TCL - 85" Class QM8 Q-Class Mini-LED QLED 4K HDR Smart TV with Google TV (2023)

Name: TCL - 85" Class QM8 Q-Class Mini-LED QLED 4K HDR Smart TV with Google TV (2023)
Brand: TCL
SKU: 6538135
Rating: 4.6 (216 reviews)

Model: 85QM850G

SKU: 6538135

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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: 85 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: 120Hz (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: HighBright ULTRA, MINI-LED ULTRA, Motion Rate 480, HDR ULTRA, Full Array ULTRA Local Dimming, Motion Rate 480 (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, Max, 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 Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
General
- Brand: TCL
- Model Number: 85QM850G
- Product Name: 85" Class QM8 Q-Class Mini-LED QLED 4K HDR Smart TV with Google TV (2023)
- Color: Black
- Series: QM8 Class (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Model Year: 2023
Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 45.6 inches
- Product Width: 74.6 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: 13.8 inches
- Product Height Without Stand: 45.6 inches
- Product Depth Without Stand: 13.8 inches
- Product Weight With Stand: 116.6 pounds
- Product Weight Without Stand: 105.6 pounds
- Stand Width: 15.7 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: 13.8 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: 84.5 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Size Class: 85 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: HDR Compatible
- 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: 120Hz (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.)
- Brightness: 2000 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- 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, French, Spanish (The available language options for displayed text or captions.)
Features
- Remote Control Type: Voice control, Backlit
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: HighBright ULTRA, MINI-LED ULTRA, Motion Rate 480, HDR ULTRA, Full Array ULTRA Local Dimming, Motion Rate 480 (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, Max, 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: Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2
- 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: false (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.)
- Microphone Range: Far field (Near field microphones require you to be very close to the device for the sound to be picked up. Far field microphones allow you to speak to a device from a distance.)
Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
- Display Connector(s): 1 x Composite video, 2 x HDMI 2.1 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Network Connector(s): 1 x LAN
- Audio Only Outputs: 1 x Analog audio, 1 x Optical digital audio
- USB Ports: 1 x USB-A 2.0 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC): ARC
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (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): 1 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
- Bluetooth Version: 5.0 (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: 600mm x 600mm (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 Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
Audio
- Built-In Speakers: true
- Built-in Speaker Type: Downward firing (Backward, downward, and front-firing speakers direct sound into the room from those respective directions. A soundbar is typically long and rectangular, and designed to act as an all-in-one speaker with greater sound production than that of a TV alone. An acoustic surface is the result of small sound actuators embedded directly behind the screen, turning the entire screen's surface into a speaker.)
- Surround Sound Supported: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital (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.)
- Speaker Output: 50 watts
- Number Of Speakers: 3
- Number of Audio Channels: 3 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
- Dialogue Enhancement: true (Improves clarity of dialogue in audio playback. This is typically achieved with dedicated speakers and/or technology that separates dialogue from the rest of the audio in order to make it clearer.)
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: 83 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 691 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.)
- Number Of Batteries Required (Remote Control): 2
- Number of Batteries Included (Remote Control): 2
- Voltage: 120 volts (Amount of power needed to support an electrical current.)
- Wattage: 560 watts (Measurement of electrical power.)
Included
- Wall Mount Included: false
- Stand Included: true
Box Dimension
- Height: 52 inches
- Width: 81.1 inches
- Depth: 9.9 inches
- CubicDimension: 41750 inches
Other
- UPC: 846042065443

TCL QM8 Class Smart TVs combine stunning 4K HDR and Mini-LED technology in a bold, brushed metal bezel-less design for a true flagship TV experience. QLED Quantum Dot technology and the HDR ULTRA with Dolby Vision IQ you can enjoy enhanced contrast, vivid colors, and fine details. TCL’s High Brightness ULTRA Direct LED Backlight produces up to 2,000 nits peak brightness for dazzling specular highlights, perfect for any viewing environment. MINI-LED ULTRA with up to 2300+ zones adapt to on-screen content for deep blacks without image blooming powered by TCL's AIPQ Engine Gen 3, an advanced processor optimizing each scene with machine learning for an unrivaled cinematic experience. 120Hz native panel refresh rate with Motion Rate 480 focuses on best-in-class motion clarity producing smooth video playback. With Game Accelerator 240 and Auto Game Mode gameplay is blistering fast keeping you ahead of the competition. For a no compromise experience the TCL Q Class Smart TVs are the ultimate 4K Mini LED TVs.

4K Ultra HD Resolution: Experience incredible detail with 4X the resolution of 1080p Full HDTVs.
QLED – Quantum Dot Technology with UltraWide Color Gamut: Enjoy over a billion colors for richer and more lifelike images.
AIPQ Engine Gen 3: With up to 2,300 local dimming zones, and precise zone control utilizing the powerful TCL AIPQ Engine, QM8 is the ultimate 4K Mini LED TV.
Full Array ULTRA Local Dimming: Enjoy ultra contrast with up to 2,300 local dimming zones that dynamically adapt to on-screen content, for deep blacks without image blooming.
120Hz Panel Refresh Rate: Watch action-packed movies, fast-paced video games, and live sports with an ultra-smooth viewing experience, free of motion blur.
Motion Rate 480 with MEMC Frame Insertion: Combines multiple motion enhancement technologies for best-in-class motion clarity.
Game Accelerator 240: With up to blistering fast 240 VRR, enjoy more responsive gameplay without lag, designed to keep you at the top of any leaderboard.
HDR ULTRA (Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, & HLG): Enjoy enhanced contrast, accurate colors and fine details utilizing all the most advanced HDR formats.
TCL AIPQ Engine with Machine Learning AI: Powerful, 3rd-generation advanced processor intelligently optimizes the color, contrast, and clarity for an unrivaled 4K HDR experience.
Google TV Smart OS* with Hands-Free Voice Control and Backlit Voice Remote: The entertainment you love. Google TV brings your favorite movies, shows, and live shows together.
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.
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.
Built-in Subwoofer: Enhanced bass performance for a deeper sound than standard TV speakers.
Wi-Fi 6: Advanced Wi-Fi technology that allows you to optimize your high-speed internet connection.
FullView Metal Bezel-less Design with Height Adjustable Pedestal Stand: Elegant edge-to-edge glass design, with height adjustable pedestal stand to allow for greater versatility when choosing TV furniture or a Soundbar.
DTS Virtual: X: Advanced audio post processing for your everyday content offering an immersive 3D sound, all from just your TV speakers.
Bluetooth Personal Audio: Pair your favorite Bluetooth headphones to the TV for a private listening experience.
4 HDMI Inputs (One with eARC): Four high-speed HDMI inputs for the best connection to gaming consoles, set-top boxes, AV receiver and more.
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.
Apple Airplay2: Share videos, photos, music, and more from Apple devices to your smart TV.
Works with: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit: Use your voice to control your TV using the most popular voice assistants.
4K Ultra HD Resolution: Experience incredible detail with 4X the resolution of 1080p Full HDTVs.
QLED – Quantum Dot Technology with UltraWide Color Gamut: Enjoy over a billion colors for richer and more lifelike images.
AIPQ Engine Gen 3: With up to 2,300 local dimming zones, and precise zone control utilizing the powerful TCL AIPQ Engine, QM8 is the ultimate 4K Mini LED TV.
Full Array ULTRA Local Dimming: Enjoy ultra contrast with up to 2,300 local dimming zones that dynamically adapt to on-screen content, for deep blacks without image blooming.
120Hz Panel Refresh Rate: Watch action-packed movies, fast-paced video games, and live sports with an ultra-smooth viewing experience, free of motion blur.
Motion Rate 480 with MEMC Frame Insertion: Combines multiple motion enhancement technologies for best-in-class motion clarity.
Game Accelerator 240: With up to blistering fast 240 VRR, enjoy more responsive gameplay without lag, designed to keep you at the top of any leaderboard.
HDR ULTRA (Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, & HLG): Enjoy enhanced contrast, accurate colors and fine details utilizing all the most advanced HDR formats.
TCL AIPQ Engine with Machine Learning AI: Powerful, 3rd-generation advanced processor intelligently optimizes the color, contrast, and clarity for an unrivaled 4K HDR experience.
Google TV Smart OS* with Hands-Free Voice Control and Backlit Voice Remote: The entertainment you love. Google TV brings your favorite movies, shows, and live shows together.
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.
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.
Built-in Subwoofer: Enhanced bass performance for a deeper sound than standard TV speakers.
Wi-Fi 6: Advanced Wi-Fi technology that allows you to optimize your high-speed internet connection.
FullView Metal Bezel-less Design with Height Adjustable Pedestal Stand: Elegant edge-to-edge glass design, with height adjustable pedestal stand to allow for greater versatility when choosing TV furniture or a Soundbar.
DTS Virtual: X: Advanced audio post processing for your everyday content offering an immersive 3D sound, all from just your TV speakers.
Bluetooth Personal Audio: Pair your favorite Bluetooth headphones to the TV for a private listening experience.
4 HDMI Inputs (One with eARC): Four high-speed HDMI inputs for the best connection to gaming consoles, set-top boxes, AV receiver and more.
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.
Apple Airplay2: Share videos, photos, music, and more from Apple devices to your smart TV.
Works with: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit: Use your voice to control your TV using the most popular voice assistants.

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Q: 600mm X 600mm vesa mount? Why put that mount size on the tv when it is nearly impossible to find any that support that super rare and basically no where to be found mount size? My mount won't work so I have to get a samsung qn90b. Very disappointed Tcl!!

A: Try "PERLESMITH Full Motion TV Wall Mount for 50-95" Flat Curved Screens with Max VESA 800x600mm Articulating Swivel Extension Tilting Dual Bracket Arms Fits 16 18 24" Studs Hold up to 165lbs, PSXFK2". It works for me.

Q: Can the QM8 play a soundbar along with the tv speakers at the same time? I know people have purchase this tv and I would like to know if some has tried combo application.

A: If your soundbar is connected via HDMI eARC, Bluetooth, or the headphone jack, the internal speakers will automatically be disabled. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support

Q: Does this have a NextGen ATSC 3.0 TV Tuner?

A: This TCL TV utilizes an ATSC 1.0 tuner. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support

Q: In 2023 "High End" TCL and Hisence will have some amazing tvs that show specifications far better competing with Samsung LG and Sony. It would be nice to see these manufacturers have displays at Best Buy to show off their premium TV's. How about it?

A: Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback! We are just as excited about our new TVs as you are! We have taken note and will forward this information on to the appropriate team members. Thank you, TCL Customer Support

Q: This TV has an onboard subwoofer. Will the onboard sub work if the TV output is run through an external soundbar or only when output is through the TV speakers?

A: The built-in subwoofer is designed to work with audio played through the internal TV speakers. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support

Q: I hope to see this 85-inch tv on display at our Brandon FL Best Buy. Hope TCL marketing makes this happen.

A: Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback! We have taken note and will forward this information on to the appropriate team members. Thank you, TCL Customer Support

Q: Can this TV be permanently mounted for outdoor use?

A: This TV can be wall mounted. However, this TV is designed and engineered to be used indoors. As such, it is not weatherproof. Hope this helps! Thank you, TCL Customer Support

Q: How many dimming zones does the 85" TV have?

A: Way more than most TVs on the market. This tv is amazing and a steal at the price. Highly recommend. I have an oled abs at times can not tell the difference between the 2. Dimming zones work great just be sure to run them on the max setting.

Customers are saying

Customers love the TCL 85" Class QM8 Q-Class Mini-LED QLED 4K HDR Smart TV with Google TV (2023) for its stunning picture quality, incredible brightness, and deep black levels. They appreciate the great value for the price, especially compared to bigger brands, and find it perfect for gaming, movies, and sports. While some customers have concerns about upscaling, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
TCL 85" 4K TV Review: Big and Bold, with Some Room
So, I got my hands on the TCL 85" 4K TV, and let me tell you, it's a real showstopper. This beast of a TV has some impressive features, but it's not without its quirks. Let's talk about the good stuff first. The picture quality is something else. The colors are so vibrant, and the blacks are deep. With its crazy brightness and local contrast, everything looks super lifelike. Plus, the motion handling is smooth once you make a few adjustments. I tinkered around with the settings, changed Dolby Vision IQ to Dolby Vision Bright, which opened up the settings to tweak the motion (changed motion clarity to 0 and dejudder to 1). It made a massive difference, especially during fast-paced scenes where the processing was introducing motion artifacts. Now, the sound coming out of the built-in speakers is surprisingly good. It's decent enough for everyday watching, but if you want to really crank up the volume and get the full effect, I'd recommend getting a soundbar or a proper audio setup. One thing that blew my mind is the size of this thing. I mean, it's huge! The 85" screen is way bigger than I expected, like 28% more screen area than a 75" TV. It's like having a mini cinema in my living room. Went down the home theater rabbit hole and discovered something called "viewing angle". Long story short: I found that sitting about 9-10 feet away from the TV puts me right at the THX recommended viewing angle for perfect immersion. It feels like putting yourself in the action and gets you that cinema-like feel right at home. -- But, let's be real here, not everything is perfect. The TV's Android interface can be a bit sluggish. It's not a deal-breaker, but sometimes I wish it would be a bit snappier. And fair warning, this TV weighs over 100 lbs! Trust me, you'll need a helping hand to set it up or consider paying for the setup service (not necessarily a con, but something to keep in mind) Out of the box, I noticed some weird motion artifacts, but thankfully, with a little tinkering, I managed to get rid of most of them. Then noticed the TV's out of box settings are producing "black crush" where the dark scenes lose some details. I think there's a way to fix it through the settings, but I haven't dug into that yet. Lastly, it's a bummer that there are only two HDMI 2.1 ports. It's manageable, though, because the ARC port is on one of the HDMI 2.0 ports, so at least the Soundbar won't hog that one. -- TL,DR - The TCL 85" 4K TV is a big, bold, and visually stunning television. It's got its quirks, like the slow interface and a few adjustments needed out of the box, but considering its price, it's impossible to beat (seriously, nothing else comes close). If you're after a massive screen with great picture quality, this TV is definitely worth considering.
Posted 2 years ago by emiilio
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Coming from an LG OLED I was concerned... But
Im coming from an LG C9 65" OLED. I wanted something bigger but the 83" OLED by LG is way out of my budget. I saw this TV listed for $1899 (then got it for only $1299 during a black Friday deal!) and ive got to say; im happy. The black levels of an OLED are VERY comparable. Im a big TV guy, i watch reviews on Youtube of TVs i dont even have. I watch CES every year just to keep up with the new stuff. So im very particular about my televisions. I can't stand watching TVs with subtitles and having the bloom around the subtitles, that is not a problem with this TV. The brightness out shines OLEDs by a mile. Brightness was never really a big concern of mine because I'm in a dark room most the time. However watching HDR content truly does make the movie watching experience better. Colors are better on an OLED but are very comparable to this mini LED. Here's what I don't like about this TCLQM 850G; it's extremely heavy. I work in construction so I've got some muscle to put it together myself but there is a couple times I swear I was going to drop it. Do not put this together by yourself, we are talking about nearly a hundred pounds and nowhere to grab on to. The next thing I don't like about this TV is the viewing angles. You remember that bloom I was talking about? You start to see it on this TV at an angle. When you compare it to an OLED there are no problems with viewing angles. Next thing I don't live about this TV is when watching football sometimes there's a little bit of ghosting. It's extremely light, and I have heard that it is now fixed with the firmware update that just came out January of 2025. Overall give this TV a 9 out of 10. If you're looking for a TV that has OLED qualities at of size 85 in and under $1,800, buy this. Buy it now. If you find a better deal for the Hisense U8K, thats a good TV aswell sameish price. Lastly I will say I did have to reach out to TCL customer service for a warranty repair that went flawlessly. I had an issue with my power supply giving out. It was giving a very high pitch noise like a high-pitched whine. Super easy fix took the repairman maybe 45 minutes to fix.
Posted 9 months ago by Ethan
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This Tv literally made my jaws drop! Far exceeded
All I can say is WOW! I have a 77 inch Sony A80J Oled and the Qm8 looks just like a freaking oled. I havnt noticed any blooming at all! Even when looking at words or subtitles. It's replacing a Sony x950g 85 inch led tv which the blooming drove me nuts. The tv is in my man cave/ very dark theather room with no light coming in. So i was really looking forward to finally upgrading to a larger size oled, tought bout a projector, but im more into picture quality and can probably only fit at largest a 100 inch screen. I was hoping Sony came out with a new 83 inch and up qd-oled but no luck. Now im considering the lg g3 83" and Sony a80L. Then I somehow hear about the awesome reviews on a 100 inch tcl qm8. Im like hmmm this solves me wanting a projector. But i never in a million years tought i would get a tcl product. I usually only buy the more expensive Sony or Lg. Well once the price finally came out for 100 inch qm8 i was like hmmmm i don't think i can do 10k on a tv. Then my wallet started talking even more saying, "Mannn that $6500 for the g3 and $6k+ for a80L(with geeksquad warranty) is sounding super expensive compared to a new sale price of $2399 for the 85 inch model qm8. Im like hmmm let me try this tv out and save over $4k. And return if i don't like it. Before the tv even arrived i already was like why i even waste my time trying it out. Aint no way a tv costing over 4k less and being a tcl at that is going to look good. Once i first powered the tv on and the setup menu came on my JAWS DROPED! The tv literally looked exactly like my a80j the deep inky blacks no blooming. My mind was blown! I was actually expecting for there to be some blooming around letters atleast. Picture is crystal clear. Now once you first start watching stuff you WILL need to tweak the settings to your liking, i didnt like the out of box settings much at all. My excitement quickly turned to sadness when watching stuff in out of box setting lol. Play around with all the dynamic contrast, local contrast. Ima try to help on settings but im still playing with them and remember my settings are for dark room watching only no other light in room. This tv the only bad thing is you have to change settings for every format you watch, for example, hdr 10, hdr 10+, dolby vision Dolby vision(dark) Color sat-50. Sharpness-50 Contrast- 50. Digital noise-low Local contrast- high. NR-high Blk level- 50. Montion clarity-on with blur and judder reduction at 0. Hdr-10+ Picture mode-Movie. Brightnes-50 color sat-50. Contrast-50 . Blk lvl- 50.. dynamic contrast-low. Blk stretch-off. Local contrast high. Micro contrast-high. Color temp- -4. Tint-50. Color Sat-50.. sharpness- 50. dig noise-medium.. noise reduction-Auto,, gradation clear-low.. motion clarity on clear led motion on. Blur and judder slides 0. Just use those settings to help you get started quick if you have a dark viewing area. Watch first scene of Fubar on netflix to show off its dolby vision dark and check out Citadel first scene on amazon prime to show off its Hdr 10+. Also i dont know how to get the thumbnails in apps to not be so bright and too colorful. Maybe a firmware update will fix it. Otherwise i just ignore it. Def check this tv out if you want to save thousands over the big name oleds. It puts up a great fight. My Sony A80J does edge it out a little. I say the qm8 is 90-95% as good. My wallet loves it wayyy better lollol. I am a new Tcl fan now. Wowww awesome job tcl!!
Posted 2 years ago by TvmanJay