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If you’ve been toying with the idea of upgrading to a bigger screen ahead of the Super Bowl, you won’t hear me trying to talk you out of it. That’s because the slice of time between the holidays and spring is a great time to find TV sales. Brands are gearing up to launch their latest models, but until they arrive, many of their best sets are deeply discounted.
Case in point: The 75-inch TCL QM5K fell to just $599 at Best Buy. It was already one of the most affordable Mini-LED TVs on shelves ahead of this 50% price drop, but now it’s one of the best deals around on a 75-inch TV. It's a Best Buy exclusive, so you won't see it anywhere else.
While the QM5K isn’t one of the best-performing 75-inch TVs on shelves, it comes with one key feature that sets it apart from ultra-cheap 75-inch TVs: Mini-LED backlighting.
The QM5K leverages a more modest array of Mini-LEDs relative to higher-end TVs, but trust me: This is a feature you definitely want, especially at this extra-large screen size. This type of backlighting typically results in better contrast when compared to TVs that tap garden-variety, edge-lit panels. (Though I’d still hesitate to recommend the QM5K to folks with sun-soaked living rooms.)
It’s worth noting that the QM5K is outfitted with just three HDMI inputs — one fewer than what most TVs offer. Fortunately, the QM5K comes with Google TV built right in, and the software is good enough for daily use. The interface is easy to navigate, and the app support is robust.
If you’re looking to prioritize screen size over performance ahead of the Super Bowl, but you still want to avoid buying a TV that scrapes the bottom of the barrel, the QM5K is currently one of the best options available.
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