Which budget 4K TV should I buy? Take the 3-question quiz
Answer three questions about your room, budget and consoles and get one budget 4K TV recommendation, with the reasoning shown.
Quiz based on manufacturer specifications and dated prices from our budget 4K TV guide, not hands-on testing. How we research · How links work
The short answer
Most people should buy the TCL QM6K. Pick the Hisense U7SG if you connect more than two fast gaming devices or watch in a bright room. Pick the TCL QM7L if you mainly watch films in a dark room and can spend about $150 more.
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How the answer is chosen
| If | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Many consoles or a bright room | Hisense U7SG | Four HDMI 2.1 inputs, 165Hz and a low-reflection panel. |
| Films in a dark room, budget for a step up | TCL QM7L | More dimming zones and higher rated brightness for HDR. |
| Everything else | TCL QM6K | The lowest price for Mini-LED, 144Hz and Google TV. |
Where to buy
Links go to the seller or a search on the seller's site. Prices change often; the date shows when we last checked the listing.
TCL QM6K (55QM6K, 2025 range)
The lowest-priced Mini-LED Google TV range on TCL's US store, still on sale through 2026.
- Manufacturer$549.99 listed on 16 October 2026
- Amazon.com
- Best Buy
This is a 2025 range, so retailers often discount it. Zone counts and brightness differ by size; check the exact size you buy.
Hisense U7SG (55U7SG, 2026)
Hisense's 2026 Mini-LED Google TV with a 165Hz panel and four HDMI 2.1 inputs.
The 3,000 nit figure on Hisense's page applies to larger sizes; the 55-inch spec sheet lists up to 2,000 nits.
TCL QM7L (2026)
TCL's entry model in its 2026 SQD Mini-LED range, a step up in brightness and dimming zones.
- Manufacturer$699.99 listed on 16 October 2026
- Amazon.com
- Best Buy
TCL's headline brightness and zone counts are 'up to' figures for the range. Smaller sizes can have fewer zones.
Common questions
Which budget 4K TV should I buy?
For most people the TCL QM6K: Mini-LED dimming, 144Hz and Google TV for $549.99 at 55 inches on TCL's US store (16 Oct 2026). Choose the Hisense U7SG for several consoles or a bright room, and the TCL QM7L for HDR films in a dark room.
How does the quiz decide?
Three rules. More than two fast gaming devices or a bright room points to the U7SG. Mainly films in a dark room with budget to spare points to the QM7L. Everything else points to the QM6K, the lowest price for the core features.
