TCL - 65" Class QM8L Series 4K UHD HDR SQD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2026)
Customers are saying
Customers find value in the excellent picture quality. They particularly appreciate its impressive brightness, which can reach up to 6,000 nits, and the very good black levels.
Highlights
SQD-Mini LED
As the ultimate Mini LED TV, it integrates the expansive TCL Deep Color System with the breakthrough TCL Halo Control System to ensure the most brilliant, pure, and immersive viewing experience possible.
Ultimate Color
Immerse yourself in rich, lifelike colors that make every scene pop with stunning vibrancy and realism.
TCL Deep Color System
The TCL Deep Color System is an advanced color suite that blends Super Quantum Crystals (Super QLED) for 100% of BT.2020 Color*, TCL UltraColor Filter, and TCL Advanced Color Purity Algorithm for an incredibly vivid, accurate picture.
Super Quantum Dots (Super QLED)
The all-new TCL Super QLED provides 100% of BT 2020 Color*, capturing the widest modern color range available for more vivid colors and nuanced shades for exceptional accuracy and realism.
TCL Advanced Color Purity Algorithm
The TCL Advanced Color Purity algorithm ensures an overall more consistently accurate color reproduction frame-by-frame.
WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel
The WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel provides a stunning picture from any seat with the high contrast, anti-reflective edge-to-edge ZeroBorder* panel that’s designed to deliver vibrant colors and crisp detail from every angle.
ZeroBorder
An elegant ZeroBorder* design maximizes screen space for an immersive, edge-to-edge view.
New Deep Color System
The all-new TCL Super QLED provides 100% of BT 2020 Color*, capturing the widest modern color range available for more vivid colors and nuanced shades for exceptional accuracy and realism.
More Zones, Higher Brightness, Better Picture
Up to LD4000+ Precise Dimming Series and up to 6,000 Peak Nits combine for a picture that is brighter, deeper, and more realistic.
Up to LD4000+ Precise Dimming Series
Up to LD4000+ Precise Dimming Series provides pure black levels with up to 4,000+ precisely controlled discrete local dimming zones.
New TSR AI 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.
AI-Powered Experience
Elevate every viewing experience with AI Color for vibrant hues, AI Contrast for dynamic depth, AI Clarity for razor-sharp detail, AI Motion for smooth action, AI Upscaling for lifelike resolution, and AI Sound for immersive, crystal-clear audio.
Google Gemini Interactive AI
Experience a smarter, more intuitive TV that responds to you with interactive AI for a truly personalized entertainment experience.
Expandable Home Theater Audio
Experience every whisper and explosion with Audio by Bang & Olufsen, optional wireless subwoofer and satellite speakers that complement the high-performance, built-in speakers.
Audio by Bang & Olufsen
Sound experiences elevated by Bang & Olufsen.
TCL Game Pack
A powerful suite of Game Accelerator 288 VRR, Game Bar, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, all designed to deliver smoother motion, lower latency, and a more responsive, immersive gaming experience.
Game Accelerator 288 VRR
Blistering fast 288 VRR eliminates screen tearing and lag, ensuring a responsive, fluid, and game-winning experience.
TCL Halo Control System – Precise Dimming
An advanced Technology Suite that includes the Super High Energy LED Microchip, Super Condensed Micro Lens, Super Micro-OD Reduced Optical Distance, HVA 2.0 Pro Panel, Super Quantum Crystals, Fast Transient Response, new 26-bit Backlight Controller, and for Stunning “Halo-Free” Images.
Superior Color Purity
Brings every image to life with vibrant, true-to-life colors that pop with remarkable clarity and realism.
Complete HDR
Utilizing every advanced HDR format available, enjoy vastly enhanced contrast, pristine color accuracy, and details you've never seen before.
Complete Connectivity
quipped with HDMI 2.1 for smooth, next-gen gaming, ATSC 3.0 for ultra-clear broadcast and live content, and Wi-Fi 6 for faster, more reliable wireless streaming, this TV keeps you seamlessly connected to all your entertainment.
Smarter TV
A smarter experience with Google TV, AirPlay 2 compatibility, Art Mode, and advanced custom install options to deliver a seamless, personalized, and beautifully integrated entertainment experience for every home.
4K UltraHD Resolution
Experience incredible detail with 4X the resolution of 1080p Full HDTVs.
*ZeroBorder only refers to the hardly perceived BM zone at the edge of the image under normal viewing scene and distance.
*"100% of BT2020 Color" is based on typical achievement of 100% of the BT2020 Color Ratio. Actual results may vary slightly due to differences in the test environment, standards, and equipment, as well as other factors such as reasonable production batch variations.
- Display TypeLEDResolution4K (2160p)Screen Size Class65 inchesHigh Dynamic Range (HDR)YesHigh Dynamic Range FormatDolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), HDR 10+, HDR 10
Reviews
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 16 reviews
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| Pros for TCL - 65" Class QM8L Series 4K UHD HDR SQD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2026) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightness, Picture Quality, Black Levels | Picture Quality, Brightness, Gaming Performance, Refresh Rate, Black Level | Picture Quality, Refresh Rate, Brightness, Gaming Performance, Setup Ease | Picture Quality, Brightness, Setup Ease, Gaming Performance, OLED Quality |
| Cons for TCL - 65" Class QM8L Series 4K UHD HDR SQD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2026) | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Connectivity, Software Updates | Connectivity, Motion Handling | Volume Control |
Specs
Will this TV get the OTA update to Dolby Vision 2?
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Is the screen anti-glare? Room is very bright with southern exposure
Answered by AnonymousThis TV is definitely bright enough that a room with windows doesn't hinder your television enjoyment.
is the stand height adjustable
Answered by AnonymousI've found that that screen mount doesn't need to be adjusted for the table it sits on.
Headphone jack ❓ Digital Optical Audio Out ❓
Answered by AnonymousIt's a wireless TV and I utilize wireless ear buds.
Can the TV remote work with an old Sonos playbar? Seems to me the remote does not emit IR signals.
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