TCL 85C7L 85-inch SQD-Mini LED 4K Google TV

Families who want a home cinema in the living room and often connect a games console should take a look at the TCL 85C7L, the largest 85-inch model in the C7L series. Its SQD-Mini LED 4K screen has 1624 precise dimming zones and HDR 3000nits.

1624 precise dimming zones reduce blooming on the 85-inch big screen

Of the four C7L sizes, the 85C7L has the most zones. When you watch films or play games with the lights off, bright and dark areas can be adjusted separately, giving clear separation between light and dark.

SQD-Mini LED backlighting uses Super Quantum Dot to produce ultra-pure white light, so light from neighbouring zones does not interfere. This avoids colour crosstalk and colour shifts. The more dimming zones there are, the higher the picture contrast.

All-domain Halo Control combines the Powerful Light-emitting Chip, Super Condensed Micro Lens and Micro-OD, giving each zone several times the blooming control of an ordinary zone. The Super Condensed Micro Lens uses an arch-bridge design to control the direction of light point by point, which spreads the backlight evenly. The Micro-OD optical design also keeps the TV slim, at only 57.9mm thick.

When you watch night scenes or dark scenes, the 26-bit Dynamic Dimming algorithm makes the transition between light and dark smooth and natural.

HDR 3000nits peak brightness, with equally clear detail in bright scenes and dark scenes

The TV supports Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG and IMAX Enhanced video formats, with a colour gamut of up to 100% BT.2020. Whether you are binge-watching dramas or watching a match, the TSR AiPQ picture processor uses AI to optimise sharpness, contrast, colour and motion pixel by pixel, for a detailed and smooth picture.

The screen uses a 0.5% Low Reflection Film that reduces glare from sunlight and lamps, so the picture stays clear and sharp whether you watch with the curtains open in the daytime or with the lights on in the evening.

Native 144Hz refresh rate keeps sports, action films and games smooth

The whole signal chain supports 4K 144Hz, so even fast-moving images are less likely to blur. When a 288Hz HDMI source is connected to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 and runs at Full HD 1080p resolution, the refresh rate can rise further to 288Hz.

When gaming, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro reduces stutter and screen tearing. Gamebar has a dedicated screen for each of the three major games consoles, and commonly used tools and game modes are gathered in one interface, so you can adjust settings to your own preference before you start playing.

Google TV hands-free voice control, and Audio by Bang & Olufsen 2.2-channel sound that changes the sound mood instantly

You can control the TV by voice without picking up the remote, and content from a phone or tablet can be cast to the TV via Google Cast, AirPlay 2 or Miracast, which makes it easy to watch together with the family.

Wireless connectivity supports Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.4. The TV also has 4 HDMI ports, so games consoles, set-top boxes and other devices can be connected at the same time, with no need to keep unplugging them.

The same engineers who created B&O's classic sound systems helped design and tune the built-in speakers, and the TV also supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio formats. Simply move the pointer on the circular Beosonic interface and the sound mood changes instantly; your favourite sound modes can be saved and used again at any time.

For everyday viewing you can use the built-in speakers directly. To strengthen dialogue, bass or surround sound further, you can add a soundbar via eARC.

85C7L compared with the 85C8L and 75C7L

The 85C8L has the same screen size as the 85C7L, but has 3200 zones, HDR 6000nits, a 53mm body and Wi-Fi 6. The 85C7L has 1624 zones, 3000nits, 57.9mm and Wi-Fi 5. Families who want higher brightness and more zones can consider the 85C8L.

If you prefer a 75-inch screen, consider the 75C7L, which has the same HDR 3000nits and 1352 zones.

Before you buy

• Dimensions with stand are 1888 x 1124 x 379mm (W x H x D). The stand footprint is 408 x 379mm, and the TV cabinet must be at least 379mm deep.
• VESA wall-mount pattern is 600 x 400mm, and the TV weighs 34.1kg without the stand.
• Package dimensions are 2060 x 1260 x 210mm and the package weighs 53kg. Please measure the lift, doorways and corridor turns before delivery.
• Hong Kong Grade 2 energy label, with annual energy consumption of 244kWh.
• Comes with a 3-year warranty.
• The C7L series is also available in 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch models.