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TCL 75 Inch Class QM8K Series | Mini LED QLED 4K HDR | 75QM8K, 2025 Model | 120HZ-144HZ Anti Reflective Wide Angle Screen Smart Google TV Dolby Atmos $1,447.99 $1447.99
TCL 75 Inch Class QM8K Series | Mini LED QLED 4K HDR | 75QM8K, 2025 Model | 120HZ-144HZ Anti Reflective Wide Angle Screen Smart Google TV Dolby Atmos $1,447.99 $1447.99
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Size: 65 inches $999.99
Size: 75 inches $1,447.99
Size: 85 inches $2,199.99
Size: 98 inches $2,997.99
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The QM8K stands out as a very bright Mini LED QLED TV with strong HDR impact, better bright room performance, and less haloing than the QM7K. It is also praised for crisp picture quality at angles and a Google TV interface that feels packed with features. The main caution is value, since the 75 inch gap over the QM7K is often framed as small and price swings are frequent. That makes it a strong premium option when the sale price is close enough.
people who watch in a bright living room and want strong HDR highlights because commenters say the QM8K gets very bright and can overcome more glare in a bright-room setup.
75-inch shoppers deciding between QM7K and QM8K because multiple commenters argue the 8K is only about $150 more on the 75" and that it doesn't make sense to pick older tech for such a small difference.
buyers who want a TV that stays crisp at wide viewing angles because one owner says it looks "very bright and crisp at any range or angle," and they chose it for that usability.
shoppers who prefer Google TV's app-style experience because a commenter compares it to "an android phone" and says it's fun for discovering features and content.
home theater / AV research buyers who want to minimize haloing from mini-LED local dimming because commenters cite sources saying the QM8K's mini-LED local dimming is improved with less haloing than the QM7K.
buyers who are mainly trying to maximize value versus waiting for QM7K sales because commenters say the QM7K can drop to around $999 fairly regularly, making the QM8K's extra cost less compelling if you're willing to wait.
people worried about reflections in a bright room because one commenter says they're "so wary about its reflections" with white walls, lamps, and their living room setup.
shoppers who don't want to pay a large price premium for incremental gains because one commenter argues the performance increase is minimal and not worth a $500+ differential when sales/price drops happen frequently.
people who are sensitive to eye strain and are expecting OLED-like performance because one commenter chose the QM8K specifically to avoid OLED headaches, implying OLED is the alternative they were trying to escape.
The QM8K is brighter, handles HDR highlights and bright-room glare better, and has improved mini-LED local dimming with less haloing. For the 75-inch, the price gap is often cited as about $150, which makes the upgrade easier to justify than a larger premium.
The higher peak brightness helps it overcome glare better than the QM7K, and it is described as bright and crisp even at angles. A room with white walls and lamps can still raise reflection concerns, so placement and ambient light matter.
It can be a better fit if OLED displays cause headaches or eye strain, because the panel is described as very bright and crisp without that issue. The Google TV interface is also noted as easy to use, with a lot of features packed in.
The 85 inch been this price for a while now. Not sure if it's going to budge much lower.
I've been waiting for the 85 to go on sale for three months. There was like 36 hours in January where it was 1500. supposedly there's gonna be a sale on April 20.
I've been waiting for the 85 to go on sale for three months. There was like 36 hours in January where it was 1500. supposedly there's gonna be a sale on April 20.
It was posted either on here or on AVS forum, or r/hometheater. I've spent a better part of two months researching and looking every day waiting. I just saw it a couple days ago. Looking at the price history they just jacked it up to $2500, it most assuredly will go on sale then in the next week or so because that's how they do it.
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I got one yesterday from Amazon. I love it. Awesome TV! I haven't had one in over a decade so it's crazy how much tech is packed into this thing. And with the google tv OS it's basically an android phone! So much fun discovering all the features and content to watch. I chose this over the OLED displays because I find they give me headaches. This Micro LED has been pretty good! TV is very bright and crisp at any range or angle. Just get it. I chose it over Sony, and LG OLED because it was the only one usable without eye strain.
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Would love a QM8K but I'm so wary about its reflections. White walls, lamps, and the living room just don't feel like they'd work too well with this TV.
General word on the street (haven't tested myself) is that the price premium from the QM7k to 8k isn't worth it. The QM7k is really close, but also harder to get at a good price lately (earlier this week it was on sale for $1k but it's over).
General word on the street (haven't tested myself) is that the price premium from the QM7k to 8k isn't worth it. The QM7k is really close, but also harder to get at a good price lately (earlier this week it was on sale for $1k but it's over).
Interesting. Having been researching for months, I have read the opposite. The 8k is markedly better according to multiple sources-"The TCL QM8K is significantly better than the TCL QM7K. The QM8K gets a lot brighter, delivering bright highlights in HDR and a more impactful HDR experience overall. This higher peak brightness also translates to a better bright-room experience, as the QM8K can overcome more glare in a bright room. The Mini LED local dimming feature on the QM8K is also better, resulting in less haloing around bright spots in the scene."Rtings.com
Interesting. Having been researching for months, I have read the opposite. The 8k is markedly better according to multiple sources-"The TCL QM8K is significantly better than the TCL QM7K. The QM8K gets a lot brighter, delivering bright highlights in HDR and a more impactful HDR experience overall. This higher peak brightness also translates to a better bright-room experience, as the QM8K can overcome more glare in a bright room. The Mini LED local dimming feature on the QM8K is also better, resulting in less haloing around bright spots in the scene."Rtings.com
I've read that the 6K --> 7K is a huge leap. 7K --> 8K is definitely better, but more noticeable when side by side. 7K seems to be the dollars to performance sweet spot. At least on the 75".
I've read that the 6K --> 7K is a huge leap. 7K --> 8K is definitely better, but more noticeable when side by side. 7K seems to be the dollars to performance sweet spot. At least on the 75".
But the 8k is only $150 more than the 7k for the 75". It makes no sense to go with older tech for that minimal difference though.
But the 8k is only $150 more than the 7k for the 75". It makes no sense to go with older tech for that minimal difference though.
7K pretty regularly drops to $999. I have one on order from Amazon waiting for stock at that price now. So it's really a $500 difference in the end if you wait a tiny bit.
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I've read that the 6K --> 7K is a huge leap. 7K --> 8K is definitely better, but more noticeable when side by side. 7K seems to be the dollars to performance sweet spot. At least on the 75".
The color accuracy is apparently better on the 6k. But the 7k is brighter.
The L series should be out next month so expect these '25 models to start going on closeout shortly.
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The QM8K stands out as a very bright Mini LED QLED TV with strong HDR impact, better bright room performance, and less haloing than the QM7K. It is also praised for crisp picture quality at angles and a Google TV interface that feels packed with features. The main caution is value, since the 75 inch gap over the QM7K is often framed as small and price swings are frequent. That makes it a strong premium option when the sale price is close enough.
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The QM8K is brighter, handles HDR highlights and bright-room glare better, and has improved mini-LED local dimming with less haloing. For the 75-inch, the price gap is often cited as about $150, which makes the upgrade easier to justify than a larger premium.
The higher peak brightness helps it overcome glare better than the QM7K, and it is described as bright and crisp even at angles. A room with white walls and lamps can still raise reflection concerns, so placement and ambient light matter.
It can be a better fit if OLED displays cause headaches or eye strain, because the panel is described as very bright and crisp without that issue. The Google TV interface is also noted as easy to use, with a lot of features packed in.
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The L series should be out next month so expect these '25 models to start going on closeout shortly.
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