Best For
Best Picture Quality
TCL 115X955
Better Sound Quality
TCL 115X955
Best for Home Theater
TCL 115X955
Best for Gaming Features
TCL 115C7K
The TCL 115X955 and TCL 115C7K are both massive 115-inch 4K QD-Mini LED TVs built for premium home theater and gaming setups. While they share features such as 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision IQ, Google TV, IMAX Enhanced certification, and ONKYO-tuned audio, there are some important differences. The 115X955 focuses on flagship-level picture quality with significantly higher brightness, more local dimming zones, and a more powerful audio system. The 115C7K, meanwhile, offers modern gaming enhancements and improved energy efficiency, making it a strong alternative for users seeking a large-screen experience at potentially better value.
Verdict
The TCL 115X955 is the superior overall television thanks to its 5000-nit peak brightness, over 20,000 local dimming zones, 6.2.2-channel audio system, and stronger cinematic performance. It is the better choice for dedicated home theater enthusiasts and premium buyers. The TCL 115C7K remains an attractive option for gamers and value-focused users with features like FreeSync Premium Pro, 288Hz VRR support, Bluetooth 5.4, and better energy efficiency. For pure performance, however, the 115X955 takes the lead.
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| Model No |
115C7K |
115X955 |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
115 Inch (292 cm) |
115 Inch (292 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
144 Hz |
144 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 3.0, 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, MKV, WMA, AVI |
| Supported Video Formats |
: H.265, H.264, MPEG1/2/4, VC1, WMV, VP8, VP9, AV1 |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, PNG, BMP, HEIF Codec |
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| USB Version |
: 3.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: AVI, H.264, H.265, MKV, MP4, MPG, TS, VP9, WEB |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: BMP, HEIF, JPG |
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| Video |
| Backlight |
: 4K UHD Premium QD-MiniLED |
| HDR |
: Yes |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| MEMC |
: Yes |
| Ai HDR |
: Yes |
| HDR10+ |
: Yes |
| Ai Color |
: Yes |
| Ai Scene |
: Yes |
| Ai Clarity |
: Yes |
| Ai Motion |
: Yes |
| HVA Panel |
: Yes |
| Ai Contrast |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| Enhanced Stability |
: Yes |
| Ultra-Long Lifespan |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Contrast |
: Yes |
| Transient Response |
: Yes |
| Wide Colour Gamut |
: Yes |
| Condensed Micro Lens |
: Yes |
| Colorful Quantum Crystal |
: Yes |
| Ultra-High Peak Brightness |
: Yes |
| Powerful Light-Emitting Chip |
: Yes |
| Super Energy Highlighter Base |
: Yes |
| CrystGlow HVA Panel Technology |
: Yes |
| Conventional Light-Emitting Chip |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Lighting Bionic Algorithm |
: Yes |
| ALD Corrosion-Resistant Technique |
: Yes |
| Bionic Color Optimization Technology |
: Yes |
| Quantum Dot Technology |
: Yes |
| Clear Motion Rate ( CMR ) |
: 200 |
| Response Time ( G To G ) |
: 6.5ms |
| Contrast Ratio |
: 7000:1 |
| Peak Brightness |
: 3000 Nits |
| Picture Engine |
: AiPQ Pro Engine |
| Dynamic Brightness |
: Off, ECO, Brightness+ |
| Backlight Unit |
: Full Array Local Dimming |
| Full Array |
: Precise Dimming Up To 2880 Zones |
| Picture Modes |
: Vivid, Standard, Sport, Filmaker Mode, Movie, Game, PC, Intelligent |
| Aspect Ratio |
: 16:9, 4:3, Cinerama,14:9 Zoom,16:9 Zoom,16:9 Zoom Up, Auto Detect |
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| Backlight |
: 4K UHD QLED With Mini LED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| Ai-HDR |
: Yes |
| Ai-Color |
: Yes |
| Ai-Scene |
: Yes |
| Ai-Clarity |
: Yes |
| Ai-Motion |
: Yes |
| Ai-Contrast |
: Yes |
| T-Screen Ultra |
: Yes |
| Low Reflection |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ |
: Yes |
| Adaptive Picture |
: Yes |
| Video Upscaling |
: Yes |
| Noise Reduction |
: Yes |
| Progressive Scan |
: Yes |
| Multiple Eye Care |
: Yes |
| Anti-Glare Screen |
: Yes |
| HDR10+ Adaptive |
: Yes |
| Quantum Dot Pro |
: Yes |
| 4K Ultra HD Upscaling |
: Yes |
| Low Blue Light / Flicker Free |
: Yes |
| Panel Type |
: VA |
| Response Time |
: 5.7 ms |
| Contrast Ratio |
: 7000 ：1 |
| Picture Performance Index |
: 5500 PPI |
| Color Gamut |
: 98% DCI-P3 |
| Dynamic Contrast |
: Mega Contrast |
| Video Compression Formats |
: H.264, H.265, MPEG2 |
| Refresh Rate |
: 144Hz VRR +240Hz DLG |
| Brightness |
: Peak Brightness 5000 Nit |
| Processor |
: TCL AiPQ™ PRO 3.0 Engine |
| Local Dimming Zones |
: 20000+ Local Dimming Zones |
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| Audio |
| Sound Output Power ( RMS ) |
: 100 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| Onkyo Audio |
: Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced |
: Yes |
| Upfiring Speakers |
: Yes |
| Built-In Subwoofer |
: Yes |
| DTS Premuim Sound |
: DTS Virtual X |
| Sound Channel |
: ONKYO 4.2.2 Channel Hi-Fi Sound System |
| Sound Modes |
: Standard, Movie Music, Voice, Game, Sports, Intelligent |
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| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 120 W--10 W X 2 ( L / R ) + 10 W X 4 ( L / R Surround ) + 10 W X 2 ( Up To Sky ) + 20 W X 2 ( Bass ) 240 Peak Power |
| Subwoofer ( RMS ) |
: 20 W |
| Number of Speakers |
: 10 |
| Equalizer |
: Yes |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced |
: Yes |
| Built-In Subwoofer |
: Yes |
| Auto Volume Leveler |
: Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel ( eARC ) |
: Yes |
| Equalizer Bands Quantity |
: 7 |
| Sound By |
: ONKYO |
| DTS Premuim Sound |
: DTS-HD |
| Sound Channel |
: 6.2.2 Hi-Fi System Channel |
| Audio Decoders |
: DTS, DTS Virtual:X, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI ( 2.1 & HDCP2.2 ) |
: 4 |
| USB ( 3.0 + 2.0 ) |
: 2 ( USB 3.0 X 1, USB 2.0 X 1 ) |
| WiFi 5 |
: Yes |
| HDMI CEC |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.4 |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Chromecast Built-In |
: Yes |
| HDMI2.1 ( eARC & ARC ) |
: Yes |
| Optical SPDIF Output, HDMI eARC |
: Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel ( eARC ) |
: Yes |
| Internet Connectivity |
: 2.4GHz + 5GHz Dual-Band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Ethernet Network |
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| HDMI ( 2.1, 2.0 ) |
: 2 X HDMI 2.1 + 2 X HDMI 2.0 |
| USB ( 3.0+ 2.0 ) |
: 2 ( 3.0 X 1, 2.0 X 1 ) |
| Number of Tuners |
: 1 Tuners |
| RF Ports Quantity |
: 2 Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1 Yes |
| Headphone Outputs |
: 1 Yes |
| Digital Audio Optical Out |
: 1 Yes |
| Component Video ( YPbPr/YCbCr ) Out |
: 1 Yes |
| WIFI6 |
: Yes |
| Miracast |
: Yes |
| HDCP 2.2 |
: Yes |
| Browsing |
: Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.2 |
: Yes |
| Audio ( L / R ) Out |
: Yes |
| HDMI2. 1 ( ALLM ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Quick Switch |
: Yes |
| Chromecast Built-In |
: Yes |
| HomeKit & AirPlay 2 |
: Yes |
| Audio Return Channel ( ARC ) |
: Yes |
| Common Interface Plus ( CI+ ) 1.4 |
: Yes |
| HDMI2. 1 ( VRR ) |
: Yes,4K@144Hz |
| HDMI2. 1 ( eARC & ARC ) |
: Yes, With Certification |
| HDMI CEC With Certification |
: Yes, With Certification |
| Wi-Fi Standards |
: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n ) |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: Google TV |
| RAM |
: 3 GB |
| ROM |
: 64 GB |
| Google Play Movies, TV |
: Stan |
| Chromecast Built-In |
: Netflix |
| YouTube |
: Freeview |
| Hands Free Voice Control |
: Media Center |
| Google Play Store |
: Amazon Prime |
| Google Assistant |
: Works With Alexa |
| Works With Apple AirPlay |
: Kayo, Binge, Disney+ |
| Works With Apple HomeKit |
: Paramount + Apple TV+ *Available On Google Play Store |
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| Operation System |
: 12.0 Google TV |
| Video Chat |
: Yes |
| Internet TV |
: Yes |
| HbbTV 2.0.3 |
: Yes |
| Kid's Profile |
: Yes |
| Hey Google |
: Yes |
| Google Meet |
: Yes |
| Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Multi-View 2.0 |
: Yes |
| Quick Settings |
: Yes |
| Screen Mirroring |
: Yes |
| Google Play Store |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant Built-In |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Works With Amazon Alexa |
: Yes |
| Works With The Google Assistant |
: Yes |
| Smart Modes |
: IMAX Enhanced, Sports |
| Music Apps |
: Spotify, TIDAL, YouTube Music |
| Video Apps |
: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+, HBO, Netflix |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design |
| Color |
: BLack |
| CEC |
: Yes |
| Teletext |
: Yes |
| Overscan |
: Yes |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| Kid's Profile |
: Yes |
| Parental Lock |
: Yes |
| Quick Settings |
: Yes |
| ECO Energy Efficiency |
: Yes |
| USB Mouse, Key Board Support |
: Yes |
| USB PVR, Pause Live TV |
: Yes, Yes |
| AV System |
: PAL, NTSC |
| Video Format Up To |
: Up To 4K@60Hz |
| Warranty Summary |
: 2 Year Warranty |
| EPG |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
| Subtitle |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
| Parental Control |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
| Instant Power On |
: Special Mode For Quick Boot Up |
| TV System |
: ATV: Auto, PAL, NTSC DTV: DVB-T MPEG2/MPEG4 DVB-T |
| Google Assistant, Voice Search |
: Voice Input Via Voice Remote Control ( RC833A ). Hands-Free Voice Input Via built-In MIC. |
| Languages |
: English, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Indonesian, French, Spanish (Latin America), Farsi, Mongol, Uzbek, Hebrew. |
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| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design Design |
| Color |
: Black |
| Game Bar |
: Yes |
| Game Mode |
: Yes |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| LED Indicators |
: Yes |
| VESA Mounting |
: Yes |
| Auto Power Off |
: Yes |
| Game Master 2.0 |
: Yes |
| Intelligent Picture |
: Yes |
| Teletext Function |
: Yes |
| Picture-In-Picture |
: Yes |
| Subtitles Function |
: Yes |
| On Screen Display |
: Yes |
| FreeSync Premium |
: Yes |
| Auto Channel Search |
: Yes |
| Ambient Light Sensor |
: Yes |
| Program Guide ( EPG ) |
: Yes |
| Firmware Upgradeable |
: Yes |
| 144Hz Variable Refresh Rate |
: Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode ( ALLM ) |
: Yes |
| OSD Languages |
: 29 |
| Warranty |
: 2 Year |
| Firmware Upgradeable Via |
: Network, USB |
| Tuner Type |
: Analog & Digital |
| Digital Signal Format System |
: VB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T2 |
| On Screen Display Languages |
: ALB, BUL, CRO, CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP |
| Analog Signal Format System |
: NTSC, PAL BG, PAL DK, PAL I, SECAM B/G, SECA |
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| General Details |
| Power Supply |
: AC 100V – 240V 50-60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: 480–520 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| CEC |
: 1100 Kwh |
| Star Rating |
: 6 Star |
| ECO Energy Efficiency |
: Yes |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 99.8 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 98.3 Kg |
| Weight With Packaging |
: 229.3 Kg With Pallet |
| VESA Wall-Mounting |
: 600 mm X 500 mm |
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| Power Supply ( Voltage, Hz ) |
: AC 220 - 240 V 50Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: 600 W |
| Energy Consumption HDR |
: 879 kWh |
| Energy Consumption SDR |
: 228 kWh |
| Power Consmption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Energy Saving Mode |
: Yes |
| Energy Efficiency Scale |
: A To G |
| Energy Efficiency Class HDR |
: G |
| Energy Efficiency Class SDR |
: G |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 98.3 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 99.8 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 171.4 Kg |
| VESA Wall-Mounting |
: 1000 mm X 600 mm |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: RC833A |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Warranty Card |
: Yes |
| 2 X AAA Batteries |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
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| Remote Control |
: RC933 |
| Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Warranty Card |
: Yes |
| Desktop Stand |
: Yes |
| Cables included AC |
: Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
Both TVs are excellent for gaming, but the TCL 115C7K has an advantage with FreeSync Premium Pro and VRR support up to 288Hz, making it the stronger gaming-focused option.
Does Product 1 support Dolby Atmos?
Yes, the TCL 115X955 supports Dolby Atmos and features a powerful 6.2.2-channel ONKYO Hi-Fi sound system with dedicated up-firing speakers and a built-in subwoofer.
Which TV offers better brightness performance?
The TCL 115X955 delivers up to 5000 nits peak brightness, significantly higher than the 3000 nits offered by the TCL 115C7K, resulting in stronger HDR impact.
Which model has better audio quality?
The TCL 115X955 provides a more immersive audio experience with a 120W RMS 6.2.2-channel system, while the TCL 115C7K uses a 100W 4.2.2-channel configuration.
Which TV has better local dimming technology?
The TCL 115X955 features over 20,000 local dimming zones compared to up to 2,880 zones on the TCL 115C7K, giving it a clear advantage in contrast and black-level control.
Which TV should I buy for a premium home theater setup?
The TCL 115X955 is the better choice for premium home theater installations due to its superior brightness, advanced Mini LED backlighting, stronger audio system, and flagship-level picture performance.
Top Differences- Display Technology: 4K UHD QLED With Mini LED Vs 4K UHD Premium QD-MiniLED
- Speaker System: 6.2.2 Hi-Fi System Channel Vs ONKYO 4.2.2 Channel Hi-Fi Sound System
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