TCL C8L 75-inch SQD-Mini LED (75C8L) review
Best for: Most living rooms · Upper mid-range
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Pros
- Bright, colourful panel with a high zone count
- Both Dolby Vision and HDR10+
- Four 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 inputs, 144Hz
- Bang & Olufsen-tuned 2.1.2 sound
Cons
- No anti-glare screen, so lamps reflect
- Backlit LCD, so blooming is possible off-axis
- Eco settings reduce brightness by default
Full review
TCL's C8L is the brand's premium Mini LED for 2026 in the UK and Ireland, using what TCL calls Super Quantum Dots (SQD) to widen the colour range. TCL positions it as a clear step up from the 2025 C8K, with a high dimming-zone count and a high claimed peak brightness.
TCL's spec sheets list four HDMI 2.1 inputs, all at 48Gbps, with 4K 144Hz, VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision gaming. TCL's UK page adds a 288Hz Game Accelerator mode at 1080p for PC gamers. Unusually, it supports both Dolby Vision (including IQ) and HDR10+, and TCL promises Dolby Vision 2 by a future update.
There are points to weigh. The coating is not marketed as anti-glare, so expect reflections from bright lamps, and as with any backlit LCD the picture can show some blooming if you sit well off to the side. TCL's default Eco settings reduce picture brightness, so you may want to switch them off. The Bang & Olufsen 2.1.2 system is a useful upgrade on typical TV speakers, but a soundbar will still add bass.
At 75 inches TCL's UK page gives 2,584 dimming zones and up to 5,500 nits claimed peak brightness, which is a lot of headroom for a bright room.
Full specifications
| Screen size | 75 inch |
|---|---|
| Panel type | SQD-Mini LED LCD (2,584 zones) |
| Max refresh rate | 144 Hz (288Hz at 1080p) |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| HDMI 2.1 ports | 4 (all 48Gbps) |
| VRR / ALLM / G-Sync / FreeSync | VRR, ALLM, FreeSync Premium Pro, Dolby Vision gaming |
| Picture processor | TSR AiPQ |
| Built-in sound | Bang & Olufsen 2.1.2, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Smart platform | Google TV |
| Voice assistants | Google Assistant / Gemini, works with Alexa |
| eARC | Yes |
| Resolution | 4K (3840 x 2160) |
| Size without stand (W x H x D) | 1658 x 949 x 51 mm |
| Weight without stand | 24.6-28.4 kg (sources differ) |
| VESA wall mount | 400 x 400 |
| Year | 2026 |
| UK model code | 75C8L-UK |
| Peak brightness (TCL claim) | 5,500 nits |
| US availability | Sold as the QM8L in the US |
Spec check note: TCL's UK page gives 2,584 zones and 5,500 nits for the 75-inch. Weight without stand is listed as 24.6 kg by one retailer database and 28.4 kg by another; TCL does not publish it, so we show both.
Specifications checked against: TCL UK product page (75C8L)
How it compares with its rivals
| Feature | TCL C8L 75-inch SQD-Mini LED (75C8L) | TCL C7L 75-inch SQD-Mini LED (75C7L) | Samsung QN80H 75" Neo QLED (QE75QN80H) | Sony Bravia 9 II 75" True RGB (K-75XR95M2) | Sony Bravia 7 II 75" True RGB (K-75XR75M2) | Hisense UR8S 75" RGB Mini LED (75UR8STUK) | Hisense UR9S 75" RGB Mini LED (75UR9STUK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Most living rooms | Best value Mini LED | Gaming on a mid-range budget | Best picture, money no object | Natural colour, Sony processing | RGB colour with top gaming spec | Big built-in sound, film fans |
| Price band | Upper mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range | Premium | Upper mid-range | Upper mid-range | Premium |
| Screen size | 75 inch | 75 inch | 75 inch | 75 inch | 75 inch | 75 inch | 75 inch |
| Panel type | SQD-Mini LED LCD (2,584 zones) | SQD-Mini LED LCD (1,352 zones) | Mini LED LCD (Neo QLED) | LCD, True RGB Mini LED (zones not published) | LCD, True RGB Mini LED (zones not published) | LCD, RGB Mini LED (zones not published) | LCD, RGB Mini LED (zones not published) |
| Max refresh rate | 144 Hz (288Hz at 1080p) | 144 Hz (288Hz at 1080p) | 144 Hz (100Hz native) | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 180 Hz | 180 Hz |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+ (Adaptive, Gaming), HDR10, HLG (no Dolby Vision) | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+) | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+) | Dolby Vision 2, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision 2, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG |
| HDMI 2.1 ports | 4 (all 48Gbps) | 2 (of 4 HDMI) | 4 (4K 144Hz on all) | 2 (of 4 HDMI) | 2 | 4 | 3 (all HDMI 2.1) |
| VRR / ALLM / G-Sync / FreeSync | VRR, ALLM, FreeSync Premium Pro, Dolby Vision gaming | VRR, ALLM, FreeSync Premium Pro | VRR, ALLM, FreeSync Premium Pro, HGiG | VRR (HDMI 3/4), ALLM | VRR (HDMI 3/4), ALLM | VRR 180Hz, ALLM, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ gaming | VRR 180Hz, ALLM, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ gaming |
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