TCL - 75" Class QM9K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025)

The good: Insane HDR performance with vibrant colors, punchy specular highlights, great shadow detail and accurate color. Inky blacks, nearly OLED level. Almost zero ghosting, lightbleed, or haloing. One of the best ive seen in Mini Led! Gaming looks amazing and feels responsive. The TV looks and performs like a Premium tv. The Bad: Reflective screen looks like a mirror with light in the room. Viewing angles are not as good as Sony or Hisense. With a 75 inch screen, the far side of the screen has color shift if you are sitting on one end. Some bugs Fandango wasn't playing any 4K HDR content for the first week and then started working. The TV randomly turns on voice assistant Overall, this is an amazing tv. If the viewing angles and reflective screen doesn't bother you, you won't be disappointed. The picture is jaw dropping I'll give it 5 stars because the picture is that good.

This is my 2nd ever TCL TV and I have to say, they know how to put in a Wow and Amaze factor to their products. This QM9K flagship is a serious contender in the TV market. While I did give it 4 out of 5, it is a really strong 4.5+. I'll state my reasons for this later. In the box ------------------------------------------------------------ I highly recommend other body helping you out as the TV is big! You will also get setup guide, remote with batteries, power cable, stand (if not wall mounting) cable clips and some wall mounting hardware. My friend came over to help me replace my older 75" Samsung with this new TCL and it was super easy. A few things to note if you are wall mounting! The VESA screw pattern is lower than I am used to on this TV because any higher, they will interfere with the built in B&O speakers. This means if you have a non-adjustable mount, it will sit higher than your previous TV (most likely). It was no issue for me as I got used to it pretty quick. Another thing is that you will need to buy 4x M6x20mm screws! The ones in the TV are too short and will not work with the included spacers. Setup ------------------------------------------------------------ After mounting and plugging in my devices and after the super satisfying peel, it was time to fire up this beauty. Here is where my 2nd gripe comes in (1st being no screws to wall mount). Setup is super simple and straight forward. It is an Android TV and has many great features at your disposal. During setup after connecting to the internet and downloading all the updates to the firmware, I was FORCED to either sign into my Google account or create another Google account. Why???? If I do not want to use the built in apps and use my PS5 or Series X instead, I should be able to. I tried for at least 30 minutes to see if there was a workaround to skipping this part, but the TV would NOT go past this part without a login. All buttons on the remote did not work for Input selection, settings etc. So I ended up creating a new login and then the TV was basically unlocked. Performance ------------------------------------------------------------ The TV itself is ridiculously beautiful. Not only did I watch 4k blurays, but other content was amazing and gaming was superb. Out of the box, the calibration was good, but not great. I spent about 20 minutes changing how I wanted by pictures to look like. After that, 10/10. You get 4 HDMI inputs, 2 at 4k 144 and 2 at 4k 60 with #4 being for ARC/eARC. I have my PS5 and Series X in 1 and 2 and my home theater system using the eARC. Colors pop out with HDR 10+ content and my phone pics do no justice on how it looks. Blacks are incredibly black to almost OLED levels (see my Final Fantasy Tactics gameplay as 1 level I was on is in pitch black) and with little no no glaring. Mini LED technology is super close to being my new go-to. The price to performance is crazy good (esp now with it on sale at the time of review) Gaming performance ------------------------------------------------------------ Not only did the TV display all the outputs correctly, but also the refresh rate including VRR. PS5/Series X tests ran at 4k 120, 1440 @ 144, 1080 @ 120 and 4k 60 all with no hitches. The game mode is really good for console gaming as it will go from 120+ms to about 6ms response (using 4k 120) so input lag is super low. Another gripe is how Game Mode when turned on, will change the Picture Mode and set all the color to Warm making it incredibly yellowish. This is remedied in the in setting menus where you can permanently adjust things to the way you want. I highly recommend when using Game Mode to change the color back to a neutral (middle/standard) to get a color accurate experience. Misc stuff ------------------------------------------------------------ For those worried about privacy since this is a Smart TV and you can use Google's Gemini assistant to basically use voice commands to control almost everything about the TV, there is a PHYSICAL mute slider on the bottom of the TV if you wish to turn it off. The remote is very simple, but great. If logged in, you can use shortcuts for Youtube, Netflix, Free TV and Prime Video. Also there is settings or the quick settings options as well. The remote does react to being held so it will illuminate the buttons so you can see in darker areas. Another option I did not like but can change is powering off. If you push the power button, the TV basically goes into a screensaver mode by default (for those that use Chromecasts, it is the pics that cycle through until you cast something) and instead you have to HOLD the power button down to turn off the TV fully. End thoughts ------------------------------------------------------------ Now if I am wrong about the forced login to use the TV, then ignore my previous rant and give the TCL QM9k a serious 11/10. If not, then it stands as is. The other things in my opinion should not be set as default BUT instead show a tutorial on the things the TV can offer and let people choose if they want those on instead of the other way around. The TV excels at doing whatever you want it to do and for me, gaming is my #1 use and it surpasses my expectations. I would not hesitate to tell all my friends and family to look at this TCL since it is at a great price point right now on sale.

📦 UNBOXING: The unboxing experience is like most TV’s, and the instructions are printed on the top flaps of the box. Inside, you’ll find the TV, the setup guide, power cable, remote control, batteries, TV stand, and hardware for using a wall-mount. 🛠️ SETUP: You will want another person to help you perform the installation. I chose to set up the TV using the included stand, but will wall-mount it later. As indicated on the instructions, installation of the stand should preferably be done with the display face-down on a flat surface that is larger than the TV itself, to avoid causing damage to the display. As for the software setup, it was quick and easy to do with the included remote or QR code. There was a software update out of the box which didn’t take much time. 💪 BUILD: The 75QM9K weighs in at 67 lbs with the stand, and feels quite sturdy. Ignoring the stand, the TV measures 56.54" wide x 37.36" tall x 2.01" depth. On the left side of the TV is the power output. On the right side of the TV you’ll find 4x HDMI ports (2x supporting 4K@144Hz, 1x supporting 4k60Hz, and 1x supporting 4k60Hz with eARC/ARC. You’ll also find a 5V=0.9A Type-A USB 3.0 and 5V=0.5A USB 2.0 Type-A port which can be used for media or a TCL webcam for use with video calling apps. There’s also an ethernet port for internet connectivity, but you can also use the integrated Wi-Fi 6. There is also an optical audio output for those with compatible audio systems, and a coaxial output for an outdoor antenna cable TV feed. On the bottom front of the TV is the status LED showing the hands-free voice control, and just below that is the power/options button and a mic mute switch. The remote control is backlit, has tactile buttons, and can connect to the TV both via infrared and by bluetooth. So you don’t have to worry about being out of view of the IR sensor to control the TV. 📺 DISPLAY: The QM9K leverages TCL’s new system which involves up to 6000 local dimming zones via the Mini LED backlight. This passes light through the Quantum Dot (QD) filter, which then passes light through the Wide Horizontal Vertical Alignment (WHVA) LCD panel. TCL aims to compete with other Mini LED and even OLED TVs in the market with 6500 nits of peak brightness making it a great option for well-lit viewing spaces Both me and my partner noticed how easily it overcame glare from windows. While it’s unlikely to sustain that peak brightness for very long, it was never an issue when watching SDR and HDR content in daylight. I spent most of my time watching content across platforms like Netflix, YouTube, and Crunchyroll. In my experience, the QM9K gets closer to OLED-level blooming performance thanks to its local dimming zones. In practice, this meant that blacks were deep and inky even next to bright vibrant colors. So the typical “OLED HDR” demo videos you might find on YouTube look fantastic on this display. HDR content really pops on this display thanks to its brightness performance. Compared to my high-end OLED TV from 2021, the QM9K’s brightness performance makes me feel like I’m truly experiencing HDR for the first time, especially in daylight viewing conditions. And thanks to the ambient light sensor, it can optionally auto-adjust based on current lighting conditions so that you’re not blowing out your eyes in the darker viewing conditions. Additionally, the TV has several options for peak and dynamic brightness so you can configure it to your personal liking. One stand-out thing I appreciated about this TV was that it has “LED Motion Clear” which is also known as “black frame insertion”. This reduces persistence blur, but causes backlight strobing that some viewers might be sensitive to—especially in lower framerate content. However, enabling “Low” Motion Clarity reduced that strobing effect to my eyes by adding frame interpolation. While I’m not normally a fan of frame interpolation, I think a little bit on the QM9K can actually be helpful for reducing judder. For lower resolution content, the upscaling is good, but I don’t think it’s quite at the level of some other manufacturers. One thing I noticed quickly with the QM9K is that the picture seemed a tad softer than my OLED TV’s processing. Content from Crunchyroll seemed sharper on my OLED with better upscaling, while the QM9K delivered a slightly softer image but made brighter elements really pop out on screen against darker backgrounds. Colors really pop on the QM9K, so you can be sure the viewing experience is immersive. While I don’t have the tools to measure it, many outlets have shown that color accuracy is great on this display, but a proper calibration could take it to the next level for cinemaphiles. However, even with its newer WHVA panel, off-axis viewing angles will lead to some color shift, but it’s still significantly better than most VA panels on the market from competitors. For gaming, the TV does go as far as 4K@144Hz, 1440p@288Hz, or 1080p@288Hz for PC gamers, while 4K120Hz can be achieved on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. All the aforementioned options can also function with VRR enabled to eliminate screen tearing. The Nintendo Switch 2 can only do 1080p@120Hz docked. Game Master Mode starts automatically to reduce processing and latency. In my experience, latency was very good, so I’d have no qualms with playing games on this TV. 🔊 SPEAKERS: The speakers on the QM9K are pretty good for a built-in set. The audio is done by Bang & Olufsen. It’s unclear what wattage the speakers run at, but they get reasonably loud without distorting, and deliver decent bass performance for a built-in set. However, most folks paying this much for a TV really ought to get a separate sound system to get the most enjoyment out of it. 💿 SOFTWARE: The QM9K runs Google TV with Gemini. I am pleasantly surprised by the fluidity and responsiveness of this version of Google TV. Using the built-in microphone on the TV, I can simply say “Hey Google” and ask questions, have it navigate to my favorite apps, set reminders and timers, ask for recommendations, control my home’s IoT devices and so much more. Thankfully, you can also completely disable Gemini if it’s not for you, and you can mute the built-in microphone via the physical switch under the TV’s ambient light sensor. And of course, you can still use voice controls via the dedicated button on the remote control. Evidently, the QM9K leverages the MediaTek Pentonic 700 SoC, with 4GB of RAM and ~50GB of internal storage. In practice, this means that navigating through settings and apps is very snappy compared to any other TV I’ve used in the past that ran on Google’s OS. I also appreciate that the menu button on the remote control brings up a configurable ribbon menu that allows you to quickly change certain settings without having to navigate submenus. You can control visual and audio settings alike, along with some additional things including but not limited to a Sleep Timer, Bluetooth Settings and Networking configuration. Sometimes I like to wear ANC Bluetooth headphones while watching TV, and one thing I don’t like is that this TV doesn’t automatically output to my Bluetooth headphones as soon as they’re connected. I have the Audio Output setting set to “Auto”, but have to manually switch it to “Bluetooth” every time I want to use it, then switch it back to “Auto” when I want to use my speakers again. This is a minor inconvenience that could be fixed by software update, but I’m not getting my hopes up. Lastly, ambient mode is something I have come to enjoy. You can set detection range so when you walk in front of the TV, its sensor can turn on the ambient screensaver mode which can be customized with your own photos, Gemini-generated AI artwork, or a curated set of backgrounds. Double-pressing the power button on the remote at any time can switch the TV to ambient mode, as well. 🧐 CONCLUSION: Overall, the QM9K is a great TV that makes HDR brightness one of its major selling points compared to the competition, but its processing and upscaling algorithms still have a way to go to eclipse the best on the market. It gets significantly brighter than OLED TVs while having very good blooming performance. Its Google Gemini integration and ambient modes are also first-class features that make it both a useful tool and an art piece. For the price, there’s no denying that TCL’s own QM8K can get you most of the way there, but the QM9K is their best TV that is sure to impress.

The 75” TCL QM9K is easily the brightest TV I’ve ever owned and has incredible picture quality. It has what TCL calls “ZeroBorder” which is not entirely true, as there are bezels, but they are incredibly thin. In fact, it makes the TV look much smaller than my previous 75” TV I had in the living room and that one I already thought had small bezels. The colors are vivid, and blacks are super deep for an LED. Black letterbox bars are truly black. The TV has over 6000 full array dimming zones which contribute to being able to minimize blooming halo effects and produce a crisp picture with excellent contrast. As mentioned earlier, the TV can get very bright, making it good for daytime use. High-bitrate 4K content with HDR from UHD Blu-rays look stunning. The TV can support every HDR format I know of including the advanced ones such as Dolby Vision IQ which uses the light sensor on the TV and IMAX Enhanced, which is mostly found on Disney+ and some Blu-rays. However, it doesn’t appear the TV supports IMAX Enhanced sound, only the video. If you are a Plex user, this TV shines. I was able to direct-play 4K UHD video, something other TVs will struggle with. Otherwise, the Google TV Smart OS comes with every app I need including Apple TV for my extensive iTunes library. The interface is very fast and fluid, which is something I’ve had trouble with on other TVs with Google built-in. It also supports streaming via Google Chromecast or Apple AirPlay 2 and support for Apple HomeKit. This TV is currently the only one on the market that supports built-in Google Gemini and it’s more capable than past voice assistants as it understands natural language and can recommend shows or movies or even answer general questions. For example, when I asked for “superhero movies that’s good for families” it showed me results for things like TMNT Mutant Mayhem and DC’s League of Superpets. When I asked it “How old is Robert Downey Jr.?”, it not only told me the answer, but also displayed a headshot of the actor. One thing it does not seem to do right now is answer questions about what’s on screen, asking “who is this actor” or “what year did this movie come out” resulted in Gemini just performing a generic Youtube search. It supports integration with Google Home but that’s something I don’t use, so I didn’t test that out. Gaming is impressive, with full support for all the advanced features on both PS5 and Xbox One Series X: 4K HDR 120Hz, ALLM, VRR, and even 1080p and 1440p at 120Hz. With ALLM the TV should automatically recognize it needs to switch to gaming mode (called Game Master) to reduce input lag. The QM9K also supports 4K @ 144Hz if you want to do some PC gaming. But there are some gotchas. On PC, mine didn’t automatically switch to Game Master, resulting in noticeable input lag, until I manually enabled it. In addition, to unlock the 144Hz frame rate you need to make sure that first Game Master is enabled, then hold down the Options button on the remote (three horizontal lines) until the Game Bar appears, go to Settings and enable the “High Framerate Mode”. Text from a computer is crystal clear thanks to 4K Chroma 4:4:4 support and the color accuracy is good if you want to do some work on a massive screen. However, there are only 2 HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4K @ 120Hz or higher so a PC, PS5, and Xbox would be one too many, but two should be plenty for most people. The B&O sound is impressive out of the box and supports Dolby Atmos, but like any other flat-panel TV you’ll benefit from pairing it with a proper audio system or at least a soundbar. The presence sensor is a nice touch as the TV turns on when it detects someone in the room and starts showing a slideshow of photos I've taken on my phone and backed up to my Google account. The viewing angles are great which is perfect for my situation since our TV “nook” sits in the corner of the living room. However, as pretty as the panel is, and despite TCL adding an anti-reflective coating, it does show reflections particularly if they are directly opposite of the TV. See some of my attached pictures for comparison. The window to the left of the TV I never notice, but the lamp next to the couch when sitting in front of the TV is easily visible and distracting especially on dark scenes. Pros: - 4K Quantum-Dot Mini-LED with 6052 Full Array Dimming Zones - Vivid Colors and Nearly Bezel-less - 4K @ 120Hz w/ HDR Support - Native 144Hz Refresh Rate w/ Auto-Game Mode and AMD Freesync Premium Pro - Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10/HDR10+, HLG with HDR6500 Peak Brightness - IMAX Enhanced Certified - Impressive B&O Audio System w/ Dolby Atmos - Wide Viewing Angles - Fast Processor with Fluid UI - Google TV Smart OS (w/ Apple TV app) - Google Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2, and HomeKit support - Built-in Google Gemini AI Assistant - Presence Sensor - Lighted Remote - ATSC 3.0 TV Tuner Cons: - Some Reflections - Only 2 of 4 ports are HDMI 2.1. Overall – TCL is proving that Mini-LED can produce vivid colors and blacks as good as an OLED TV but with better brightness. The QM9K delivers flagship performance with best-in-class features.

This is one smart TV! I am quite serious when it comes to watching movies. Lots of movies. In the past 2 years I have purchased at Best Buy with my own money, 7 Televisions. All of them 4K. I bought them for myself, my family and my friends. I take their opinions and needs into account as well as my experience as a now retired Electronics Technician and this is also very true when I test and review products here. These are the models I have purchased myself with my own money from Best Buy in the past 2 years: Hisense - 65" Class U8 Series 4K HDR Mini-LED QLED Google TV Model: 65U8K Hisense - 65" Class U7 Series Mini-LED QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV Model: 65U7K Hisense - 65" Class U6 Series Mini-LED 4K UHD QLED Smart Google TV Model: 65U6N Hisense - 65" Class A6 Series LED 4K UHD HDR Smart Google TV Model: 65A6H Hisense - 65" Class QD7 Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV Model: 65QD7N LG - 48" Class A2 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TVModel: OLED48A2PUA TCL - 55" Class F35-Series 4K UHD HDR LED Smart Fire TV Model: 55F35 The most recent one is the TCL 55" F35 TV and it went to a dear friend and their family as an "early" Christmas gift! They told me they were very pleased with it and their satisfaction prompted me to get this new TCL QM9K QD-Mini LED 4K TV with Google Gemini for myself in what I like to call my "Media Room" where I view movies, the occasional TV series/show and now thanks to one of my brothers, Hockey. I also listen to music there. Lots of music. I have a collection of films numbering over 2 thousand. From Laser Discs to 4K UHD Blu-Ray and over the years my TV sets have gone from a 27" Sony XBR to Panasonic and Pioneer Plasma models all the way to this newest and in my professional and personal estimation, finest television yet, the TCL QM9K QD-MiniLED 4K TV with Google Gemini. The QM9K features include: CrystGlow WHVA Panel for an ultrawide color viewing angle (approx. 40%!) ZeroBorder “edge-to-edge” design with virtually no black matrix border (a very narrow frame border that is aesthetically pleasing) TCL's excellent Halo Control System provides perhaps the ultimate in dimming zones and peak brightness levels which reduces the optical distance between the backlight and diffuser plate to virtually eliminate on-screen "image-blooming"! It works wonders, believe me! Google Gemini Integration (already built into the QM9K) which I have used to help me with locating content. The QM9K features Sound by Bang & Olufsen with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect compatibility. This ensures the TV’s premium visuals are matched with high quality audio. The QM9K's built-in system includes upfiring speakers designed to make full advantage of the built-in codec of Dolby Atmos when it is a part of the source your are watching and thereby provide you with an aurally immersive theater experience. It is excellent! To date, the best standard TV sound I have heard. It should be noted that if you so choose, you can purchase and connect compatible external wireless speakers like the TCL Z100s and their wireless subwoofer to augment the already excellent built-in Bang & Olufsen system and when so equipped the TV's system will automatically optimize its sound based upon your room's layout. I will be looking at buying the TCL Z100 speakers and the matching subwoofer down the road! Setting up my TV's Google account was very easy as I used the QR Code via my iPhone to perform this and all my information via my Google account was quickly added to the TV! Everything I have on my other TVs was now on the QM9K. Additionally, I added two new services for film and shows, MGM+ and MovieSphere+. Again, doing so was fast and easy! The TV's features also include: 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) Resolution - A must as so many streaming services included 4K offerings! HDR10, HDR 10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision gaming, Dolby Vision IQ Displays 1.07 billion colors - These are all variations on the them of "High Dynamic Range" ensure excellent color representation on your screen. IMAX Enhanced = This is a FANTASTIC feature on films that include it. Trust me on this!! Filmmaker Mode Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) up to 144Hz - Fast paced Hockey games and action films are displayed superbly! Backlit Voice Remote - A great feature! Sleep Timer Parental Control (V-Chip) JPEG / MP3 for USB Works With Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant / Apple HomeKit Chromecast / Apple AirPlay 2 You can also set the TV up to turn on when it detects you have entered the room. I have 3 very young grandchildren so I did not activate this feature, LOL! But the best feature of all is a direct result of all of that technology: The picture! Up to 6,500 NITS (brightness) and 6,000 dimming zones ensure beyond expectations that the picture you display will be as good as the source you provide it. And I gave it everything thing I could, up to and including 4K UHD Bu-Ray films on disc such as the "John Wick" series of films to streaming 4K IMAX enhanced films from Disney Plus and more! The TCL QM9K QD-MiniLED 4K TV never failed to deliver the best picture I have personally seen and the sound of the built-in Bang & Olufsen speakers was far and above the best standard setup I have yet to hear from a television. If it sounds like I am very excited about the TCL QM9K QD-MiniLED 4K TV, well...It's because I am! I have been a film buff my entire life and an Electronics Technician for more than half of my life and I can honestly state that this TCL QM9K QD-MiniLED 4K TV is the finest television I have ever used, and I have bought for personal use and given to family and friends many wonderful televisions. I have zero disappointments with this TV and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone that wants OUTSTANDING all 'round performance from the television! It is FANTASTIC! Highly recommend? Indeed it is!