LG C5 OLED65C5PUA vs TCL QM7K 65QM7K
The LG C5 and the TCL QM7K are the two 65-inch TVs most buyers end up choosing between. The LG is an OLED with perfect blacks and four HDMI 2.1 ports, while the TCL is a very bright Mini LED that costs roughly half as much.
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LG C5 OLED65C5PUA
The all-round 65-inch OLED for movies, sports and gaming.
- + Perfect blacks and infinite contrast
- + Four HDMI 2.1 ports up to 144Hz
- + Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- - No HDR10+
- - Less bright than a top Mini LED in a sunny room
TCL QM7K 65QM7K
Very bright Mini LED and 144Hz for about half of OLED money.
- + Up to 2,500 dimming zones and 3,000 nits
- + Native 144Hz, Game Accelerator up to 288Hz
- + Anti-reflective screen
- - Some blooming on dark backgrounds
- - Viewing angles narrower than OLED
Who wins in which situation?
OLED pixels switch off completely, so blacks are perfect and there are no halos around subtitles.
With up to 3,000 nits and an anti-reflective screen, it stays vivid when the blinds are open.
All four HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1 at up to 144Hz, against two on the TCL.
It costs about half as much and still offers 144Hz, Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+.
Specs side by side
| Specification | LG C5 OLED65C5PUA | TCL QM7K 65QM7K |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in our top 10 | No. 1 | No. 2 |
| Price | approx. $1,299.99 | approx. $699.99 |
| Our score | 9.4/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Reviews | 2,600+ ratings | 1,700+ ratings |
| Panel | OLED evo | QD-Mini LED |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HLG |
| Smart platform | webOS 25 | Google TV |
| HDMI 2.1 | 4 ports | 2 ports |
Our conclusion
Choose the LG C5 if you watch mostly in the evening, want the best contrast and wide viewing angles, or connect several gaming devices. Choose the TCL QM7K if your room is bright, you watch a lot of daytime TV, or you would rather spend the difference on a good soundbar. Both are excellent 65-inch TVs.
Both models feature in our guide The 10 Best 65-Inch TVs of 2026. There you will also find the other models, a buying guide and frequently asked questions. We compare specs, price and buyer reviews.