TVs · Head-to-head
Sony BRAVIA 9 II vs TCL QM8L
The short answer
TCL QM8L comes out ahead overall with 9.0/10 against 8.8/10 for the Sony BRAVIA 9 II. Sony BRAVIA 9 II is stronger on picture quality and processing & motion. TCL QM8L is stronger on gaming & connectivity and value.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Sony BRAVIA 9 II | TCL QM8L |
|---|---|---|
| Picture Quality | 9.5Editorial 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 | 9.8Editorial score for HDR impact, brightness and reflection handling. | 9.8Editorial score for HDR impact, brightness and reflection handling. |
| Processing & Motion | 9.8Editorial score for upscaling, motion, low-quality content and sports handling. | 8.6Editorial score for upscaling, motion, low-quality content and sports handling. |
| Gaming & Connectivity | 8.3Editorial 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 | 9.1Editorial 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 | 5.8Editorial 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 | Sony BRAVIA 9 II | TCL QM8L |
|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | LCD | Mini-LED LCD |
| Panel / Backlight Type | RGB LED with local dimming | SQD-Mini LED / WHVA 2.0 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Available Screen Sizes | 65, 75, 85 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 | 2 | 4 |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| ALLM | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No | Yes |
| Local Dimming | Yes | Yes |
| Screen Finish / Reflection Treatment | Immersive Black Screen Pro | — |
| Smart Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| ATSC 3.0 / NextGen TV | Yes | Yes |
Sony BRAVIA 9 II
Pros
- Excellent bright-room image and reflection control
- Strong Sony processing and motion handling
- Dolby Vision and ATSC 3.0 support
Cons
- Very expensive for a 65-inch TV
- Only two HDMI ports support the full HDMI 2.1 gaming feature set
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.