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Dec 15, 2025 7:35 AM

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

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Amazon has 65" TCL QM8K Series QD-Mini LED 4K 144Hz Google Smart TV (2025 Model) on sale for $997.99. 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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Amazon has 65" TCL QM8K Series QD-Mini LED 4K 144Hz Google Smart TV (2025 Model) on sale for $997.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

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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rhymes116
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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..
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VX1980
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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.
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Community Reviews

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.

  • The QM8K delivers strong HDR brightness that can outperform an OLED in bright highlights.

    MostBasedSonicTronRansu

  • The miniLED performance produces deep blacks that can look close to OLED in dark scenes.

    SonicTronRansuwellkevi01

  • The Google TV setup can be made more usable by switching to an app-only mode or using an alternative launcher.

    Ganglorwellkevi01theshmigga

  • The TV's extremely bright display works well in south-facing rooms with direct sunlight.

    aclSFBizkit64

  • The Google TV interface can be ad-heavy and scattered, which can make navigation feel cluttered.

    Ganglortheshmigga

  • The stock launcher can reappear after OS updates or power failures when using an alternative launcher.

    Ganglortheshmigga

  • Warranty support concerns can be a deal-breaker despite the TV's strong performance.

    DonDuque

  • The TV does not come in the 55" size, which can limit size options for some shoppers.

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Dec 15, 2025 10:59 PM
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feldman011teenDec 15, 2025 10:59 PM
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Quote from AZMindbender View quoted comment :
The B2 LG 65" OLED at BB is $100 less. Is this QM8K better than the OLED? We have a dark room. Thanks
It comes down to dark vs bright room. If ur room isnt dark, skip oled
Dec 15, 2025 11:14 PM
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asuchemistDec 15, 2025 11:14 PM
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What's the storage size? I looked at the TCL website I didn't see this listed in the specs.
Dec 15, 2025 11:32 PM
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SonicTronDec 15, 2025 11:32 PM
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Have had this tv for a week now. Blacks are incredible on it, I legitimately think it's turned off if the screen is on a black image. Lot of image settings need to be adjusted but it's worth the dive.
Dec 15, 2025 11:57 PM
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Bizkit64Dec 15, 2025 11:57 PM
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Have an older QM8 from a few years ago. For my BRIGHT living room it's substantially better than the Sony OLED I had. Great television for this price.
Dec 16, 2025 12:26 AM
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goixizDec 16, 2025 12:26 AM
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looking for a replacement for my outgoing 1080P LG Plasma (no laughing pls)
Was considering the LG Oled 4k for $900

Is this a better deal and buy for a 65" - any recommendations greatly appreciated
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Dec 16, 2025 1:15 AM
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Dec 16, 2025 1:15 AM
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Quote from rhymes116 View quoted comment :
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..
Yes it can. I returned a 83 inch LG G4 flagship OLED and bought the 98QM8K because the blacks were so close but the TCL destroyed the OLED in HDR brightness. The additional size at a lower price makes it a no brainer.
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Dec 16, 2025 1:19 AM
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RansuDec 16, 2025 1:19 AM
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Have owned this 65" QM8K for about 6-7 weeks or so. Excellent miniLED. Upgraded from the QM751G, and the Crystglow WHVA panel is a nice upgrade. Still not NEAR OLED viewing angles, but very good for a VA panel, and that glossy coating is amazing for black levels, giving it "close" to that OLED "wet look", or "3D effect". I have a 97" LG G2 OLED downstairs, and this in the bedroom, and watching sports and Netflix Dolby Vision (Alice in Borderland season 3 and Bloodhounds finished recently), they both have excellent HDR, but the TCL is noticeably brighter for highlights. If you don't go OLED, can absolutely recommend this set.

Also, I owned two Hisense's before (Roku 2021 model with FALD, and U7K for a few weeks, miniLED), and BY FAR, TCL is better. Hisense only does reflection handling better, but black levels, panel motion for gaming, blooming being more controlled, etc... TCL tops Hisense when it comes to these brands.
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Dec 16, 2025 1:22 AM
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darkstealth2kDec 16, 2025 1:22 AM
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Getting tougher and tougher not to buckle for a new tv with prices on them these days.
Dec 16, 2025 2:15 AM
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ZacUSNYRDec 16, 2025 2:15 AM
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I bought the 5series pro variant from Costco (65"). Microled. It's a great tv. Looks fantastic. Google tv works very well.

Embarrassingly my 75" $1700 Samsung isn't as nice as this $450 bedroom tv.
Dec 16, 2025 2:34 AM
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SplendidSoda171Dec 16, 2025 2:34 AM
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Expensive
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Dec 16, 2025 2:51 AM
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aclSFDec 16, 2025 2:51 AM
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Like others, I bought this for $100 less during BF/CM. Stunning pictures and the extremely bright display (at high brightness settings obviously) works fantastic in my south facing room that gets direct sunlight. I used the RTINGS picture settings as a baseline and tweaked from there.
Dec 16, 2025 2:55 AM
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HilariousFuel2927Dec 16, 2025 2:55 AM
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Quote from SplendidSoda171 View quoted comment :
Expensive
No it's not
Dec 16, 2025 3:05 AM
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HiFi21Dec 16, 2025 3:05 AM
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Quote from Ransu View quoted comment :
Have owned this 65" QM8K for about 6-7 weeks or so. Excellent miniLED. Upgraded from the QM751G, and the Crystglow WHVA panel is a nice upgrade. Still not NEAR OLED viewing angles, but very good for a VA panel, and that glossy coating is amazing for black levels, giving it "close" to that OLED "wet look", or "3D effect". I have a 97" LG G2 OLED downstairs, and this in the bedroom, and watching sports and Netflix Dolby Vision (Alice in Borderland season 3 and Bloodhounds finished recently), they both have excellent HDR, but the TCL is noticeably brighter for highlights. If you don't go OLED, can absolutely recommend this set. Also, I owned two Hisense's before (Roku 2021 model with FALD, and U7K for a few weeks, miniLED), and BY FAR, TCL is better. Hisense only does reflection handling better, but black levels, panel motion for gaming, blooming being more controlled, etc... TCL tops Hisense when it comes to these brands.
The Hisense U7K is a couple of generations older and one tier lower than this TV and not a fair comparison.
Dec 16, 2025 3:06 AM
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wellkevi01Dec 16, 2025 3:06 AM
86 Comments
I ordered the 85" for $1800 from Best Buy just before Thanksgiving and was finally able to pick it up last week. I'm not really a TV aficionado, but the pictures quality is awesome. The black level and uniformity looks an awful lot like OLED to me.

One of the first things I did though was install Projectivy Launcher. The stock launcher has way too many ads for my taste. There was also an OS update on first boot that updated it to Android 14. That update also includes Gemini, which I have zero interest in using. Although going through the various AI voices that you can choose from was kind of funny, because the last few are overly sensual, for some reason...
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Dec 16, 2025 4:12 AM
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CoralFaucet274Dec 16, 2025 4:12 AM
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Gone at Amazon, but BestBuy has them at the same price.
https://www.bestbuy.com/product/t...ku/6625842
Other sizes are also on sale and available at Amazon and Walmart if you prefer.

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