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forum thread Posted by MostBased • Mar 12, 2025
forum thread Posted by MostBased • Mar 12, 2025

Amazon: TCL 85-Inch QM8 QLED 4K Smart Mini LED TV (85QM850G, 2023 Model) $1429

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TCL Flagship TV of 2023, superior to every 2024 model available for this size and price point. Better than the recent front page 2024 Samsung QN85D, with no trade in necessary.

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

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1J4FKS2

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TCL Flagship TV of 2023, superior to every 2024 model available for this size and price point. Better than the recent front page 2024 Samsung QN85D, with no trade in necessary.

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

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1J4FKS2

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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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Choppstyxx
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Why is this so cheap compared to the 65/75in? am I missing something
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Quote from Choppstyxx :
Why is this so cheap compared to the 65/75in? am I missing something
Sometimes retailers are just trying to clear inventory. This is a 2023 model, and 85" TV's have a relatively limited market.
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Quote from MostBased :
QM850G vs QN85D:
https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/c...7973/49719

I got my 85" QN85D for $910, which includes tax + free full motion wall mount + mount installation. QN85D sells at Costco right now for $2,199. Lol

Fwiw, QN85D is an excellent TV and we love it.
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Quote from RainGater :
I got my 85" QN85D for $910, which includes tax + free full motion wall mount + mount installation. QN85D sells at Costco right now for $2,199. Lol Fwiw, QN85D is an excellent TV and we love it.
I'm in the market for one.. .where'd you get this?
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turnne
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If I recall correctly.....the Hisense U8K was ranked a bit better than this at the time according to rtings.com
And, isnt there a refurb deal( with a 2 year warranty) thread here on the newer Hisense 85" U8N for about this same price?
Rtings also says that the newer Hisense u8n is better than the current TCL QM851

I am thinking this TV should be about $1100-1200( max)

https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/c...0406/60898
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highdraky
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Torn between this and the TCL 98 inch at $1499. The picture quality of this QM8 QLED should be visibly better if comparing side by side. However, nobody has two large TVs side by side at home and I mostly watch Youtube videos...

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Quote from highdraky :
Torn between this and the TCL 98 inch at $1499. The picture quality of this QM8 QLED should be visibly better if comparing side by side. However, nobody has two large TVs side by side at home and I mostly watch Youtube videos...

Exact same dilemma. Mine will be in a dark room so I'm leaning 98.
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Quote from turnne :
If I recall correctly.....the Hisense U8K was ranked a bit better than this at the time according to rtings.com
And, isnt there a refurb deal( with a 2 year warranty) thread here on the newer Hisense 85" U8N for about this same price?
Rtings also says that the newer Hisense u8n is better than the current TCL QM851

I am thinking this TV should be about $1100-1200( max)

https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/c...0406/60898

I thought I wanted the Hisense U8N over the TCL, but I just returned from Best Buy and saw them both in person. The TCL wins for picture quality IMO. Pops a lot more, more vivid, higher HDR.

Better build quality too, as the Hisense is all plastic, while the TCL is a bit more premium with a metal frame. Samsung makes the TCL panel, so the QM8 is basically a higher end Samsung for a budget price. That said, I'm holding out for a deal on the 2024 model QM851G because the jump in picture quality from the 2023 QM850G is substantial.
Last edited by MostBased March 25, 2025 at 12:37 PM.
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Quote from MostBased :
I thought I wanted the Hisense U8N over the TCL, but I just returned from Best Buy and saw them both in person. The TCL wins for picture quality IMO. Pops a lot more, more vivid, higher HDR.

Better build quality too, as the Hisense is all plastic, while the TCL is a bit more premium with a metal frame. Samsung makes the TCL panel, so the QM8 is basically a higher end Samsung for a budget price. That said, I'm holding out for a deal on the 2024 model QM851G because the jump in picture quality from the 2023 QM850G is substantial.
Yea right....
if that made much if any difference, then Sony would not have what has been regarded as the best televisions for years...since Sony stopped making their own panels years ago

But I am on the same page as rtings.com. I prefer the Hisense a bit better but they are really two horns on the same goat. One would be well served to buy whichever is cheaper at the time

Neither is going to win any prizes for picture processing or color accuracy and a buyer needs to know they will be dealing with some occasional buginess as well

On another note
I dont ever look at my Samsung QN90C and think that my Hisense U8N is just as good...even though the Hisense is brighter and has some very good black levels
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Quote from turnne :
Yea right....
if that made much if any difference, then Sony would not have what has been regarded as the best televisions for years...since Sony stopped making their own panels years ago

But I am on the same page as rtings.com. I prefer the Hisense a bit better but they are really two horns on the same goat. One would be well served to buy whichever is cheaper at the time

Neither is going to win any prizes for picture processing or color accuracy and a buyer needs to know they will be dealing with some occasional buginess as well

On another note
I dont ever look at my Samsung QN90C and think that my Hisense U8N is just as good...even though the Hisense is brighter and has some very good black levels

Try both with Apple TV for an "Apple's to apples" comparison.

I use Apple TV with every TV I own, and it makes my 15 yr old Sony & 10 yr old Samsung as snappy as my 2 year old LG OLED. No more bugginess, and better color accuracy. Your Hisense U8 would really shine with an Apple TV. If you go for it, pls let us know how it looks on the U8.
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Quote from MostBased :
Try both with Apple TV for an "Apple's to apples" comparison.

I use Apple TV with every TV I own, and it makes my 15 yr old Sony & 10 yr old Samsung as snappy as my 2 year old LG OLED. No more bugginess, and better color accuracy. Your Hisense U8 would really shine with an Apple TV. If you go for it, pls let us know how it looks on the U8.
Already have,,,with the U8N and U8H

The banding on the U8H can be pretty rough..especially for greens
They have improved with the U8N...but its not one of going to fool anyone that has look at say a Sony bravia 9

And I get it...they are value brand TV's...so I have always had the right expectations

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