TVs · Head-to-head
LG B6 OLED vs TCL QM8L
The short answer
TCL QM8L comes out ahead overall with 9.0/10 against 8.9/10 for the LG B6 OLED. TCL QM8L is stronger on hdr & bright-room performance. At current verified prices, the TCL QM8L costs about $102.00 less.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | LG B6 OLED | TCL QM8L |
|---|---|---|
| Picture Quality | 9.2Editorial score for contrast, black level, color, uniformity, viewing characteristics and overall image fidelity. | 9.1Editorial score for contrast, black level, color, uniformity, viewing characteristics and overall image fidelity. |
| HDR & Bright-Room Performance | 8.5Editorial score for HDR impact, brightness and reflection handling. | 9.8Editorial score for HDR impact, brightness and reflection handling. |
| Processing & Motion | 8.8Editorial score for upscaling, motion, low-quality content and sports handling. | 8.6Editorial score for upscaling, motion, low-quality content and sports handling. |
| Gaming & Connectivity | 9.3Editorial score for refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM and gaming flexibility. | 9.5Editorial score for refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM and gaming flexibility. |
| Features & Usability | 9.0Editorial score for smart platform, HDR formats, tuner/casting features and everyday usability. | 9.0Editorial score for smart platform, HDR formats, tuner/casting features and everyday usability. |
| Value | 8.0Editorial score for performance relative to the current 65-inch market price used in this comparison. | 7.9Editorial score for performance relative to the current 65-inch market price used in this comparison. |
Specifications
| Spec | LG B6 OLED | TCL QM8L |
|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | OLED | Mini-LED LCD |
| Panel / Backlight Type | OLED | SQD-Mini LED / WHVA 2.0 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Available Screen Sizes | 48, 65, 77, 83 inches | 65, 75, 85, 98 inches |
| Reference Screen Size | 65 inches | 65 inches |
| Native Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Max 4K Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 4 | 4 |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| ALLM | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No | Yes |
| Local Dimming | No | Yes |
| Smart Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| ATSC 3.0 / NextGen TV | — | Yes |
LG B6 OLED
Pros
- Excellent OLED black levels at a lower price
- 120Hz VRR gaming support
- Dolby Vision and webOS
Cons
- Less bright and less powerful than LG's C6 and G6
- 120Hz ceiling is lower than several 144Hz/165Hz competitors
TCL QM8L
Pros
- Extremely bright Mini-LED picture with strong local dimming
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K 144Hz support
- Supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+
Cons
- Motion and viewing-angle performance are less consistent than top OLEDs
- Large brightness capability does not guarantee perfect HDR accuracy in every mode
Both products are part of our guide Best TVs of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.