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TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV

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

List price

$1,499

28 attributes tracked

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

Panel type

Mini-LED QLED (VA HVA)

Peak brightness (HDR)

~3,500–5,000 nits HDR

HDMI 2.1 ports

2 (of 4 HDMI total)

What it does well

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

Where it gives ground

  • Narrower viewing angle than OLED
  • Image processing slightly behind Sony

Compare it head to head

The fastest way to decide is against the product you are actually cross shopping. Showing 4 of 15 published matchups.

TVs21 differing specs

LG C4 OLED evo TV

$1,799

TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV

$1,499

Evenly split on rankable specs, so price and taste decide it.

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TVs22 differing specs

LG G3 OLED evo TV

$2,199

TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV

$1,499

LG leads on 3 of 4 rankable specs, but TCL saves $700.

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TVs19 differing specs

Samsung Q90C QLED TV

$1,799

TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV

$1,499

Evenly split on rankable specs, so price and taste decide it.

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TVs22 differing specs

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV

$2,599

TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV

$1,499

Samsung leads on 4 of 5 rankable specs, but TCL saves $1,100.

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Full specifications

Picture

Panel type
Mini-LED QLED (VA HVA)
Screen size
65 inches
Resolution
3840 × 2160 (4K)
Native refresh rate
120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC / 240 Hz DLG)
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet
~3,500–5,000 nits HDR
ContrastOur summary
Extreme local contrast
Local dimming
QD-Mini LED (5,000+ zones)
Viewing angleOur summary
Moderate
Screen finish
Anti-glare low reflection
HDR formats
Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG

Processing

Processor
AIPQ Pro Processor
Motion handlingOur summary
Motion Rate 480 with MEMC
Upscaling
AI 4K Clarity Upscaling

Gaming

HDMI 2.1 ports
2 (of 4 HDMI total)
4K 120Hz
Yes
VRR
Yes (FreeSync Premium Pro)
Auto low latency (ALLM)
Yes
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet
~6 ms
G-Sync / FreeSync
FreeSync Premium Pro

Audio

Speakers
2.1.2 ch Onkyo soundbar built-in, 60W
Dolby Atmos
Yes
eARC
Yes

Smart TV

Operating system
Google TV
Voice assistants
Google Assistant, Alexa

Design

ThicknessNot on the official sheet
~44 mm
Wall mount
VESA 400x400

Ownership

Burn-in riskOur summary
None (LED)
Warranty
1 year
Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.Official TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV spec sheet (opens in a new tab)

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Frequently asked

How much does TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV cost?

TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV lists at $1,499 (manufacturer list price snapshot as of 2026-09-01). Retail prices vary by merchant and this is not a live quote.

What are TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV’s key specs?

Key specifications for TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV include panel type (Mini-LED QLED (VA HVA)), peak brightness (hdr) (~3,500–5,000 nits HDR), and hdmi 2.1 ports (2 (of 4 HDMI total)).

What does TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV compare against?

TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV is compared head to head against LG C4 OLED evo TV vs TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, LG G3 OLED evo TV vs TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, Samsung Q90C QLED TV vs TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV vs TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, Sony A95L OLED TV vs TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, and Sony BRAVIA 9 Mini-LED TV vs TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV.