"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 , 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."
"Perhaps aiming for elegance, TCL opted to make this model's stand a central pedestal instead of two disparate feet. The problem is, it's not easy to attach at all. The pedestal is actually composed of three parts you'll have to puzzle together involving twelve screws. The quick-start instructions didn't visually match the physical product, and the cable management clips noted in that little booklet were missing."
"While metal plates are integrated into the bottom piece, the majority of the stand is made of plastic, and I found out the hard way that this plastic is not scratch-resistant. It has a kind of laterally brushed plastic appearance, and just by using a screwdriver to put the thing together, I accidentally marred the base with several indelible marks."
The QM7K shows clear advancements over the QM6K in performance and build, but those gains carry an approximate $500 premium. Setup of the 65-inch model can take roughly 45 minutes, including assembling a three-part pedestal stand, connecting to Wi-Fi, and applying OS updates. The central pedestal uses metal plates but is mostly plastic and proved prone to scratching during assembly. Quick-start instructions lacked accurate visuals, and advertised cable-management clips were missing. Buyers should weigh improved performance and build against the added cost and the somewhat fiddly, scratch-prone stand assembly.
Read at ZDNET
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