RATED
Excellent
9.2/10
54.6″ TCL 55QM7L – Full Specifications
Bright rooms and gamers on a mid-size budget can look at the TCL 55QM7L (54.6 in), an upper-mid SQD-Mini LED Google TV with a CSOT HVA panel.
TCL●TV
Display
54.6 in, Mini LED, 4K UHD
54.6
Refresh rate
144Hz
Dimensions
1226 x 710 x 55.9 mm
1226
Weight
13.3 kg
13.3 k
Processor
MediaTek 9655+
9655
Overview
Bright rooms and gamers on a mid-size budget can look at the TCL 55QM7L (54.6 in), an upper-mid SQD-Mini LED Google TV with a CSOT HVA panel. It shows 3840 × 2160 at 80 ppi, 144 Hz natively with 288 Hz listed, VRR and an anti-reflective ZeroBorder coating. Dolby Vision, HDR10+ Gaming and IMAX Enhanced are supported, with Bang & Olufsen audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. It has four HDMI 2.1 inputs and two USB ports, and weighs 14.5 kg with the stand and 13.3 kg without it.
- 54.6 in SQD-Mini LED, HVA, 80 ppi
- 288 Hz listed, VRR, Game Bar
- Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Gaming
- 4 HDMI 2.1 inputs, 2 × USB
- 14.5 kg with stand, B&O audio
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Bang & Olufsen tuned sound in a 55-inch set
- Game Bar tools sit beside 288 Hz output
- IMAX Enhanced certification suits film fans
- Anti-reflective coating keeps screen glare low
- DTS:X decoding joins Dolby Atmos on board
Cons
- Panel is VA-type, so viewing angles narrow
- Only two USB ports serve accessories
- Mini LED zone count is not itemised
Score & Ratings
9.2/10
Excellent
Television Identity & Market
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | TCL |
| Series | C7L / QM7L |
| Model | 55QM7L |
| Full Product Name | TCL C7L 55QM7L |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| TV Category | Upper-Mid Tier |
| Market Position | Upper-Mid SQD-Mini LED |
| Primary Use | Home Entertainment & HDR Viewing |
| Region / Variant | Not specified |
| Launch Status | 2026 model year |
| Available Colors | Black |
| Warranty | 1 year limited warranty |
Screen Geometry & Format
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 54.6-inch |
| Marketed Screen Size | 54.6-inch |
| Exact Diagonal | 1388 mm / 138.8 cm / 54.6457 in / 4.5538 ft |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 1209.6 mm / 120.96 cm / 47.622 in / 3.9685 ft |
| Active Display Height | 680.4 mm / 68.04 cm / 26.7874 in / 2.2323 ft |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 94.55% |
| 3D Support | No |
54.6" Display Size (138.8 cm) 16:9
Panel Architecture & Light Control
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Manufacturer | CSOT |
| Panel Type | HVA (CSOT) |
| Panel Technology | VA |
| Quantum Dot | Yes |
| Backlight Type | SQD-Mini LED |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10-bit |
| Display Colors | 1.07 Billion |
Surface Treatment & Viewing Layer
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Coating | Anti-reflective ZeroBorder |
Resolution, Scaling & Signal
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Pixel Density | 80 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.315 mm |
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Luminance, Blacks & Contrast
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits |
| Static Contrast | Mini LED Local Dimming |
| Static Contrast Ratio | Mini LED Local Dimming |
| Viewing Angles | 178° / 178° |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
Color Reproduction & Calibration
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 100% Rec.2020 |
| Rec. 2020 Coverage | 100 % |
RECOMMENDED VIEWING DISTANCE
55"
Viewing Distance = 1.5–2.5 × Screen Size
25° field of view — Comfortable, relaxed viewing.
HDR Formats & Tone Mapping
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDR Support |
|
| HDR Formats |
|
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes |
Motion Processing & Response
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 144Hz |
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 288Hz |
| Motion Processing | 480 MR |
| Motion Estimation | Yes |
Console, VRR & Game Tools
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync | Premium Pro |
| Game Bar | Yes |
Picture Intelligence & AI
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| AI Upscaling | Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes |
| Ambient Mode | Yes |
Broadcast Tuners & Reception
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In TV Tuner |
|
| Tuner Configuration | ATSCAnalog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM)Clear QAM |
| Analog Tuner | NTSC / PAL / SECAM |
| North American Digital Tuner | ATSC |
| Clear QAM | clear qam |
| Antenna RF Input | Yes |
Compute, Memory & Storage 7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor Brand Name | TSR AIPQ |
| System on Chip | MediaTek 9655+ |
| SoC Model | MediaTek Pentonic 700 (MT9653) |
| CPU Architecture | Cortex-A73 (4 cores, 1.8GHz) |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC1 |
| RAM Capacity | 4GB |
Smart Platform & System
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart TV | Yes |
| Operating System | Google TV |
Voice Assistants & Search
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Voice Control | Yes |
HDMI Signal Interface
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HDMI Ports |
|
| HDMI 2.1 Ports |
|
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes |
Ports & Connections
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total USB Ports |
|
| USB-A 2.0 Ports |
|
| USB-A 3.0 Ports |
|
| Ethernet Port | Yes |
Wireless, LAN & Casting
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |
| Dual-Band Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| DLNA | Yes |
| Apple AirPlay | Yes |
| Miracast | Yes |
Speaker Layout & Output
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | Yes |
| Speaker Configuration | 2.2 CH |
| Speaker Channels | 2.2 CH |
Sound Formats & Enhancement
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Dolby Digital | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
| DTS:X | DTS:X |
Camera & Video Calling
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Panel-Only Size & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions Without Stand | 1226 mm x 710 mm x 55.9 mm (W x H x D) |
| 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 & Mass
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 1226 mm x 760 mm x 270 mm (W x H x D) |
| Width With Stand | 1226 mm |
| Height With Stand | 760 mm |
| Depth With Stand | 270 mm |
| Weight With Stand | 14.5 kg |
Shipping Carton Measurements
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Box Dimensions | 1400 mm x 875 mm x 150 mm (W x H x D) |
| Box Weight | 19 kg / 41.89 lbs |
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Stand Width | 315 mm / 31.5 cm / 12.4016 in / 1.0335 ft |
| Chassis Color | Black |
Wall Mounting & Installation
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 300 × 300 mm |
| VESA Interface | 300 × 300 mm |
| VESA Size | 300 × 300 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | No |
| Swivel Adjustment | No |
| Tilt Adjustment | No |
| Portrait Mode | No |
Electrical Load & Efficiency
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100–120V |
| AC Frequency | 50–60Hz |
| Standby Consumption | 0.5W |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes |
Environmental Operating Limits 4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C - 35 °C / 41 °F - 95 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 20 % - 80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -15 °C - 45 °C / 5 °F - 113 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 10 % - 90 % |
Picture Feature Inventory
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
Gaming Validation & Compatibility
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| AMD FreeSync Certification | Yes |
| Game Bar | Yes |
| ALLM | Yes |
Regulatory & Industry Approvals 3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CE | CEC |
| FCC | FCC |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
In-the-Box Components
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Control | Backlit voice remote control |
| Remote Voice Control | Yes |
| Screen Size | 54.6-inch |
⚡
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.