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  • 26 known for one only
  • 30 the same
  • 60 missing for both

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
A240Hz
B288Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side, on their stands.

Weight

0 to 40 kg

Weight with stand
A19.5kg
B23.0879kg
Weight without stand
A19.1kg
B21.092kg

All 159 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

ASamsung R85H
BTCL QM8L

General

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Series
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Model numbers
MRN65R85HAFXZA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Only exact US 65-inch MRN65R85HAFXZA Specs and Support rows. Other sizes, regions and sibling models are excluded.
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
1989572872062Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6pim/us/mrn65r85hafxza/specsheet/us-specsheet-mrn65r85hafxza-551648321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact 65 UPC 198957287206. Other-size identifiers excluded.
8460420505622Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Announced
Not available
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Status
Not available
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)
$2,099.996Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-new-standard-color-micro-rgb-tv-lineupRead 5 October 2026Exact 65 original launch row USD 2099.99. Current discount prices excluded.
$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 pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
US1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Colours
Titan Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Segment
Standard3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tvs/micro-rgb/65-inch-micro-rgb-4k-tv-r85h-sku-mrn65r85hafxzaRead 5 October 2026Standard viewing TV, not Art Mode lifestyle model.
Standard1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Model year
20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tvs/micro-rgb/65-inch-micro-rgb-4k-tv-r85h-sku-mrn65r85hafxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer product title identifies 2026.
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 pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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
65in1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Only verified US 65-inch reference is represented.
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)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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 × 2160px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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
Glossy7Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/r85hRead 5 October 2026Public Direct Reflections prose explicitly describes glossy coating, distinct from R95H Glare Free.
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
Not available
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
RGB Mini-LED6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-new-standard-color-micro-rgb-tv-lineupRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly describes red, green and blue LED backlights, not self-emissive MicroLED pixels. Stored under existing RGB miniLED LCD category. Scalar gamut area 100% is omitted because coordinate basis and ≥100% versus DCI-P3 footnote remain unclear.
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)
Micro RGB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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
VA7Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/r85hRead 5 October 2026Public Panel Technology prose explicitly says RGB backlight paired with a VA panel. Exact tested US 65-inch MRN65R85HAFXZA. Protected table cells are not used.
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
RGB Mini-LED6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-new-standard-color-micro-rgb-tv-lineupRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly says both R95H/R85H use same RGB LED backlights. Optional source wording is not used to infer zone count.
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
Yes7Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/r85hRead 5 October 2026Public Contrast prose explicitly describes physical local dimming, which cannot be completely disabled. The original maker Ultimate Micro Dimming software label is not by itself hardware proof. Zone count remains protected/unstated and omitted.
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
Not available
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
Not available
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Native colour depth
Not available
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Native panel refresh rate
Not available
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)
Not available
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Peak HDR brightness (claimed)
Not available
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HDR and picture

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HDR formats
HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10+ Gaming, HDR10+ Advanced1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact producer HDR10+ row explicitly lists Adaptive/Gaming/Advanced. HLG and base HDR10 are unproved for exact reference and omitted.
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 pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
HGiG
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Picture processor
Micro RGB AI Engine1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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
Yes7Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/r85hRead 5 October 2026Public BFI prose explicitly confirms optional backlight strobing. Exact tested US 65-inch, no frequency inferred from a locked test cell.
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
Not available
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Calibration software
Not available
Not available

Motion and gaming

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Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
ASamsung R85H
Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1
3840 × 2160Native144Hz
1920 × 1080240Hz
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact Connectivity row explicitly says maximum 4K 144 on every listed HDMI socket. Compatible PC required per original spec-sheet footnote. Nominal panel rate, bit depth, chroma and DSC are separate and remain unproved. Producer DLG 240 has no accepted resolution in its generic declaration, so only independently tested lower-resolution maxima may be added.7Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/r85hRead 5 October 2026Public Supported Resolutions prose establishes maximum 4K 144 or 1080p 240. 240 Hz only works with 1080p, not 1440p/4K. Other accepted maxima and bit-depth/chroma/DSC conditions are unproved. Exact US 65-inch, initially tested firmware 1204.
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
240Hz
288Hz
Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
144Hz
144Hz
Adaptive sync
FreeSync Premium Pro, HDMI VRR, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 20267Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/r85hRead 5 October 2026Public VRR prose identifies FreeSync, HDMI Forum and G-SYNC. Producer sheet G-SYNC N/A conflicts with observed reviewer compatibility. This is not independently verified NVIDIA certification.
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
Not available
Not available
Low framerate compensation
Yes7Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/r85hRead 5 October 2026Public VRR prose explicitly says supported sources with LFC. Full variable interval unproved.
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
No7Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/r85hRead 5 October 2026Public exact-model review expressly excludes Dolby Vision. Protected numerical delay/brightness/colour/response/power results are omitted.
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)
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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
Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Game Bar, Mini Map Zoom1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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)
Not available
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Input lag at 4K 144 Hz (measured)
Not available
Not available
SDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
Not available
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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)
Not available
Not available
HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
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Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Not available
Contrast with local dimming (measured)
Not available
Not available
Infinite contrast (measured)
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour volume at 1,000 nits (measured)
Not available
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Colour volume at 10,000 nits (measured)
Not available
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
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Gray uniformity deviation (measured)
Not available
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Colour shift angle (measured)
Not available
Not available
Reflections (measured)
Not available
Not available
Total pixel response time (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
960Hz7Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/r85hRead 5 October 2026Public Flicker prose explicitly measures 960 Hz in FILMMAKER, Movie and Game Mode, versus 120 Hz in Eco, Standard and Dynamic modes. Stored 960 applies only to first listed modes. Backlight setting has no effect. Exact US 65-inch, initial firmware 1204.
Not available
VRR range (measured)
Not available
Not available
4:4:4 chroma (measured)
Yes7Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/r85hRead 5 October 2026Public Supported Resolutions prose says 4:4:4 is proper across all supported formats. Exact US 65-inch, PC source. Separate signal depth and DSC settings unreported.
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)
Not available
Not available

Smart platform

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Smart platform
Tizen1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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
One UI Tizen2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6pim/us/mrn65r85hafxza/specsheet/us-specsheet-mrn65r85hafxza-551648321.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
Not available
Not available
OS upgrade support period
7years6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-new-standard-color-micro-rgb-tv-lineupRead 5 October 2026Up to 7 years of operating-system updates, counted from model year, requiring internet connection.
Not available
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
Not available
Not available
Voice assistants
Bixby, Alexa1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Built-in Bixby/Alexa explicit. External Google Assistant compatibility excluded from built-in list.
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
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact row explicitly says Far-Field Voice Interaction Yes, not merely Bixby compatibility or remote microphone.
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
Chromecast built-in1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Google Cast Yes explicit. Unversioned Apple AirPlay is not mapped to AirPlay2.
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
Matter, SmartThings1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Matter and SmartThings hubs explicit. Optional Zigbee/Thread dongle support is not treated as installed hardware.
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
No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6pim/us/mrn65r85hafxza/specsheet/us-specsheet-mrn65r85hafxza-551648321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original sheet explicitly says Art Mode N/A. Art Store availability is not substituted for Art Mode.
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, Analog1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026ClearQAM and analog are explicit. The maker names ATSC without a version, which the field rule reads as ATSC 1.0. ATSC 3.0 is not stored without exact additional evidence.
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
Not available
Not available
Antenna inputs
ASamsung R85H
TypeCount
Terrestrial and cable1
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026One shared terrestrial/cable physical socket, not two inputs. Satellite zero.
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
Not available
Not available
Record to USB
Not available
Not available
Broadcast platforms
Not available
Not available

Audio

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Physical speaker channels
2.01Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Built-in maker channel layout and total RMS output, without inferring physical driver count from channel count.
Not available
Physical speaker drivers
Not available
Not available
Total built-in speaker power
30W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Built-in subwoofer
Not available
Not available
Up-firing speakers
Not available
Not available
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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
Not available
Not available
Audio features
OTS Lite, Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro, AI Sound Controller1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6pim/us/mrn65r85hafxza/specsheet/us-specsheet-mrn65r85hafxza-551648321.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
ASamsung R85H
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz)
HDMI2.1448144
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Physical installed inputs only. Optional box sockets excluded. Exact published 4K maximum is separate from HDMI revision, bandwidth and per-port eARC number.7Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/r85hRead 5 October 2026Public Input Specifications prose explicitly states full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 on all four installed 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
4
4
HDMI ports with 4K 120 Hz
4
4
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
48Gbps
Not available
HDMI features
ALLM, VRR, eARC, CEC1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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
ASamsung R85H
ConnectorCount
USB-A2
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Physical peripheral/media USB-A sockets. Revision remains unstated and omitted.
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
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Headphone out
Not available
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
None2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6pim/us/mrn65r85hafxza/specsheet/us-specsheet-mrn65r85hafxza-551648321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact original producer sheet says One Connect Box N/A. No optional external connection-box inputs are counted.
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
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6pim/us/mrn65r85hafxza/specsheet/us-specsheet-mrn65r85hafxza-551648321.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Remote connection
Bluetooth2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6pim/us/mrn65r85hafxza/specsheet/us-specsheet-mrn65r85hafxza-551648321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact package remote name expressly says BT. Battery chemistry alone does not establish USB-C charging.
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
Solar and USB-C7Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/r85hRead 5 October 2026Public Remote prose explicitly says rechargeable battery, solar panel and USB-C recharge.
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
Not available
Yes4Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536722/65-85QM8L_US_QSG_.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pointer remote
Not available
Not available

Stand and mounting

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Stand
Feet5Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202603/20260313034223001/BN68-20839B-00_IG_R85H%20Round%20Feet%2055-75inch_ZA_Eng_260126.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact installation illustration establishes supplied stand shape.
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
47Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/r85hRead 5 October 2026Public Stand prose explicitly says wide/narrow positions, each with high/low settings, totalling four supported configurations. Exact guide separately illustrates both widths and 25 mm height difference.
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
Yes5Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202603/20260313034223001/BN68-20839B-00_IG_R85H%20Round%20Feet%2055-75inch_ZA_Eng_260126.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact 65 guide and producer sheet show two installed heights 25 mm apart.
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
Not available
Not available
Distance between feet
Not available
Not available
Stand footprint
Not available
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 3005Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202603/20260313034223001/BN68-20839B-00_IG_R85H%20Round%20Feet%2055-75inch_ZA_Eng_260126.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
M85Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202603/20260313034223001/BN68-20839B-00_IG_R85H%20Round%20Feet%2055-75inch_ZA_Eng_260126.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Thread M8. Specified engagement depth excludes bracket thickness and is not overall screw length.
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
Not available
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
Not available
Not available
Burn-in covered by warranty
Not available
Not available
Burn-in warranty length
Not available
Not available

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width1,442.9Height867.1Depth256.8mm(56.8 × 34.1 × 10.1 in)5Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202603/20260313034223001/BN68-20839B-00_IG_R85H%20Round%20Feet%2055-75inch_ZA_Eng_260126.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 exact 65 guide provides complete low installation dimensions. Second setting raises height 25 mm to 892.1 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
Width1,442.9Height831.2Depth52mm(56.8 × 32.7 × 2 in)5Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202603/20260313034223001/BN68-20839B-00_IG_R85H%20Round%20Feet%2055-75inch_ZA_Eng_260126.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 exact 65 installation row provides direct metric values. Rounded imperial rows are not converted into extra precision.
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
Not available
Not available
Weight with stand
19.5kg(43 lb)5Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202603/20260313034223001/BN68-20839B-00_IG_R85H%20Round%20Feet%2055-75inch_ZA_Eng_260126.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact 65 direct guide metric weight takes priority over rounded producer sheet/API pounds.
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
19.1kg(42.1 lb)5Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202603/20260313034223001/BN68-20839B-00_IG_R85H%20Round%20Feet%2055-75inch_ZA_Eng_260126.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact 65 direct guide metric weight.
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
Not available
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)
Not available
Not available
On-mode power in HDR (EU label)
Not available
Not available
Maximum operating power
215W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact maker row explicitly labels maximum operating power, distinct from typical draw and EU energy test.
Not available
Standby power
0.5W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact standby row 0.5 W.
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
Not available
Not available
EU energy class SDR
Not available
Not available
EU energy class HDR
Not available
Not available
Energy per 1000 h SDR
Not available
Not available
Energy per 1000 h HDR
Not available
Not available

Certifications

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Picture certifications
VDE Micro RGB Precision Color6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-new-standard-color-micro-rgb-tv-lineupRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly says VDE-certified Micro RGB Precision Color. Claimed certification is separate from quantitative gamut coverage or measured colour volume.
Not available
ENERGY STAR
Not available
No1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Other certifications
Not available
Not available

In the box

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In the box
BT SolarCell Remote TM2660H, Stand feet, Power cable, User manual2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6pim/us/mrn65r85hafxza/specsheet/us-specsheet-mrn65r85hafxza-551648321.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact 65 sheet package block names remote, cable and manual. Exact installation guide illustrates supplied stand. Optional Slim Fit wall mount and connection box are excluded.
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)
Not available
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.

Both are also in the API. Back to all TVs.