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Hisense U6SF vs TCL QM8L

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  • 27 the same
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Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 360 Hz.

3840 × 2160Native for both
A144Hz
B144Hz
2560 × 1440
ANot listed
B288Hz
1920 × 1080
ANot listed
B288Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side, on their stands.

Weight

0 to 40 kg

Weight with stand
A17.6kg
B23.0879kg
Weight without stand
A17.4kg
B21.092kg

All 159 fields

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AHisense U6SF
BTCL QM8L

General

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Series
U61Maker product pagehisense-usa.com/product-page/televisions-65-class-u6-series-uled-miniled-4k-fire-tv-65u6sfRead 20 October 2026Page title names the U6 Series. The Pro model is a separate product with its own QSG and page.
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Model numbers
50U6SF, 55U6SF, 65U6SF, 75U6SF, 85U6SF, 100U6SF1Maker product pagehisense-usa.com/product-page/televisions-65-class-u6-series-uled-miniled-4k-fire-tv-65u6sfRead 20 October 2026Hisense USA page for 65U6SF with the size list 50, 55, 65, 75, 85 and 100 inch, each marked New. The model codes follow the SKU pattern of the page (65U6SF) and the 50U6SF to 100U6SF names in the Quick Setup Guide.
65QM8L1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Only exact US 65QM8L is represented. All size-specific cells come from its named block.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
8460420505622Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Announced
9 March 20264Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/hisense-2026-uled-miniled-tvs-bringing-premium-big-screen-experiences-home-at-every-budget-302708259.htmlRead 20 October 2026Hisense press release dated 2026-03-09 (corrected 2026-03-12) for the 2026 ULED MiniLED line. It names the U6 range of 55 to 100 inch and says it follows at retailers in the coming weeks.
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Status
Available5Reviewce-sphere.com/home/hisense-u6sf-65-hi-qled-miniled-tv-review-44826217Read 20 October 2026Review of the 65 inch U6SF published 2026-06-22, listing 50 to 100 inch sizes with retailer links.
Available1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Exact 65QM8L current US product page offers Add to cart and direct purchase. This is distinct from the sold-out 65QM8K page.
Predecessor
Not available
TCL QM8K5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026RTINGS says the TCL QM8L was released in 2026 and replaces the TCL QM8K.10Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the TCL QM8K was replaced in 2026 by the TCL QM8L.
Successor
Not available
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Launch price (US)
Not available
$2,499.996Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-turns-up-the-color-expanding-its-groundbreaking-sqd-mini-led-lineupRead 8 October 2026Exact 65-inch maker launch MSRP, excluding US sales tax. Later retail discounts are not launch prices.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
US1Maker product pagehisense-usa.com/product-page/televisions-65-class-u6-series-uled-miniled-4k-fire-tv-65u6sfRead 20 October 2026Hisense USA store, US model codes with the SF suffix.
US1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Colours
Not available
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Segment
Standard1Maker product pagehisense-usa.com/product-page/televisions-65-class-u6-series-uled-miniled-4k-fire-tv-65u6sfRead 20 October 2026Hisense US mainstream ULED line.
Standard1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Model year
20264Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/hisense-2026-uled-miniled-tvs-bringing-premium-big-screen-experiences-home-at-every-budget-302708259.htmlRead 20 October 2026Title: Hisense 2026 ULED MiniLED TVs.
20266Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-turns-up-the-color-expanding-its-groundbreaking-sqd-mini-led-lineupRead 8 October 2026

Display

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Screen size class
65in(165.1 cm)1Maker product pagehisense-usa.com/product-page/televisions-65-class-u6-series-uled-miniled-4k-fire-tv-65u6sfRead 20 October 2026Base is the 65 inch reference, the SKU the page is for.
65in(165.1 cm)1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Sizes covered
50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100in1Maker product pagehisense-usa.com/product-page/televisions-65-class-u6-series-uled-miniled-4k-fire-tv-65u6sfRead 20 October 2026Sizes row: 50", 55", 65", 75", 85", 100".
65in1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Only the independently verified 65-inch reference is covered.
Viewable size
64.5in(163.8 cm)2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Active Screen Size (Diagonal): 49.5, 54.6, 64.5, 74.5, 84.5 and 99.5 inches.
64.5in(163.8 cm)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Native resolution
3840 × 2160px2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160.
3840 × 2160px2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density (size class)
67.8ppi
67.8ppi
Screen surface
Not available
Glossy5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public product comparison card describes the tested US 65QM8L as Glossy. This is separate from its anti-reflection coating.
Anti-reflection coating
Dual-layer Anti-Glare and Low Reflection3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 2026The TV utilizes a dual layer system: an Anti-Glare layer and a Low Reflection layer. Best Buy titles and the Hisense page images call it Glare-Free.
Anti-Reflection Layer6Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-turns-up-the-color-expanding-its-groundbreaking-sqd-mini-led-lineupRead 8 October 2026QM8L-specific panel description explicitly includes an Anti-Reflective Layer. A glossy screen can still have this layer.

Panel

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Display type
Mini-LED1Maker product pagehisense-usa.com/product-page/televisions-65-class-u6-series-uled-miniled-4k-fire-tv-65u6sfRead 20 October 2026Page title: ULED MiniLED 4K Fire TV. Text: Mini-LED backlighting with precise light zones. The press release calls it Hi-QLED MiniLED with Full Array Local Dimming and Quantum Dot color.
Mini-LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Display type (as published)
Hi-QLED MiniLED1Maker product pagehisense-usa.com/product-page/televisions-65-class-u6-series-uled-miniled-4k-fire-tv-65u6sfRead 20 October 2026Hisense page image set and the press release name Hi-QLED MiniLED.
SQD-Mini LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Panel type
Not available
VA5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public Differences Between Sizes table names WHVA 2.0 for the tested 65-inch. The maker describes it as its HVA LCD panel technology, stored as VA.
Backlight
Mini-LED1Maker product pagehisense-usa.com/product-page/televisions-65-class-u6-series-uled-miniled-4k-fire-tv-65u6sfRead 20 October 2026Mini-LED backlighting, and the press release says Hi-QLED MiniLED with Full Array Local Dimming.
Mini-LED2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Local dimming
Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 2026Full Array Local Dimming. No zone count is stated.
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Local dimming zones
Not available
2,0405Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Differences Between Sizes table, bought/tested exact US 65QM8L. 2,040 zones, not the family maximum.
Panel maker
Not available
CSOT6Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-turns-up-the-color-expanding-its-groundbreaking-sqd-mini-led-lineupRead 8 October 2026US QM8L launch explicitly identifies the CSOT WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel. This is a panel supplier claim, not an inferred supplier from the TV brand.
Panel generation
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WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel6Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-turns-up-the-color-expanding-its-groundbreaking-sqd-mini-led-lineupRead 8 October 2026QM8L-specific maker panel name, also stated in the exact 65QM8L live specification block.
Subpixel layout
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Native colour depth
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Native panel refresh rate
144Hz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 2026Native 144Hz refresh rate.
144Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (claimed)
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Peak HDR brightness (claimed)
600nits5Reviewce-sphere.com/home/hisense-u6sf-65-hi-qled-miniled-tv-review-44826217Read 20 October 2026Hisense rates the TV for up to 600 nits of peak brightness, as reported by the reviewer. The Hisense USA page and the Q&A publish no brightness figure.
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HDR and picture

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HDR formats
Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG1Maker product pagehisense-usa.com/product-page/televisions-65-class-u6-series-uled-miniled-4k-fire-tv-65u6sfRead 20 October 2026Page text: Dolby Vision. The Q&A lists Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10 and HLG.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 2026U6SF Q&A (50-85 inch): Dolby Vision IQ, HDR 10+ Adaptive, HDR 10, HLG. Dolby Vision IQ is an extension of Dolby Vision, which the page also names, so both are stored.
Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Filmmaker Mode
Yes1Maker product pagehisense-usa.com/product-page/televisions-65-class-u6-series-uled-miniled-4k-fire-tv-65u6sfRead 20 October 2026Feature list on the page names Filmmaker Mode.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 2026Filmmaker Mode answer.
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
HGiG
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Picture processor
Hi-View AI Engine5Reviewce-sphere.com/home/hisense-u6sf-65-hi-qled-miniled-tv-review-44826217Read 20 October 2026Processing is handled by Hisense Hi-View AI Engine.
TSR AI Pro Processor2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Motion interpolation
Not available
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Motion Rate 480 explicitly includes MEMC frame insertion.
Black frame insertion
Not available
Yes5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public BFI narrative: optional backlight strobing works at 120 Hz even with a 60 Hz source, producing a double image. This is not the very high frequency ordinary PWM result.
Ambient light sensor
Yes1Maker product pagehisense-usa.com/product-page/televisions-65-class-u6-series-uled-miniled-4k-fire-tv-65u6sfRead 20 October 2026Feature list on the page names AI Light Sensor. CE-sphere says it adjusts the backlight to room light.
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Calibration software
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Motion and gaming

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Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
AHisense U6SF
Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1
3840 × 2160Native144Hz
Source2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Ports HDMI 3 and 4 are marked 4K@144Hz, HDMI 1 and 2 are 4K@60Hz. Native 144Hz game mode in the Q&A. Other resolutions are not stated.
BTCL QM8L
Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1
3840 × 2160Native144Hz4:4:4
2560 × 1440288Hz4:4:4
1920 × 1080288Hz4:4:4
Source4Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536722/65-85QM8L_US_QSG_.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 1 timing-table footnote supplies conditions only, not maxima. 144, 240 and 288 Hz require VRR and/or High Frame Rate Mode. Actual maxima established by the separate exact 65 RTINGS test. Bit depth and DSC are not stated.5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public Supported Resolutions narrative: tested US 65QM8L accepts 4K 144 Hz and 1080p or 1440p 288 Hz with proper 4:4:4 on all four HDMI ports. This supersedes the older preset table 1440p 144 Hz entry.
Maximum accepted refresh rate
144Hz
288Hz
Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
144Hz
144Hz
Adaptive sync
HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 2026Variable Refresh Rate of 48Hz to 144Hz and FreeSync Premium. HDMI Forum VRR is stored as the plain VRR standard. The Q&A names FreeSync Premium and not the Pro tier of the Pro model.
HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Published FreeSync Premium Pro and VRR claims. Certification does not infer an unstated VRR minimum.5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public VRR narrative confirms all three VRR families. G-SYNC operation works at 4K 120 Hz or higher but NVIDIA VRR does not work with a link locked at 60 Hz. Functional compatibility only, no unstated NVIDIA certification.
VRR range per input
AHisense U6SF
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
HDMI48144
Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 2026VRR of 48Hz to 144Hz. CE-sphere says this holds in 4K.
BTCL QM8L
Not available
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Yes5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public VRR narrative confirms LFC with AMD sources. NVIDIA VRR does not work at locked 60 Hz, works at 4K 120 Hz or higher.
Dolby Vision gaming
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Yes5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public Xbox Series X/S compatibility narrative confirms Dolby Vision and 4K 120 Hz gaming on the tested 65-inch. Future Dolby Vision 2 firmware is not treated as installed.
Auto game mode (ALLM)
Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 2026Native 144Hz Game Mode with Auto Low Latency Mode.
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Game menu features
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Game Bar1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Input lag (claimed)
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Measured

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Input lag (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 60 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 120 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 144 Hz (measured)
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SDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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1,240nits5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Tested exact US 65QM8L, Test Bench 2.3. Public additional HDR table: Hallway Lights 1240 cd/m² with Dynamic Tone Mapping Off and Peak Brightness High. Settings page identifies FILMMAKER MODE, Local Contrast High, Brightness 100. This is a peak highlight within the real HDR scene, not a white-window average. Initially tested V080, spot-checked V082. The review does not assign a firmware build to this individual supplemental reading.7Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8l/settingsRead 8 October 2026Exact 65QM8L HDR preset: FILMMAKER MODE, Brightness 100, Local Contrast High. The supplemental review table specifically overrides Peak Brightness to High and keeps Dynamic Tone Mapping Off.8Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/hdr-peak-brightnessRead 8 October 2026Real-scene clips come from a Murideo 7G generator. Konica Minolta LS-100 measures both hallway overhead lights and records the higher luminance. Distinct from the CR-100 white-window test.
HDR brightness per window (measured)
AHisense U6SF
WindowSustainedBrightness (nits)
10%No612
Source5Reviewce-sphere.com/home/hisense-u6sf-65-hi-qled-miniled-tv-review-44826217Read 20 October 2026Reviewer measured 612 nits on a 10% HDR window on the 65 inch U6SF with local dimming set to High. The picture mode of this reading is not named and no meter is named.
BTCL QM8L
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
612nits
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Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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Contrast with local dimming (measured)
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Infinite contrast (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (measured)
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Colour volume at 1,000 nits (measured)
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Colour volume at 10,000 nits (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity deviation (measured)
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Colour shift angle (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Total pixel response time (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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4:4:4 chroma (measured)
Not available
Yes5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public Supported Resolutions narrative on the exact 65 US unit. All supported formats have proper 4:4:4.
Power use SDR (measured)
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Smart platform

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Smart platform
Fire TV1Maker product pagehisense-usa.com/product-page/televisions-65-class-u6-series-uled-miniled-4k-fire-tv-65u6sfRead 20 October 2026The page and the title name Fire TV.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 2026Fire TV with Alexa+ smart platform.
Google TV2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
OS at launch
Not available
Google TV 145Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public Interface narrative states it ships with version 14 of Google TV. This describes the factory platform, not a later firmware version.
Latest OS
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OS upgrade support period
Not available
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Chipset
Not available
MediaTek Pentonic 8005Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public Interface narrative identifies MediaTek Pentonic 800 in the tested exact US 65QM8L.
RAM
Not available
2.5GB5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public Interface narrative reports 2.5 GB RAM from AIDA64 on the exact tested 65QM8L. Its approximately 48 GB available storage is not treated as physical flash capacity.
Total internal storage
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Voice assistants
Alexa, Alexa+3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 2026Fire TV with Alexa+. The QSG pairs the TV with the Alexa Voice Remote.
Google Assistant, Google Gemini1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Exact 65QM8L Works With cell names Google Assistant. Maker Gemini Interactive AI feature and exact 65-inch RTINGS shipping-platform description establish Google Gemini support. Availability depends on account and language.
Hands-free microphone
Not available
Yes4Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536722/65-85QM8L_US_QSG_.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 10 integrated microphone switch and status light.
Casting
Not available
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 21Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Smart home
Alexa5Reviewce-sphere.com/home/hisense-u6sf-65-hi-qled-miniled-tv-review-44826217Read 20 October 2026The TV can serve as a smart home hub for compatible Alexa devices.
HomeKit3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026System settings includes AirPlay and HomeKit.
Art or ambient mode
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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Tuners

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Tuners
ATSC 1.0, Clear QAM, Analog2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Receiving System: Analog NTSC, Digital ATSC/QAM. The ATSC revision is not stated, so atsc_1 follows the schema rule.
ATSC 3.0, ATSC 1.0, Analog, Clear QAM2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Tuners per broadcast standard
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Antenna inputs
AHisense U6SF
TypeCount
Terrestrial and cable1
Source2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Back panel lists one ANT/CABLE input.
BTCL QM8L
TypeCount
Terrestrial and cable1
Source4Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536722/65-85QM8L_US_QSG_.pdfRead 5 October 2026
CI+ slot
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Record to USB
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Broadcast platforms
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Audio

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Physical speaker channels
2.02Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Audio Power 10 W + 10 W for 50 to 85 inch, which is two channels. 100 inch lists 2 x 15 W + 20 W, so 2.1 with a subwoofer.
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Physical speaker drivers
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Total built-in speaker power
20W2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 202610 W + 10 W is 20 W on 50 to 85 inch. 100 inch lists 2 x 15 W + 20 W, which is 50 W.
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Built-in subwoofer
No2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026The table lists two 10 W channels for 50 to 85 inch and an extra 20 W channel for 100 inch only. The Hisense page image set has a Built-in Subwoofer image for the 100 inch.
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Up-firing speakers
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Audio formats
Dolby Atmos3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 2026Supports Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X.
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Dolby Processing explicitly lists Atmos, Digital+ and Digital. DTS Processing specifically lists DTS:X.
eARC passthrough
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Audio features
DTS Virtual:X3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 2026DTS Virtual:X, listed as virtual sound processing and not as a decoder.
Audio by Bang & Olufsen, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 20266Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-turns-up-the-color-expanding-its-groundbreaking-sqd-mini-led-lineupRead 8 October 2026Dolby Atmos FlexConnect expansion is supported with separately purchased Z100 speakers and Z100-SW subwoofer. These optional devices are not counted as supplied speakers.
Bluetooth headphones
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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Audio Output settings explicitly outputs to Bluetooth-connected device.

Connectivity

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Video inputs
AHisense U6SF
TypePortVersionCountMax refresh rate at 4K (Hz)eARC
HDMIHDMI 12.0160Yes
HDMIHDMI 22.0160Not available
HDMIHDMI 32.11144Not available
HDMIHDMI 42.11144Not available
CompositeAV INNot available1Not availableNot available
Source2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Step 2 back view: HDMI 1 (eARC) 4K@60Hz, HDMI 2 4K@60Hz, HDMI 3 4K@144Hz, HDMI 4 4K@144Hz, plus AV IN (composite video and left-right audio). The Q&A says two HDMI 2.1 and two HDMI 2.0 inputs, so HDMI 3 and 4 are 2.1. The same layout is drawn for 100 inch. Link bandwidth is not stated.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 2026Two HDMI 2.1 inputs and two HDMI 2.0 inputs.
BTCL QM8L
TypePortVersionCountMax refresh rate at 4K (Hz)eARC
HDMIHDMI 12.11144Yes
HDMIHDMI 2, 3 and 42.13144No
Source4Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536722/65-85QM8L_US_QSG_.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 10 port diagram. HDMI 1 is eARC, despite sheet HDMI 4 text. Manual and live exact 65 page agree, so manual wins.
HDMI ports
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HDMI ports with 4K 120 Hz
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Highest HDMI version
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Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
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HDMI features
ALLM, VRR, eARC2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026ALLM and VRR from the Q&A, eARC on HDMI 1 from the back view.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 2026ALLM and VRR named in the Game Mode answer.
ALLM, VRR, eARC, CEC3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
USB peripheral ports
AHisense U6SF
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.01
USB-A2.01
Source2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Back view lists USB 1 (DC 5V 1A max) and USB 2 (DC 5V 0.5A max). The USB speed note says a USB 3.0 port is ten times faster than a USB 2.0 port. CE-sphere states one USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0.5Reviewce-sphere.com/home/hisense-u6sf-65-hi-qled-miniled-tv-review-44826217Read 20 October 2026Two USB-A ports, one USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0.
BTCL QM8L
USB versionCount
3.01
2.01
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Ethernet speed
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 52Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band 2.4 and 5 GHz, which is Wi-Fi 5.5Reviewce-sphere.com/home/hisense-u6sf-65-hi-qled-miniled-tv-review-44826217Read 20 October 2026Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth.
Wi-Fi 62Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Frequency range 2.4-2.4835 GHz and 5.15-5.85 GHz.
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Bluetooth
5.32Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth Module Version/Profiles: Bluetooth 5.3.
5.41Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Optical out
Yes2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026DIGITAL AUDIO OUT on the back panel: connect an optical cable.
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Headphone out
Yes2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026HEADPHONE port: connect headphones, headphones with microphones are not supported.
No1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Included connection box
None2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026All ports are on the TV, no connection box is listed.
None3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026US 65/75/85QM8L guide and matching QSG place wired source ports on the TV. No included external input box is listed. Optional FlexConnect audio devices do not change this field.

Remote

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Remote control
Yes2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026In the box: remote control. Page 8 names the Voice Remote with Alexa.
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Remote connection
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Infrared, Bluetooth9Maker product pagesupport.tcl.com/en_US/how-to-troubleshoot-your-tcl-android-tv-remote-controlRead 8 October 2026Maker support explains that its Android TV voice remote uses IR for basic directional controls and Bluetooth for Google Assistant voice features. Exact 65QM8L QSG identifies the supplied voice remote and the same HOME+OK pairing procedure, establishing applicability to the included RC933B.
Remote power
AAA batteries2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 8: insert the two AAA batteries into the Voice Remote with Alexa.
AAA batteries2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Voice button on remote
Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 2026The TV includes a voice control remote.
Yes4Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536722/65-85QM8L_US_QSG_.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pointer remote
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Stand and mounting

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Stand
Feet2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 2 and 3 show two separate base stands attached to the TV, called legs in the Q&A.
Centre pedestal3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Stand installation positions
22Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026The Q&A says 65 inch and larger models have two legs adjustable to a wide or narrow position. The QSG table gives two widths for 65 inch and larger and one for 50 and 55 inch, so 1 is stored for those two.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 202665 inch and larger models have two legs adjustable to a wide or narrow position.
23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 10 explicitly shows the two higher and lower installation positions. This is not a continuous height mechanism.
Stand height adjustment
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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 10 stand can be installed higher or lower.
Space under the screen
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Distance between feet
1,246mm2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026TV Stand Width (W x D): 65 inch 1246 x 298 mm in the wide position and 386 x 298 mm in the narrow position. 50 and 55 inch list one width only, 944 and 984 mm.
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Stand footprint
Width1,246Depth298mm(49.1 × 11.7 in)2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Width and depth of the stand in the wide position.
Width388.62Depth370.84mm(15.3 × 14.6 in)5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Exact tested 65-inch stand footprint 15.3 x 14.6 inches, converted at 25.4 mm per inch. The reviewer also describes high and low installation heights. Screen clearance is omitted because the accompanying third-axis wording is less explicit.
VESA mount
400 x 3002Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wall mount hole pattern: 200 x 300 (55), 400 x 300 (50 and 65), 500 x 400 (75), 600 x 400 (85), 800 x 400 (100). The Hisense size image for 65 inch says 400 x 300 mm (M6).
300 x 3003Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 9 exact 65-inch 300 x 300 and four M6 x 20 mm wall screws.
VESA screw
M62Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wall mount screw size M6 for 50 to 85 inch and M8 for 100 inch. Screw length 9.5 to 11.5 mm (11.0 to 13.0 mm for 100 inch) goes here only.
M63Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published as M6x20mm. The 20 mm screw length is not stored.
Wall mount included
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No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 9 expressly excludes wall bracket and screws.

OLED care

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OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width1,445Height878Depth298mm(56.9 × 34.6 × 11.7 in)2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 202665 inch with stand: 56.9 x 34.6 x 11.7 inches (1445 x 878 x 298 mm).
Width1,435.1Height861.06Depth368.3mm(56.5 × 33.9 × 14.5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 56.5 x 33.9 x 14.5 in, multiplied exactly by 25.4. Source precision preserved. Live exact 65-inch metric cells instead state 1434 x 860 x 368 mm. The sheet takes precedence and this rounding conflict is retained. The source does not identify which installation height this dimension uses. It is not presented as the minimum or maximum.
Dimensions without stand
Width1,445Height837Depth66mm(56.9 × 33 × 2.6 in)2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Product Specifications tables on pages 10 to 12 (one table per size group). 65 inch: 56.9 x 33.0 x 2.6 inches (1445 x 837 x 66 mm).
Width1,435.1Height822.96Depth50.8mm(56.5 × 32.4 × 2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 56.5 x 32.4 x 2.0 in, multiplied exactly by 25.4. Source precision preserved. Live metric cells instead state 1434 x 824 x 50 mm. The sheet takes precedence and the conflicting 824 mm height is not silently substituted.
Thinnest depth
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Weight with stand
17.6kg(38.8 lb)2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 202665 inch: 38.8 lbs (17.6 kg) with stand.
23.0879kg(50.9 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 50.9 lb, multiplied exactly by 0.45359237.
Weight without stand
17.4kg(38.4 lb)2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 202665 inch: 38.4 lbs (17.4 kg) without stand. The size image on the Hisense page says 38.4 lbs without stand and 38.8 lbs with stand.
21.092kg(46.5 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 46.5 lb, multiplied exactly by 0.45359237.

Power

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Power supply
Internal2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026Power Supply 100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz and a power cord, no external adapter listed.
Internal3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide requires unplugging the TV power cord from the mains outlet. Matching QSG Step 2 connects the included cable directly to the TV, with no external adapter.
On-mode power in SDR (EU label)
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On-mode power in HDR (EU label)
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Maximum operating power
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Standby power
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0.5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published less than 0.5 W, not an equality measurement.
Networked standby
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EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications

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Picture certifications
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ENERGY STAR
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No1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
TV, Power cord, Remote control, 2 base stands, 4 screws, 1 set of AAA batteries, Quick Setup Guide, Important Safety Information and Warranty Card2Owner's manualhisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_32705a1f23114aa0894ff46be1f1a17f.pdfRead 20 October 2026What is in the box: TV, power cord, remote control, 2 base stands, 4 screws (6 screws for 85 inch), Quick Setup Guide, 1 set of AAA batteries, Important Safety Information and Warranty Card. The guide covers a model family, so accessories may vary.
TV remote, Two AAA batteries, Power cable, TV stand, Cable clips, Stand screws, Quick Start Guide, VESA adapters3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 8 exact supplied components list.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense-usa.com/_files/ugd/991681_945708b7556a4c7c83277062381f1e09.pdfRead 20 October 2026All Hisense ULED TVs have a 2 year manufacturers limited warranty.
1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026US limited manufacturer warranty, one year.

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