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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.

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

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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.

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Written by Dr.W

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Today 01:29 PM
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WittyBelieve1554Today 01:29 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.
Today 02:13 PM
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RandmnessToday 02:13 PM
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Quote from WittyBelieve1554 :
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.
Today 02:23 PM
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IDWIWDWIToday 02:23 PM
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Quote from Randmness :
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
Today 02:49 PM
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RandmnessToday 02:49 PM
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Quote from IDWIWDWI :
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.

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 07:53 AM.
Today 05:00 PM
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Manfredd_Today 05:00 PM
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How is this compared to costco Q77k at $399 and 144hz ?
Today 05:02 PM
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HappyMaid1290Today 05:02 PM
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Quote from Manfredd_ :
How is this compared to costco Q77k at $399 and 144hz ?
QD-Mini LED is better
Today 05:11 PM
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alejandro888Today 05:11 PM
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Quote from HappyMaid1290 :
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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Today 05:33 PM
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FairName776Today 05:33 PM
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nvm i misread ignore idk how to delete a comment lol
Today 05:43 PM
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WittyBelieve1554Today 05:43 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.
Today 05:49 PM
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BoM8505Today 05:49 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.
Today 06:03 PM
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CalmMitten9192Today 06:03 PM
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Quote from Manfredd_ :
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 11:06 AM.
Today 07:07 PM
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YobogoyaToday 07:07 PM
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Quote from WittyBelieve1554 :
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?
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Today 07:14 PM
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itank2
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Today 07:14 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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Today 07:21 PM
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ItGuy76Today 07:21 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 ?

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tv are so cheap these days!

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