In a surprising twist, LG Electronics, long the loudest cheerleader for OLED TVs, is now hedging its bets. Faced with slipping market share and rising pressure from Samsung, Hisense, and TCL, LG is banking on MiniLED technology, and ironically, it is TCL, a key rival, manufacturing many of its new QNED TVs.

After selling off its final LCD factories to TCL, LG is now sourcing its QNED evo lineup directly from China. The irony cuts deep: the same MiniLED tech that’s fueling TCL’s rise is now at the core of LG’s comeback attempt. Even more complicated, LG’s imported QNED TVs land in a U.S. market increasingly hostile to Chinese manufacturing, thanks to mounting tariffs.

LG claims the new QNED series offers richer, more realistic colors across light and dark environments. But unlike traditional QLEDs, the company is touting its proprietary “Dynamic QNED Colour” engine, a different path from the quantum dot technology dominating elsewhere.

Powering the experience is LG’s in-house Alpha AI Processor 3 and WebOS. But beyond sharper images and curated recommendations, there’s a much larger play happening quietly in the background: data collection. LG has admitted to raking in over $1.5 billion last year by selling user data harvested through its smart TVs, including browsing habits, viewing preferences, and even voice profiles through AI Voice ID.

Tightly integrated AI features like AI Concierge, AI Picture Pro, and AI Search further deepen the company’s behavioral tracking. Combined with Microsoft’s Copilot integration and a web of cloud-based analytics, LG’s televisions are becoming potent data hubs disguised as entertainment centers.

And if you think you can easily opt out? LG’s warranty terms suggest otherwise. Turning off tracking isn’t just hard, it’s almost impossible without crippling the TV’s smart features.

Meanwhile, TCL Electronics just reported an 11.4 percent rise in Q1 2025 TV shipments and a 22.3 percent surge in sales revenue, driven by strong demand for larger and MiniLED TVs. The company is expanding its premium footprint globally, even as North American shipments saw a slight dip.

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TCL is making it easier to bring QLED technology into your living room without straining your budget. The company has launched the TCL Q51K Series, an entry-level line of 4K QLED Smart TVs now available exclusively at Walmart in the United States. It comes in five sizes: 43, 50, 55, 65, and 75 inches, targeting everyday buyers looking for a premium upgrade at accessible prices.

TCL Q51K Specifications

The Q51K Series features TCL’s Quantum Dot technology, delivering vivid colors and a broader color spectrum with 98% DCI-P3 coverage. It supports major HDR formats, including Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG, ensuring enhanced contrast and detail. It equips TCL’s AiPQ Processor, reportedly built on a Realtek chipset, which uses deep learning AI to optimize visuals scene-by-scene for improved brightness, contrast, and clarity.

For gamers, the Q51K Series sports Auto Game Mode with ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), automatically adjusting settings for smoother gameplay. It also features Motion Rate 240 with MEMC frame insertion to maintain clear motion, even though the TV uses a modest 60Hz HVA panel.

The series comes with High Brightness Direct LED backlighting to deliver brighter, punchier images. Audio performance is elevated with support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and DTS Virtual:X through built-in dual stereo speakers, offering a more immersive experience.

In terms of connectivity, it equips Wi-Fi 5, three HDMI 2.0 ports, USB 3.0, optical audio out, and LAN options. It runs Google TV out of the box and comes with a Google Assistant voice remote, alongside built-in Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2, and HomeKit support.

The Q51K Series sports a modern design with a metal FullView bezel-less frame, giving it a sleek, nearly all-screen appearance that feels more premium than the price suggests.

Pricing

Here’s how the Q51K lineup is priced at Walmart:

• 43-inch – $208
• 50-inch – $258
• 55-inch – $278
• 65-inch – $388
• 75-inch – $518

In related news, TCL recently launched its T6C-UK 4K QLED Fire TV series in the UK, with prices starting at £399.

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TCL Solar has officially entered the Korean market, making its presence known at the Korea International Green Energy Expo in Daegu. Fresh off a major brand upgrade, the company took over Booth L260 with a full showcase of its cutting-edge solar lineup including its Shingled, TOPCon half-cut, and BC modules, drawing major attention across the three-day event.

TCL Solar brings next-gen solar tech to Korea’s renewable energy market

This move marks TCL Solar’s first official foray into Korea, backed by the combined strengths of TCL Group, TCL Zhonghuan, and the legendary SunPower, which it acquired earlier this year. The timing is strategic because South Korea, the world’s eighth-largest energy consumer, is racing to overhaul its energy mix under its Carbon Neutrality 2050 plan and is aiming for 30 percent renewable generation by 2030.

At the center of TCL’s display was its G11RA72P BC module, built on SunPower’s advanced technology. The module delivers improved real-world performance over mainstream TOPCon products, with better results in partial shading, temperature coefficients, and power degradation over time, all critical advantages for Korea’s dense, rooftop-heavy solar landscape.

TCL’s Shingled modules also stood out, blending aesthetics and efficiency through a unique one-third cut cell design and high-density packing that promises more power and better durability without sacrificing visual uniformity, a growing priority in urban installations.

The debut was not just about showing off hardware. TCL Solar signed supply deals with two established local players, Dabin E&C and Korea Green Power Co. Ltd., signaling immediate traction in a notoriously competitive and certification-heavy market.

As TCL Solar ramps up its research and development efforts and deepens local partnerships, it is clear the brand is not just entering Korea but is betting on becoming a major force in the region’s renewable energy shift.

In related news, TCL recently launched its T6C-UK 4K QLED Fire TV series in the UK, with prices starting at £399.