Best For
Best for Gaming
TCL 50Q7C-UK
Better Connectivity
TCL 50Q7C-UK
Best for Movies
TCL 50C7K-UK
Better Motion Handling
TCL 50Q7C-UK
Best Overall Value
TCL 50Q7C-UK
The TCL 50C7K-UK and TCL 50Q7C-UK are two feature-packed 50-inch 4K QD-Mini LED TVs aimed at users who want premium picture quality, advanced gaming features, and a modern smart TV experience. Both models offer HDR support, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos, Google TV, 144Hz VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and impressive 2000-nit peak brightness. The biggest differences are found in motion handling and connectivity, where the 50Q7C-UK gains a slight edge with its native 144Hz motion rate and additional USB port. For most buyers, the experience will be very similar, but gamers and power users may find the Q7C more appealing.
Verdict
Both TVs deliver excellent picture quality, strong HDR performance, and premium gaming capabilities. However, the TCL 50Q7C-UK takes a narrow win thanks to its higher 144Hz motion rate and more versatile USB connectivity. If gaming performance and future-proofing are priorities, the Q7C is the better choice. The TCL 50C7K-UK remains an excellent alternative for users focused on movies, streaming, and everyday entertainment.
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| Model No |
50Q7C-UK |
50C7K-UK |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
50 Inch (126 cm) |
50 Inch (126 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
144 Hz |
120 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 3.0, 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: PCM, MPEG1/2/4, AAC, & WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV & H.264, H.265 ( HEVC ), VP9 |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: HEIF, JPG, PNG, BMP |
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| USB Version |
: 3.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: PCM, MPEG1/2/4, AAC, & WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV & H.264, H.265 ( HEVC ), VP9 |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: HEIF, JPG, PNG, BMP |
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| Video |
| Backlight |
: 4K UHD QLED QD-Mini LED |
| HDR |
: Yes |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| MEMC |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| Ai HDR |
: Yes |
| HDR 10+ |
: Yes |
| Ai Scene |
: Yes |
| Ai Motion |
: Yes |
| Ai Clarity |
: Yes |
| Ai Colour |
: Yes |
| Ai Contrast |
: Yes |
| HVA Screen |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| Micro Dimming |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| Multiple Eye Care |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Contrast |
: Yes |
| Quantum Dot Color |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Long Lifespan |
: Yes |
| Ultra-low Reflectivity |
: Yes |
| CrystGlow HVA Panel |
: Yes |
| HVA Panel Technology |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Colour Gamut |
: Yes |
| 5x Contrast Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Colourful Quantum Crystal |
: Yes |
| CSOT HVA Panel Technology |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Colour Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Powerful Light-Emitting Chip |
: Yes |
| Super Condensed Micro Lens |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Lighting Bionic Algorithm |
: Yes |
| Certified By TÜV For Low Blue Light |
: Yes |
| Bionic Colour Optimization Technology |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Wide Colour Gamut |
: 93% DCI-P3 |
| Brightness |
: HDR 2000 Nits |
| Dynamic Contrast |
: Mega Contrast |
| Refresh Rate |
: 100 / 120 / 144Hz |
| Picture Engine |
: AiPQ Pro Processor |
| System Brightness |
: HDR High Brightness |
| Local Dimming |
: Precise Dimming Series Up To 336 Zones |
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| Backlight |
: 4K UHD QLED QD-Mini LED |
| HDR |
: Yes |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| MEMC |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| Ai HDR |
: Yes |
| HDR 10+ |
: Yes |
| Ai Scene |
: Yes |
| Ai Motion |
: Yes |
| Ai Clarity |
: Yes |
| Ai Colour |
: Yes |
| Ai Contrast |
: Yes |
| HVA Screen |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| Micro Dimming |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| Multiple Eye Care |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Contrast |
: Yes |
| Quantum Dot Color |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Long Lifespan |
: Yes |
| Ultra-low Reflectivity |
: Yes |
| CrystGlow HVA Panel |
: Yes |
| HVA Panel Technology |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Colour Gamut |
: Yes |
| 5x Contrast Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Colourful Quantum Crystal |
: Yes |
| CSOT HVA Panel Technology |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Colour Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Powerful Light-Emitting Chip |
: Yes |
| Super Condensed Micro Lens |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Lighting Bionic Algorithm |
: Yes |
| Certified By TÜV For Low Blue Light |
: Yes |
| Bionic Colour Optimization Technology |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Wide Colour Gamut |
: 93% DCI-P3 |
| Brightness |
: HDR 2000 Nits |
| Dynamic Contrast |
: Mega Contrast |
| Refresh Rate |
: 100 / 120 / 144Hz |
| Picture Engine |
: AiPQ Pro Processor |
| System Brightness |
: HDR High Brightness |
| Local Dimming |
: Precise Dimming Series Up To 336 Zones |
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| Audio |
| Sound Output Power ( RMS ) |
: 2 X 15 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced |
: Yes |
| Built-In Subwoofer |
: Yes |
| Audio By Bang & Olufsen |
: Yes |
| DTS Premuim Sound |
: DTS-X |
| Sound Channel |
: 2.0 Bang & Olufsen Sound System |
| Audio Decoders |
: DTS Virtual:X, Dolby AC4, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD |
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| Sound Output Power ( RMS ) |
: 2 X 15 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced |
: Yes |
| Built-In Subwoofer |
: Yes |
| Audio By Bang & Olufsen |
: Yes |
| DTS Premuim Sound |
: DTS-X |
| Sound Channel |
: 2.0 Bang & Olufsen Sound System |
| Audio Decoders |
: DTS Virtual:X, Dolby AC4, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 4 |
| USB ( 3.0 + 2.0 ) |
: 2 ( USB 3.0 X 1, USB 2.0 X 1 ) |
| WiFi 5 |
: Yes |
| Miracast |
: Yes |
| HDMI CEC |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth SBC 5.4 |
: Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel |
: Yes |
| Digital Audio Output |
: Optical |
| HDMI2. 1 ( ARC & eARC ) |
: HDMI1 eARC |
| WiFi Sharing |
: Chromecast & T-Cast |
| Wifi Technology |
: 802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 ( 802.11n ),Wi-Fi 5 ( 802.11ac ) |
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| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 4 |
| USB ( 3.0 ) |
: 1 |
| WiFi 5 |
: Yes |
| Miracast |
: Yes |
| HDMI CEC |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth SBC 5.4 |
: Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel |
: Yes |
| Digital Audio Output |
: Optical |
| HDMI2. 1 ( ARC & eARC ) |
: HDMI1 eARC |
| WiFi Sharing |
: Chromecast & T-Cast |
| Wifi Technology |
: 802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 ( 802.11n ),Wi-Fi 5 ( 802.11ac ) |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: Google TV |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Yes |
| AppleTV+ |
: Yes |
| Video Chat |
: Yes |
| Art Gallary |
: Yes |
| Prime Video |
: Yes |
| HbbTV 2.0.3 |
: Yes |
| HDR Streaming |
: Yes |
| Works With Siri |
: Yes |
| Google Play Store |
: Yes |
| Smartphone Control |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant Built-In |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Google Assistant |
: Yes |
| Screen Mirroring |
: Miracast & Google Cast ( Chromecast ) + Airplay 2 |
| Video Apps |
: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Netflix, YouTube & More.............. |
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| Operating System |
: Google TV |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Yes |
| AppleTV+ |
: Yes |
| Video Chat |
: Yes |
| Art Gallary |
: Yes |
| Prime Video |
: Yes |
| HbbTV 2.0.3 |
: Yes |
| HDR Streaming |
: Yes |
| Works With Siri |
: Yes |
| Google Play Store |
: Yes |
| Smartphone Control |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant Built-In |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Google Assistant |
: Yes |
| Screen Mirroring |
: Miracast & Google Cast ( Chromecast ) + Airplay 2 |
| Video Apps |
: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Netflix, YouTube & More.............. |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design |
| Main Color |
: Black |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| Quick Settings |
: Yes |
| Auto Channel Search |
: Yes |
| Warranty |
: 2-Year Warranty |
| Digital Signal Format System |
: DVB-C,DVB-S2,DVB-T2 |
| EPG |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
| Analog Signal Format System |
: NTSC,PAL,PAL BG,PAL DK,PAL I,PAL L,SECAM,SECAM B/G,SECAM D/K,SECAM L |
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| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design |
| Main Color |
: Black |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| Quick Settings |
: Yes |
| Auto Channel Search |
: Yes |
| Warranty |
: 2-Year Warranty |
| Digital Signal Format System |
: DVB-C,DVB-S2,DVB-T2 |
| EPG |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
| Analog Signal Format System |
: NTSC,PAL,PAL BG,PAL DK,PAL I,PAL L,SECAM,SECAM B/G,SECAM D/K,SECAM L |
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| General Details |
| Power Supply |
: AC 100 - 240V, 50 Hz, 60 Hz |
| On Mode Power Demand In HDR |
: 163 W |
| On Mode Power Demand In SDR |
: 57.0 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency ClassFor HDR |
: G |
| Energy Efficiency Class For SDR |
: F |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 10.70 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 11.50 Kg |
| Weight With Packaging |
: 15.50 Kg |
| VESA Wall Mount Compatible |
: 300 mm X 300 mm |
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| Power Supply |
: AC 100 - 240V, 50 Hz, 60 Hz |
| On Mode Power Demand In HDR |
: 163 W |
| On Mode Power Demand In SDR |
: 57.0 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency ClassFor HDR |
: G |
| Energy Efficiency Class For SDR |
: F |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 10.70 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 11.50 Kg |
| Weight With Packaging |
: 15.50 Kg |
| VESA Wall Mount Compatible |
: 300 mm X 300 mm |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Power Card |
: Yes |
| 2N Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
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| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Power Card |
: Yes |
| 2N Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
The TCL 50Q7C-UK is slightly better for gaming due to its 144Hz motion rate, 144Hz VRR support, ALLM, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.
Does Product 1 support Dolby Atmos?
Yes, the TCL 50C7K-UK supports Dolby Atmos and includes a Bang & Olufsen tuned audio system with a built-in subwoofer.
Is there a difference in picture quality between the two TVs?
Picture quality is nearly identical since both TVs use QD-Mini LED technology, 2000 nits brightness, Dolby Vision IQ, and the AiPQ Pro processor.
Which TV offers more connectivity options?
The TCL 50Q7C-UK offers slightly better connectivity with two USB ports compared to one USB port on the TCL 50C7K-UK.
Do both TVs support Google TV?
Yes, both models run Google TV and support popular apps including Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Chromecast, and Google Assistant.
Which TV should most buyers choose?
Most buyers should choose the TCL 50Q7C-UK because it offers slightly better gaming and connectivity features while retaining the same premium display and smart TV experience.
Top Differences- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz Vs 144 Hz
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