Bedrooms and mid-size lounges wanting a bright, gaming-ready TV suit the TCL 55C7L (54.6 in), a 55-class Google TV with an HVA panel and anti-reflective ZeroBorder coating.
Bedrooms and mid-size lounges wanting a bright, gaming-ready TV suit the TCL 55C7L (54.6 in), a 55-class Google TV with an HVA panel and anti-reflective ZeroBorder coating. It shows 3840 × 2160 at 80 ppi with VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, 100 percent DCI-P3 and Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Gaming and HLG. Bang & Olufsen audio supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. It has four HDMI 2.1 inputs and two USB ports, weighs 14.5 kg with the stand and 13.3 kg without it, and draws 64 W typically.
54.6 in HVA, 3840 × 2160, 80 ppi
VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Gaming
4 HDMI 2.1 inputs, 2 × USB
14.5 kg with stand, 64 W typical
Pros & Cons
Pros
Low 64 W typical draw in use
FreeSync Premium Pro for smooth console play
Bang & Olufsen branded audio is included
ZeroBorder panel keeps the bezel slim
Google Assistant and Chromecast are built in
Cons
Native panel refresh is 144 Hz only
Two USB ports limit extra drives
Backlight dimming details are not given
VA-type panel loses some contrast and colour from off-centre seats
Score & Ratings
9.2/10Excellent
Design
9
Display
9
Color
9
Performance
10
Connectivity
9
Television Identity & Market5
Specification
Value
Brand
TCL
Series
C7L / QM7L
Model
55C7L
Model Year
2026
Available Colors
Black
Screen Geometry & Format4
Specification
Value
Screen Size
54.6 in
Marketed Screen Size
54.6 in
Aspect Ratio
1.778:1 / 16:9
Screen-to-Body Ratio
94.55 %
54.6" Display Size (138.7 cm) 16:9
Resolution at a Glance
Panel Architecture & Light Control3
Specification
Value
Panel Type
HVA
Panel Bit Depth
10 bits
Display Colors
1073741824 colors
Surface Treatment & Viewing Layer1
Specification
Value
Screen Coating
Anti-reflective ZeroBorder Panel
Resolution, Scaling & Signal3
Specification
Value
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160 pixels
Pixel Density
80 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.315 mm
◑Luminance, Blacks & Contrast4
Specification
Value
Peak Brightness
2700 cd/m²
Static Contrast
Mini LED Local Dimming
Static Contrast Ratio
Mini LED Local Dimming
Viewing Angles
178 °
Color Reproduction & Calibration1
Specification
Value
DCI-P3 Coverage
100 %
RECOMMENDED VIEWING DISTANCE55"
Viewing Distance = 1.5–2.5 × Screen Size
25° field of view — Comfortable, relaxed viewing.
HDR Formats & Tone Mapping2
Specification
Value
HDR Support
Dolby Vision IQ
Dolby Vision
HDR10+ Gaming
HDR10+
HDR10
HLG
Filmmaker Mode
Yes
Motion Processing & Response1
Specification
Value
Native Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
Console, VRR & Game Tools4
Specification
Value
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
AMD FreeSync
AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
Game Bar
AI Gaming with Game Bar
Picture Intelligence & AI1
Specification
Value
Filmmaker Mode
Yes
Broadcast Tuners & Reception8
Specification
Value
Built-In TV Tuner
Yes
Tuner Configuration
Analog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM)
DVB-T
DVB-T2
DVB-C
DVB-S
DVB-S2
Analog Tuner
NTSC / PAL / SECAM
Digital Terrestrial Tuner
dvb-t
Digital Terrestrial Tuner 2
dvb-t2
Digital Cable Tuner
dvb-c
Digital Satellite Tuner
dvb-s
Digital Satellite Tuner 2
dvb-s2
Compute, Memory & Storage5
Specification
Value
Processor Brand Name
TSR AIPQ Processor
System on Chip
MediaTek 9655+
CPU Architecture
ARM Cortex-A73 (4 cores, 1800 MHz)
GPU
ARM Mali-G57 MC1
RAM Capacity
4 GB
Smart Platform & System2
Specification
Value
Smart TV
Yes
Operating System
Google TV
Voice Assistants & Search1
Specification
Value
Google Assistant
Google Assistant, Chromecast, Apps support
HDMI Signal Interface4
Specification
Value
Total HDMI Ports
4
HDMI 2.1 Ports
4× HDMI 2.1
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Ports & Connections
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O5
Specification
Value
Total USB Ports
2
USB-A 2.0 Ports
1× USB 2.0
USB-A 3.0 Ports
1× USB 3.0
Ethernet Port
1× RJ45
Optical Audio Output
1× S/PDIF
Wireless, LAN & Casting5
Specification
Value
Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
DLNA
Yes
Chromecast
Google Assistant, Chromecast, Apps support
Speaker Layout & Output3
Specification
Value
Built-In Speakers
Yes
Speaker Configuration
2.2 CH
Speaker Channels
2.2 CH
Sound Formats & Enhancement4
Specification
Value
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
Panel-Only Size & Mass4
Specification
Value
Width Without Stand
1226 mm
Height Without Stand
710 mm
Depth Without Stand
55.9 mm
Weight Without Stand
13.3 kg
Assembled TV Size & Mass4
Specification
Value
Width With Stand
1226 mm
Height With Stand
760 mm
Depth With Stand
270 mm
Weight With Stand
14.5 kg
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint1
Specification
Value
Chassis Color
Black
Wall Mounting & Installation3
Specification
Value
VESA Mount
300 x 300 mm
VESA Interface
300 x 300 mm
VESA Size
300 x 300 mm
Electrical Load & Efficiency7
Specification
Value
Power Input
100 V - 120 V
AC Frequency
50 Hz - 60 Hz
Typical Power Consumption
64 W
Average Power Consumption
64 W
Maximum Power Consumption
250 W
Standby Consumption
0.5 W
Ambient Light Sensor
Yes
Picture Feature Inventory2
Specification
Value
Ambient Light Sensor
Yes
Filmmaker Mode
Yes
Gaming Validation & Compatibility3
Specification
Value
Game Bar
AI Gaming with Game Bar
ALLM
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
VRR
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
In-the-Box Components1
Specification
Value
Screen Size
54.6 in
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Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
Daily₹4.80
Monthly₹144
Annually₹1,752
Draws more power than 82% of the 447 comparable displays we track.
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