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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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Available Option(s)

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

Original Post

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.
TomH2437 TomH2437 CharlieC9067 CharlieC9067
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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TCL 65 Inch Class QM8K Series | Mini LED QLED 4K HDR | 65QM8K, 2025 Model | 120HZ-144HZ Anti Reflective Wide Angle Screen Smart Google TV Dolby Atmos | Voice Remote Alexa Gaming Streaming Television [amazon.com] $999.99

75 inches [amazon.com] $1,497.99
85 inches [amazon.com] $2,197.97
98 inches [amazon.com] $2,997.97

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There is another thread for this deal already

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Mar 18, 2026 9:48 AM

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Quote from CharlieC9067

cant compare to projector, i have 83 behind a retractable screen(120") and projector blows away the tv everytime. tv for regular watching, projector for movies

No way. Even in a pitch black room you can't get inky blacks. In a bright room, that most of us have, a entry level TV will look better.

Gb1908

Mar 18, 2026 11:05 AM

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Gb1908Mar 18, 2026 11:05 AM

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Sad how we are seeing virtual monopolies on tv mfg. Yet another reason prices have firmed across the industy.

CharlieC9067

Mar 18, 2026 1:09 PM

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Quote from Mitch3592

No way. Even in a pitch black room you can't get inky blacks. In a bright room, that most of us have, a entry level TV will look better.

i guess that flew right over your head Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)

GreyMoney691

Mar 18, 2026 1:29 PM

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Quote from benuendos

I've got an 85" Bravia 7. Have you had any issues with glowing clouds and bands around the border in certain black-heavy images? I literally had to sue Sony in order to get anything done about it.

I haven't had those issues. I think the B9 has more dimming zones.

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Mar 18, 2026 1:34 PM

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Quote from benuendos

The QM8Ks vs the U8QGs are not at the same level as I sadly discovered at Best Buy the other day. However, they are a better deal if you aren't super picky about quality - this Hisense generation isn't 'bad', but the TCL's are objectively better.

Reviewing demo content at Best Buy is fools gold. Not saying you're wrong, I know nothing about the U8QG, just be mindful the manufacturers and Best Buy trick people everyday with demo reels in store. Unfortunately its almost impossible to really see what these TV can do without buy them.

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Mar 18, 2026 1:38 PM

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Quote from CharlieC9067

cant compare to projector, i have 83 behind a retractable screen(120") and projector blows away the tv everytime. tv for regular watching, projector for movies

No projector is coming close to what a high end miniLED or OLED TV can do in terms of brightness, contrast, color depth and blacks. There is a reason everyone is buying 100" miniLED TVs and not projectors. Projectors have greatly improved but the image quality isn't comparable to a high end TV.

Last edited by GreyMoney691 March 18, 2026 at 06:40 AM.

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Quote from GreyMoney691

It's not about quality

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Mar 18, 2026 3:51 PM

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Quote from Svid18

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

Same here, been watching it between 4k and 3k, just hope it gets lower since new models are out.....

GreyMoney691

Mar 18, 2026 5:47 PM

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Quote from CharlieC9067

It's not about quality

Sure, a projector has the advantage when it comes to size. If that's your sole criteria for a good viewing experience, then that works.

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Quote from GreyMoney691

Sure, a projector has the advantage when it comes to size. If that's your sole criteria for a good viewing experience, then that works.

The point is i have 83 oled and the projector blows it away and i only have mid projector w4100i

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Mar 18, 2026 7:20 PM

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Quote from CharlieC9067

The point is i have 83 oled and the projector blows it away and i only have mid projector w4100i

Saying it "blows it away" isn't really an argument, it doesn't explain why. If you mean immersion from a bigger image, sure, that's a preference. But in terms of actual picture quality, like contrast, black levels, brightness control, and consistency, an 83" OLED is objectively stronger than a mid-range projector like the BenQ W4100i.
Most people who own an 83" OLED wouldn't trade it for a projector as their primary display, because it delivers a more reliable, higher-quality image in everyday use. A projector can feel more cinematic in the right setup, but that's not the same as "blowing it away."

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Quote from GreyMoney691

Saying it "blows it away" isn't really an argument, it doesn't explain why. If you mean immersion from a bigger image, sure, that's a preference. But in terms of actual picture quality, like contrast, black levels, brightness control, and consistency, an 83" OLED is objectively stronger than a mid-range projector like the BenQ W4100i.Most people who own an 83" OLED wouldn't trade it for a projector as their primary display, because it delivers a more reliable, higher-quality image in everyday use. A projector can feel more cinematic in the right setup, but that's not the same as "blowing it away."

Oled sits idle in my theater except for causal watching

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Quote from Gb1908

Sad how we are seeing virtual monopolies on tv mfg. Yet another reason prices have firmed across the industy.

Huh...TV prices have been in free fall for years now

65" OLEd's under $1000
65" QLEDs ( of good quality) for $800

TCL and Hisense have really changed the game
depending on what this new RGB LED looks like the standards QLED's will even drop lower than this year

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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"

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