Best for app selection
TCL QM8L
5.0 attribute score
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
Best TCL TVs for app selection
app selection Decision Dashboard
Safest pick
TCL QM9K
5.0 attribute score
Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
TCL Q77K
4 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.
Best overall product
TCL M8LF
4.1 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.
Major streaming services are well covered, giving the built-in platform nearly everything most households need.
Pros: picture quality, value for money
Cons: stand quality, judder handling
A wide range of popular streaming and game-streaming services is available without needing an extra box.
Pros: peak brightness, overall satisfaction
Cons: value for money, shadow detail
Google TV provides nearly every major streaming app along with multiple free and live-TV options.
Pros: peak brightness, picture quality
Cons: color accuracy, viewing angles
The Google TV ecosystem covers a very wide range of services, including major catch-up and subscription streaming apps.
Pros: picture quality, overall satisfaction
Cons: color crosstalk, value for money
Google TV offers a broad range of major streaming services and downloadable apps, making everyday content easy to access.
Pros: picture quality, value for money
Cons: viewing angles, HDR performance
Google TV provides broad access to major streaming services and downloadable apps, a clear convenience on an inexpensive TV.
Pros: black levels, picture quality
Cons: HDR performance, blooming control
The Google Play app selection covers the major streaming services and more.
Pros: peak brightness, blooming control
Cons: value for money, motion clarity
Fire TV looks polished but its selection of streaming apps is somewhat limited, which may matter if you rely on less-common services.
Pros: value for money, overall satisfaction
Cons: HDR brightness