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Nov 20, 2025 4:13 PM

65" TCL QM8K Series QD-Mini LED 4K 144Hz Google Smart TV (2025 Model)

$898

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Amazon has 65" TCL QM8K Series QD-Mini LED 4K 144Hz Google Smart TV (65QM8K, 2025 Model) on sale for $897.99. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Refresh Rate: 144Hz
  • Motion Rate: 480 with MEMC Frame Insertion
  • Panel Type: QD-Mini LED CrystGlow WHVA Panel
  • Smart Platform: Google TV
  • Ports:
    • 1x RF Input (NTSC, ATSC)
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x USB 3.0
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 4x HDMI (1x eARC)
    • 1x SPDIF Digital Audio Optical

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  • This price is slightly lower than our earlier Frontpage Deal.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
  • Returns: For the 2025 holiday season, eligible items purchased between November 1 and December 31, 2025 can be returned until January 31, 2026, exclusions apply.

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Written by phoinix | Staff
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Amazon has 65" TCL QM8K Series QD-Mini LED 4K 144Hz Google Smart TV (65QM8K, 2025 Model) on sale for $897.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Earn 10% back on this item when you pay with your Prime Visa (Learn More).
Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Refresh Rate: 144Hz
  • Motion Rate: 480 with MEMC Frame Insertion
  • Panel Type: QD-Mini LED CrystGlow WHVA Panel
  • Smart Platform: Google TV
  • Ports:
    • 1x RF Input (NTSC, ATSC)
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x USB 3.0
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 4x HDMI (1x eARC)
    • 1x SPDIF Digital Audio Optical

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • This price is slightly lower than our earlier Frontpage Deal.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
  • Returns: For the 2025 holiday season, eligible items purchased between November 1 and December 31, 2025 can be returned until January 31, 2026, exclusions apply.

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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The TCL QM8K stands out as a bright room TV with strong daytime performance, and the 4K panel is the real resolution despite the model name. It is often described as a step up from the QN90D for bright spaces, with very good picture quality and an impressive sound system. The main caveats are weaker dark room performance than OLED, some reports of blur, humming or buzzing at high brightness, and the ARC port not being HDMI 2.1. It looks like a solid fit if your room has a lot of light and you can work around the audio setup.

  • bright-room daytime viewers because commenters say it's awesome for bright room daytime viewing and is marked as better than the QN90D/most others for bright rooms.

    vprotasovbartshorts

  • people choosing between a TCL QM8K and an OLED specifically for daytime use because one commenter picked the QM8K over an LG G4 OLED flagship and said they're very happy with the purchase.

    MostBased

  • buyers who want a big-screen value deal and plan to use a Prime card because one commenter got 5% back on the $897.99 deal and called it awesome.

    dubbfoolio

  • shoppers comparing this TCL to an LG C5 who are deciding based on price drops because one commenter said the price drop on the "8K" (plus 20% PayPal cash back) made the TCL a "no brainer."

    dfresh97

  • home theater setups that route audio through a receiver because commenters say they prefer plugging everything into the receiver for cleaner cabling and easier input switching when they have many HDMI devices.

    Twelve_of_Spades

  • people with a soundbar plus a single 2.1 gaming device who can use a workaround because one commenter suggests putting the soundbar on the ARC port and the Xbox on another HDMI port to get sound and 2.1.

    JollyHose932

  • dark-room viewers expecting OLED-level black performance because commenters warn that an OLED like the S90D is best in a dark room and that even small ambient light can raise blacks to grey.

    moonubybartshorts

  • buyers who need ARC to support HDMI 2.1 for multiple 2.1 devices because commenters say the ARC port isn't 2.1 and that it's a problem if you have multiple 2.1 devices.

    SonicTronTwelve_of_Spades

  • buyers who care a lot about built-in audio quality because commenters say the audio is average and they bought a Sonos Arc instead (spending more on the soundbar than the TV).

    buy_now_think_laterIDWIWDWI

  • people who want to use the TV's built-in audio without any external routing and don't want to deal with HDMI workarounds because commenters describe frustration with the lack of 2.1 on ARC and note there's no other way to fix it besides an external part.

    SonicTronSonicTron

  • people sensitive to TV noise at high brightness because one commenter reports humming/buzzing at high brightness and says it's a dealbreaker for them.

    PogueSquadron

  • buyers who want to avoid TCL warranty hassle because one commenter advises not to go through TCL warranty service after experiencing a difficult "nasty run around."

    BoastfulLlama9168

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Nov 24, 2025 4:25 PM
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fsyin505Nov 24, 2025 4:25 PM
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Capitol One shopping has 10% off Best Buy today. I wish I had waited but this BF price is good. But it could have been much slicker!
Nov 24, 2025 10:39 PM
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domoMKIVNov 24, 2025 10:39 PM
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Not bad at all. Now the 85" needs to come down in price too....might just spring for the QM7K, not sure if I'll notice the difference between the two anyway.
Nov 25, 2025 12:05 AM
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SDNoviceNov 25, 2025 12:05 AM
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Quote from nickyboy4 View quoted comment :
Is this TV as good as LG QNED85 ??
Per RTINGS, the QM8K is better; however, their ratings methodology has changed between the two, so its not an apples to apples comparison.
Nov 25, 2025 1:56 PM
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IndigoTent3072Nov 25, 2025 1:56 PM
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Don't know if anyone is still reading this thread, but does anyone think the 65" QM7K will get any lower than the approx. $800 prices at WM and Amazon during this BF and CM season? It was as low as $548 temporarily at WM a few weeks ago.
Nov 25, 2025 3:06 PM
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CalmMitten9192Nov 25, 2025 3:06 PM
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Quote from kukblue1 View quoted comment :
How is YouTube TV and apps on this? Will it be faster than my onn 4k plus box or should I just stick with it?
Try both and see.
Nov 25, 2025 11:23 PM
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Joined Sep 2016
IDWIWDWINov 25, 2025 11:23 PM
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Quote from buy_now_think_later View quoted comment :
Can't agree more. I was looking at 8k/7k or c5/s90f but got 6k pro from Costco and its been phenomenonal. I don't think I need to spend any more. No doubt the others tvs are better but the law of diminishing returns kicks in. Also Costco 5 year warranty makes it sweet. Paid $426 including tax the best TV I ever had...
How is the audio on the 6K. I've got a really tight area and would rather the screen size than get a smaller tv and use a sound bar. I just returned a pretty damaged 6K that I got where the screen had issues and the sound was absolutely abysmal. Super tiny, absolutely zero bass and a weird mid-boxy overall sound. Wondering if my unit had more damage than just the screen or if the sound on this unit is just bad.
Nov 25, 2025 11:46 PM
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buy_now_think_laterNov 25, 2025 11:46 PM
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Quote from IDWIWDWI View quoted comment :
How is the audio on the 6K. I've got a really tight area and would rather the screen size than get a smaller tv and use a sound bar. I just returned a pretty damaged 6K that I got where the screen had issues and the sound was absolutely abysmal. Super tiny, absolutely zero bass and a weird mid-boxy overall sound. Wondering if my unit had more damage than just the screen or if the sound on this unit is just bad.
Audio is average so I won't buy it for that. I bought a Sonos arc to go with it lol spending more on the soundbar than the tv lol

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Nov 26, 2025 12:55 AM
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GregrySNov 26, 2025 12:55 AM
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Wow, it never thought I see the day where people start losing their minds over a 65-in TCL at this price
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Nov 26, 2025 4:35 AM
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miamicuseNov 26, 2025 4:35 AM
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Quote from bchill View quoted comment :
QM6K that I set up last night for $499 is good enough for the majority of people looking at this size T.V. It has blown my socks off so far.
I have a 55" TCL 55QM751G, and looking for a 65", but I am not sure which 65QMxK is closest to it, is the QM6K about the same as the QM751G do you know?
Nov 26, 2025 10:20 AM
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bchillNov 26, 2025 10:20 AM
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Quote from miamicuse View quoted comment :
I have a 55" TCL 55QM751G, and looking for a 65", but I am not sure which 65QMxK is closest to it, is the QM6K about the same as the QM751G do you know?
I wish I could answer this. I would have to do research to help you. Maybe someone else will chime in. I'm still happy with the 6K after several days of use.
Nov 26, 2025 1:08 PM
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BlueLlama2001Nov 26, 2025 1:08 PM
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Nov 26, 2025 2:29 PM
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SDNoviceNov 26, 2025 2:29 PM
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Quote from miamicuse View quoted comment :
I have a 55" TCL 55QM751G, and looking for a 65", but I am not sure which 65QMxK is closest to it, is the QM6K about the same as the QM751G do you know?
QM751G is 2024 model (equivalent 2025 model is QM7K). QM7K would your closest; QM8K would be the next level.
Nov 26, 2025 2:31 PM
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SDNoviceNov 26, 2025 2:31 PM
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Quote from IndigoTent3072 View quoted comment :
Don't know if anyone is still reading this thread, but does anyone think the 65" QM7K will get any lower than the approx. $800 prices at WM and Amazon during this BF and CM season? It was as low as $548 temporarily at WM a few weeks ago.
No one can tell but prices will go down as the 2026 release cycle nears. If it doesn't go down this holiday season it will start to go down during Jan-Feb season as the 2026 release cycle starts.
Nov 26, 2025 3:32 PM
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IndigoTent3072Nov 26, 2025 3:32 PM
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Quote from SDNovice View quoted comment :
No one can tell but prices will go down as the 2026 release cycle nears. If it doesn't go down this holiday season it will start to go down during Jan-Feb season as the 2026 release cycle starts.
Thanks, I suspected as much but haven't ever followed them before.

The Hisense version of this TV is on another thread right now for $100 less if you are interested. It's from an ebay seller though. https://slickdeals.net/f/18862711-hisense-65-u8qg-series-4k-165hz-qled-miniled-google-smart-tv-ebay-798-39?src=SiteSearch

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Nov 27, 2025 12:00 AM
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BoastfulLlama9168Nov 27, 2025 12:00 AM
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Please Google TCL on their warranty service. I'm experiencing the nasty run arounds many people mentioned in their reviews. You seriously don't need to go through this.

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