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Personally, this looks like a QM6K in terms of the display panel but repackaged into a new model with Fire TV, so definitely gonna "feel" a little worse. Can anyone speak to the actual display specs? Will be reaching out to TCL later and figure out the local dimming zones and panel characteristics.
Edit: Agent confirmed it is glossy and has "up to" 2500 dimming zones. Not sure if that applies to this model but would assume so given that this is the "biggest" TV in the range. I am just taken aback by the price. 1399 is insane.
Last edited by CrimsonVest680 November 5, 2026 at 01:13 PM.
I also called TCL twice and confirmed that the M9LF is a mid-range QD-Mini LED. Yes, that's right. It has Quantum Dot and has 2500 local dimming zones. They also shared that the screen is semi-gloss with anti reflective coating and peak nits brightness is near 6000. It's on par with a 98" QM7K/L, but I think they may be off on the brightness level. I'm putting in an order here soon just to lock in the price as I'm sure it will go up once the user manual is published with all specs. It's a hidden gem for now. This is not an entry level TV, but the flagship of the M Series. It sits in between QM6K and QM7K/L, but on par with QM7. The price appears to be introductory and could jump back to retail of $1999 easily. Yes $1399 is insane and a STEAL!!! Buy now, bcuz once word gets out, the price will jump.
Update: I found the link below that shows the local dimming zones at 2500 and nits brightness at 3000. This is on par with the QM7 Series and much better than the QM6. So at $1399, this is a STEAL. I just placed an order today. https://theinventory.com/tcl-98-i...6-a03cccd9
Last edited by yoheyman321 November 8, 2026 at 01:35 PM.
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Edit: Agent confirmed it is glossy and has "up to" 2500 dimming zones. Not sure if that applies to this model but would assume so given that this is the "biggest" TV in the range. I am just taken aback by the price. 1399 is insane.
Update: I found the link below that shows the local dimming zones at 2500 and nits brightness at 3000. This is on par with the QM7 Series and much better than the QM6. So at $1399, this is a STEAL. I just placed an order today.
https://theinventory.co
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