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Mar 16, 2026 7:33 AM

TCL QM8K Series 4K QD-Mini LED Smart Google TV (2025): 85" $2200, 98"

$3,000

$4,000

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TCL QM8K Series 4K UHD QD-Mini LED Smart Google TV (2025 Model)
- Best Buy
  - 65" (65QM8K) $999.99
  - 75" (75QM8K) $1499.99
  - 85" (85QM8K) $2199.99
  - 98" (98QM8K) $2999.99
- Amazon
  - 65" (65QM8K) $997.99
  - 75" (75QM8K) $1497.97
  - 85" (85QM8K) $2197.97
  - 98" (98QM8K) $2997.97
- Walmart
  - 65" (65QM8K) $998
  - 75" (75QM8K) $1498
  - 85" (85QM8K) $2198
  - 98" (98QM8K) $2998

Specs/Key Features

Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K UHD)
Refresh Rate: 144Hz
Motion Enchantment: Motion Rate 480
LED Panel: Mini-LED QLED
TCL AIPQ Pro Processor/CrystGlow WHVA Panel
Audio by Bang & Olufsen/Dolby Atmos Audio
WiFi 6 w/ Bluetooth 5.4
Google Smart TV/Apple AirPlay 2/Chromecast
VESA Mount: 600x500mm
- Inputs
  - 4x HDMI eARC
  - USB-A 3.0
  - USB-A 2.0

Editor's Notes

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Price Research
- This offer matches the previous FP deal/prices for those that missed out
About the Deal
- The TCL QM8K Series Smart TV offers the ultimate choice for next level gaming/view experience w/ TCL's Halo Control System (Super High Energy LED Microchip/Condensed Micro Lens/OD Reduced Optical Distance/CrystGlow WHVA Panel/Enhanced QLED) + TCL's AIPQ Pro processor & 144Hz native panel refresh rate w/ motion rate 480 for clarity/smooth video playback
- Product is eligible for refund/replacement within 30-days of purchase
- Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
Additional Details
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here
- Additional online/retailers may have this product on sale

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Written by phoinix | Staff

TCL QM8K Series 4K UHD QD-Mini LED Smart Google TV (2025 Model)
- Best Buy
  - 65" (65QM8K) $999.99
  - 75" (75QM8K) $1499.99
  - 85" (85QM8K) $2199.99
  - 98" (98QM8K) $2999.99
- Amazon
  - 65" (65QM8K) $997.99
  - 75" (75QM8K) $1497.97
  - 85" (85QM8K) $2197.97
  - 98" (98QM8K) $2997.97
- Walmart
  - 65" (65QM8K) $998
  - 75" (75QM8K) $1498
  - 85" (85QM8K) $2198
  - 98" (98QM8K) $2998

Specs/Key Features

Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K UHD)
Refresh Rate: 144Hz
Motion Enchantment: Motion Rate 480
LED Panel: Mini-LED QLED
TCL AIPQ Pro Processor/CrystGlow WHVA Panel
Audio by Bang & Olufsen/Dolby Atmos Audio
WiFi 6 w/ Bluetooth 5.4
Google Smart TV/Apple AirPlay 2/Chromecast
VESA Mount: 600x500mm
- Inputs
  - 4x HDMI eARC
  - USB-A 3.0
  - USB-A 2.0

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff

Price Research
- This offer matches the previous FP deal/prices for those that missed out
About the Deal
- The TCL QM8K Series Smart TV offers the ultimate choice for next level gaming/view experience w/ TCL's Halo Control System (Super High Energy LED Microchip/Condensed Micro Lens/OD Reduced Optical Distance/CrystGlow WHVA Panel/Enhanced QLED) + TCL's AIPQ Pro processor & 144Hz native panel refresh rate w/ motion rate 480 for clarity/smooth video playback
- Product is eligible for refund/replacement within 30-days of purchase
- Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
Additional Details
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here
- Additional online/retailers may have this product on sale

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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Post Date	Sold By	Sale Price	Activity
08/08/26	Amazon	$3,000 Popular	21
04/04/26	Amazon	$2,998	9
01/19/26	Best Buy	$3,000 Frontpage	56

Community Reviews

The TCL QM8K comes across as a bright-room mini LED TV that delivers strong black levels, vivid HDR, and better glare handling than competing sets in the same price range. It is especially appealing for large-screen viewing, with the 85 inch and 98 inch sizes drawing praise for movie nights and for replacing projectors in regular use. The main caveat is value, since the price has hovered around these levels for months and past sales were notably lower. Upscaling and image processing also trail Sony and LG on standard TV, and bright-room blacks can turn gray in dark scenes.

bright-room living room viewers who want better glare handling and stronger perceived contrast than their OLED because the TV "performs much better in a bright room" and the commenter says their OLED looks "average at best" in the living room.
Mitch3592
people mainly watching 4K HDR and other high-bitrate content because one owner says "If you mainly watch 4K HDR... the TCL will likely impress you," even though they had issues with standard TV upscaling.
GreyMoney691
buyers who are comparing against other mini-LEDs and want TCL's local dimming/brightness and HDR performance for the money because commenters argue the QM8K has "better" black levels, brightness, HDR peak/color, and local dimming/dynamic range versus the Bravia 5 in 98" pricing.
turnne
home theater shoppers who want a large screen for everyday viewing (not just movies) because one commenter prefers the 85" QM8K over their 110" projector for their viewing needs ("I prefer it over my 110" projector").
TomH2437
buyers who plan to calibrate after purchase (especially for the 98" model) because a commenter shared ISF-calibrated settings for the 98QM8K to "get you dialed in nicely."
dj24

buyers who are expecting the 85" to be the best possible deal versus its historical lows because multiple commenters say it was cheaper at Black Friday (~$1,800) and that the current pricing isn't a "killer deal" for the 85".
abstractedpudding Rookz
people who watch a lot of dark scenes in a bright room because one owner says "dark scenes look bad" and "inky blacks turn to grey" when light hits the TV, unlike WOLED.
Shake-N-Bake
people who spend significant time on standard TV/streaming with lower-bitrate sources (e.g., YouTube TV or over-the-air) because a 98" owner returned it after finding "soft image/upscaling on standard TV" and says even with settings changes and external upscalers it didn't match Sony/LG processing.
GreyMoney691
people who are sensitive to panel defects and would be frustrated by warranty inconvenience because one 75" owner reported "two dead pixels and a line through half the screen" after one month and said replacement was inconvenient.
ShakariX
buyers who are mainly shopping for OLED-like black performance in everyday use because at least one commenter argues the QM8K can't achieve "inky blacks" even in a pitch-black room, and that an entry-level TV may look better in bright rooms.
Mitch3592

Common Questions (4)

The price has repeatedly bounced around a baseline of about $3,000, with occasional spikes higher and drops back down. For the 85-inch model, recent lows mentioned were about $2,000 in February and $1,800 on Black Friday, so this deal is not the historical low.
PowerfulPear127 Rookz frankensteinn93 abstractedpudding
For movies and immersion, a projector setup can feel more cinematic and can beat a TV when the screen is much larger. For everyday viewing and better overall picture quality, the QM8K is the stronger choice, especially in bright rooms.
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Yes. The QM8K is described as performing much better in bright rooms, with stronger brightness and glare handling than OLEDs. In dark rooms, OLED still has the edge for black levels, while the QM8K can look grey in strong ambient light.
Mitch3592 Shake-N-Bake benuendos Mitch3592
The 98-inch QM8K can look soft with standard TV and lower-bitrate content because its upscaling and image processing are weaker than Sony and LG. It is still strong for 4K HDR, but on a near-100-inch screen the difference becomes noticeable from normal seating distances.
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55 Comments

dballr

Mar 16, 2026 12:26 PM

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I've been following this TV for a while and it fluctuates between 2 prices since August. This price and $1k more.

By all accounts it's an incredible TV for the price. Reviews generally state it's not worth the price difference for the QM9k.

Been debating picking this up instead of a projector but it's hard to let go of my 65" LG OLED...

Dgstone18

Mar 16, 2026 6:49 PM

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Quote from dballr

I've been following this TV for a while and it fluctuates between 2 prices since August. This price and $1k more. By all accounts it's an incredible TV for the price. Reviews generally state it's not worth the price difference for the QM9k. Been debating picking this up instead of a projector but it's hard to let go of my 65" LG OLED...

My brother got a 75" before the SB for around his price and is pretty happy with it. I've also got a 65" LG OLED (CX) that I'm looking to upgrade. I think I'm going to wait another year for the 77" C6H to go on sale since they have the upgraded G series panel tech (Hyper Radiant Color).

Svid18

Mar 16, 2026 6:56 PM

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Svid18Mar 16, 2026 6:56 PM

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This price just keeps bouncing here and higher, I think I'll wait for it to drop a bit further now that spring is right upon us

mojohnnybravo

Mar 16, 2026 7:36 PM

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mojohnnybravoMar 16, 2026 7:36 PM

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why bother with this when you can get c5 or s90f around same or cheper (for 77 or less)

montero1

Mar 16, 2026 10:45 PM

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montero1Mar 16, 2026 10:45 PM

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Like to see the 75 around 1k

Mar 16, 2026 11:03 PM

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Mitch3592

Mar 16, 2026 11:51 PM

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Quote from mojohnnybravo

why bother with this when you can get c5 or s90f around same or cheper (for 77 or less)

This tv has 62% more area and performs much better in a bright room. I have a 65 oled in bedroom. In a dark room its great. In my living room a OLED is average at best.

RavenSEAL

Mar 17, 2026 12:56 AM

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Quote from Mitch3592

This tv has 62% more area and performs much better in a bright room. I have a 65 oled in bedroom. In a dark room its great. In my living room a OLED is average at best.

Going to try to upsize from my 77" OLED. In for one.

Vop

Mar 17, 2026 12:59 AM

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VopMar 17, 2026 12:59 AM

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good tv

Last edited by Vop March 18, 2026 at 08:14 AM.

PowerfulPear127

Mar 17, 2026 2:06 AM

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PowerfulPear127Mar 17, 2026 2:06 AM

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The modal price for this since it was introduced 9 months ago has been exactly this price, $3000. Sometimes they bump it higher in order to milk an extra $1k out of those who are not price sensitive, and then fool a subset of buyers that it's "on sale" for $3000, but for 9 months it has not meaningfully gone below that baseline of $3000. I continue to patiently wait for an actual price drop, but I'm impressed they've managed to hold the line for this long.

hellospammo

Mar 17, 2026 3:35 AM

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This was $200 cheaper on BF

rjsmith2007

Mar 17, 2026 7:30 AM

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Quote from Dgstone18

I'd go for a qd OLED myself. They look much better imo.

Rookz

Mar 17, 2026 8:52 AM

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RookzMar 17, 2026 8:52 AM

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These have been cheaper. MUCH cheaper. 85" was $1,800 (ask me how I know lol).

Shake-N-Bake

Mar 17, 2026 11:47 AM

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Quote from rjsmith2007

I'd go for a qd OLED myself. They look much better imo.

The color is better, but if you're watching anything with dark scenes, they look terrible in bright rooms. As soon as any light hits the TV, the inky blacks turn to grey and it looks like an IPS TV. That doesn't happen with WOLED.

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Quote from Shake-N-Bake

after a lot of research this is clearly a lie. i am so tired of this nonsense.

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Free Shipping Tech & Electronics TV 4K TVs Smart TVs QLED TVs TCL

Rating:	(4.4 out of 5 stars)
Reviews:	255 Best Buy Reviews
Manufacturer:	TCL
Model Number:	98QM8K
Product SKU:	B0F53C5ZXW
UPC:	846042043861
ASIN:	B0F53C5ZXW
Brand:	TCL
Item Dimensions LxWxH:	2.09 x 85.28 x 48.66 inches
Item Weight:	123.46 Pounds
Item model number:	98QM8K
Manufacturer:	TCL

TCL QM8K Series 4K QD-Mini LED Smart Google TV (2025): 85" $2200, 98"

$3,000

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