Head to head

LG G4 OLED evo TV vs TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV

LG G4 OLED evo TV leads 4 to 0 on the 4 rankable specs, but TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV costs $1,800 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 G4 lists WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array (MLA 2.0) & Heat Sink (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 G4 lists ~1,500–3,000 nits peak 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 G4 lists 4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1) (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 G4 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 G4 lists Infinite (per-pixel self-lit) (our summary); TCL QM7 Mini-LED lists Ultra-high native contrast with localized dimming (our summary).

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

LG G4 OLED evo TV

$2,5994 spec wins

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TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV

$7990 spec wins

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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: 4 to 0

Buy the LG G4.

Leads 4 of 4 rankable overall specs.
Peak brightness (HDR): ~1,500–3,000 nits peak HDR vs Up to 2,400 nits peak brightness
HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2
TCL QM7 Mini-LED is $1,800 cheaper. Pay the difference only if peak brightness (hdr) matters to you.

Check first: the LG G4 has burn-in risk. the LG G4 has a glossy screen, no anti-reflective coating. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

4 LG G44 rankable of 28 specsTCL QM7 Mini-LED 0

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 G4 · 4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)Trips: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 G4 · Yes (mitigated by custom heatsink and 5…Clear:TCL QM7 Mini-LED · None (LED)
Glossy screen, no anti-reflective coatingrow
Lamps and windows reflect in a bright room.
Trips:LG G4 · Glossy with low-reflection treatmentClear:TCL QM7 Mini-LED · Anti-glare screen coating

At a glance

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

3 of 3 differ

Panel type≠

WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array (MLA 2.0) & Heat Sink

TCL

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

Peak brightness (HDR)

~1,500–3,000 nits peak HDR

TCL

Up to 2,400 nits peak brightness

HDMI 2.1 ports

4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)

TCL

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

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

LG G4

Upfront list price$2,599

Essential add-ons (Optional tabletop stand (wall mount only in box for 65"+))+$149

3-Year Estimated Total$2,748

Comes with slim wall bracket; official stand sold separately.

TCL QM7 Mini-LED

Upfront list price$799

3-Year Estimated Total$799

Living Room Space & Placement Check

Real-world physical measurements for credenza width, soundbar clearance, and wall mounting.

Ergonomic & Spatial Check

TV Stand & Table Footprint

Check your media console width before buying wide-foot models.

No stand in box for 65"+ (included on 55" in some regions)

TCL

Standard pedestal or dual-foot support

Soundbar Clearance

Low bezel clearance may cause soundbars to block screen bottom or remote sensor.

N/A on wall; ~2.8 in with optional stand

TCL

Standard clearance

Wall Mount Profile & Depth

Ultra-slim 0.9 in flush gallery mount with zero gap

TCL

Standard VESA wall depth

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

Hidden Cost
65" and larger models still omit tabletop stands in the US box.
Buyers planning to place the 65" or 77" on a media console must budget for a third-party or OEM VESA stand.
Software / Apps
webOS home screen features sponsored content & banner recommendations.
Navigating the smart interface prompts promotional banners unless manually restricted via deep privacy settings.

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 G4$2,5994 wins

TCL QM7 Mini-LED$7990 wins

Picture Processing Gaming Audio Smart TV Design Ownership

24 of 28 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Picture

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Picture specifications. Middle column is LG G4 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV.
Panel type	WOLED evo with Micro Lens Array (MLA 2.0) & Heat Sink	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	~1,500–3,000 nits peak HDR (wins this row: higher)	Up to 2,400 nits peak brightness
ContrastOur summary	Infinite (per-pixel self-lit)	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	Wide viewing angle with anti-reflective coating	Narrow to moderate (VA panel)
Screen finish	Glossy with low-reflection treatment	Anti-glare screen coating
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+)	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, IMAX Enhanced

Processing

3 differences

Processing specifications. Middle column is LG G4 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV.
Processor	α11 AI Processor 4K	AIPQ PRO Processor
Motion handlingOur summary	Near-instantaneous OLED pixel response (~0.1 ms)	Motion Rate 480 with MEMC
Upscaling	α11 AI Super Upscaling 4K	AIPQ Super Resolution upscaling

Gaming

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Gaming specifications. Middle column is LG G4 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports	4 (all 48Gbps HDMI 2.1) (wins this row: higher)	2 (Ports 1 and 2 support 4K 144Hz; port 4 has eARC)
4K 120Hz	Yes (up to 4K 144Hz)	Yes (up to 4K 144Hz)
VRR	Yes (AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-Sync, HDMI VRR)	Yes (AMD FreeSync Premium Pro)
Auto low latency (ALLM)	Yes	Yes
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet	~5.1 ms at 120Hz / ~9.2 ms at 60Hz (wins this row: lower)	~6 ms at 120Hz / ~12 ms at 60Hz
G-Sync / FreeSync	NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium	AMD FreeSync Premium Pro

Audio

3 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is LG G4 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV.
Speakers	4.2 channel, 60W (α11 AI Sound Pro 11.1.2 virtual upmix)	2.1 channel speaker system with built-in subwoofer, 40W
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes (Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X)
eARC	Yes (HDMI 2)	Yes (dedicated eARC on HDMI 4)

Smart TV

2 differences

Smart TV specifications. Middle column is LG G4 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV.
Operating system	webOS 24	Google TV
Voice assistants	LG ThinQ, Amazon Alexa built-in, Apple HomeKit / AirPlay 2	Google Assistant built-in, Amazon Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2

Design

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Design specifications. Middle column is LG G4 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet	~24 mm (flush One Wall Gallery design) (wins this row: lower)	~68 mm
Wall mount	Included flush Gallery wall bracket (VESA 300 × 300 compatible)	VESA 400 × 400 mm

Ownership

2 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is LG G4 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV.
Burn-in riskOur summary	Yes (mitigated by custom heatsink and 5-year panel warranty)	None (LED)
Warranty	5-year limited panel warranty (1-year parts & labor)	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 G4 OLED evo TV source TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

LG G4 OLED evo TV

65-inch flagship OLED evo TV with Brightness Booster Max (MLA 2.0), α11 AI processor 4K, 144Hz gaming, and flush wall-mount Gallery design.

Micro Lens Array 2.0 delivers top-tier OLED peak brightness (~3,000 nits)
Flagship α11 AI 4K processor and 144Hz refresh rate
5-year panel warranty included

What you give up

Premium price point
Tabletop stand sold separately (designed primarily for wall mounting)

Full LG G4 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 G4.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable gaming specs.
HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~5.1 ms at 120Hz / ~9.2 ms at 60Hz vs ~6 ms at 120Hz / ~12 ms at 60Hz
TCL QM7 Mini-LED is $1,800 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 with Micro Lens Array 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 low-reflection treatment vs Anti-glare screen coating
Viewing angle: Wide viewing angle with anti-reflective… 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 G4 OLED evo TV spec sheet TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: LG G4 OLED evo TV ↗ · TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LG G4 or the TCL QM7 Mini-LED?

TCL QM7 Mini-LED costs $1,800 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the LG G4 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 G4 or the TCL QM7 Mini-LED?

For gaming, buy the LG G4. 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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