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85" TCL QM8 QLED Mini-LED 4K 120Hz HDR Smart TV with Google TV

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Best Buy has 85" TCL QM8 Q-Class 4K 120Hz Mini-LED QLED HDR Smart TV w/ Google TV (85QM850G) on sale for $1699.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Champagne13 for finding this deal..

Specs
  • Resolution: 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160)
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Display Technology: QLED + Mini LED
  • Local dimming: 2300 zones
  • Wi-Fi 6
  • HDR ULTRA (Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, & HLG)
  • Smart Platform: Google TV
  • Works with: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit
  • Ports:
    • 4x HDMI (1x eARC)
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 1x Ethernet

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  • About this Offer:
    • This is $298 lower (15% savings) than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1998.
  • About this Product:
    • RTINGS gives the TCL QM8 series a rating of 8.3 out of 10.
    • This is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 100 ratings at Best Buy.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Best Buy has 85" TCL QM8 Q-Class 4K 120Hz Mini-LED QLED HDR Smart TV w/ Google TV (85QM850G) on sale for $1699.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Champagne13 for finding this deal..

Specs
  • Resolution: 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160)
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Display Technology: QLED + Mini LED
  • Local dimming: 2300 zones
  • Wi-Fi 6
  • HDR ULTRA (Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, & HLG)
  • Smart Platform: Google TV
  • Works with: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit
  • Ports:
    • 4x HDMI (1x eARC)
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 1x Ethernet

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts
  • About this Offer:
    • This is $298 lower (15% savings) than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1998.
  • About this Product:
    • RTINGS gives the TCL QM8 series a rating of 8.3 out of 10.
    • This is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 100 ratings at Best Buy.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Model: TCL 85-Inch QM8 QLED 4K Smart Mini LED TV with Google TV (85QM850G, 2023 Model) Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, HDR Ultra, Game Accelerator up to 240Hz, Voice Remote, Works with Alexa, Streaming Television

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Doctor_Drago
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I've also had issues with a sony tv and Samsung (currently) point is. Any tv could be problematic
miadlor
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You're correct, but 2 in a row.... I'm out.
CleatusT
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Which series was that?

Having had numerous TCL TVs I would absolutely stay away from the 4 series, the 5 series would be the lowest model I'd ever consider.

Two different 4 series developed awful dead spots, all of the 6 series TVs I've ever had work just fine.

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SRVisGod24Mar 19, 2024 02:43 AM
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Quote from JohnJ7736 :
Why anyone would choose this over an OLED is a real head scratcher.
Brightness and too many static logos/tickers. It's why I went with it over the C2. I don't regret it one bit
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alex.d.chicoMar 19, 2024 02:57 AM
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Besides size, how's this compare to the 98 TCL at 1999?
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Quote from JohnJ7736 :
Why anyone would choose this over an OLED is a real head scratcher.
Because an OLED this size is twice the price, less bright, and isn't good for my family's viewing habits since we had burn-in on an OLED in the past.
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FranksAndBeansMar 19, 2024 03:37 AM
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Quote from kam114 :
Expect to use an external dongle like a Roku, Firestick, or Chromecast with a TCL TV. The wifi cards and motherboards on these are ridiculously weak/slow and make for a horrible experience on the built in Google TV. Image quality and brightness (I have a 85Q650G) are good for the value.

I complained to TCL of a super laggy and buggy OS on the TV (random black screens, audio missing, super slow navigation). They came out and replaced the motherboard and wificard (they used a 3rd party) with the model below it from the 5 series and now the screen buffers anytime I turn on the microwave. TCL OS build is really that horrendous.
Microwaves interfere with 2.4ghz wifi. 5ghz is better.
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FranksAndBeansMar 19, 2024 03:40 AM
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Quote from JohnJ7736 :
Why anyone would choose this over an OLED is a real head scratcher.
85" is a lot bigger than the 77" oled that is near this price range.

83" oled is the fair comparison and cost twice as much. Twice as much is not worth it to most, mini-led displays are very good.
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LivelyManatee460Mar 19, 2024 05:37 AM
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Quote from turnne :
Well we shall have to see how good Micro Led is because Mini LED is certainly not OLED quality
I certainly think the Quantum dot technology makes a difference, even on the OLED's
Look at what Samsung did with their QD-OLED 2 years ago and now it is the standard bearer of the best technology there is at this time.
Color saturation, brightness along with WOLED always had in the capability of black levels and viewing angle.
I think we're getting there more and more every year. Some MiniLEDs are approaching OLED, but still flawed in processing. We're probably already terms of the number of local dimming zones, but there might be some issues w/ the way we're handling lit zones. Its why TCL & Hisense have displays w/ like 40K+ local dimming zones but still exhibit more blooming than like a Sony x95L w/ only 1000 zones. I think Sony understands how to control its local dimming better than anyone else, but they dont have the need to move into these crazy high zone counts yet due to processing limitations. MicroLED def will solve even more issues but its great that we have MiniLEDs this capable already at affordable prices.
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SRVisGod24Mar 19, 2024 05:51 AM
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Quote from LivelyManatee460 :
I think we're getting there more and more every year. Some MiniLEDs are approaching OLED, but still flawed in processing. We're probably already terms of the number of local dimming zones, but there might be some issues w/ the way we're handling lit zones. Its why TCL & Hisense have displays w/ like 40K+ local dimming zones but still exhibit more blooming than like a Sony x95L w/ only 1000 zones. I think Sony understands how to control its local dimming better than anyone else, but they dont have the need to move into these crazy high zone counts yet due to processing limitations. MicroLED def will solve even more issues but its great that we have MiniLEDs this capable already at affordable prices.
Until MicroLED becomes a thing, Sony's flagship this year, which is a mini led, is gonna be as close as we ever get to OLED performance, with a non OLED TV. But like all their other flagship TV's, it's definitely not gonna be affordable!

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Z-BoMar 19, 2024 10:36 AM
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Until MicroLED becomes a thing, Sony's flagship this year, which is a mini led, is gonna be as close as we ever get to OLED performance, with a non OLED TV. But like all their other flagship TV's, it's definitely not gonna be affordable!
I'll ride out my shitty Vizio for another 5 years. Hopefully the New York Jets don't win the Super Bowl during that time. If it does, I'll call up Vizio and complain about how their terrible OS tcp/ip stack causes content to stop buffering when my wife uses the microwave.
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Quote from LivelyManatee460 :
I think we're getting there more and more every year. Some MiniLEDs are approaching OLED, but still flawed in processing. We're probably already terms of the number of local dimming zones, but there might be some issues w/ the way we're handling lit zones. Its why TCL & Hisense have displays w/ like 40K+ local dimming zones but still exhibit more blooming than like a Sony x95L w/ only 1000 zones. I think Sony understands how to control its local dimming better than anyone else, but they dont have the need to move into these crazy high zone counts yet due to processing limitations. MicroLED def will solve even more issues but its great that we have MiniLEDs this capable already at affordable prices.
From a person who has two MiniLed's and two OLEDs( Non QD) in their home..I can tell you that one of the first things I notice is the difference in black level going from one technology to the other
The off angle color and brightness change is also noticeable, especially in the Hisense U8. The Samsung QN90a is a bit better in that regard, but not OLED level by any stretch

As long as QD-OLED prices keep dropping then there is a market. People seem to love the Samsung S89C 77" for $1799 and the Sony A95L is typically known as the best set on the market right now
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Until MicroLED becomes a thing, Sony's flagship this year, which is a mini led, is gonna be as close as we ever get to OLED performance, with a non OLED TV. But like all their other flagship TV's, it's definitely not gonna be affordable!
The Sony A95L QD-OLED is widely regarded as the best there is on the market right now.
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BMETFergMar 19, 2024 11:32 AM
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What is a good 600 x 600 vesa mount for this?
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FabulousCrow2645Mar 19, 2024 12:53 PM
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great deal I have the 75 inch for over 2 yrs now still happy with the purchased
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argo436Mar 19, 2024 12:58 PM
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This is a really good deal. I'm still considering the Samsung QN90C 85 inch at Costco for 2399 but this seems very similar and it's 600 bucks cheaper. I'm not sure which one to get.
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Champagne13Mar 19, 2024 02:04 PM
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Quote from aagg436 :
This is a really good deal. I'm still considering the Samsung QN90C 85 inch at Costco for 2399 but this seems very similar and it's 600 bucks cheaper. I'm not sure which one to get.
Actually... it's $700 difference, but remember that at Costco the QN90C includes a 5 yr warranty. If going the QM8 route and concerned about longevity, keep in mind that a 5 yr warranty at BB is $495, a 4 year warranty (Asurion) at Amazon is $183, and a 4 yr warranty directly with Allstate/Squaretrade is $230.
https://www.squaretrade.com/all-p...rotection/

https://www.amazon.com/TCL-85QM850G-Accelerator-Streaming-Television/dp/B0C1J4FKS2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?c... [amazon.com]

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nikolaef37Mar 19, 2024 06:02 PM
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That Best Buy 5 year warranty on a product like this is your friend

These Chinese Tv's seem to have quality control that can vary widely

That being said, if you get a good one this is a heck of a performance value for the price.
Will it compete with the higher end Samsung's and Sony's for all the fine details..NO...but one should not be expecting that either at this price.
I still own my USA Made tv after all this years

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