Best TCL TVs for sound quality

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Best for sound quality

TCL M8LF

4.5 attribute score

Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.

Safest pick

TCL QM8L

4.1 attribute score

Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.

Most evidence

TCL 98QM8K

20 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.

#1 TCL M8LF
4.5

Atmos and DTS-based processing are described as producing an immersive audio presentation.

Pros: value for money, overall satisfaction

Cons: HDR brightness

#2 TCL QM8L
4.1

Built-in audio is fuller and more capable than typical flat-panel sound, with clear mids and enough presence for everyday viewing. Movie enthusiasts will still gain scale and impact from an...

Pros: picture quality, value for money

Cons: stand quality, judder handling

#3 TCL 98QM8K
3.9

The Bang & Olufsen-tuned system gets praise for its spaciousness and bass from some listeners, while others find it muddy or underpowered.

Pros: peak brightness, picture quality

Cons: HDMI 2.1 port count, reflection handling

#4 TCL QM9K
3.8

Built-in audio earns both enthusiastic praise for presence and Atmos effects and criticism for thin bass or muddled dialogue in busy scenes. A soundbar remains an upgrade.

Pros: peak brightness, overall satisfaction

Cons: value for money, shadow detail

#5 TCL QM7L
3.6

Built-in sound is generally clear, balanced, and better than average, with enough detail for everyday use. A soundbar remains worthwhile, especially for stronger bass and a larger presentation.

Pros: peak brightness, picture quality

Cons: color accuracy, viewing angles

#6 TCL X11L
3.5

Built-in audio divides opinion: some find it remarkably full and powerful, while others hear weak bass, thinness or uneven balance.

Pros: peak brightness, blooming control

Cons: value for money, motion clarity

#7 TCL RM9L
3.4

Built-in audio divides opinion: it can sound clear and balanced for everyday television, yet lacks the punch and refinement expected beside such a large picture.

Pros: picture quality, overall satisfaction

Cons: color crosstalk, value for money

#8 TCL QM7L Pro
3.0

Audio is acceptable at ordinary listening volumes, with some bass fullness. Loud playback can become unbalanced and less intelligible.

Pros: picture quality, black levels

Cons: viewing angles, motion clarity

#9 TCL QM5K
2.6

Built-in speakers range from below average to acceptable depending on screen size, with limited bass and less impact on movie soundtracks.

Pros: black levels, picture quality

Cons: HDR performance, blooming control

#10 TCL Q77K
2.3

Built-in audio handles casual dialogue but lacks rich bass, spaciousness and consistent loudness across sizes.

Pros: picture quality, value for money

Cons: viewing angles, HDR performance