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Jan 16, 2026 6:27 AM

65" TCL Class QM5K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV w/ Google TV (2025)

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Best Buy has 65" TCL Class QM5K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV w/ Google TV (65QM5K) on sale for $449.99. Shipping is free for qualifying locations when stock is available, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.

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Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 4K
  • Refresh Rate: 60Hz
  • Motion Rate: Motion Rate 240
  • Panel Type: Mini-LED QLED
  • HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Google TV OS
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 2x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x LAN
    • 1x Optical Digital Audio
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio
    • 1x USB-A 3.0

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on over 220 Best Buy customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Best Buy has 65" TCL Class QM5K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV w/ Google TV (65QM5K) on sale for $449.99. Shipping is free for qualifying locations when stock is available, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 4K
  • Refresh Rate: 60Hz
  • Motion Rate: Motion Rate 240
  • Panel Type: Mini-LED QLED
  • HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Google TV OS
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 2x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x LAN
    • 1x Optical Digital Audio
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio
    • 1x USB-A 3.0

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on over 220 Best Buy customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by Dr.W

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The QM5K stands out as a bright mini LED TV with strong black levels and color, delivering a lot of picture quality for the money. The 65 inch model has been called impressive in stores and solid in SDR, with recent firmware updates and built in Google TV features like art screensavers and news overlays. Audio is also described as loud enough for a bedroom without a soundbar. The main tradeoff is refresh rate, since 4K is limited to 60Hz even though 1440p can reach 144Hz, and the brightness can feel intense in dark rooms.

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Jan 16, 2026 1:29 PM
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WittyBelieve1554Jan 16, 2026 1:29 PM
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I'm still debating over this TV. I want a mini-led and only need 120hz 1440p for gaming. But I loathe GoogleTV. I returned a Hisense U65QF because of HDMI issues and constantly changing the brightness of it (too bright at night). What to do.
Jan 16, 2026 2:13 PM
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RandmnessJan 16, 2026 2:13 PM
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Quote from WittyBelieve1554 View quoted comment :
I'm still debating over this TV. I want a mini-led and only need 120hz 1440p for gaming. But I loathe GoogleTV. I returned a Hisense U65QF because of HDMI issues and constantly changing the brightness of it (too bright at night). What to do.
I bought three of these and think they are spectacular for the money; I picked the 55" for $300 and two 50"s for $280 or so. They blow my 5 yr old cheap TVs out of the water, and I honestly find them too bright (it's a little brighter than the QM6K.) Colors and black levels look great. I'm debating on picking the 85" QM5K, assuming it drops back down to $800 soon, but want to see what the 98" QM6K pricing drops down too.
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Jan 16, 2026 2:23 PM
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IDWIWDWIJan 16, 2026 2:23 PM
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Quote from Randmness View quoted comment :
I bought three of these and think they are spectacular for the money; I picked the 55" for $300 and two 50"s for $280 or so. They blow my 5 yr old cheap TVs out of the water, and I honestly find them too bright (it's a little brighter than the QM6K.) Colors and black levels look great. I'm debating on picking the 85" QM5K, assuming it drops back down to $800 soon, but want to see what the 98" QM6K pricing drops down too.
How's the audio with these ones? I'm in a tight space and don't want to use a sound bar but the last one I got had a broken screen and the audio was atrocious. Wondering if my unit was just banged around and had a broken speaker or something. It sounded extremely boxy with now low end at all
Jan 16, 2026 2:49 PM
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RandmnessJan 16, 2026 2:49 PM
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Quote from IDWIWDWI View quoted comment :
How's the audio with these ones? I'm in a tight space and don't want to use a sound bar but the last one I got had a broken screen and the audio was atrocious. Wondering if my unit was just banged around and had a broken speaker or something. It sounded extremely boxy with now low end at all
It's pretty loud. I have the 55" mounted on the wall in my bedroom and dont turn the volume up above 13 or so (out of 100.) At 13, my better half complains that its too loud. laugh out loud

The brightness is kind of the same way. The higher end TCLs (QM7K/8K/9K) are considerably brighter than this TV. On my QM5Ks, I have the brightness turned down to like 40% (these TVs are like 2-3x brighter than the 5 yr old cheap edge-lit TVs they replaced.) On certain content, it causes my eyes to wince so I'm not sure how folks deal with an even brighter tv. I'm sure it makes HDR content better, but IMO, it looks great on my QM5K (but I'm not super enthusiast.)
Last edited by Randmness January 16, 2026 at 06:53 AM.
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Jan 16, 2026 5:00 PM
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Manfredd_Jan 16, 2026 5:00 PM
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How is this compared to costco Q77k at $399 and 144hz ?
Jan 16, 2026 5:02 PM
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HappyMaid1290Jan 16, 2026 5:02 PM
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Quote from Manfredd_ View quoted comment :
How is this compared to costco Q77k at $399 and 144hz ?
QD-Mini LED is better
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Jan 16, 2026 5:11 PM
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alejandro888Jan 16, 2026 5:11 PM
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Quote from HappyMaid1290 View quoted comment :
QD-Mini LED is better
It depends on usage, what is more important if picture quality or motion... no doubt QD mini LED is better but it is just 60hz, for most people around they will be happy with this refresh rate, size and price
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Jan 16, 2026 5:43 PM
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WittyBelieve1554Jan 16, 2026 5:43 PM
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I'm thinking better to wait for super bowl and see if the QM6K hits the $500 mark like it did over BF.
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Jan 16, 2026 5:49 PM
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BoM8505Jan 16, 2026 5:49 PM
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Just bought the QM6K version at 65" a few weeks ago for $550. Last 2 tvs were lg oleds, E6 and C4 I believe. This one is pretty dang solid for a fraction of the cost. The speakers are legit as well.
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Jan 16, 2026 6:03 PM
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CalmMitten9192Jan 16, 2026 6:03 PM
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Quote from Manfredd_ View quoted comment :
How is this compared to costco Q77k at $399 and 144hz ?
this is better for sure.
https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/c...831/100489
Last edited by CalmMitten9192 January 16, 2026 at 10:06 AM.
Jan 16, 2026 7:07 PM
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YobogoyaJan 16, 2026 7:07 PM
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Quote from WittyBelieve1554 View quoted comment :
I'm thinking better to wait for super bowl and see if the QM6K hits the $500 mark like it did over BF.
Do you know when we'll start seeing those SB deals?
Jan 16, 2026 7:14 PM
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itank2Jan 16, 2026 7:14 PM
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is QD-Mini LED better than OLED for watching movies and TV? I haven't kept up with TV technology for a while.
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Jan 16, 2026 7:21 PM
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ItGuy76Jan 16, 2026 7:21 PM
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I am still rocking my TCL 6 Series from 2018 but it's starting to give me random issues. Is this much of an upgrade to that? Or should I hold out for another cheap B5 OLED ?
Jan 16, 2026 7:23 PM
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lacosa2006Jan 16, 2026 7:23 PM
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tv are so cheap these days!

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Jan 16, 2026 7:28 PM
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MemorableMeal505Jan 16, 2026 7:28 PM
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How big of an upgrade would this be from my sharp 60" from 2016 lol
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