Why I recommend this TCL Mini LED TV over flagship OLED models - especially at this price

• The TCL QM7K (65-inch) is on sale for $899 ($700 off).
• It has exceptional contrast and superb glare resistance, plus AI features and gaming boosts.
• The setup process for this beautiful-looking TV is tedious.

Recently, I took a look at this year's base-level Mini-LED set from TCL, the QM6K. After spending some time with its higher-end sibling, the TCL QM7K, I immediately noticed some advancements over the lesser model, but it's up to you whether it's worth the extra cost (of about $500 more). 

Here's the breakdown after testing it for a little more than a month, including personal observations, lab-tested results, and my definitive buying advice.

Unboxing and setup

As good as the QM7K looks once it's powered up and running, one of my complaints with the higher-end model is a matter of design rather than performance, so I'll get ...