TCL 85-Inch Class QM8K Series QD-Mini LED 4K UHD Google Smart TV Next Generation Mini-LED TV - QLED, 144hz, 288hz VRR, No Bezel Design, Unrivaled Picture Quality, Ai Processing (85QM8K, 2025 Model)

⭐️ “We absolutely love our TCL QM8K! The picture quality is jaw-dropping — super bright with deep contrast thanks to its 144 Hz Mini‑LED panel and HDR boost. Watching movies or sports is immersive, and gaming feels silky smooth with low input lag and VRR support. Setup was a breeze, and Google TV is intuitive. The built‑in Bang & Olufsen audio adds clarity, though we did pair it with a soundbar for full movie nights. Bottom line: premium visuals and performance at a great price!”

I just couldn’t pass on the under $1000 Prime deal. I replaced a perfectly functional 10 year old middle of the road Vizio. I favor a bright crisp picture and the QM8K absolutely delivers that. I’m not the only one throwing credibility at this tv. One of the premiere tv rating sites just reviewed the QM8K and gives it the highest Mini QD rating it’s ever given to this type of tv. The only tvs that currently out score the QM8K’s performance are a handful of OLEDs. Most all of which are hundreds of dollars more.The QM8K saves the individual settings of the picture mode you are in. That’s fortunate because you will have to create individual settings for each of the feeds. No single setting worked for each input. The different inputs requiring individual settings are Google Tv, Fire Stick, TCL+ TV (which is like 200 free channels with commercials) and over air ATSC3 Antenna.The TCL+Tv was a welcome surprise, since my cable provider is leaving the tv market at the end of the month. The free channels provide enough programming to be worthwhile. I’ll buy ESPN during the college basketball season. The ATSC3 Antenna gives me all my local stations in 4K. The NextGen picture is cleaner than my old cable provider. The antenna was $40. I should have cut the cord sooner.Most people will have to find a compromise between day time and night time settings. The bright day time setting will be too bright at night. Find the sweet spot in the middle. I found starting with Dolby Vision Bright and reigning the brightness in via Local Contrast and Peak Luminance was the answer. I set Gamma to 2.2 and Color Temp to 3Warm. I used 50 for Black Level and really like the enhancement the Precision Detail gave me. Remove the Soap Opera Effect with a Blur 10 and Judder 0. Of course there are many more settings involved than these.Regarding the black levels and contrast, I accept that the tv doesn’t hit OLED levels. However, for me the black level and contrast of the QM8K is acceptable. If there is blooming, I don’t see it. The native contrast ratio is 6800 to one. A minimum of at least 5500 to one is considered premium. I don’t need infinite black from an Oled screen. In my opinion, at some point, the appearance of black and absolute black are indistinguishable to human eyes. The QM8K reaches that point.I use a home theater speaker system so I can’t comment on the tv’s actual sound. I’m unplugged from cable so having the NextGen Antenna tuner was mandatory. Free network stations come in at 4k. Being able to talk directly to the TV without having to press a remote button is pretty cool.The tv currently runs on Google OS in HDR mode giving you access to the FilmMakers and Movie settings. You don’t have access to Dolby Vision. Dolby Vision is a more refined presentation of HDR. Supposedly TCL will add Dolby Vision to Google Tv in a future firmware update later this year. I hope so. Until then, here is a work through.Purchased the top end 4K WiFi 6 Fire Stick, about $30. My internet is WiFi 6 and the tv supports WiFi 6 so load times are very fast. The Fire Stick produces the higher quality Dolby Vision Material. The visual difference is noticeable. As a side benefit, the Fire Stick Remote is universal and also powers the sound system along with the tv. The Google Remote that comes with the tv isn’t universal.QD tvs supposedly last longer than Oled which was a consideration. They also aren’t subject to burn in. But neither are OLED’s, unless you are negligent. LCD technology was left standing when Plasma went extinct. This year, for the first time, more LED tv’s will be purchased than Oleds. Perhaps we are seeing a similar trend. Affordable Micro LED tvs are five years out. Perfect dark, brighter than currents tvs, lasting longer and cheaper to operate. That technology should surpass anything we see today. It makes no sense to spend $2000 today on a tv because of the likelihood of having buyers regret by 2030. That’s just my opinion on where we are at currently.Supposedly the build quality of this TV is better than its closest competitor but not on par with the top tier companies. However, the price of the tv was over $1500 cheaper than the top rated Mini QD tv. According to an established internet tv reviewer, this tv has 90% of the performance of the $2800 top rated OLED. The very definition of value.It took about two weeks for me to dial in my pictures settings for each feed. I’m happy I jumped on the PrimeDay offer. Clean, Bright, Sharp and Colorful. It’s TCL for me.

It's am absolutely fantastic TV for the price. The picture is gorgeous and Android TV is extremely easy to set up and navigate. It genuinely rivals some of the models I saw in the store that cost 3x as much.The sound is great, althought an extreme audiophile may not like the built in speakers. Connecting a sound bar or surround system should be easy enough, but I've only noticed issues with a very specific TV show so that's most likely the sound mixing at the production end.

Coming from a Samsung QN90A, and having tried the LG G4 and G5, I just couldn’t get behind OLEDs – they lack the brightness and immersion I want, especially at this price point. Decided to take a shot on the 75” TCL QM8K, and I’m still figuring out just how good it is.Pros:✅ Once I dialed in the settings, the brightness is impressive – though I do wish it could go a bit brighter.✅ HDR performance is excellent for movies, and 4K Blu-rays look absolutely amazing.✅ Gaming performance is top-notch – fast response and bright picture overall.✅ The OS is snappy, intuitive, and changing settings is a breeze.✅ From the front, the design is sleek and modern.Cons:❌ Viewing angles are definitely lacking – you lose brightness and color pretty quickly off-center.❌ The screen is very glossy, which isn’t great if your room gets a lot of light.❌ There’s a strange dimming issue that pops up in some games and a few movies – I’m really hoping TCL can fix this with a firmware update.❌ Brightness can be inconsistent; highlights don’t always pop the way I’d like.❌ The TV is pretty bulky when viewed from the side or back – not the best look if your setup exposes those angles.Overall, I’d recommend the QM8K if you’re looking for a bright, immersive experience without going OLED. It delivers excellent performance for movies and gaming, but I’m crossing my fingers TCL fixes some of these quirks with future updates.

This is a decent box, but it has some issues. The picture is very good from the front, but they haven't improved angled viewing. There is still some juddering an ongoing issue, but the motion viewing is good. The memory and OS are poor. Owners will need to change out of the Google OS in order to enjoy the full streaming experience. There are better boxes available in a similar price point.

Just recently purchased . Had it for a day and still playing around with the settings . Got it for a really great price . Impressed with the picture and brightness . Snappy OS . So far pleased with this purchase . No complaints yet . Great for family movie night and gaming .

Quit thinking, just buy it, no disappointment

It seems that this TV has absolutely everything but the (crazy) prices of other TVs with same technology! Colors and quality are amazing. Sound’s also extremely great with the Bang and Olufsen system. On top, everything went very well during delivery. By the way, the TV is very well protected too. I totally recommend.