Best 75-inch TV under $1200?
3 models · updated 2026-07-01
The verdict
TCL QM7K leads — 1 of 3 models rank TCL QM7K the top pick.
Not unanimous: Claude picks Hisense U8QG; Gemini picks Hisense U8QG.
Combined ranking
- 1
TCL QM7K—11 pts
GPT #1Claude #4Gemini #2Best overall under-$1200 balance of Mini-LED contrast, high HDR brightness, strong local dimming, Dolby Vision/HDR10+, 4K 144Hz gaming, Google TV, and frequent $999 pricing
To stay #1 Better anti-reflective screen for bright rooms
- 2
Hisense U8QG—10 pts
GPT —Claude #1Gemini #1Mini-LED with thousands of dimming zones, 1500+ nit peak brightness, full-array local dimming, 144Hz VRR, and excellent HDR for the price — routinely the brightness/contrast leader near $1100.
To rank higher Tighten its mediocre off-angle viewing and occasional local-dimming blooming to match OLED-class uniformity.
- 3
Hisense U7N—6 pts
GPT —Claude #3Gemini #3Cheapest credible mini-LED 75", 1000+ nits, 165Hz VRR, low input lag, great value well under budget.
To rank higher Add more dimming zones and higher peak brightness to close the gap with the U8.
- 4
TCL QM6K—4 pts
GPT #3Claude —Gemini #5The best cheaper big-screen pick, with real Mini-LED backlighting, solid contrast, 144Hz gaming support, Dolby Vision, and unusually good picture quality for its sale price
To rank higher Higher peak brightness and more dimming zones
- 5
Hisense U75QG—4 pts
GPT #2Claude —Gemini —Brighter, gaming-heavy Mini-LED value with 165Hz support, strong HDR punch, good local dimming, Dolby Vision, and broad HDMI 2.1 features
To rank higher More refined motion processing and upscaling
- 6
TCL QM8—4 pts
GPT —Claude #2Gemini —Class-leading peak brightness (2000+ nits), huge mini-LED zone count, 144Hz gaming, and strong HDR pop, frequently discounted under $1200.
To rank higher Improve its slower, less polished Google TV software and reduce haloing around bright objects on dark scenes.
- 7
Roku Pro Series—3 pts
GPT #5Claude —Gemini #4Features a sleek, slim design ideal for wall mounting, QLED color, strong reflection handling, and the highly intuitive, simple Roku TV OS.
To rank higher Improve the slow pixel response times that cause visible dark trails behind fast-moving objects.
- 8
Hisense U65QF—2 pts
GPT #4Claude —Gemini —Excellent size-for-money option with quantum-dot color, Mini-LED-style value, strong brightness for the class, and better-than-basic gaming features
To rank higher Cleaner black levels and less blooming in dark scenes
- 9
Samsung Q80D—1 pts
GPT —Claude #5Gemini —Full-array local dimming, excellent anti-glare, polished Tizen OS, strong motion handling, and 120Hz gaming with great viewing angles.
To rank higher Match the mini-LED rivals' peak brightness and zone density — it trails on raw HDR impact for the money.
By model
ChatGPT
- 1.TCL QM7K
- 2.Hisense U75QG
- 3.TCL QM6K
- 4.Hisense U65QF
- 5.Roku Pro Series
Claude
- 1.Hisense U8QG
- 2.TCL QM8
- 3.Hisense U7N
- 4.TCL QM7K
- 5.Samsung Q80D
Gemini
- 1.Hisense U8QG
- 2.TCL QM7K
- 3.Hisense U7N
- 4.Roku Pro Series
- 5.TCL QM6K
Tracked by ModelsAgree · rank 1 = 5 pts … rank 5 = 1 pt · re-polled continuously