TCL - 85" Class QM8L Series 4K UHD HDR SQD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2026)
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QM8L SeriesScreen Size Class
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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, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), HDR 10+, HDR 10 (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: SQD-Mini LED, TCL Deep Color System, TCL Advanced Color Purity Algorithm, TCL Halo Control System - Precise Dimming, New TSR AI Processor Pro (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, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, YouTube, YouTube TV, Peacock, Paramount+, Apple TV, ESPN+, Tubi, Sling TV, Fubo, Philo, STARZ, SHOWTIME, Vudu, Redbox, Crackle, Spotify, Twitch, Google Play Movies & TV, Apple Music (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: Google Home, Apple Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant, Gemini (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- General
- Brand: TCL
- Model Number: 85QM8L
- Product Name: 85" Class QM8L Series 4K UHD HDR SQD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2026)
- Color: Black
- Series: QM8L Series (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Model Year: 2026
- Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 43.8 inches
- Product Width: 74 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: 14.9 inches
- Product Height Without Stand: 42.2 inches
- Product Depth Without Stand: 2.1 inches
- Product Weight With Stand: 91.7 pounds
- Product Weight Without Stand: 85.8 pounds
- Stand Width: 16.1 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: 14.9 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: 84.6 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, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), HDR 10+, HDR 10 (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: 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.)
- Brightness: 6000 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.)
- 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: SQD-Mini LED, TCL Deep Color System, TCL Advanced Color Purity Algorithm, TCL Halo Control System - Precise Dimming, New TSR AI Processor Pro (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, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, YouTube, YouTube TV, Peacock, Paramount+, Apple TV, ESPN+, Tubi, Sling TV, Fubo, Philo, STARZ, SHOWTIME, Vudu, Redbox, Crackle, Spotify, Twitch, Google Play Movies & TV, Apple Music (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.)
- 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 2.1 (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-C 3.0 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC): eARC
- 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.)
- 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): 3 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous 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.)
- Compatibility
- VESA Wall Mount Standard: 600mm x 500mm (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: Google Home, Apple Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant, Gemini (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: 90 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 562 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
- Battery Chemistry (Remote Control): Alkaline
- Wattage: 562 watts (Measurement of electrical power.)
- Included
- Stand Included: true
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Box Dimension
- Height: 49.6 inches
- Width: 81.1 inches
- Depth: 7.5 inches
- CubicDimension: 30169 inches
- Other
- UPC: 846042050586
The TCL QM8L Series delivers the ultimate performance for cinematic viewing, fast-action movies, and live sports. Experience an unprecedented visual spectacle with TCL’s Deep Color System, which utilizes Super Quantum Crystals (Super QLED), an UltraColor Filter, and an Advanced Color Purity Algorithm to produce more vivid colors and deeply nuanced shades with exceptional accuracy and realism. Blooming is virtually eliminated by the proprietary TCL Halo Control System, an advanced architecture featuring up to 4,000+ Precise Dimming Zones and 6,000 Peak Nits brightness, guaranteeing pure black levels and a brilliant, "Halo-Free" image in virtually any room lighting environment. This stunning clarity is optimized scene-by-scene by the advanced TSR AI Pro Processor, which uses machine learning to deliver an unrivaled cinematic experience, complemented by a 144Hz native panel refresh rate and Motion Rate 480 for best-in-class motion clarity. Visually, the TV blends seamlessly into any living room, featuring the WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel with ZeroBorder for wide viewing. Finally, to match the premium picture, the QM8L features Expandable Home Theater with Audio by Bang & Olufsen, an integrated spatial sound system complete with built-in subwoofers, surround channels, and a center channel, providing a truly immersive Dolby Atmos experience.
- 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.
Whats Included
- Remote Control
- Power Cable
- User Manual
- TV Stand
Documents
- Energy_Guide_PDF
Disclaimers
- Web-based services and content require high-speed Internet service. Some services may require a subscription.
Q: How does it perform in a bright room. Does the 5 year warrenty cover screen "burn in"?
A: The majority of our customers report a great experience concerning brightness in a natural light environment. For inquiries concerning extended warranties, you would want to contact your local Best Buy or Best Buy Customer Support as they would be best equipped to further assist you. All new TCL TVs come with a standard one-year manufacturer's warranty. You can visit https://us.tcl.com/pages/tv-warranty for more specific warranty questions. Thank you, TCL Customer Support
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I loved my TCL QM7k so much but it would t fit in my new room so I wanted to try the latest and greatest from TCL and let me tell you…….i’ve always been a Sony or Samsung guy until I tried TCL and this Qm8L is an absolute monster! I’m very picky about my theater products and I have absolutely zero regrets.
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