TCL C8LUK 85" 4K Ultra HD SQD-Mini LED Smart TV - 85C8LUK vs RM7L 75" 4K Ultra HD RGB-Mini LED TV - 75 — Comparison

The TCL C8LUK 85-inch (85C8LUK) is a QD-Mini LED set at 215 cm across, and the TCL RM7L 75-inch (75RM7LUK) is an RGB-Mini LED set at 189 cm. The C8LUK is 1888 mm wide and weighs 41.6 kg with its stand, while the RM7L is 1670 mm wide and weighs 26.6 kg. Both run Google TV, support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, offer 144Hz refresh rates, VRR and four HDMI 2.1 ports, and carry a five-year guarantee.

The C8LUK has the richer feature set: built-in Wi-Fi, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, My5, NOW TV, Spotify and Google Play, plus a Game Master mode. The RM7L has no built-in Wi-Fi and a single USB port, and its wall-mount pattern is a smaller 300x300mm, though it includes Apple AirPlay 2 and the same main streaming apps. Energy figures are 123 kWh per 1,000 hours in standard dynamic range and 500 in HDR for the C8LUK, against 107 and 370 for the RM7L, so the smaller RM7L is lower on both figures.

Buyers of the C8LUK are almost entirely positive about picture, sound and value. The recurring notes are glare in bright rooms, some set-up difficulties with soundbars and streaming sticks, and the need to adjust the factory presets. An early buyer of the RM7L was pleased with it after a day of use.

Bottom line: choose the TCL C8LUK if you want the bigger picture, built-in Wi-Fi and the fuller app line-up, and are happy with the buyer feedback; choose the TCL RM7L if a 75-inch set fits your space better and the lower energy figures matter, provided you do not need built-in Wi-Fi.