Can any TV beat this one for value right now? The TCL QM6K is a 75-inch mini-LED that ‘punches above its weight’ — and it’s only $680

I’m always on the lookout for a bargain – especially if it’s going to save our readers hundreds of dollars. Right now? My favorite deal has to be the TCL QM6K TV for just $679 (was $1,299) at Best Buy.

If you said to me a few years ago that we could buy a 75-inch TV for under $700, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. That’s impressive enough, but the QM6K is also a Mini-LED display, meaning it’s capable of much better image quality than most cheaper models.

We called the QM6K a model that ‘threads the needle between affordable and premium’ in our review, and it’s also a model that we rate as the ‘best cheap big screen’ in our best TVs buyer’s guide. We particularly praised its Dolby Vision IQ support, vibrant color, and easy-to-use UI.

It’s not a world-beater by any stretch, but it’s a great value TV that’s only let down by its average brightness and speakers. You’ll definitely want to pair this one up with a soundbar to get the best experience.

The TCL QM6K is a great budget alternative to the more well-known brands like Samsung or LG as it’s a surprisingly well-featured set for the money. I’ve already mentioned Dolby Vision IQ, but it also supports IMAX content, hands-free voice control, and 144Hz 4K refresh rates.

In terms of brightness, our benchmarks cite HDR peak brightness at 559.8 nits (Filmmaker mode) and 695.5 nits (Standard mode). Both of those are quite average for a TV of this calibre, so it’s best to position the TV accordingly if you have a lot of sunlight in the room. Outside of direct sunlight, though, the QM6K has colors that really pop – and shadows are also well detailed.