TCL - 65" Class QM8K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025)
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- Key Specs
- Display Type: LED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size Class: 65 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- LED Panel Type: Mini-LED QLED
- Backlight Type: Full Array Local Dimming (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: Motion Rate 480 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: QD-Mini LED, TCL Halo Control System, Precise Dimming Series, CrystGlow HVA Panel, Enhanced QLED, TCL AIPQ PRO Processor (This is technology that's specific to a TV brand (sometimes called proprietary technology). Here you'll see terms related to picture quality, brightness, processors and more.)
- Smart Platform: Google TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, YouTube TV, Vudu, Google Play Movies & TV, Spotify (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
- TV Tuner Type: ATSC, NTSC, Clear QAM
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- General
- Brand: TCL
- Model Number: 65QM8K
- Product Name: 65" Class QM8K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025)
- Color: Black
- Series: QD Mini LED - QM8K (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Model Year: 2025
- Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 33.9 inches
- Product Width: 56.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth With Stand: 14.5 inches
- Product Height Without Stand: 32.4 inches
- Product Depth Without Stand: 2 inches
- Product Weight With Stand: 50.9 pounds
- Product Weight Without Stand: 46.5 pounds
- Stand Width: 15.3 inches (The horizontal measurement of the stand/base, or the distance from the outside of one leg to the outside of the opposite leg, as it is attached to the product.)
- Stand Depth: 14.5 inches
- Adjustable Stand Width: false (Whether the stand can adjust to have more than one measurement either between the legs or the base itself.)
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size: 64.5 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Size Class: 65 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- Picture Quality Enhancement Technology: 4K HDR Pro
- LED Panel Type: Mini-LED QLED
- Backlight Type: Full Array Local Dimming (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
- Curved Screen: false
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: Motion Rate 480 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Synchronization Technology: FreeSync Premium Pro (AMD Adaptive Sync) (Generally, these technologies allow syncing between a computer/console game's frame rate and the device's refresh rate for a smoother display without tearing.)
- Closed Captioning: true (The text version of spoken audio displayed on the screen. Devices that can display closed captioning typically have the option to toggle the feature on or off.)
- Language(s) Displayed: English, Spanish, French (The available language options for displayed text or captions.)
- Features
- Remote Control Type: Backlit, Voice control
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: QD-Mini LED, TCL Halo Control System, Precise Dimming Series, CrystGlow HVA Panel, Enhanced QLED, TCL AIPQ PRO Processor (This is technology that's specific to a TV brand (sometimes called proprietary technology). Here you'll see terms related to picture quality, brightness, processors and more.)
- Smart Capable: true (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
- Smart Platform: Google TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, YouTube TV, Vudu, Google Play Movies & TV, Spotify (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Screen Mirroring: true (Casts the screen of one device onto another wirelessly, using a common protocol (typically Bluetooth).)
- Screen Mirroring Technology: Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast
- Content Sharing: Mobile to TV (The device is capable of connecting to another device in order to send or receive streaming content. Share content from your mobile device to your TV or vice versa.)
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Text-To-Speech: false (A system that converts language text into speech.)
- Video Description: true (Indicates whether the device features descriptive video service (DVS). This service provides narration of key elements in the program, such as actions, costumes, and scene changes, to help engage visually-impaired audiences.)
- V-Chip: true (Feature that blocks television programming if it has a content rating outside of the acceptable rating(s) configured by the user.)
- TV Tuner: Digital (The ATSC TV Tuner is a component built into conventional TV sets or other devices for receiving over-the-air broadcast TV without a cable/satellite box. Digital tuners may be purchased separately and connected to a device if it does not have one built in.)
- Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
- Display Connector(s): 4 x HDMI (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Network Connector(s): 1 x LAN
- USB Ports: 1 x USB-A 2.0, 1 x USB-A 3.0 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC): eARC
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- HDBaseT Receiver: false (An input that receives uncompressed HDMI signals over a category cable point-to-point, up to 100 meters, from a transmitter.)
- TV Tuner Type: ATSC, NTSC, Clear QAM
- RF Antenna Input: true (This input is used to connect devices such as antennas or cable boxes to a TV via a coaxial cable.)
- Number Of USB Port(s) (Total): 2 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
- Bluetooth Version: 5.4 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Compatibility
- VESA Wall Mount Standard: 300mm x 300mm (VESA wall mount standards refer to the spacing of screw holes built into a TV in order to fit with standard TV wall mounts. These standards are implemented into most TVs and monitors.)
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Audio
- Built-In Speakers: true
- Surround Sound Supported: Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
- Power
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Estimated Annual Operating Cost: 58 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 360 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Rechargeable Battery (Remote Control): false
- Battery Size (Remote Control): AAA (The battery size required for operation.)
- Included
- Wall Mount Included: false
- Stand Included: true
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Box Dimension
- Height: 39.4 inches
- Width: 64.8 inches
- Depth: 6.5 inches
- CubicDimension: 16595 inches
- Other
- UPC: 846042043892
TCL QM8K Series Smart TV is The New, Ultimate Choice TV for fast action movies, sports, and next level gaming TCL’s Halo Control System that includes the New Super High Energy LED Microchip, Condensed Micro Lens, Micro OD Reduced Optical Distance, CrystGlow WHVA Panel, Enhanced QLED, Zero Delay Transient Response, Bi-direction 23-bit Backlight Controller, and Dynamic Light Algorithm for Stunning “Halo-Free” Images. With up to LD3800 Precise Dimming Series and up to HDR5000 Brightness, you’ll experience pure black levels and a great picture in virtually any room lighting environment. TCL's AIPQ PRO Processor, an advanced processor optimizing each scene provides an unrivaled cinematic experience. 144Hz native panel refresh rate with Motion Rate 480 focuses on best-in-class motion clarity producing smooth video playback. With TCL's Game Accelerator 288 and Auto Game Mode gameplay is blistering fast keeping you ahead of the competition. TCL QM8K TVs feature Audio by Bang & Olfusen as well as Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X for accurate, immersive sound.
- QD-Mini LED: This premium level Mini LED TV, now with the New TCL Halo Control System, ensures a stunning viewing experience.
- TCL Halo Control System: An advanced Technology Suite that includes the New Super High Energy LED Microchip, Condensed Micro Lens, Micro-OD Reduced Optical Distance, High Contrast HVA Panel, Enhanced QLED, Zero Delay Transient Response, Bi-direction 23-bit Backlight Controller, and Dynamic Light Algorithm for Stunning “Halo-Free” Images.
- Up to LD3800 Precise Dimming Series: Up to LD3800 Precise Dimming Series provides pure black levels with up to 3800 precisely controlled local dimming zones.
- Up to HDR5000 Brightness: Up to HDR5000 Brightness provides a great picture in virtually any room lighting environment. Together with the new Halo control system, the result is high contrast images with dazzling specular highlights for amazing HDR impact.
- CrystGlow WHVA Panel: Stunning picture quality from any seat with the anti-reflective edge-to-edge ZeroBorder panel that’s designed to deliver vibrant colors and crisp detail from every angle.
- Enhanced QLED: Rich, vibrant colors covering nearly the entire DCI-P3 color space to bring images to life.
- 4K UltraHD Resolution: Experience incredible detail with 4X the resolution of 1080p Full HDTVs.
- 144Hz Native Refresh Rate: Crystal clear motion capability for fast moving action movies, sports, and video games, without image blur.
- Game Accelerator 288: Win the game with up to blistering fast 288 VRR, creating lag-free gaming.
- TCL AIPQ PRO Processor: Harnessing the power of AI to finely control Picture Clarity, Contrast, Color, Motion, Upscaling, and Backlighting, all dynamically, based on the incoming video signal.
- Motion Rate 480 with MEMC Frame Insertion: Combines multiple motion enhancement technologies for best-in-class motion clarity.
- Filmmaker Mode: Special Picture Mode that preserves the creative intent of the filmmaker that adjust post-processing features, color, contrast, and brightness.
- HDR ULTRA with Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, & HLG: Enjoy enhanced contrast, accurate colors and fine details utilizing all the most advanced HDR formats.
- Audio by Bang & Olufsen: Sound experiences elevated by Bang & Olufsen
- Dolby Atmos Audio: Advanced spatial audio processing found in movies, TV shows, and video games.
- IMAX Enhanced Certification: Best-in-class certified TVs that meet high requirements for resolution, contrast, brightness, color and sound, ensuring a more immersive cinematic experience.
- Auto Game Mode (ALLM) with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro: Automatically enables game mode for the lowest possible input lag and latency for an unmatched gaming performance.
- Ultra Slim Design: The QM8K’s stunning picture quality is complemented by the beautiful ultra slim design with integrated cable management and easy access to HDMI and USB ports.
- Google TV Smart OS with Hands-Free Voice Control and Backlit Premium Voice Remote: Discover new movies and shows from across your subscriptions and content available to you. Suggestions based on what you’ve watched and what interests you make it easier to find your next favorite, all from your voice or voice remote.
- Bluetooth Personal Audio: Pair your favorite Bluetooth headphones to the TV for a private listening experience.
- 4 HDMI Inputs including one with eARC: Four high-speed HDMI inputs for the best connection to gaming consoles, set-top boxes, AV receiver, and more.
- Wi-Fi 6: Advanced Wi-Fi technology optimizing your high-speed internet connection for better streaming quality.
- Google Chromecast Built-in: Works with the streaming apps you know and love: Enjoy TV shows, movies, videos, songs, games, sports and more from thousands of apps.
Whats Included
- Remote Control
- Power Cable
- User Manual
- TV Stand
Disclaimers
- Web-based services and content require high-speed Internet service. Some services may require a subscription.
Q: Is a sound bar required? (I have an older samsung sound bar.)
A: This TV features Audio by Bang & Olufsen. This mark of great sound means that the speakers in your TV have been worked on by the same engineers who design, tune and refine Bang & Olufsen's iconic speakers. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: How close to the wall can it be mounted ? and. does it have Art Display feature ?
A: This 65 inch TCL TV is compatible with most wall mounts that support a 300mm x 300mm VESA mounting pattern. It does not feature a specific "Art Display". Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: Does this tv have an adjustable stand ?
A: This 65 inch TCL TV features a pedestal stand that is 15.28 inches wide. It is not adjustable. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
A: The power cord is approximately 58 inches. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: If looking at TV, which side of TV would I find the inputs?
A: If looking at the TV from the front, the inputs should be located on the back right-hand side. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
Q: Can I browse tech e internet?
A: While we can not recommend a specific web browser, there are various web browsers that can be downloaded through the App Store. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support
A: Comparatively, the QM8K does have a higher brightness, more advanced local dimming, and more realistic colors. The QM7K is a more budget-friendly option that is still a very capable mid-range TV, offering similar smart and gaming features and a wider selection of screen sizes. Both series deliver exceptional contrast and brightness within their class for dynamic performance in daytime or nighttime viewing. For detailed information, many TV review websites commonly publish performance measurements using their test methods. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer support
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| Pros for TCL - 65" Class QM8K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025) | |||
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| Picture Quality, Brightness, Black Level, Viewing Angle, Refresh Rate | Picture Quality, Setup Ease, Weight, Size, Connectivity | Picture Quality, Brightness, Black Level, OLED Quality, Ease of Use | Picture Quality, Brightness, Setup Ease, Weight, Design |
| Cons for TCL - 65" Class QM8K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025) | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Remote Control, Volume | Remote Control | There were no cons for this product— |
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Reviews
Customers are saying
Customers regard the 65" Class QM8K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV (2025) highly for its picture quality and brightness. Many users praise the color and black levels, as well as the excellent refresh rate. The TV's design and great viewing angles are also appreciated, making gaming look and feel great.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome TV for a bright room
Bright, colorful, and has a very good contrast. I got it for my living room that has three huge windows. And it does not disappoint. It can easily overcome the sunlight hitting the room and is very vivid. If you watch in a dark room or can prevent direct light from hitting TV consider OLED but this one is better for very bright rooms daytime viewing.
Posted by veep
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy with the purchase
I am happy with the tv for the sale price. It has good sound and picture. I would not want to spend too much more than qm7, as it not really noticeable better with standard content. This tv also does not to great with poor quality content, my much older cheaper tcl does a better job on items not in HD, but with full resolution content, it is very good. I wish the sound leveling was better, but it better than my other tvs, but still cannot hear voices without obnoxiously loud commercials and sound effects. I paid $800 like new open box, I dont think is worth more than that over a qm7 or even qm6. The bright room viewing is much improved over my budget tvs, but not as great as I expected, but considering the about the brightest tv you can buy, i dont there is anyway to do better. I do really like this tv. I cannot see a reason to buy a tv over 2k when this option exist. Does have better than standard bass with the subwoofers. I like the tv for the price for sure, best value for upper range picture, but is it needed? If this was not a special deal, qm7 is probably the optimal choice.
Posted by CalebF
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great TV for the cost
I had a Sony Bravia but it was bought in 2019 and was only a 6hz panel. While that TV is still great I caught this on sale for 1300 and it is worth the money. Excellent picture and gaming features. While the sound is okay I would still recommend a sound bar. Added pictures after calibration.
Posted by Rsullivan73
