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I saw this TCL QM8K in person at bestbuy a few days ago and was very impressed. It could be mistakened for an OLED. Have my eyes on a 85" QM8K..waiting for the right price..
This is an absolutely fantastic television. I got an open box excellent 75" from BB for a little less than this a few weeks ago and I have been loving it. After having burn in issues with 2 high end LG OLED's I needed something where I wouldn't have to worry about that, and so far this panel is delivering in a big way.
The TCL QM8K comes across as a bright-room mini LED TV that gets impressively close to OLED on black levels while avoiding burn in worries. Picture quality is praised for strong HDR highlights, deep blacks, good blooming control, and a glossy panel that gives dark scenes a rich look. It also seems well suited to sunny rooms, with the 65 inch model handling direct light and the set looking excellent in person. The main drawbacks are TCL's ad heavy Google TV interface, which may need a launcher workaround, and some concern about warranty support. A strong fit if brightness and OLED like contrast matter more than a clean smart TV experience.
bright-room living rooms and sports/movie viewing because commenters say the QM8K is recommended for bright rooms and is noticeably brighter for HDR highlights than OLED they owned, with blacks that still look close enough to OLED for many people.
people who are okay managing the Google TV interface (or replacing the launcher) because multiple commenters call the stock Google TV UI ad-heavy/scattered, but say you can switch to app-only mode or use an alternative launcher like Projectivy to make it workable.
buyers who want to avoid OLED burn-in worries because one commenter switched after burn-in issues with multiple LG OLEDs and said the TCL removes that worry so far.
shoppers who plan to mount the TV or buy open-box and can handle minor cosmetic issues because an open-box buyer reported the stand arrived damaged but they were mounting anyway and still got a smooth return and re-evaluation to a lower open-box fair price.
buyers who want a TV that can handle direct sunlight because one commenter said the extremely bright display works fantastic in a south-facing room with direct sunlight.
people who want a clean, ad-free smart TV interface out of the box because commenters say the standard Google TV launcher throws a lot of info/ads in your face and the UI feels scattered.
buyers who are sensitive to warranty/customer-service risk because one commenter hesitated due to "horror stories" about warranty support even though they felt the deal was decent.
Apple TV+ users who don't want to troubleshoot privacy/data-sharing settings because there's a reported bug where Apple TV+ fails unless you adjust the privacy/data-sharing option.
Yes. It is repeatedly described as very bright and well-suited to bright rooms, including south-facing rooms with direct sunlight. The QM8K is also positioned as the top-tier model with higher brightness and stronger HDR than the QM6K/QM7K.
It can look very close to OLED in black level and overall image quality, with some viewing it as OLED-like in person. The glossy panel and strong local dimming help blacks look deep, though viewing angles are still not near OLED.
Yes. The TV runs Android/Google TV, so an alternative launcher like Projectivy can be used, and app-only mode is another option. The stock launcher can return after OS updates or power failures, so it may need occasional resetting.
It avoids OLED-style burn-in concerns because it is a mini-LED LCD, making it a better fit for heavy static-content use. That is the main reason some buyers chose it after dealing with burn-in on OLEDs.
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This is an absolutely fantastic television. I got an open box excellent 75" from BB for a little less than this a few weeks ago and I have been loving it. After having burn in issues with 2 high end LG OLED's I needed something where I wouldn't have to worry about that, and so far this panel is delivering in a big way.
I saw this TCL QM8K in person at bestbuy a few days ago and was very impressed. It could be mistakened for an OLED. Have my eyes on a 85" QM8K..waiting for the right price..
I saw this TCL QM8K in person at bestbuy a few days ago and was very impressed. It could be mistakened for an OLED. Have my eyes on a 85" QM8K..waiting for the right price..
The B2 LG 65" OLED at BB
is $100 less. Is this QM8K better than the OLED? We have a dark room. Thanks
Picked up this TV for my father and it's the standard Google TV interface. Which is to say it throws a lot of info/ads in your face and the UI is kind of scattered.
You can always switch it to app only mode or use an alternative launcher like Projectivy. Though the stock launcher will still pop up after TV OS updates or if there is a power failure if you go the alt launcher route.
This is an absolutely fantastic television. I got an open box excellent 75" from BB for a little less than this a few weeks ago and I have been loving it. After having burn in issues with 2 high end LG OLED's I needed something where I wouldn't have to worry about that, and so far this panel is delivering in a big way.
Mind to share what price that was for the 75?
Do we think this 65 or 75 will go down more in upcoming weeks ?
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I almost pulled the trigger, but some of the horror stories on warranty support are turning me off. I am tempted to hold off for now, but this looks like a decent deal (especially if it stacks with some other discounts).
Do we think this 65 or 75 will go down more in upcoming weeks ?
I paid 993.99 before tax for it, but it was a bit of a fluke. The price I paid was originally higher, but when I brought it home, I found that the stand was damaged. Wasn't really a big deal to me, as I was planning to mount it anyway, but BB open box excellent should technically mean all components are in like new condition. I went back to the store and was very lucky to speak to a nice manager who allowed me to do a return without having to bring the TV back, and then she instructed geek squad to re-evaluate the TV down to the lowest possible price for open box fair, and re-sell it to me at that price.
I saw this TCL QM8K in person at bestbuy a few days ago and was very impressed. It could be mistakened for an OLED. Have my eyes on a 85" QM8K..waiting for the right price..
Reasons I chose was bc it was recommended for bright rooms. Reviews show on par. Have been pleased with my two year old tcl qled
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The TCL QM8K comes across as a bright-room mini LED TV that gets impressively close to OLED on black levels while avoiding burn in worries. Picture quality is praised for strong HDR highlights, deep blacks, good blooming control, and a glossy panel that gives dark scenes a rich look. It also seems well suited to sunny rooms, with the 65 inch model handling direct light and the set looking excellent in person. The main drawbacks are TCL's ad heavy Google TV interface, which may need a launcher workaround, and some concern about warranty support. A strong fit if brightness and OLED like contrast matter more than a clean smart TV experience.
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same price at Best Buy as well
Only $100 more than BF
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is $100 less. Is this QM8K better than the OLED? We have a dark room. Thanks
You can always switch it to app only mode or use an alternative launcher like Projectivy. Though the stock launcher will still pop up after TV OS updates or if there is a power failure if you go the alt launcher route.
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I also purchased a "used" version thats from amazon that had shipping box problems but everything is fine and included. That saved $80.
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