TVs

TCL QM8L

#4 · Best Mini-LED
9.0 /10 Our score
Lowest verified price $1,197.99 Amazon
A very bright 144Hz SQD-Mini LED TV with four HDMI 2.1 ports, broad HDR format support, and strong performance per dollar.

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

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Review

What to know about TCL QM8L

The TCL QM8L is our Best Mini-LED pick. It combines a 144Hz panel, four HDMI 2.1 inputs, Google TV, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, ATSC 3.0, and extremely high claimed brightness with aggressive local dimming. It is especially attractive for bright rooms and buyers who want premium LCD performance without flagship OLED pricing.
Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

Four HDMI 2.1 ports, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Google TV, ATSC 3.0, and strong bright-room performance make it unusually complete.

What to know

Motion and off-angle viewing are not as consistent as the top OLED models.
Performance

Score breakdown

Picture Quality

Evaluates black level, contrast, color quality, accuracy, uniformity, viewing angles, and overall image fidelity.

9.1
Editorial score for contrast, black level, color, uniformity, viewing characteristics and overall image fidelity.
HDR & Bright-Room Performance

Evaluates HDR impact, sustained and highlight brightness, reflection handling, and performance in rooms with ambient light.

9.8
Editorial score for HDR impact, brightness and reflection handling.
Processing & Motion

Evaluates upscaling, low-quality content handling, motion clarity, sports performance, gradients, and image processing.

8.6
Editorial score for upscaling, motion, low-quality content and sports handling.
Gaming & Connectivity

Evaluates refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 support, VRR, ALLM, gaming responsiveness, and connectivity flexibility.

9.5
Editorial score for refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM and gaming flexibility.
Features & Usability

Evaluates smart-TV platform, HDR-format support, tuner and casting features, interface usability, and practical everyday features.

9.0
Editorial score for smart platform, HDR formats, tuner/casting features and everyday usability.
Value

Evaluates overall performance relative to the current market price of the 65-inch version.

7.9
Editorial score for performance relative to the current 65-inch market price used in this comparison.
Specifications

TCL QM8L specs

Display

Display Technology
Mini-LED LCD
Panel / Backlight Type
SQD-Mini LED / WHVA 2.0
Resolution
3840 x 2160
Available Screen Sizes
65, 75, 85, 98 inches
Reference Screen Size
65 inches
Native Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Max 4K Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Local Dimming
Yes

Connectivity

HDMI Ports
4
HDMI 2.1 Ports
4

Gaming

VRR
Yes
ALLM
Yes

HDR

Dolby Vision
Yes
HDR10+
Yes

Smart

Smart Platform
Google TV

Tuner

ATSC 3.0 / NextGen TV
Yes
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AmazonLowest $1,197.99 $2,499.99 In Stock View deal
Lowest verified price $1,197.99
30-day low $1,197.99
90-day average $1,331.99
90-day low $1,197.99

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