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TCL Televisions: UK Buying Guide

TCL is one of the world's largest TV makers and has built a UK reputation for big screens and bright QD-Mini LED pictures at prices well below the established brands.

56Models Listed
£119Price From
£7,499Price To
32" to 98"Screen Sizes

Top 5 Characteristics of TCL Televisions

  1. QD-Mini LED for less — TCL brings Mini LED backlights with quantum dot colour to mid-range prices, from the C-series to the flagship X11L.
  2. RGB-Mini LED — The RM7L and RM9L ranges use red, green and blue Mini LEDs for wider colour and very high brightness.
  3. Huge screen sizes — 85" and 98" models are priced like 75" sets from other brands, making TCL popular for home cinema rooms.
  4. Google TV — Most models run Google TV with the Play Store, Chromecast built in and Google Assistant voice control.
  5. Gaming support — Many mid and high-end models offer 144Hz refresh, VRR and Game Master settings for consoles and PCs.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Excellent brightness and screen size for the money
  • Mini LED available at mid-range prices
  • Google TV with a large app choice
  • Big range of 85" and 98" models

Cons

  • Budget models have basic speakers
  • Picture processing is less refined than Sony or LG
  • Shorter UK track record for long-term software support

TCL Televisions We List

ModelPrice
TCL 32SF540K£119
TCL 43V6DUK£249
TCL P7L 43" 4K Smart QLED Google AI TV - 43P7L-UK£379
TCL 75V6DUK£569
TCL 75P7KUK£699
TCL A300W 65" 4K Ultra HD QLED Canvas/Frame Lifestyle TV - 65A300W£963.73
TCL 55C8LUK£1,199
TCL 85A400MUK£1,599
TCL 98A400UUK£2,699
TCL 98RM9LUK£7,499

Prices are taken from our latest retailer feed and can change; check the product page for the current price.

TCL vs Other Televisions Brands

BrandModels ListedPrice RangeComparison
TCL56£119–£7,499—
Hisense73£149–£3,299TCL vs Hisense
Samsung68£189–£3,799TCL vs Samsung
LG49£179–£9,999TCL vs LG
Sony37£319–£22,999TCL vs Sony
Panasonic16£199.99–£2,099TCL vs Panasonic

Who Should Buy TCL Televisions?

TCL is ideal for buyers who want the biggest, brightest screen their budget allows, especially for sport, gaming and home cinema rooms. The P7L and C-series give excellent value for a main living room TV. Buyers who value the most natural picture processing may prefer to spend more on Sony, LG or Panasonic.

Buying Considerations

Frequently Asked Questions

Are TCL TVs good?

TCL TVs offer very strong picture quality for the price, particularly the QD-Mini LED models, and are among the best value large TVs in the UK.

What smart system do TCL TVs use?

Most current TCL TVs in the UK use Google TV, which includes the Play Store, Chromecast and all major UK catch-up apps.

What is RGB-Mini LED?

RGB-Mini LED uses separate red, green and blue Mini LEDs in the backlight instead of blue or white LEDs, giving wider colour and higher brightness.