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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 103 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

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Customers admire the 85" Class QM8K Series 4K UHD HDR QD-Mini LED Smart TV with Google TV (2025) for its very good picture quality. The brightness is excellent, contributing to the overall positive viewing experience. Users also appreciate the quality of the viewing angles.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Black level, Brightness, Hdr performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best tv for price and quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely blown away by the TCL 85" QM8K (2025). The picture quality is stunning—deep blacks, incredibly bright highlights, and vibrant colors thanks to the QD-Mini LED technology. HDR content looks phenomenal, and even standard 4K content is upscaled beautifully. The size is immersive without sacrificing clarity, and motion handling is smooth, making it perfect for movies, sports, and gaming. Google TV is fast, intuitive, and gives easy access to all major streaming apps. The built-in speakers are surprisingly good, though pairing it with a sound system makes it feel like a true home theater. For the price, this TV offers premium performance that rivals much more expensive brands. TCL really nailed it with the QM8K—highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Black level, Brightness, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TCM QM8K

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with the TCL QM8K after 12 days of ownership. Out of the box the set delivered stunning images in Film Maker mode and adjustment. I will have this television professionally calibrated. The blacks are close to my LG OLED. Exceptionally bright and no perceived hallowing with the best sound of any of my past flat screen sets. Good base and at times a wide soundstage depending on the source. Of course will not be equal to a dedicated Dolby surround system. The navigation system is very good and the metal remote is excellent and elegant, thoughtfully arranged buttons. On the downside, the off axis viewing is not good, inferior to my 65 inch, 21 year old Sharp Aquos LCD this set replaced! This is not a problem for me because the set is always viewed directly in a large primary bedroom. My wife and myself were able to unbox and set up the set ourselves, so don’t be intimidated by the size. Overall a very good television in my opinion.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    QM8K: Smart Outstanding Picture & Powerful Sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    QM8K: Excellent picture quality with bright HDR performance, vivid colors, and high contrast. The sound is powerful even without a soundbar, and the Smart Google TV smart is smooth and enjoyable with built-in apps.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TCLExpert
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      Hi AndreT,

      Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your TV thus far! Our TVs are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user-friendly, and provide a great viewing experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our TVs have to offer. Enjoy!

      Thank you,

      Sara
      TCL Customer Support

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Huge screen

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looks great so far. I put it on default view settings and havnt had to change anything yet. I use a fire tv cube for apps, not the tv apps.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great bang for your buck

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far I have nothing but good things to say about the TV, we will see about reliability with time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprisingly good tv

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great tv, with an amazing picture, so far one of the best tv’s I’ve owned.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tv TCL

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I enjoyed the purchase I made of the 85 inch TCL. I finally put it on the wall and I couldn’t be any happier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TCLExpert
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      Hi ErnestoR,

      Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your TV thus far! At TCL, we are committed to delivering premium products with world-class customer experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our TVs have to offer. Enjoy!

      Thank you,

      Sara
      TCL Customer Support

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can't Wait for Football Season with this TV!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This TV is incredible! I bought this TV to replace my 77" OLED TV. The black levels are better than my OLED TV. This TV is so much brighter than my OLED TV. And the 85" screen size feels much bigger than my old 77". Football season will be great with this TV!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TCLExpert
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      Hi NFLfan,

      Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your TV thus far! Our TVs are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user-friendly, and provide a great viewing experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our TVs have to offer. Enjoy!

      Thank you,

      Sara
      TCL Customer Support

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    85" TCL QM8K Mini-LED TV

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Much brighter than my OLED TV with a wide viewing angle with no perceptible loss of picture. Our large rectangular room has seating on all three walls witj the TV wall mounted over a fireplace. VAiewing is fine from any wall.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TCLExpert
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      Hi JaxJoe,

      Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your TV thus far! Our TVs are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user-friendly, and provide a great viewing experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our TVs have to offer. Enjoy!

      Thank you,

      Sara
      TCL Customer Support

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TCL QM8K 85” TV is a 4K home run!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This tv is everything I expected, after many positive reviews on YouTube and my discussion with the salesman at Best Buy. High tech but once set up, it’s a beautiful sight and found experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TCLExpert
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      Hello,

      Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your TV thus far! At TCL, we are committed to delivering premium products with world-class customer experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our TVs have to offer. Enjoy!

      Thank you,

      Sara
      TCL Customer Support

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent television!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great television thus far! SHARP picture, plenty of brightness and nice backlit remote!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Brightness, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Big Picture is Brilliant, but Bring a Soundbar

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently purchased the 85-inch TCL QM8K, and overall, I am very impressed with its performance and feature set, although there are a couple of drawbacks worth noting. First, the pros: The picture quality is simply stunning. The colors are vibrant, the contrast is deep, and the brightness levels are fantastic for both day and night viewing. It really brings movies and games to life on its massive screen. A major selling point for me was the inclusion of the next-gen ATSC 3.0 tuner, ensuring I'm ready for future broadcast standards. Additionally, the inclusion of HDMI 2.1 ports means it's fully compatible with the latest gaming consoles and high-refresh-rate content, which is a big plus for gamers. Now for the cons: This TV is heavy. Be prepared to have at least two strong people for setup, and make sure your TV stand or wall mount can handle the significant weight of this 85-inch behemoth. My other minor gripe is that the eARC port is only HDMI 2.0, which is a bit of a limitation if you want to pass through the highest quality, uncompressed audio formats from multiple modern devices to a sound system. The built-in speakers are somewhat "okay" for casual viewing, but if you want truly immersive, cinematic sound that matches the incredible picture, you will definitely want to invest in a dedicated soundbar or home theater system. In summary, the TCL QM8K offers phenomenal picture quality and future-proof features that outweigh its minor physical and audio limitations. It's a great choice if you prioritize a stunning display and plan on adding external audio equipment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Black level, Brightness, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent picture and value

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was deciding between Samsung SQ90F and this QM8K. Overall picture quality is superior. Price was amazing which is why I did not consider the QM9K. Blacks are excellent and almost on par with OLED. Brightness is almost too much. I ended up keeping it on mid bright settings for darker room. Glad I did not go with larger screen since Blu-ray and standard definition content would have almost been unwatchable. Sound system is better than most sub $200 sound bars. Remote is well made and menu is easy to follow.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Upscaling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An Excellent TV

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This TV replaces a 4 or 5 year old Sony x90L, so that is what I will compare it to. The 4K image and the 1080p image are simply spectacular. Colors are very accurate and blooming is relatively minimal leaps and bounds better than my old Sony.. It is sensitive to source/broadcast material and processing/upscaling come into play. If the 720p is quality, the TCL does a satisfactory job handling it. The Sony is slightly better. The TCL struggles with 480p content. It is watchable but again - not superior to the Sony. The Sony (Bravia 7/8/9) all have superior processors for lower quaity content. However the difference is marginal/minimal and not significant enough to me to ignore the spectacular deal Best Buy had on the TCL TV. Be prepared to tweak some settings when you first hook it up. That's necessary even on the Sony (just less of them). There are excellent 'how to' settings videos on YouTube. (Just be aware there is one particular reviewer/influencer ' that is not credible - even though they have one valid point regarding motion - in my opinion when judging this TV. It wont take you long to figure that out. Regarding motion. ....sports like hockey and football are going to be dependent on source. Be prepared to turn motion settings to custom and down to a '1' or a '2' . Or maybe completely off. This will eliminate 97 - 100% of ghosting. Remember....lousy or poor source.....then lousy or poor viewing. Last point, stick to filmmaker or movie modes. Buy an extended warranty! I wold absolutely reccomend that for any brand TV including a Sony or Samsung or LG. Especially if it is a high end model like this one. I think the Best Buy plans are completely worth it. I am extremely happy with this purch

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TCLExpert
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      Hi EOHH,

      Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We hope that you are enjoying your TV thus far! We are always looking for ways to improve, and your feedback is greatly appreciated! If you need any assistance please contact us at [email protected] with your contact information and a description of what you need help with. Someone will get back to you as soon as they can. Enjoy!

      Thank you,

      Sara
      TCL Customer Support

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TCL is giving Sony a run for its money

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like my TCL QM8K TV. The color is outstanding. It is very saturated and you can change a number of settings per your preferences. My one big recommendation is getting the 8K certified cable because I was having a little trouble with lag once I got the 8K cable that took care of any blacking out because of handshaking problems between my Roku unit and the TV I thought the price for what you get is worth it I also think that the panel in the TV at this price point is a little better than the QM7. To each his own I was on the fence about getting an LG but I think while it may not be as good as OLED. I think it’s a pretty good deal for the money. I don’t love the sound coming out of the TV alone. I recommend the sound bar for sure. I don’t seem to have any problem with sports either. I didn’t have any judder or fuzziness. There is a sports setting if that’s a big deal to you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Brightness, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Almost a OLED without breaking the bank!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don't usually post my rating/review for a product but for this one i had to. This is a excellent TV for the price, don't let the brand TCL dissuade you (other more popular brands use panels from TCL FYI). Once I changed a few settings, just wow the brightness and clarity and richness of the colors is just so beautiful. It comes pretty darn close to a OLED TV and for me the small difference in OLED vs this mini LED is not worth the extra $1.5k. You'll be very happy with this TV and for most casual viewers it will tick off all the boxes you want out of a TV. It comes with google tv which so far is the smoothest operating system compared to other brand UI junk (samsung, LG). I have this TV paired with a soundbar and an apple tv and it has been an amazing experience. The inbuilt speakers are alright, for me once you have a soundbar its hard to go back to TV speakers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Brightness, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TCL tv

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great TV. Awsome picture and brightness.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hdr performance, Picture quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for non oled

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall TV is good. The sound is surprisingly decent for a modern TV. The picture and colors are good and it performs well with HDR. Be warned that if you view the TV from an angle more than about 30 degrees the colors will be washed out, get an Oled if that bothers you. I came from an older lg oled, which looked awesome but was not as bright. This tcl looks very good but lacks the “wow” factor of oled, since oled has better contrast, color, and viewing angles.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Brightness, Picture quality, Upscaling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value for the money

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am thrilled with this TV, holds up well against my Sony Bravia 9. Brightness and picture quality are excellent as well as blacks. Upscaling and motion handling good too; off angle viewing is also pretty good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from TCLExpert
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      Hi CharlesC,

      Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're thrilled that you are enjoying your TV thus far! Our TVs are designed and engineered to have a quick and easy setup, be user-friendly, and provide a great viewing experience. We hope you continue to have a great experience and explore more of the great features our TVs have to offer. Enjoy!

      Thank you,

      Sara
      TCL Customer Support

  • Pros mentioned:
    Black level, Brightness, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing TCL

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing screen. OK colors out the box. Super bright and Super BLACK levels. Go into the menu and adjust bright, blacks and motion.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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