This TCL's Mini LED TV made me forget about the OLED flagships (and it's on sale)

• The TCL QM6K (65-inch) is on sale at Amazon for $798.
• A host of upgrades, and new features, make it highly competitive with other brands' higher-end models.
• Its speakers are loud, but clarity could be made even crisper with a soundbar.

Back in January, we highlighted the release of the TCL QM6K at CES, where we were impressed by its specs and features for a budget TV -- many of which were exclusively available on premium brands only a few years ago. This week, I set up a test model in our studio lab and took a deep, hands-on look at TCL's recent flagship TV.

What's new with this model

TCL introduced a number of upgrades from 2024's Q6 QLED, all of which are integrated with its new Halo Control System. Part of that configuration is a Super High Energy LED Chip, which TCL claims boosts brightness output ...