The $549 TV That's Making $2,000 Sets Sweat
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CNET just rounded up the best TVs under $1,000, and one budget mini-LED pick is punching way above its price tag.
Key Info
TCL's QM6K uses QD-Mini LED backlighting with up to 500 local dimming zones for deeper blacks and sharper contrast.
Native 144Hz refresh rate handles console and PC gaming, not just movie night.
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HLG support deliver punchy, accurate color.
The 55-inch model starts around $549, sold direct from TCL.
RTINGS' independent lab testing ranks it among the best TVs under $1,000 of 2026.
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Sources
CNET (YouTube) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JBCC525DjM
TCL (official product specs) — https://us.tcl.com/products/qm6k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tv
RTINGS.com — https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/best/by-price/under-1000
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