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TCL QM8L
TCL's 2026 SQD Mini LED flagship — up to 4,000 dimming zones at a mid-flagship price.
Overall score 8.2/10
Pros
- + Super Quantum Dot color for up to 100% BT.2020 coverage per TCL
- + Up to 4,000 local dimming zones on the largest size — among the most of any Mini LED TV
- + Up to 4,000 nits specified peak brightness
- + Meaningfully cheaper than Samsung/Sony flagships at similar performance tiers
Cons
- − Already discounted from launch MSRP, suggesting price volatility
- − Refresh rate and exact HDMI 2.1 port count not independently confirmed for this model
- − Google TV platform has more ads/sponsored content than Tizen or webOS
TCL QM8L review: what the specs say
TCL's 2026 SQD Mini LED flagship — up to 4,000 dimming zones at a mid-flagship price. At $2,499.99, TCL's 2026 model sits in the middle of the range — the TVs we compare run from $279.99 to $12,999.99. It scores 8.2/10 overall, calculated from published specifications across 8 categories rather than from a subjective impression.
Its strongest showing is Brightness & HDR at 9.2/10 — peak nits and HDR format support for highlight detail. The weakest is Built-in Sound at 7.0/10, which is the trade-off to weigh before buying: if that is the specification you care about most, one of the alternatives below will serve you better.
Worth knowing before you buy: already discounted from launch MSRP, suggesting price volatility; and refresh rate and exact HDMI 2.1 port count not independently confirmed for this model. Every specification on this page comes from TCL's own documentation or a verified retail listing — where a figure is not published, the table says so rather than estimating it.
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Full Specifications
| Screen Size | 65 in |
| Panel Type | SQD Mini LED (HVA 2.0 Pro Panel) |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) |
| Peak Brightness | 4000 nits |
| Refresh Rate | Not independently confirmed Hz |
| Processor | TSR AI Processor |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | Not independently confirmed ports |
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Smart Platform | Google TV |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Yes |
| Built-in Audio System | Not independently confirmed for this exact model |
| Built-in Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI (port count not independently confirmed), eARC, Ethernet |
| Material | SQD (Super Quantum Dot) Mini LED panel, HVA 2.0 Pro Panel |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Compare TCL QM8L With
Cheaper Alternative
Samsung QN80H — $1599.99
Premium Alternative
Hisense U9QG — $2999.00