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Jan 19, 2026 7:15 AM

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

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Best Buy has 65" TCL QM8K Series QD-Mini LED 4K 144Hz Google Smart TV (2025 Model) on sale for $999.99. Shipping is free.

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 Community Member turnne & 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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Update: This popular deal is still available

Best Buy has 65" TCL QM8K Series QD-Mini LED 4K 144Hz Google Smart TV (2025 Model) on sale for $999.99. Shipping is free.

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 Community Member turnne & 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

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this Deal:
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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blueapplepaste
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So I went through this exact situation. Also cross shopped Bravia 9, S95F, LG G5 and a few others I quickly eliminated off my list (Hisense, QN80F, etc).

Ultimately went with the QN90F after an excessive amount of research and viewing them at Best Buy. OLED burn-in still has me a bit irrational at this point, so I eliminated the S95F and G5. The TCL looked solid, but the matte screen sold me on the QN90F.

People who hate on the matte screen are just curmudgeons or obnoxious purists who have the luxury of a pitch black basement set up. Watching TV you don't even notice it at all. And watching during the day is awesome to not have to worry about reflections. Night time watching is also great.

Lack of Dolby Vision support is annoying, but HD10 is good enough for me. I will say I absolutely HATE with all my being the Samsung UI and how it constantly prompts you to make an account. You can't even us various streaming apps from it without first having a Samsung account. Maybe this is just the norm in 2026 for TVs, but coming from my 10yr old TV is annoying AF. Ultimately it's not a deal breaker b/c we use Apple TV, but it's the principle.

Only had it a month, but so far so good.
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Skewba
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This was $100 cheaper back in November, so it may go cheaper. Plus those Superbowl deals the week of are always pretty solid if not better than BF.
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michaeldn
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Great tv. Waiting for a deal on the 85"
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The TCL QM8K is a bright, feature packed Mini LED TV that stands out in sunlit rooms and for Google TV flexibility. It is described as handling glare through sheer brightness, with vivid mode and roughly 3000 effective nits, and it adds an ATSC 3.0 tuner plus strong app compatibility. The glossy screen can still raise reflection concerns in very bright spaces, and some comparisons favor Samsung's matte finish or Sony's longer track record. Pricing also moved around, with reports of the 75 inch model at $1500, earlier lows near $1400, and a recent drop to $1299.

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Jan 19, 2026 5:16 PM
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Quote from ShakariX View quoted comment :
Samsung QN90F vs TCL QM8K: Which TV Is Better? - RTINGS.com https://share.google/A3HFdlNXtGsF7P2gM
Yes, there's no contest - TCL QM8K FTW
Jan 19, 2026 5:38 PM
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morkman100Jan 19, 2026 5:38 PM
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Going back and forth between this TV in 75" and Sony Bravia 7 for the same price. Relatively light controlled room with no real glare issues behind the seating area. Had multiple Sony TVs over the years that have lasted 10+ years while one TCL experience is failed board after 3 years. Costco has the Sony for $1500 with 3 year extended warranty. Feel like these are similar enough that going with Sony seems like the safe choice.
Jan 19, 2026 6:10 PM
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Gb1908Jan 19, 2026 6:10 PM
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Quote from StarfirePrime View quoted comment :
Probably been asked before, but I'm torn between the QM8K and the QN90F for a very bright room (sun streaks through transom windows everyday). I have an order with Samsung EPP for an 85" QN90F, but it won't be delivered until 2/21. So I get to second guess myself for a month.
It seems like the QM8K overcomes glare with shear brightness whereas the QN90F has a matte surface that eliminates glare at the expense some color and contrast. For those who may have a QM8K in a bright room, do you notice the glossy finish at all? Thanks!
The qm8k is plenty for a bright room (in vivid mode). Samsung is overpriced and overrated. Plus this is a company that routinely price gouges... just look at dram and ssd right now... very unethical.
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Jan 19, 2026 6:11 PM
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Gb1908Jan 19, 2026 6:11 PM
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Quote from StarfirePrime View quoted comment :
Probably been asked before, but I'm torn between the QM8K and the QN90F for a very bright room (sun streaks through transom windows everyday). I have an order with Samsung EPP for an 85" QN90F, but it won't be delivered until 2/21. So I get to second guess myself for a month.
It seems like the QM8K overcomes glare with shear brightness whereas the QN90F has a matte surface that eliminates glare at the expense some color and contrast. For those who may have a QM8K in a bright room, do you notice the glossy finish at all? Thanks!
The qm8k is plenty for a bright room (in vivid mode 3000 effective nits). Samsung is overpriced and overrated. Plus Samsung is a company that routinely price gouges... just look at dram and ssd right now... very unethical.
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Jan 19, 2026 6:12 PM
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Jan 19, 2026 6:12 PM
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This is a highly rated TV. I'd love to get one just to see how it is compared to my C5.
Jan 19, 2026 6:23 PM
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jnadsJan 19, 2026 6:23 PM
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Quote from StarfirePrime View quoted comment :
Probably been asked before, but I'm torn between the QM8K and the QN90F for a very bright room (sun streaks through transom windows everyday). I have an order with Samsung EPP for an 85" QN90F, but it won't be delivered until 2/21. So I get to second guess myself for a month.
It seems like the QM8K overcomes glare with shear brightness whereas the QN90F has a matte surface that eliminates glare at the expense some color and contrast. For those who may have a QM8K in a bright room, do you notice the glossy finish at all? Thanks!
Probably the QM8K since it has a future-proof ATSC 3.0 tuner.

Also GoogleTV for better app compatibility. Better IPTV apps if you want to go down the rabbit hole of IPTV. Get 1000 channels for $100/year online.
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Jan 19, 2026 6:38 PM
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BOOOZACKJan 19, 2026 6:38 PM
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Torn between one of these and a c5. My 2018 tcl r gets brighter than the c5 even still, not that my living room is that bright but sdr brightness watching YouTube makes me apprehensive. Hmm.

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Jan 19, 2026 6:49 PM
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brandoshidoJan 19, 2026 6:49 PM
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Quote from turnne View quoted comment :

a $30-404K streaming box is your friend for getting away from the TV prompts

I am curious...what was the price difference at the time you bought between the Samsung and the TCL?
Is this with the price hump from a qm7k? Wanting to get a second TV but considering just grabbing the 7k again
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Quote from morkman100 View quoted comment :
Going back and forth between this TV in 75" and Sony Bravia 7 for the same price. Relatively light controlled room with no real glare issues behind the seating area. Had multiple Sony TVs over the years that have lasted 10+ years while one TCL experience is failed board after 3 years. Costco has the Sony for $1500 with 3 year extended warranty. Feel like these are similar enough that going with Sony seems like the safe choice.
I would go for the TCL and buy the 5 year warranty

if you were considering the Sony bravia 9 that would be another story
Jan 19, 2026 7:00 PM
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blueapplepasteJan 19, 2026 7:00 PM
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Quote from turnne View quoted comment :
a $30-404K streaming box is your friend for getting away from the TV prompts

I am curious...what was the price difference at the time you bought between the Samsung and the TCL?
I paid $1799 + tax from Best Buy on the QN90F. I believe the TCL was ~$2k at the time. I went with a 75", so pricing a little different than this one.

The 75" TCL is on sale for $1500 now. Even had I waited, I think the Samsung was the better fit for my bright room with lots of windows.
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turnne
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Quote from blueapplepaste View quoted comment :
I paid $1799 + tax from Best Buy on the QN90F. I believe the TCL was ~$2k at the time. I went with a 75", so pricing a little different than this one.

The 75" TCL is on sale for $1500 now. Even had I waited, I think the Samsung was the better fit for my bright room with lots of windows.
did you buy in December?

I think the TCL 75" QM8K was $1299 then
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motorxoomJan 19, 2026 8:50 PM
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Quote from turnne View quoted comment :
did you buy in December?I think the TCL 75" QM8K was $1299 then
$1400 was the lowest for the 75" QM8K. I'd still get the TCL one the QN90F. Getting rid of my QN90D and gonna grab a 85 QM8K before the superbowl
Jan 19, 2026 9:14 PM
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CoralFaucet274Jan 19, 2026 9:14 PM
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If you have a Prime Visa, you get the 5% back. BB did give me a $10 gift card after purchase. May have been random. Stick Out Tongue
Jan 19, 2026 9:32 PM
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tsa1Jan 19, 2026 9:32 PM
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Quote from Bizkit64 View quoted comment :
Amazing TV. Replaced a Sony OLED in an extremely bright living room.
Any issues with Cecil hdmi?

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Jan 19, 2026 9:34 PM
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Quote from RogueVariable View quoted comment :
Everyone's criteria is different, but Samsung TVs are no-go for me because they refuse to support DolbyVision, but I recognize that's not important to a lot of people.
I used to be like this, but I haven't needed Dolby vision on my S95B Oled. I would stay away from lowered end TV's without Dolby vision, though.

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