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Jul 22, 2026 1:46 AM

TCL 65" QM8L Series SQD-Mini-LED 144Hz QLED Smart TV (65QM8L, 2026) $1499.99

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Amazon.com: TCL 65 Inch Class QM8L Series | SQD-Mini-LED QLED Smart TV | 65QM8L, 2026 Model | 144Hz | Ultimate Color Brightness & Contrast | Google AI Bang & Olufsen | Voice Control Gaming Streaming Television : Electronics

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Jul 22, 2026 2:41 AM
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plieplJul 22, 2026 2:41 AM
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Why does this TV cost more than an OLED of this size? What am I missing?
Jul 22, 2026 11:49 AM
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turnneJul 22, 2026 11:49 AM
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Quote from pliepl View quoted comment :
Why does this TV cost more than an OLED of this size? What am I missing?
Check out the price of the Sony Bravia 9 MK2 You will really be amazed
Jul 22, 2026 11:53 AM
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plieplJul 22, 2026 11:53 AM
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Quote from turnne View quoted comment :
Check out the price of the Sony Bravia 9 MK2 You will really be amazed
Yeah, that's expensive too. Unless you specifically need that for a bright room, I don't know why someone would choose that over OLED that's half or less the cost for the same size.
Jul 22, 2026 1:12 PM
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turnneJul 22, 2026 1:12 PM
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Quote from pliepl View quoted comment :
Yeah, that's expensive too. Unless you specifically need that for a bright room, I don't know why someone would choose that over OLED that's half or less the cost for the same size.
That depends...some people, as you pointed out, need bright rom performance

but even among OLED's there are significant price/ performance differences

For instance...the TV that won the recent Value electronics shootout ( for OLED's ) is the Samsung S95H
https://www.bestbuy.com/product/s...JJGRF3Q3GR

I can see that same individual looking at the Sony Bravia 9 Mk2 as their alternative to the top reviewed Samsung S95H. They are only a few hundred apart as of now
Jul 24, 2026 1:02 PM
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CalmMitten9192Jul 24, 2026 1:02 PM
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Quote from pliepl View quoted comment :
Why does this TV cost more than an OLED of this size? What am I missing?
Its closer to launch price as a this year's model. Check out 65QM8K pricing/history for comparison.

Furthermore this one has poor motion people are reporting with the new panel so last years version may be better for some use cases.
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Jul 25, 2026 12:47 PM
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gtsgtsJul 25, 2026 12:47 PM
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I'm shopping around for a tv. I'm leaning toward led because the tv will be on a lot in this household and I'm scared of burn in with oled. Maybe I should pull the trigger on this one.
Jul 26, 2026 3:01 AM
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HarvardJul 26, 2026 3:01 AM
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I've had a 65" C5 for 13 months. It's on from 9am - 12am every day (wfh, usually news and or a movie for background noise, sometimes music but it's all controlled by an AppleTV streamer. I don't have any issues with burn in or it not being bright enough. B4 in another room struggles during daylight, s90d in bedroom is pretty cool but if I'm watching in bed on a Saturday afternoon even the Sammy struggles.

I have a couple MiniLED 43" sets that are pretty bright but don't compare to OLED, blooming and washed out blacks. They are VA panels from 2023. I'm looking for an 83-85" for a new build out and really want to try the new RGB minis but at this price I'll get a G5/6 or S95f/H with EPP and come out ahead.

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Jul 26, 2026 4:04 AM
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mummy2Jul 26, 2026 4:04 AM
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This only scored 65 out 100 by Consumer Reports and wasn't recommended. The Samsung QN90D/F are the highest scoring leds.
Last edited by mummy2 July 25, 2026 at 09:07 PM.
Jul 26, 2026 4:32 PM
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justyeJul 26, 2026 4:32 PM
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Quote from pliepl View quoted comment :
Why does this TV cost more than an OLED of this size? What am I missing?
This has good enough blacks and can perform much better in brighter rooms than OLED.

Some people don't like having blinds closed when sitting in the living room in the afternoon.

However, this is still overpriced. It's a new model so it's going to come down even more in price.
Jul 27, 2026 9:25 PM
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MarzXJul 27, 2026 9:25 PM
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For this price I'd rather get an OLED
Jul 28, 2026 10:52 PM
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turnneJul 28, 2026 10:52 PM
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Quote from Harvard View quoted comment :
I've had a 65" C5 for 13 months. It's on from 9am - 12am every day (wfh, usually news and or a movie for background noise, sometimes music but it's all controlled by an AppleTV streamer. I don't have any issues with burn in or it not being bright enough. B4 in another room struggles during daylight, s90d in bedroom is pretty cool but if I'm watching in bed on a Saturday afternoon even the Sammy struggles.

I have a couple MiniLED 43" sets that are pretty bright but don't compare to OLED, blooming and washed out blacks. They are VA panels from 2023. I'm looking for an 83-85" for a new build out and really want to try the new RGB minis but at this price I'll get a G5/6 or S95f/H with EPP and come out ahead.
Good luck on finding a G6 or S95H for $1500

You may be able to get this TCL ( or the Hisense competitive model) in an 85" around black Friday for close to the $1500 price point
Jul 28, 2026 10:53 PM
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turnneJul 28, 2026 10:53 PM
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Quote from mummy2 View quoted comment :
This only scored 65 out 100 by Consumer Reports and wasn't recommended. The Samsung QN90D/F are the highest scoring leds.
You should check out the Sony bravia 9...best LED ever made to date according to reviewers
Jul 28, 2026 11:03 PM
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HarvardJul 28, 2026 11:03 PM
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Quote from turnne View quoted comment :
Good luck on finding a G6 or S95H for $1500You may be able to get this TCL ( or the Hisense competitive model) in an 85" around black Friday for close to the $1500 price point
I think you missed the point. This is a 65 RGB mini led. It's more than an OLED. I want an 85inch in my new theater, but mini RGB is more expensive. I will be able to find an 83 G5/6 at a better price.
Jul 29, 2026 11:52 AM
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turnneJul 29, 2026 11:52 AM
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Quote from Harvard View quoted comment :
I think you missed the point. This is a 65 RGB mini led. It's more than an OLED. I want an 85inch in my new theater, but mini RGB is more expensive. I will be able to find an 83 G5/6 at a better price.
Perhaps I did

But you are suggesting you will find an 83 G6 at the price of the TV in this thread($1500)?

Today...since we are looking at the today price of the LED.. a 65 G6 is $3200

G5 is not possible since that is sold out

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Aug 2, 2026 9:57 PM
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mummy2Aug 2, 2026 9:57 PM
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Quote from turnne View quoted comment :

You should check out the Sony bravia 9...best LED ever made to date according to reviewers
The Samsungs still rated higher than the Sony in CR test

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