TCL and the team behind Call of Duty are expanding their ongoing collaboration with the launch of Black Ops 7, positioning TCL’s latest QD-Mini LED televisions as display options aimed at players looking for large-format gaming setups. Announced in Dubai, the partnership continues a pattern in which hardware manufacturers align major product cycles with marquee game releases to highlight features tied to brightness, motion handling, and color performance. TCL frames its QD-Mini LED lineup as suited for fast-paced gameplay, but the broader context is the growing competition among TV makers to court console and PC gamers as part of the home entertainment market.
The C8K sits at the top of TCL’s range, spanning 65 to 98 inches and offering thousands of local dimming zones. Peak brightness reaches 4,500 to 5,000 nits depending on panel size, a specification aimed at improving contrast in both bright and shadow-heavy gameplay environments. Combined with a 144 Hz refresh rate and QLED color performance that covers a wide DCI-P3 gamut, the panel is positioned to handle high-motion scenes without significant blur. TCL presents this model as the most robust option in its lineup for cinematic-style gaming, a category that continues to attract players seeking large-scale immersion.
Below it, the C7K features up to 2,800 dimming zones and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. Its specifications—144 Hz native refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and a set of tuned Game Modes—are intended to support smoother graphics during rapid or high-intensity sequences. HDR improvements also contribute to better visibility of textures and interface elements during gameplay, a practical benefit for players in titles that rely on environmental cues and contrast-heavy scenes.
The C6K is positioned for users who prioritize speed and responsiveness. With a 144 Hz panel, VRR support, and reduced input lag, it benefits competitive players or those who rely on quick reaction times. The set’s QD-Mini LED backlight includes hundreds of dimming zones, offering extra clarity in darker in-game environments without pushing brightness excessively. This model serves the lower end of TCL’s gaming-focused lineup while maintaining the key performance traits expected from modern displays.
All three televisions include the brand’s Game Master features, a software suite that automatically enables low-latency modes and stabilizes variable refresh rate performance. The inclusion of a gaming dashboard and enhanced shadow detection reflects how TV makers are increasingly designing firmware-level tools for players, mirroring capabilities long found in PC monitors. The lineup also emphasizes improved wide-angle viewing, which helps maintain brightness and color accuracy for multi-player or varied seating setups—an area of practical importance for living-room gaming.
The partnership between TCL and Call of Duty extends previous collaborations, including earlier franchise releases and creator-focused events. While the companies highlight shared ambitions around visual fidelity, this year’s alignment underscores a broader industry trend: using major game launches to demonstrate how display hardware keeps pace with modern graphics demands.
