Best for HDMI 2.1 port count
TCL RM9L
5.0 attribute score
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
Best TCL TVs for HDMI 2.1 port count
HDMI 2.1 port count Decision Dashboard
Safest pick
TCL QM8L
5.0 attribute score
Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
TCL 98QM8K
14 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.
Best overall product
TCL QM7L Pro
4.1 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.
Four full-featured HDMI 2.1 ports remove a common flagship-TV compromise, making it easy to connect several high-end gaming devices.
Pros: picture quality, overall satisfaction
Cons: color crosstalk, value for money
Four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs are a practical upgrade over the standard QM7L for several consoles or other demanding sources.
Pros: picture quality, black levels
Cons: viewing angles, motion clarity
Having four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs removes the usual need to choose which devices receive premium gaming features.
Pros: picture quality, value for money
Cons: stand quality, judder handling
Four full-bandwidth high-speed inputs avoid the usual two-port compromise on many premium TVs.
Pros: peak brightness, blooming control
Cons: value for money, motion clarity
Most configurations are described as having two full-bandwidth gaming ports plus separate eARC, which is sufficient for many setups. Conflicting port descriptions make the exact high-bandwidth count worth confirming.
Pros: peak brightness, picture quality
Cons: color accuracy, viewing angles
Two high-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs provide useful flexibility for connecting modern gaming devices.
Pros: value for money, overall satisfaction
Cons: HDR brightness
The tested 75-inch unit has two full-speed gaming ports rather than four; other sizes may differ, so several high-bandwidth devices require planning.
Pros: picture quality, value for money
Cons: viewing angles, HDR performance
Only two high-bandwidth HDMI connections are confirmed in detailed testing, which limits elaborate console-and-PC setups despite four physical inputs.
Pros: peak brightness, overall satisfaction
Cons: value for money, shadow detail
There are only two full-speed HDMI 2.1 ports. The separate eARC connection is helpful for soundbars but limits complex receiver setups.
Pros: peak brightness, picture quality
Cons: HDMI 2.1 port count, reflection handling