Head to head

TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV vs Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV

TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV leads 2 to 1 on the 3 rankable specs and costs $500 less, which makes it the straightforward pick. Most of the 28 attributes tracked here are descriptive rather than numeric.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Panel type: TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists Mini-LED QLED (VA HVA) (TCL sheet, 2026-09-02); Sony BRAVIA 8 lists WOLED (Sony sheet, 2026-09-02).
Peak brightness (HDR): TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists ~3,500–5,000 nits HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet); Sony BRAVIA 8 lists ~900 nits HDR peak (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
Native refresh rate: TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists 120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC / 240 Hz DLG) (TCL sheet, 2026-09-02); Sony BRAVIA 8 lists 120 Hz (Sony sheet, 2026-09-02).
Contrast: TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists Extreme local contrast (our summary); Sony BRAVIA 8 lists Infinite (per-pixel) (our summary).
Local dimming: TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists QD-Mini LED (5,000+ zones) (TCL sheet, 2026-09-02); Sony BRAVIA 8 lists Per-pixel (self-emissive) (Sony sheet, 2026-09-02).

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TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV

$1,4992 spec wins

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Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV

$1,9991 spec win

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Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your tv.

Straight answer

Overall: 2 to 1

Buy the TCL QM8 Mini-LED.

Leads 2 of 3 rankable overall specs; Sony BRAVIA 8 takes 1.
Peak brightness (HDR): ~3,500–5,000 nits HDR vs ~900 nits HDR peak
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~6 ms vs ~8.5 ms
It is also $500 cheaper.

2 TCL QM8 Mini-LED3 rankable of 28 specsSony BRAVIA 8 1

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

Only two HDMI 2.1 portsrow
A PS5, an Xbox and a 4K120 PC cannot all connect at full bandwidth, and one port doubles as eARC.
Trips:TCL QM8 Mini-LED · 2 (of 4 HDMI total)Trips:Sony BRAVIA 8 · 2 (of 4 HDMI total)
Burn-in riskrow
Static news tickers, game HUDs and desktop use can leave permanent marks over the years.
Clear:TCL QM8 Mini-LED · None (LED)Trips:Sony BRAVIA 8 · Yes (OLED; pixel shift / panel refresh)
Glossy screen, no anti-reflective coatingrow
Lamps and windows reflect in a bright room.
Clear:TCL QM8 Mini-LED · Anti-glare low reflectionTrips:Sony BRAVIA 8 · Glossy

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

2 of 3 differ

Panel type≠

TCL

Mini-LED QLED (VA HVA)

Sony

WOLED

Peak brightness (HDR)

TCL

~3,500–5,000 nits HDR

Sony

~900 nits HDR peak

HDMI 2.1 portssame

TCL

2 (of 4 HDMI total)

Sony

2 (of 4 HDMI total)

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

TCL: What to watch for

Software / Apps
Smart TV interface runs sponsored ads and banner recommendations.
Like most modern smart TV platforms, the home menu highlights suggested streaming content and sponsored banner placement out of the box.
Ergonomics
Thin integrated TV speakers lack low-end bass punch.
Ultra-thin modern chassis leave minimal acoustic chamber depth, making a dedicated soundbar or audio system virtually mandatory for movie dialogues.

Sony: What to watch for

Software / Apps
Smart TV interface runs sponsored ads and banner recommendations.
Like most modern smart TV platforms, the home menu highlights suggested streaming content and sponsored banner placement out of the box.
Ergonomics
Thin integrated TV speakers lack low-end bass punch.
Ultra-thin modern chassis leave minimal acoustic chamber depth, making a dedicated soundbar or audio system virtually mandatory for movie dialogues.

TCL QM8 Mini-LED$1,4992 wins

Sony BRAVIA 8$1,9991 win

Picture Processing Gaming Audio Smart TV Design Ownership

19 of 28 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Picture

leads 1-0

Picture specifications. Middle column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV.
Panel type	Mini-LED QLED (VA HVA)	WOLED
Screen size	65 inches	65 inches
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Native refresh rate	120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC / 240 Hz DLG)	120 Hz
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet	~3,500–5,000 nits HDR (wins this row: higher)	~900 nits HDR peak
ContrastOur summary	Extreme local contrast	Infinite (per-pixel)
Local dimming	QD-Mini LED (5,000+ zones)	Per-pixel (self-emissive)
Viewing angleOur summary	Moderate	Excellent
Screen finish	Anti-glare low reflection	Glossy
HDR formats	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+)

Processing

3 differences

Processing specifications. Middle column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV.
Processor	AIPQ Pro Processor	XR Processor
Motion handlingOur summary	Motion Rate 480 with MEMC	XR Motion Clarity
Upscaling	AI 4K Clarity Upscaling	XR Clear Image 4K

Gaming

leads 1-0

Gaming specifications. Middle column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports	2 (of 4 HDMI total)	2 (of 4 HDMI total)
4K 120Hz	Yes	Yes
VRR	Yes (FreeSync Premium Pro)	Yes
Auto low latency (ALLM)	Yes	Yes
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet	~6 ms (wins this row: lower)	~8.5 ms
G-Sync / FreeSync	FreeSync Premium Pro	FreeSync, HDMI VRR

Audio

1 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV.
Speakers	2.1.2 ch Onkyo soundbar built-in, 60W	Acoustic Surface Audio+, 50W 5-actuator
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
eARC	Yes	Yes

Smart TV

1 differences

Smart TV specifications. Middle column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV.
Operating system	Google TV	Google TV
Voice assistants	Google Assistant, Alexa	Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple Home

Design

leads 1-0

Design specifications. Middle column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet	~44 mm	~37 mm (wins this row: lower)
Wall mount	VESA 400x400	Standard VESA

Ownership

1 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, right column is Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV.
Burn-in riskOur summary	None (LED)	Yes (OLED; pixel shift / panel refresh)
Warranty	1 year	1 year

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV source Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV

High-value 65-inch powerhouse with up to 5,000 nits peak brightness and 5,000+ local dimming zones.

Unmatched brightness-to-price ratio
Deep black levels with massive zone count
Built-in Onkyo 2.1 sound system with subwoofer

What you give up

Narrower viewing angle than OLED
Image processing slightly behind Sony

Full TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV specs →

Pick this one if

Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV

Refined 65-inch 4K OLED TV powered by XR Processor with Acoustic Surface Audio+ sound system.

Exceptional Sony XR color grading and motion clarity
Acoustic Surface Audio+ vibrates the screen directly for centered dialogue
Slim one-slate design with versatile 4-way stand

What you give up

Only two HDMI 2.1 ports (one shared with eARC)
Peak brightness trails Mini-LED models in sunlit rooms

Full Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV specs →

Best for each use

Gaming

Console or PC play: low input lag, 120 Hz, enough HDMI 2.1 ports for every box

Too close to call on gaming from the spec sheets. Only input lag (4k 120, game mode) is rankable here.

VRR: Yes vs Yes
G-Sync / FreeSync: FreeSync Premium Pro vs FreeSync, HDMI VRR

Movies

Dark-room films and HDR streaming: black levels, HDR formats, motion and upscaling

Too close to call on movies from the spec sheets. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

Contrast: Extreme local contrast vs Infinite
Panel type: Mini-LED QLED vs WOLED

Bright rooms

Daytime TV and sports in a sunny room: brightness, glare handling, wide seating

Too close to call on bright rooms from the spec sheets. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

Screen finish: Anti-glare low reflection vs Glossy
Viewing angle: Moderate vs Excellent

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV spec sheet Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV ↗ · Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the TCL QM8 Mini-LED or the Sony BRAVIA 8?

TCL QM8 Mini-LED costs $500 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the TCL QM8 Mini-LED or Sony BRAVIA 8?

Both has this deal-breaker: only two HDMI 2.1 ports. A PS5, an Xbox and a 4K120 PC cannot all connect at full bandwidth, and one port doubles as eARC.

Which is better for gaming, the TCL QM8 Mini-LED or the Sony BRAVIA 8?

Too close to call on gaming from the spec sheets. Only input lag (4k 120, game mode) is rankable here. VRR: Yes vs Yes G-Sync / FreeSync: FreeSync Premium Pro vs FreeSync, HDMI VRR

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 28 specs tracked here, 25 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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