Head to head

LG C4 OLED evo TV vs TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV

LG C4 OLED evo TV leads 3 to 1 on the 4 rankable specs, but TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV costs $1,000 less. Most of the 28 attributes tracked here are descriptive rather than numeric.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Panel type: LG C4 lists WOLED evo (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); TCL QM7 Mini-LED lists QD-Mini LED (VA panel with full array local dimming) (TCL sheet, 2026-09-02).
Peak brightness (HDR): LG C4 lists ~1,000–1,150 nits HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet); TCL QM7 Mini-LED lists Up to 2,400 nits peak brightness (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
HDMI 2.1 ports: LG C4 lists 4 (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); TCL QM7 Mini-LED lists 2 (Ports 1 and 2 support 4K 144Hz; port 4 has eARC) (TCL sheet, 2026-09-02).
Native refresh rate: LG C4 lists 120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); TCL QM7 Mini-LED lists 120 Hz (up to 144 Hz VRR) (TCL sheet, 2026-09-02).
Contrast: LG C4 lists Infinite (per-pixel) (our summary); TCL QM7 Mini-LED lists Ultra-high native contrast with localized dimming (our summary).

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LG C4 OLED evo TV

$1,7993 spec wins

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TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV

$7991 spec win

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Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your tv.

Straight answer

Overall: 3 to 1

Buy the LG C4.

Leads 3 of 4 rankable overall specs; TCL QM7 Mini-LED takes 1.
HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~5.5 ms vs ~6 ms at 120Hz / ~12 ms at 60Hz
TCL QM7 Mini-LED is $1,000 cheaper. Pay the difference only if hdmi 2.1 ports matters to you.

Check first: the LG C4 has burn-in risk. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

3 LG C44 rankable of 28 specsTCL QM7 Mini-LED 1

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

Only two HDMI 2.1 portsrow
A PS5, an Xbox and a 4K120 PC cannot all connect at full bandwidth, and one port doubles as eARC.
Clear:LG C4 · 4Trips:TCL QM7 Mini-LED · 2 (Ports 1 and 2 support 4K 144Hz; port…
Burn-in riskrow
Static news tickers, game HUDs and desktop use can leave permanent marks over the years.
Trips:LG C4 · Yes (OLED care suite included)Clear:TCL QM7 Mini-LED · None (LED)

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

3 of 3 differ

Panel type≠

WOLED evo

TCL

QD-Mini LED (VA panel with full array local dimming)

Peak brightness (HDR)

~1,000–1,150 nits HDR

TCL

Up to 2,400 nits peak brightness

HDMI 2.1 ports

TCL

2 (Ports 1 and 2 support 4K 144Hz; port 4 has eARC)

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

LG: What to watch for

Software / Apps
Smart TV interface runs sponsored ads and banner recommendations.
Like most modern smart TV platforms, the home menu highlights suggested streaming content and sponsored banner placement out of the box.
Ergonomics
Thin integrated TV speakers lack low-end bass punch.
Ultra-thin modern chassis leave minimal acoustic chamber depth, making a dedicated soundbar or audio system virtually mandatory for movie dialogues.

TCL: What to watch for

Software / Apps
Smart TV interface runs sponsored ads and banner recommendations.
Like most modern smart TV platforms, the home menu highlights suggested streaming content and sponsored banner placement out of the box.
Ergonomics
Thin integrated TV speakers lack low-end bass punch.
Ultra-thin modern chassis leave minimal acoustic chamber depth, making a dedicated soundbar or audio system virtually mandatory for movie dialogues.

LG C4$1,7993 wins

TCL QM7 Mini-LED$7991 win

Picture Processing Gaming Audio Smart TV Design Ownership

25 of 28 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Picture

leads 1-0

Picture specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV.
Panel type	WOLED evo	QD-Mini LED (VA panel with full array local dimming)
Screen size	65 inches	65 inches
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Native refresh rate	120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC)	120 Hz (up to 144 Hz VRR)
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet	~1,000–1,150 nits HDR	Up to 2,400 nits peak brightness (wins this row: higher)
ContrastOur summary	Infinite (per-pixel)	Ultra-high native contrast with localized dimming
Local dimming	Per-pixel (self-emissive)	High-zone QD-Mini LED (up to 1,500+ zones)
Viewing angleOur summary	Excellent	Narrow to moderate (VA panel)
Screen finish	Glossy with anti-reflective coating	Anti-glare screen coating
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, IMAX Enhanced

Processing

3 differences

Processing specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV.
Processor	α9 AI Processor 4K Gen7	AIPQ PRO Processor
Motion handlingOur summary	Instant OLED response time	Motion Rate 480 with MEMC
Upscaling	AI Super Upscaling 4K	AIPQ Super Resolution upscaling

Gaming

leads 2-0

Gaming specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports	4 (wins this row: higher)	2 (Ports 1 and 2 support 4K 144Hz; port 4 has eARC)
4K 120Hz	Yes	Yes (up to 4K 144Hz)
VRR	Yes (G-Sync, FreeSync Premium)	Yes (AMD FreeSync Premium Pro)
Auto low latency (ALLM)	Yes	Yes
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet	~5.5 ms (wins this row: lower)	~6 ms at 120Hz / ~12 ms at 60Hz
G-Sync / FreeSync	NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync	AMD FreeSync Premium Pro

Audio

3 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV.
Speakers	2.2 channel, 40W	2.1 channel speaker system with built-in subwoofer, 40W
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes (Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X)
eARC	Yes	Yes (dedicated eARC on HDMI 4)

Smart TV

2 differences

Smart TV specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV.
Operating system	webOS 24	Google TV
Voice assistants	ThinQ, Alexa, Google Assistant	Google Assistant built-in, Amazon Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2

Design

leads 1-0

Design specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet	~45 mm (thickest point) (wins this row: lower)	~68 mm
Wall mount	VESA 300x200	VESA 400 × 400 mm

Ownership

2 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is LG C4 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV.
Burn-in riskOur summary	Yes (OLED care suite included)	None (LED)
Warranty	1 year	1 year limited warranty

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

LG C4 OLED evo TV source TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

LG C4 OLED evo TV

Versatile 65-inch 4K OLED TV with α9 AI Processor Gen7 and 144Hz PC gaming support.

Perfect blacks and near-infinite contrast
144Hz refresh rate with full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth
Great value for high-end OLED performance

What you give up

Not as bright as MLA OLEDs or top Mini-LEDs
OLED burn-in risk with long static elements

Full LG C4 OLED evo TV specs →

Pick this one if

TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV

65-inch QD-Mini LED 4K TV with up to 1,500+ local dimming zones, 2,400 nits peak brightness, and 144Hz Game Accelerator.

Outstanding brightness and local dimming for under $1,000
Up to 144Hz native refresh rate with FreeSync Premium Pro
Wide HDR support including Dolby Vision and HDR10+

What you give up

Only two HDMI 2.1 ports
Audio is basic and benefits from a soundbar

Full TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV specs →

Best for each use

Gaming

Console or PC play: low input lag, 120 Hz, enough HDMI 2.1 ports for every box

For gaming, buy the LG C4.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable gaming specs.
HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~5.5 ms vs ~6 ms at 120Hz / ~12 ms at 60Hz
TCL QM7 Mini-LED is $1,000 cheaper. Pay the difference only if hdmi 2.1 ports matters to you.

Movies

Dark-room films and HDR streaming: black levels, HDR formats, motion and upscaling

Too close to call on movies from the spec sheets. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

Contrast: Infinite vs Ultra-high native contrast with localized…
Panel type: WOLED evo vs QD-Mini LED

Bright rooms

Daytime TV and sports in a sunny room: brightness, glare handling, wide seating

Too close to call on bright rooms from the spec sheets. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

Screen finish: Glossy with anti-reflective coating vs Anti-glare screen coating
Viewing angle: Excellent vs Narrow to moderate

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

LG C4 OLED evo TV spec sheet TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: LG C4 OLED evo TV ↗ · TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LG C4 or the TCL QM7 Mini-LED?

TCL QM7 Mini-LED costs $1,000 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the LG C4 or TCL QM7 Mini-LED?

TCL QM7 Mini-LED has this deal-breaker: only two HDMI 2.1 ports. A PS5, an Xbox and a 4K120 PC cannot all connect at full bandwidth, and one port doubles as eARC.

Which is better for gaming, the LG C4 or the TCL QM7 Mini-LED?

For gaming, buy the LG C4. Leads 2 of 2 rankable gaming specs. HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 28 specs tracked here, 24 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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