Which TCL TV to choose in 2026? The guide by budget and room

The three-question method

1. What size? It depends mainly on the distance between the sofa and the screen. Our article what size TV goes into detail.
2. Which room? A bright room needs plenty of nits; a dark room needs good halo control; a corner sofa needs good viewing angles.
3. What will you use it for? Films, sport, gaming or everyday TV: the needs aren't the same.

All prices quoted are Nimestore's public prices as of 15 October 2026. The product page is the reference, and Nimesclub members often get a reduced price.

By budget

Our TCL selection

QLED TV TCL 65C89L€1,799.00QLED TV TCL 75C89L€1,615.00QLED TV TCL 85C89L€2,003.00QLED TV TCL 55C89L€888.00TCL 65C79L QLED TV€1,476.00QLED TV TCL 75C79L€1,541.00LED TV TCL 65P89L€791.00LED TV TCL 75P89L€1,067.00LED TV TCL 85P89L€1,406.00TCL 43P79L QLED TV€410.00QLED TV TCL 50P79L€466.00TV QLED TCL 65P79L€799.00

Depending on size

According to HelloTV, a 65-inch is best viewed from about 3 m away, a 75-inch from 4 m, and an 85-inch or larger from 4.5 m. In 4K, you can sit as close as about 1.5 times the diagonal. When in doubt, our customers rarely regret going for the bigger size.

By room

Bright room (bay window, south-facing, daytime)

The C89L is the queen of brightness here: 5,000 nits claimed in 65 inches, 5,500 in 75, 6,000 in 85 and 98. Watch out, it has no proper anti-glare filter : avoid placing it directly opposite a window. If you have a south-facing bay window, compare with a model with a matte treatment (Samsung Glare Free, for example).

Dark room, cinema nights

In the evening, what matters is halo control. The more zones, the better: C89L first, then C79L. The P89L, with far fewer zones, shows halo around subtitles more easily. For true black, OLED remains better; TCL doesn't make one.

Corner sofa, side viewing

Take a 65-inch or larger C89L (WHVA panel with wider viewing angles). In this case, avoid the C79L and the 55C89L, which have a more directional HVA panel.

Depending on your use

Gaming in detail

A PS5 or Xbox Series X goes up to 120 Hz in 4K. The C89L, C79L and P89L, with native 144 Hz, handle them without any problem. The C89L stands out for its four HDMI 2.1 ports range from 65 to 98 inches: console, second console or PC and eARC soundbar, without juggling. On the P89L, TCL specifies that 288 Hz VRR goes through HDMI 1 and 2: plug your consoles in there. Our guide gaming TV for PS5, Xbox and PC goes further.

Pitfalls to avoid

• Taking the peak figures at face value : the 6,000 nits and 4,032 zones apply to the 98C89L, not the 55-inch.
• Confusing 288 Hz with 4K 288 Hz : in 4K, it's 144 Hz. The 288 Hz figure is at reduced resolution.
• Buying for Dolby Vision 2 : on the C89L it is only promised via a software update.
• Choosing a P79L to game at 120 Hz : it runs at 60 Hz and has no FreeSync.
• Comparing with Belgian or American model names : C8L = C89L, but the US QM8L is a different product.
• Forgetting Pickx : if you're with Proximus, the Pickx app doesn't exist on TVs; keep your set-top box.
• Neglecting the sound on a P79L : 2 × 10 W, so plan on a soundbar for films (see TV sound and soundbars).

TCL against other brands, at the same price

In short, TCL gives you more screen and more brightness for the same budget. In return, you accept slightly less refined picture processing, narrower viewing angles and no quantified commitment on updates. For most Belgian living rooms, which are often bright during the day and watched head-on, it's an excellent compromise.

When a TCL isn't the right choice

A good salesperson will tell you too: if you mainly watch films in complete darkness, if several people are watching from very wide angles, or if you want the most natural picture possible without touching the settings, an OLED or a Sony may suit you better. And if long-term updates are your priority, Samsung (seven years) and LG (five years) have published commitments that TCL has not made. All the ranges are detailed in the TCL 2026 range.

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