84.6″ TCL 85QM7L – Full Specifications
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At a glance
The TCL 85QM7L is a 84.6-inch 4K UHD TV designed for home entertainment. It features a HVA (CSOT) panel with SQD Mini LED backlight for high brightness and vibrant colours. The TV is suitable for everyday home use and includes Google TV smart platform. However, it may not be ideal for use in very bright rooms without anti-glare protection. It scores Great — 8.4/10 across our display performance benchmarks.
- HVA (CSOT) panel offers superior contrast ratios over IPS but narrower colour accuracy at wide viewing angles.
Model Year
2026
Size Class
85"
Panel Type
HVA (CSOT)
Scores and analysis are based on DisplayInput – Monitor & TV Specs Comparison's display benchmark methodology across 6 verified specifications. Data sourced from tcl's official specifications and independent lab measurements.
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Display Performance
Overall Score
Combined display quality score
84
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Refresh Rate
Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
60
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Response Time
Lower is better — 1ms GtG excellent
N/A
Not disclosed — enable Game Mode for lowest input lag
Colour Coverage
% of DCI-P3 colour gamut — 90%+ for professional work
100
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Brightness
Panel brightness in nits — 1000+ for strong HDR
100
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The TCL 85QM7L achieves an overall display score of 8.4/10. With a 144Hz refresh rate, it delivers excellent motion clarity for gaming and fast-paced content. Colour coverage reaches 100% DCI-P3, making it suitable for professional colour work. Peak brightness of 3000 nits enables true HDR highlights.
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Who Should Buy the tcl 85QM7L
Perfect For
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PC Gamers 144Hz
Fluid motion 60Hz cannot match
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Photo Editors & Colour Graders 100% P3
Screen colours match print and web export
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Dark-Scene & Movie Viewers VA Panel
Deep contrast without the LCD grey cast
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Home Theatre Builders 84"
Living-room ready, no extra box needed
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Console Gamers (PS5 / Xbox) 120Hz
120fps Performance Mode, fully supported
Not Ideal For
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HDR Enthusiasts No HDR
No certified HDR. Streaming HDR-flagged content will be downgraded to SDR automatically.
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Extreme Multitaskers 16:9 Only
Standard 16:9 cannot fit two full-width apps without overlap. An ultrawide replaces a dual-monitor setup cleanly.
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Single-Cable Laptop Users No USB-C
No USB-C port means separate video and power cables are needed for a laptop. No single-cable docking possible.
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Quick Advice: Buy this for
144Hz 4K gaming and daily use.
At 144Hz, 4K and pixel density, this is a strong all-rounder. If your workflow is purely creative rather than gaming, a 60Hz wide-gamut panel offers better colour at lower cost.
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Real-World Use Cases
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Motion stays sharp through fast camera pans
144Hz keeps enemies mid-sprint clear, not blurred.
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What you grade is what the client receives
100% DCI-P3 keeps profiles consistent from Lightroom to print export.
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Deep contrast makes dark scenes genuinely dark
VA contrast keeps shadows dark without crushing detail. Native ratio: Mini LED Local Dimming. Dim-room streaming gains real depth.
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PS5 and Xbox 120fps modes, fully shown
144Hz displays every frame from Performance Mode — noticeably smoother than 60Hz mode.
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Your streaming hub, ready on day one
84" screen with built-in apps — natural sofa-distance viewing, no extra box.
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Brightness range SDR cannot show
HDR content on Netflix and Game Pass gets expanded highlights and shadow depth. Dolby Vision adjusts tone-mapping frame by frame — no manual picture-mode switching needed.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed tcl 85QM7L specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
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Score & Ratings
8.4/10
Great
The tcl 85QM7L earns a strong overall score of 8.4/10. Our editors evaluate each TV across display quality, colour accuracy, motion performance, and connectivity.
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Basic Information
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brand | TCL | |
| Model | 85QM7L | |
| Series | C7L / QM7L | |
| Model Alias | - | |
| Model Year | 2026 |
✓ Good 2026 — current generation. Latest panel technology and features.
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Display Overview
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Size Class | 84.6-inch |
✓ Good 84" — large-format. Home theatre or conference room scale. Optimal from 3–5m viewing distance.
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| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
✓ Good 4K UHD (3840×2160) — four times 1080p. Pin-sharp text, exceptional photo and video detail at any screen size.
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| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Standard 16:9 — universal for all streaming, gaming, and productivity content worldwide.
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| Panel Type | HVA (CSOT) |
✓ Good VA — higher native contrast than IPS. Dark scenes look genuinely black; ideal for movies in dim rooms.
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| Panel Bit Depth | 10-bit (1.07 Billion Colors) |
✓ Good 10-bit — 1.07 billion colours. Eliminates colour banding in HDR skies, skin tones and gradients.
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| Colors | 1.07 Billion Colors | |
| Backlight | SQD Mini LED |
✓ Good Mini-LED — thousands of local dimming zones. High brightness combined with deep blacks for true HDR.
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| Viewing Angle | 178° / 178° |
✓ Good 178° / 178° — consistent colour from virtually any position. Ideal for group viewing and shared screen use.
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| Screen Coating | Anti-reflective ZeroBorder |
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Screen Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Screen Width | 1872 mm |
Active display area in millimetres.
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| Screen Height | 1053 mm |
Active display area in millimetres.
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| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 96.32% |
✓ Good 96.32% — near-borderless. Bezels virtually disappear; great for multi-monitor tiling.
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| Pixel Pitch | 0.488 mm |
⚠ Limited 0.488 mm pitch — coarse (TV-class). Best viewed from 1.5m or more.
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| Pixel Density | 52 PPI |
⚠ Limited 52 PPI — low pixel density. Best viewed from a distance; not for close-up work.
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Display Performance
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brightness (Typical) | - |
OLED brightness varies per pixel and scene. Manufacturers often omit a fixed nit figure; contrast quality exceeds most LED panels anyway.
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| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits |
✓ Good 3000 nits — extreme peak brightness. Beats direct sunlight glare; HDR highlights are spectacular.
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| Contrast | Mini LED Local Dimming | |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 100% Rec.2020 |
✓ Good 100% DCI-P3 — virtually complete coverage. Colour output matches what clients and printers receive exactly.
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| sRGB | - |
sRGB not listed separately. DCI-P3 coverage (above) is the more relevant metric for modern HDR content.
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| HDR Support | HDR10 HDR10+ HDR10+ Gaming Dolby Vision Dolby Vision IQ HLG |
✓ Good Dolby Vision IQ — best HDR standard. Adapts tone-mapping to ambient room brightness automatically.
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Motion & Gaming
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Native Refresh Rate | 144Hz |
✓ Good 144Hz — clear upgrade over 60Hz. Games feel noticeably more fluid in every genre.
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| Max Refresh Rate | 288Hz |
✓ Good 240Hz — built for competitive gaming (CS2, Valorant, Apex). Motion blur is virtually eliminated at this rate.
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| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Yes | |
| AMD FreeSync | Premium Pro |
✓ Good Variable Refresh Rate — GPU and display sync together. Eliminates screen tearing and reduces stutter in games.
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| ALLM | Yes |
✓ Good Auto Low Latency Mode — TV switches to Game Mode automatically when a console is detected. No manual setting needed.
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| Input Lag | - |
Input lag not published by manufacturer. Enable Game Mode on TVs for lowest latency (typically 10–15ms on modern panels).
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| Motion Tech | 480 MR |
480 MR — motion processing reduces judder in fast-moving content. Adjustable to taste.
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Display Technologies
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Advanced Display Technologies | 1624 Local Dimming Zones TCL Halo Control System WHVA 2.0 Pro Panel Super QLED (Quantum Dot) Micro Lens & Micro-OD |
Local dimming (per-zone HDR contrast). Quantum Dot (wider colour gamut).
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Smart TV & Processor
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Operating System | Google TV |
✓ Good Google TV — Play Store apps, Google Assistant, and Chromecast built in.
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| Processor | TSR AIPQ |
TSR AIPQ — dedicated display processor manages smart features, AI upscaling, and HDR tone-mapping.
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| SoC | MediaTek 9655+ |
MediaTek 9655+ — dedicated display processor manages smart features, AI upscaling, and HDR tone-mapping.
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| CPU | Cortex-A73 (4 cores, 1.8GHz) | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC1 | |
| RAM | 4GB | |
| AI Engine | - |
Specific smart feature list not published. See Operating System for the platform details.
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| Smart Features | - |
Specific smart feature list not published. See Operating System for the platform details.
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Audio System
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Speaker Setup | 2.2 CH |
△ Average 2.2 CH — standard stereo. Adequate for dialogue; limited bass depth.
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| Subwoofer | - |
△ Average No built-in subwoofer. External soundbar with subwoofer recommended for bass-heavy content.
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| Total Output | - | |
| Audio Features | Bang & Olufsen Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital+ DTS:X Beosonic |
✓ Good Dolby Atmos (3D spatial audio on compatible content). DTS:X (object-based surround on DTS sources).
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Connectivity & Ports
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Ports | 4 × HDMI 2.1 1 × USB 3.0 1 × USB 2.0 Ethernet Optical Audio |
✓ Good HDMI 2.1 — supports 4K@144Hz or 8K@60Hz bandwidth. Ethernet port — wired network for stable 4K streaming.
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| Wireless | Wi-Fi (Dual Band) Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi Direct DLNA |
✓ Good Built-in Wi-Fi — no ethernet cable required. Bluetooth 5 (wireless headphones and keyboards).
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Network & Tuner
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| TV Tuner | ATSC Analog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM) Clear QAM |
✓ Good Built-in tuner — receives ATSC (US digital broadcast HD), Clear QAM (cable without a set-top box) without a separate receiver.
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Design, Build & Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Without Stand Width | 1888 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Height | 1084 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Depth | 57.9 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Weight | 34.1 kg |
△ Average 34.1 kg — heavy; two people recommended for wall mounting.
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| With Stand Width | 1888 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Height | 1124 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Depth | 379 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Weight | 36.6 kg |
△ Average 36.6 kg — heavy; two people recommended for wall mounting.
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| Color | Black |
Available colour finish for this unit.
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Mount & Ergonomics
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| VESA Mount | 600 × 400 mm | |
| Wall Mount Support | Yes | |
| Adjustments | Height Adjustment: YesOther Adjustments: No |
✓ Good Full ergonomic adjustment: height. Set the display to your exact posture to reduce eye and neck strain.
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Power Consumption
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Voltage | 100–120V |
✓ Good Universal or wide-range power supply. Compatible with outlets in the US, UK, EU, and most countries.
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| Frequency | 50–60Hz |
50/60Hz AC supply — compatible with worldwide power grids including US, UK, EU, and AU.
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| Average Consumption | - |
Power consumption data not published for this model. Check the energy label on packaging.
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| Maximum Consumption | - |
Peak power draw not published. Typically 2–3× the average consumption figure.
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| Standby | 0.5W |
✓ Good 0.5W standby — near-zero idle power. Excellent energy compliance.
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Gaming & AI Features
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Gaming & AI Features | AI Game Bar Superwide GameView IMAX Enhanced AI Motion (MEMC) AI HDR |
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Picture Technologies
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Picture Technologies | AI Upscaling AI Contrast & Color Filmmaker Mode Ambient Light Sensor |
✓ Good AI 4K upscaling (lower-res content enhanced to near-4K).
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 What type of panel does the tcl 85QM7L use? ›
The tcl 85QM7L uses a VA (HVA (CSOT)) panel. VA panels produce deeper blacks and higher native contrast than IPS — best for movie watching in dim rooms. Viewing angles are narrower than IPS but colour stays consistent straight-on.
02 Can the tcl 85QM7L handle gaming? ›
✓ Yes — the 144Hz refresh rate makes fast-paced titles noticeably smoother than 60Hz. Fast camera pans and character movement stay sharp.
03 Does the tcl 85QM7L support Dolby Vision? ›
✓ Yes. Dolby Vision adjusts brightness metadata scene-by-scene, so explosions look bright and dark space scenes look genuinely dark — all automatically. Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+ content benefit directly. This is a significant step up from basic HDR10.
04 Is the tcl 85QM7L suitable for photo or video editing? ›
✓ Yes — 100% DCI-P3 coverage means the colours you grade in Lightroom or DaVinci Resolve stay consistent when exported to screen and print. Suitable for professional colour work without a dedicated calibration monitor.
05 Who is the tcl 85QM7L best for? ›
It is best suited for gamers, content creators, movie fans. Check the "Who Should Buy" section above for a full profile breakdown.
06 Can the tcl 85QM7L be used as a PC monitor? ›
Technically yes, but TVs are optimised for viewing distances of 2–4 metres. As a desk monitor the pixel density may feel lower than a dedicated PC monitor of similar size. Input lag in Game Mode is typically acceptable for console gaming but check the spec for PC gaming use.
Questions are generated from tcl 85QM7L specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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