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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.

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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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  • 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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Jan 16, 2026 07:36 PM
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WittyBelieve1554Jan 16, 2026 07:36 PM
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Quote from lacosa2006 :
tv are so cheap these days!
They are. I'm surprised how cheap.
Jan 16, 2026 07:50 PM
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hardwyre7Jan 16, 2026 07:50 PM
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Would this be any good to use as a digital picture frame?
Jan 16, 2026 07:56 PM
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BlownCamaroJan 16, 2026 07:56 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 own 2. DO IT. These hang right with my QM7's in SDR. Best value on the market right now. NO issues yet and we got a firmware update recently that made them even better (v490 I think?).
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Jan 16, 2026 07:58 PM
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BlownCamaroJan 16, 2026 07:58 PM
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Quote from Randmness :
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. [img]https://static.slickdealscdn.com/images/smilies/emot-LOL.gif[/img]

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.)
Agreed. I have brightness on 30 in dark room. That equals 20 on my QM7 so they aren't that much dimmer. Of course they can't keep up in HDR but I don't watch much HDR.
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Jan 16, 2026 08:01 PM
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BlownCamaroJan 16, 2026 08:01 PM
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Quote from hardwyre7 :
Would this be any good to use as a digital picture frame?
Yes. And they have a FANTASTIC screen saved built in. It can have news and weather overlays and even read you the headlines OR It can show your art from tv storage, art from USB, art from Google, AI created art, or you can use AI on the tv to create art. Sometimes the AI is laughable but other times it's really good. All free, may as well use it.
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Jan 16, 2026 08:03 PM
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BlownCamaroJan 16, 2026 08:03 PM
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Quote from MemorableMeal505 :
How big of an upgrade would this be from my sharp 60" from 2016 lol
Massive. I came from a 55" 4K HDR LED Sharp from 2018 with no local dimming. The Sharp cost MORE in 2018 than the TCL does now and the TCL is so much better.
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Jan 16, 2026 08:04 PM
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MemorableMeal505Jan 16, 2026 08:04 PM
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Quote from BlownCamaro :
Massive. I came from a 55" 4K HDR LED Sharp from 2018 with no local dimming. The Sharp cost MORE in 2018 than the TCL does now and the TCL is so much better.
Haha good to know. at least yours was 4k! Think I paid $1400 which was big money back then! Hell.. still is.

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Jan 16, 2026 08:16 PM
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RandmnessJan 16, 2026 08:16 PM
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TVs seems to be one of the few things in a deflationary pattern. My 50" and 55" QM5Ks (paid. $285-300) are not only significantly cheaper than the basic edge-lit 4k TVs I bought in 2020 (before you even consider inflation and tariffs) but are significantly better. It makes me wonder that if unless youre an enthusiast, it may be better just replacing a cheap TV every 5 years with another cheap TV over trying to future proof (and potentially spending a ton.) It seems like whatever cheap TV exists 5 yrs from now will likely blow away what is available now anyhow.

Now I just need to do some soul searching on the 85 or 98 TCL options. lol
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Jan 16, 2026 08:50 PM
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mbgrammerJan 16, 2026 08:50 PM
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Is TCL a dependable brand? How long will it work?
Jan 16, 2026 08:51 PM
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chosen_user_name_21Jan 16, 2026 08:51 PM
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buy 75 inch version of this or the 75 inch version qm6k and save 100$? 699$ vs 799$ costco
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Jan 16, 2026 09:21 PM
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RandmnessJan 16, 2026 09:21 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Randmness

Quote from mbgrammer :
Is TCL a dependable brand? How long will it work?
RTings did an extended test [rtings.com]of all their tvs. TCL seemed to fair well.

Quote from chosen_user_name_21 :
buy 75 inch version of this or the 75 inch version qm6k and save 100$? 699$ vs 799$ costco
For $100 difference, the Costco option is probably worth it. Free delivery. Longer warranty. 4K at 144hz capability (assuming you game.)
Last edited by Randmness January 16, 2026 at 02:25 PM.
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Jan 16, 2026 09:41 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.
Buy this and put an Apple TV on it. (Or Roku or whatever). Put the Apple TV experience, especially if you are already in the ecosystem is 1 million times better than Google TV.
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Jan 16, 2026 09:56 PM
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BlueSink3638Jan 16, 2026 09:56 PM
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Great price, but SB deals are coming.
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Jan 16, 2026 09:59 PM
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WittyBelieve1554Jan 16, 2026 09:59 PM
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I realize this does 120hz 1440p on consoles but will it do it on a PC?

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