TCL QM8L review

TCL QM8L is the value pick for picture quality on this list. TCL rates its SQD-Mini LED backlight at up to 6,000 peak nits with up to 4,000+ discrete dimming zones, and its Super Quantum Dots at 100% of the BT.2020 color ratio. The WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel adds a 7000:1 static contrast ratio and wide viewing angles, which helps when people sit off to the side. The TSR AI Pro processor handles upscaling and backlight control, and gamers get a 144Hz panel with Game Accelerator 288 VRR. Google TV with Gemini and Audio by Bang & Olufsen are built in. TCL.com listed the 65-inch 65QM8L at $999.99, down from $2,499.99, as part of an early Black Friday sale. Brightness and zone figures are stated as up to values, so check the specification sheet for your size. Mini LED still uses a backlight, so dark-room contrast will not match OLED. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

buyers who want the brightest picture for under $1,000 at 65 inches

Price

$999.99 for 65 inches at TCL.com (sale, regular $2,499.99).

Sale price $999.99 Regular price $2,499.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• SQD-Mini LED with up to 6,000 peak nits and up to 4,000+ discrete dimming zones
• Super Quantum Dots rated for 100% of BT.2020 color ratio
• WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel with 7000:1 static contrast and wide viewing angles
• 144Hz panel with Game Accelerator 288 VRR and Auto Game Mode
• Google TV with Gemini and Audio by Bang & Olufsen

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Highest peak brightness claim on this list at up to 6,000 nits
• Strength: $1,500 off the regular $2,499.99 price at TCL.com when we checked
• Strength: Sizes go up to 98 inches
• Weakness: Smallest size is 65 inches
• Weakness: Peak brightness and zone counts are stated as up to figures, so smaller sizes may get less
• Weakness: LED backlight cannot switch off each pixel the way OLED does

Key facts

• Price checked: $999.99 (65-inch, sale)
• Panel: SQD-Mini LED, WHVA 2.0 Ultra
• Peak brightness: Up to 6,000 nits
• Dimming zones: Up to 4,000+
• Sizes: 65, 75, 85, 98 inches

Where it ranks

TCL QM8L is No. 3 in our Best 4K TVs verdict.