TCL RM9L RGB-Mini LED TV Review: Big Screen, Fussy Tech

The TCL RM9L RGB-Mini LED TV, available in 85-inch ($7,999.99, typically discounted by $2,000), 98-inch ($8,999.99, usually $1,000 off), and 115-inch ($24,999.99) sizes, offers vibrant colors and high brightness but requires significant picture setting adjustments. The 85-inch model weighs over 114 pounds and is 1.4 inches thick. It includes four HDMI 2.1 ports supporting 144Hz refresh rate, Wi-Fi 6, and a backlit remote. In testing, the RM9L underperformed compared to the LG Micro RGB Evo in skin tones and color vibrancy, and showed artifacts like blotchy patterns at large sizes. However, it excelled in deep blacks during Tron: Ares on Disney+ and delivered stunning colors in animated films like Hoppers. Gaming performance was strong with Crimson Desert and Forza Horizon 6, and the 330Hz VRR worked after enabling High Refresh Rate. The TV's Mini RGB technology emits red, blue, and green light through an LCD panel, differing from OLED's per-pixel control. The reviewer found the default picture modes inadequate, comparing the fussy tech to a sports car needing the right settings. The RM9L is ranked just below the LG Micro RGB Evo and Samsung Micro RGB R95H, and its main drawback is price, as 85-inch OLED models cost around $2,700.