Here at What Hi-Fi?, we are often sharing our opinions to make sure you buy the best hi-fi and home cinema equipment for your needs.
But we’re always interested in what you, the readers, are choosing to give precious space to on the shelves and stands of your beloved homes.
So it has been gratifying to see one of our recent recommendations climbing the charts of Amazon’s best-selling TVs – namely the TCL Q6C, now discounted to £529 at Amazon as one of the many Prime Day deals.
And while I am pleased, I’m definitely not surprised. The UK public clearly knows a good deal when they see one – not only is this a new lowest price on an already great value TV, but it’s also one of, if not the, top budget choice for playing a little game called GTA 6.
So what makes the TCL Q6C such great value? The headline is that you get a 65-inch TV with Quantum Dot colours and a sophisticated Mini-LED backlight system with local dimming for only £529.
This is technology we usually see in TVs that cost far more than this, resulting in a picture far more sophisticated than you might expect at the price.
We were particularly impressed by the TV’s contrast and black-level performance. Dark scenes look surprisingly deep and convincing – more so than some far more expensive TVs – while bright HDR highlights have real punch.
“Colours impress, too,” our TCL Q6C review reads. “There’s more vibrancy and lustre on tap than we usually see with such affordable TVs, yet at the same time, in most presets, the impressive vibrancy doesn’t look forced or unnatural.
“Skin tones look believable, there’s practically zero HDR colour striping, and subtle shading differences are rendered with enough finesse to ensure that even the most colourful images feel three-dimensional and realistic.”
Gamers are exceptionally well catered for when GTA 6 arrives this November. We still await the specification for Rockstar’s long-awaited game, but the Q6C supports 4K/144Hz (including the current console cap of 4K/120Hz) gaming on its two HDMI 2.1 sockets, as well as VRR and low input lag.
There are plenty of extra features to enhance your trip to Leonida, with a gaming menu that can add a superimposed crosshair, magnify the minimap or enhance shadow details to make enemies easier to see. The Q6C also comes with support for Superwide aspect ratios, should GTA 6 support them once it finally comes to PC.
The Q6C’s sound is also better than that of most, if not all, other TVs in its price class – but it would still be improved vastly by a soundbar. Our best budget soundbars guide can help there.
Our TV & AV editor has declared the TCL Q6C to be the best cheap 65-inch TV deal in the Prime Day sales, and the public seems to agree, going by Amazon’s sales charts. See what all the hype is about with the TCL Q6C for £529 at Amazon.
Or if your budget stretches a little further, consider these alternatives:
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