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expiredniki4h | Staff posted Dec 19, 2025 06:00 AM

50" TCL Class QM5K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV

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Best Buy has 50" TCL Class QM5K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV (50QM5K) on sale for $269.99. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Best Buy via eBay also has 50" TCL Class QM5K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV (50QM5K) on sale for $269.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter niki4h for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840 x 2160
  • Refresh Rate: 60Hz (Motion Rate 240)
  • VESA: 300mm x 300mm
  • Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Full Array Local Dimming
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 2x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x USB 3.0
    • 1x RF Antenna
    • 1x Digital Optical Audio

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  • This offer is $60 lower than a Frontpage Deal from last month.
  • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 315 Best Buy customer reviews.
  • 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 50" TCL Class QM5K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV (50QM5K) on sale for $269.99. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Best Buy via eBay also has 50" TCL Class QM5K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV (50QM5K) on sale for $269.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter niki4h for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840 x 2160
  • Refresh Rate: 60Hz (Motion Rate 240)
  • VESA: 300mm x 300mm
  • Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Full Array Local Dimming
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 2x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x USB 3.0
    • 1x RF Antenna
    • 1x Digital Optical Audio

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • This offer is $60 lower than a Frontpage Deal from last month.
  • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 315 Best Buy customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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VeeTeeF
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https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm5

The 50" won't do 144hz at 1080p/1440p, but all the other sizes will (if that matters to you).

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Dec 19, 2025 11:29 AM
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VeeTeeFDec 19, 2025 11:29 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank VeeTeeF

https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm5

The 50" won't do 144hz at 1080p/1440p, but all the other sizes will (if that matters to you).
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ZammoDec 19, 2025 04:20 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Zammo

Just got the 55", if you care slightly about picture quality, this is a good baseline tv. The google tv interface is very snappy too
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NewYorkDealsDec 19, 2025 05:20 PM
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Hmmm... the 75" for $650 or spend and extra $100 on the QM6K? Seems like it might be worth splurging a bit more for the higher model.
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niki4hDec 19, 2025 10:55 PM
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Lowest I've seen it on Slickdeals. It made the FP last month at $330.
Dec 20, 2025 07:24 AM
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EnsigmaDec 20, 2025 07:24 AM
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Bought this last month for $280, it's a great bedroom TV. Works good in a darker room, great picture at this price. Gaming, if you're a snob, don't buy it for that purpose. You'll just nit pick it to death and break another controller.
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BlownCamaroDec 20, 2025 01:10 PM
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I own two of the 55" models, and they are FANTASTIC for this price. They hang right with my QM7's up to a point. Cannot get bright in HDR like the 7 series can but have the SAME panel as the QM6k. In fact, they get a little brighter than the 6 series which I consider to be not worth the money.
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machoman01Dec 20, 2025 03:09 PM
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Anyone know if this will go cheaper during Super Bowl sale or when they get fazed out for 2026 models? I'm asking for those who in the past haven't pulled the trigger on a TV till they get down to it's lower price, I'm assuming you Slick Deals veteran TV bargain hunters would know.

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Dec 20, 2025 04:22 PM
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RandmnessDec 20, 2025 04:22 PM
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Quote from BlownCamaro :
I own two of the 55" models, and they are FANTASTIC for this price. They hang right with my QM7's up to a point. Cannot get bright in HDR like the 7 series can but have the SAME panel as the QM6k. In fact, they get a little brighter than the 6 series which I consider to be not worth the money.
Agree. This TV is phenomenal for the money.

We have a handful or so of 5 yr old basic edge-lit LG/Samsung TVs. I replaced one of them with the 50" QM5K and was so impressed that I went out and replaced most of the rest of them with this model (a combination of 50" and 55" sizes.) It's super bright (almost too bright), has great colors, great contrast, surprisingly good built-in sound, and VRR up to 4K/60. It's considerably cheaper than what I paid for a basic 4K TV in 2020 money (not even factoring inflation and tariffs) and considerably better. TVs have to be one of the few things dramatically beating inflation.

I have an old 75" TV that I want to replace. I'm considering the 85" QM5K ($800) but waiting to see what happens to the pricing of the 98" QM6K and QM7K (QM5K not sold in this size.)
Dec 20, 2025 05:13 PM
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Cashelton25Dec 20, 2025 05:13 PM
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Good deal.
Dec 20, 2025 05:24 PM
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iluvmeepDec 20, 2025 05:24 PM
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Quote from VeeTeeF :
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm5

The 50" won't do 144hz at 1080p/1440p, but all the other sizes will (if that matters to you).
Thxs for the info.. I'll probably get the 55" one now.
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dingsluDec 20, 2025 05:27 PM
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Looking at 65" for $550, how does this compare to Samsung S90F OLED? I know obviously OLED would be better at $1200, double the price, but this will be something to use for a long time, so if needed I can spend the extra $600. Trying to decide if it's worth to get OLED.
Dec 20, 2025 05:40 PM
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RandmnessDec 20, 2025 05:40 PM
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Quote from dingslu :
Looking at 65" for $550, how does this compare to Samsung S90F OLED? I know obviously OLED would be better at $1200, double the price, but this will be something to use for a long time, so if needed I can spend the extra $600. Trying to decide if it's worth to get OLED.
Split the difference and get the 65" QM7K at $900? Given how quickly these appear to be dropping, I wonder if it's really worth it to future proof over just buying another TV in this class sooner.
Last edited by Randmness December 20, 2025 at 09:47 AM.
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samuraiX20Dec 20, 2025 06:57 PM
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Quote from niki4h :
Lowest I've seen it on Slickdeals. It made the FP last month at $330.
Same, wished I waited instead of buying it at $330...
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SherwoodPDec 20, 2025 07:19 PM
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Quote from dingslu :
Looking at 65" for $550, how does this compare to Samsung S90F OLED? I know obviously OLED would be better at $1200, double the price, but this will be something to use for a long time, so if needed I can spend the extra $600. Trying to decide if it's worth to get OLED.
If you're using Dolby Vision Standards everbody else uses, DON'T get any Samsung - period the end. OLED LG/Sony for the win on longevity eye happiness otherwise

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FancyCaribou524Dec 20, 2025 07:28 PM
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Does anyone know if you have to allow this TV access to the internet in order to set it up and use it? I'll mostly use it to connect an OTA antenna, and use a mini pc connected to one of the HDMI ports for internet access and apps. I don't need any of the smart features, and I don't want to bring a spying device into my home just so TCL can phone home all my data.
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