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Jul 20, 2026 9:14 AM

65" TCL QM5K 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Google Smart 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 $399.99. Shipping is free for My Best Buy Members (free to join). Otherwise, free store pickup is available where stock permits.

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  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location. Select Best Buy store may have Open Box - Excellent condition in stock for pickup at $348.99 (limited availability).
Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K Ultra HD)
  • 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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Written by RevOne | Staff
  • This offer is $50 less than most previous posts on Slickdeals and matches the Frontpage Deal from around Black Friday / November 2025.
  • 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 $399.99. Shipping is free for My Best Buy Members (free to join). Otherwise, free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for finding this deal.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location. Select Best Buy store may have Open Box - Excellent condition in stock for pickup at $348.99 (limited availability).
Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K Ultra HD)
  • 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 RevOne | Staff
  • This offer is $50 less than most previous posts on Slickdeals and matches the Frontpage Deal from around Black Friday / November 2025.
  • 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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The TCL QM5K is a 65 inch mini LED QLED TV that stands out for strong picture quality and unusually low pricing at $399.99. Brightness is praised, and the built in sound improves with a soundbar. The Google TV interface can feel slow, motion is described as weak on the 60 hertz panel, and the 65 inch model has three HDMI ports. A few comments point to the QM6K Pro at Costco as the better step up, especially with a longer warranty, making this a solid value if the refresh rate and processor tradeoffs are acceptable.

Common Questions (4)

  • The QM5K is a different, newer mini-LED line than the older Q6 series, and it is described as better than Q6. The QM6K is the step-up model with 144Hz and an extra HDMI port, and the QM6K Pro is considered the better buy if it is only slightly more expensive.

    MagentaPassenger975justyeloukyBen67

  • Yes. The QM5K is a 60Hz panel, while the QM6K is described as 144Hz and also has one more HDMI port. That makes the QM5K the lower-refresh option even though it still uses mini-LED/QLED hardware.

    ArseneWengerloukyBenjiS1712

  • It can look very good and is reported as plenty bright, but motion is a weak point because the processor is described as sluggish. For 65-inch movie viewing, the QM6 series or preferably the QM7 is recommended for better motion handling.

    brezdeBlownCamaroeddieman

  • The Best Buy price is described as a strong value for a 65-inch mini-LED TV under $500, but Costco's QM6K Pro is repeatedly called the better option if it is only a little more expensive. Costco also adds a 4-5 year warranty versus roughly 1-2 years at Best Buy.

    MagentaPassenger975Ben67brezde

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Jul 21, 2026 12:31 AM
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Davis2001r6Jul 21, 2026 12:31 AM
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Why the thumbs down on this?

Seems like a good value. Anyone have experience with it.

I'm in the market for a 65" under $500.
Jul 22, 2026 4:04 PM
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brezdeJul 22, 2026 4:04 PM
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Just bought the pro version of this model for $539 at Costco with 5 year warranty. So far I love this TV. Picture is excellent. Built in sound not so great, but with soundbar is great. Google operating system is a little slow, but overall I'm very happy with the purchase. I've read some negative reviews about hardware and software issues, but I haven't experienced that yet and with the 5 year warranty am not to concerned.
Last edited by brezde July 22, 2026 at 09:10 AM.
Jul 23, 2026 1:16 AM
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eddiemanJul 23, 2026 1:16 AM
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This is not the Q6 series. Not good for watching movies. Should not be one penny over $300.
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Jul 23, 2026 2:20 AM
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MagentaPassenger975Jul 23, 2026 2:20 AM
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Quote from Davis2001r6 View quoted comment :
Why the thumbs down on this?

Seems like a good value. Anyone have experience with it.

I'm in the market for a 65" under $500.
People just don't know TVs. Finding a 65" mini-LED TV under $500 is very unusual, and at $400 is a spectacular deal. The only knock on it I guess is the QM6K Pro is a better TV and only slightly more $ at Costco, where you get a 4-5 year warranty vs 1-2 years. There's a compelling case to wait for the Costco sales on the QM6K Pro, and they do have sales often.
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Jul 23, 2026 2:26 AM
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MagentaPassenger975Jul 23, 2026 2:26 AM
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Quote from eddieman View quoted comment :
This is not the Q6 series. Not good for watching movies. Should not be one penny over $300.
Yes this is not a Q6 series, the Q6 is older and worse! It's QLED and 5.8 RTINGs rating vs QD Mini-LED and 6.8 rating for the QM5K.
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Jul 24, 2026 4:20 PM
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Jul 24, 2026 4:39 PM
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c137Jul 24, 2026 4:39 PM
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Quote from MagentaPassenger975 View quoted comment :
Yes this is not a Q6 series, the Q6 is older and worse! It's QLED and 5.8 RTINGs rating vs QD Mini-LED and 6.8 rating for the QM5K.
Which idiot picked 6K to be older than 5K? How is the average uneducated customer ( me) supposed to know?
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Jul 24, 2026 11:31 PM
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justyeJul 24, 2026 11:31 PM
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Quote from c137 View quoted comment :
Which idiot picked 6K to be older than 5K? How is the average uneducated customer ( me) supposed to know?
It's confusing but the QM series is different from Q. For example there is a QM6 TV that is better than this, but the Q6 is a bottom barrel TV. Then the letter that comes at the end represents the generation so QM6K is older than the QM6L. There is no successor to the QM5K.
Jul 24, 2026 11:35 PM
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flynreelowJul 24, 2026 11:35 PM
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Very nice TV for the price.
Jul 25, 2026 2:44 PM
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eddiemanJul 25, 2026 2:44 PM
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Waiting for TCL - 65" Class QM7K Series 4K UHD HDR QD Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025) to come down to $650. Maybe by late October.
Jul 25, 2026 3:51 PM
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FaithfulPencil8404Jul 25, 2026 3:51 PM
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My son has one. Its a steal at this price.
Jul 26, 2026 4:56 PM
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bbdtJul 26, 2026 4:56 PM
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I just picked one up at best buy. I haven't connected it yet, but, according to AI this is the best TV deal out there at the moment.
Jul 26, 2026 6:37 PM
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ArseneWengerJul 26, 2026 6:37 PM
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All those specs on a 60Hz panel.....
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Jul 26, 2026 6:40 PM
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loukyJul 26, 2026 6:40 PM
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Qm6k has 144 fresh rate which I guess is rare at the sale price point $530, qm5k 60 hz. Supposedly thats the main difference. 3 hdmi on the 5k, 6k has 4.

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Jul 26, 2026 6:47 PM
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CodyC4228Jul 26, 2026 6:47 PM
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Can someone link the Costco deal? I think the warranty is worth the extra $$

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