |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Colour Gamut |
: Yes |
| 5x Contrast Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Colourful Quantum Crystal |
: Yes |
| CSOT HVA Panel Technology |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Colour Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Powerful Light-Emitting Chip |
: Yes |
| Super Condensed Micro Lens |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Lighting Bionic Algorithm |
: Yes |
| Certified By TÜV For Low Blue Light |
: Yes |
| Bionic Colour Optimization Technology |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Wide Colour Gamut |
: 97% DCI-P3 |
| Brightness |
: HDR 2600 Nits |
| Dynamic Contrast |
: Mega Contrast |
| Picture Engine |
: AiPQ Pro Processor |
| System Brightness |
: HDR High Brightness |
| Refresh Rate |
: 100 / 120 / 144Hz / 240Hz FHD |
| Local Dimming |
: Precise Dimming Series Up To 720 Zones |
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| Audio |
| Sound Output Power ( RMS ) |
: 60 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced |
: Yes |
| Built-In Subwoofer |
: Yes |
| Audio By Bang & Olufsen |
: Yes |
| DTS Premuim Sound |
: DTS-X |
| Sound Channel |
: 6.2.2 Bang & Olufsen Sound System |
| Audio Decoders |
: DTS Virtual:X, Dolby AC4, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD |
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| Sound Output Power ( RMS ) |
: 60 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced |
: Yes |
| Built-In Subwoofer |
: Yes |
| Audio By Bang & Olufsen |
: Yes |
| DTS Premuim Sound |
: DTS-X |
| Sound Channel |
: 6.2.2 Bang & Olufsen Sound System |
| Audio Decoders |
: DTS Virtual:X, Dolby AC4, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 4 |
| USB ( 3.0 ) |
: 1 |
| WiFi 5 |
: Yes |
| Miracast |
: Yes |
| HDMI CEC |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth SBC 5.4 |
: Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel |
: Yes |
| Digital Audio Output |
: Optical |
| HDMI2. 1 ( ARC & eARC ) |
: HDMI1 eARC |
| WiFi Sharing |
: Chromecast & T-Cast |
| Wifi Technology |
: 802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 ( 802.11n ),Wi-Fi 5 ( 802.11ac ) |
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| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 4 |
| USB ( 3.0 + 2.0 ) |
: 2 ( USB 3.0 X 1, USB 2.0 X 1 ) |
| WiFi 5 |
: Yes |
| Miracast |
: Yes |
| HDMI CEC |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth SBC 5.4 |
: Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel |
: Yes |
| Digital Audio Output |
: Optical |
| HDMI2. 1 ( ARC & eARC ) |
: HDMI1 eARC |
| WiFi Sharing |
: Chromecast & T-Cast |
| Wifi Technology |
: 802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 ( 802.11n ),Wi-Fi 5 ( 802.11ac ) |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: Google TV |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Yes |
| AppleTV+ |
: Yes |
| Video Chat |
: Yes |
| Art Gallary |
: Yes |
| Prime Video |
: Yes |
| HbbTV 2.0.3 |
: Yes |
| HDR Streaming |
: Yes |
| Works With Siri |
: Yes |
| Google Play Store |
: Yes |
| Smartphone Control |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant Built-In |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Google Assistant |
: Yes |
| Screen Mirroring |
: Miracast & Google Cast ( Chromecast ) + Airplay 2 |
| Video Apps |
: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Netflix, YouTube & More.............. |
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| Operating System |
: Google TV |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Yes |
| AppleTV+ |
: Yes |
| Video Chat |
: Yes |
| Art Gallary |
: Yes |
| Prime Video |
: Yes |
| HbbTV 2.0.3 |
: Yes |
| HDR Streaming |
: Yes |
| Works With Siri |
: Yes |
| Google Play Store |
: Yes |
| Smartphone Control |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant Built-In |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Google Assistant |
: Yes |
| Screen Mirroring |
: Miracast & Google Cast ( Chromecast ) + Airplay 2 |
| Video Apps |
: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Netflix, YouTube & More.............. |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design |
| Main Color |
: Black |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| Quick Settings |
: Yes |
| Auto Channel Search |
: Yes |
| Warranty |
: 2-Year Warranty |
| Digital Signal Format System |
: DVB-C,DVB-S2,DVB-T2 |
| EPG |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
| Analog Signal Format System |
: NTSC,PAL,PAL BG,PAL DK,PAL I,PAL L,SECAM,SECAM B/G,SECAM D/K,SECAM L |
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| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design |
| Main Color |
: Black |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| Quick Settings |
: Yes |
| Auto Channel Search |
: Yes |
| Warranty |
: 2-Year Warranty |
| Digital Signal Format System |
: DVB-C,DVB-S2,DVB-T2 |
| EPG |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
| Analog Signal Format System |
: NTSC,PAL,PAL BG,PAL DK,PAL I,PAL L,SECAM,SECAM B/G,SECAM D/K,SECAM L |
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| General Details |
| Power Supply |
: AC 100 - 240V, 50 Hz, 60 Hz |
| On Mode Power Demand In HDR |
: 242 W |
| On Mode Power Demand In SDR |
: 76.0 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency ClassFor HDR |
: G |
| Energy Efficiency Class For SDR |
: F |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 13.40 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 14.70 Kg |
| Weight With Packaging |
: 19.00 Kg |
| VESA Wall Mount Compatible |
: 300 mm X 300 mm |
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| Power Supply |
: AC 100 - 240V, 50 Hz, 60 Hz |
| On Mode Power Demand In HDR |
: 242 W |
| On Mode Power Demand In SDR |
: 76.0 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency ClassFor HDR |
: G |
| Energy Efficiency Class For SDR |
: F |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 13.40 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 14.70 Kg |
| Weight With Packaging |
: 19.00 Kg |
| VESA Wall Mount Compatible |
: 300 mm X 300 mm |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Power Card |
: Yes |
| 2N Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
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| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Power Card |
: Yes |
| 2N Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
The TCL 55Q7C-UK is slightly better for gaming because it offers a 144Hz motion rate along with VRR, ALLM, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support.
Does TCL 55C7K-UK support Dolby Atmos?
Yes, the TCL 55C7K-UK supports Dolby Atmos and includes a 6.2.2 Bang & Olufsen sound system with a built-in subwoofer.
Which TV has better sound quality?
Both TVs offer very similar audio performance with 60W output, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Bang & Olufsen tuned speakers.
Are both TVs good for streaming apps?
Yes, both models run on Google TV and support Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, YouTube, Chromecast, and AirPlay 2.
Which TV is brighter for HDR content?
Both TVs provide up to 2600 nits HDR brightness, making them excellent choices for HDR movies and bright room viewing.
Is there any major difference between the two TVs?
The main differences are the higher 144Hz motion rate and extra USB connectivity on the TCL 55Q7C-UK, while most other core features remain similar.
Top Differences- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz Vs 144 Hz
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