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Sony BRAVIA 5 vs TCL QM8K

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BRAVIA 5

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QM8K

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  • 46 the same
  • 40 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 163 TVs.

  1. HDR peak brightness (measured)A: 816nitsB: 3,605nitsTCL is 4.4 times higher.
  2. Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)A: 485nitsB: 810nitsTCL is 325 nits higher.
  3. Refresh rateA: 120HzB: 144HzTCL is 24 Hz higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

3840 × 2160Native for both
A120Hz
B144Hz
2560 × 1440
ANot listed
B288Hz
1920 × 1080
A120Hz
B288Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side, on their stands.

Weight

0 to 40 kg

Weight with stand
A26.3kg
B23.0879kg
Weight without stand
A24.9kg
B21.092kg

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Every value links to where we found it.

ASony BRAVIA 5
BTCL QM8K

General

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Series
BRAVIA 51Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
QM8K8Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact maker QM8K series name and 65QM8K specification block.
Model numbers
K-65XR501Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact US 65-inch reference. No Costco C model, UK XR55, other region or other size is represented.
65QM8K1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Only exact US 65QM8K is represented. All size-specific cells come from its named block.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
8460420438922Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Announced
2 April 202511Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-02-Cinema-is-Coming-Home-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-BRAVIA-R-TV-Line-Up-for-the-Most-Authentic-Cinematic-Home-ExperienceRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US announcement dated April 2, 2025. Pricing and availability were due later that spring. The announcement is not April retail evidence.
27 May 20259Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-introduces-the-qm8k-precise-dimming-qd-mini-led-tvRead 7 October 2026Original maker launch dated May 27 2025, distinct from later size availability.
Status
Available13Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/tv-video/televisions/all-tvs/p/k65xr50Read 8 October 2026Current exact US 65-inch Sony maker page displays Add to Cart. This is current availability evidence, not the historical release date.
Not available
Predecessor
Sony X90L6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5Read 8 October 2026RTINGS says the Sony BRAVIA 5 is the follow-up to the Sony X90L/X90CL from 2023.
Not available
Successor
Not available
TCL QM8L5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 5 October 2026RTINGS says the TCL QM8K was replaced in 2026 by the TCL QM8L.10Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 7 October 2026Public introduction explicitly replaced in 2026 by TCL QM8L. Same-type catalogue entry exists. No discontinuation status inferred from successor alone.26Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the TCL QM8L was released in 2026 and replaces the TCL QM8K.
Launch price (US)
Not available
$2,299.996Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-introduces-the-qm8k-precise-dimming-qd-mini-led-tvRead 5 October 2026Exact 65-inch maker launch MSRP, excluding US sales tax. Maker launch $2,299.99 conflicts with current page and review $2,499.99. Dated maker launch release wins.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Not available
Markets
US2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Sony USA exact model page, corroborated by North American guide ATSC and AC120V identity.
US1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Colours
Not available
Black24Spec databasekitele.com/en/tv-tcl-65qm8kRead 7 October 2026Exact 65QM8K Kitele Design Structure Colors: Black. Exact US retailer Walts Color black and matching UPC 846042043892 corroborate. Named product finish, with metallic silver stand/bezel accents described by PCMag. No additional retail finish inferred from individual accent parts.
Segment
Standard1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Standard1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Model year
20251Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
20256Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-introduces-the-qm8k-precise-dimming-qd-mini-led-tvRead 5 October 2026

Display

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Screen size class
65in(165.1 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
65in(165.1 cm)1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Sizes covered
65in1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Only the verified 65-inch reference is represented.
65in1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Only the independently verified 65-inch reference is covered.
Viewable size
64.5in(163.8 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
64.5in(163.8 cm)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Native resolution
3840 × 2160px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
3840 × 2160px2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density (size class)
67.8ppi
67.8ppi
Screen surface
Glossy6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5Read 8 October 2026Public exact-model screen-finish field identifies glossy.
Glossy5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 5 October 2026Public Direct Reflections narrative expressly says glossy coating.
Anti-reflection coating
Not available
CrystGlow WHVA anti-reflective panel8Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker names CrystGlow WHVA and explicitly describes anti-reflective treatment. The exact 65QM8K block identifies this panel. This is the coating designation, not a matte-finish claim. Existing glossy surface remains.

Panel

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Display type
Mini-LED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Mini LED LCD. Not RGB Mini-LED or a quantum-dot display inferred from retailer QLED tags.
Mini-LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Display type (as published)
Mini LED with XR Backlight Master Drive1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
QD-Mini LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Panel type
VA6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5Read 8 October 2026Purchased and tested US K-65XR50. Public panel section explicitly identifies VA and BGR channel order. Stripe geometry is not specified, so subpixel_layout remains unknown. No UK XR55 or 98-inch measurements are transferred.
VA10Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 7 October 2026Public exact 65QM8K panel narrative identifies WHVA, an evolution of VA. Public subtype text also VA. Maker names CrystGlow WHVA. No 98-inch panel fact borrowed.
Backlight
Mini-LED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Mini-LED2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Local dimming
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Local dimming zones
38410Reviewrtings.com/tv/learn/sony-bravia-5-65-vs-98Read 8 October 2026Public comparison explicitly names K-65XR50 and gives 384 zones for 65 inches, versus 720 for 98 inches. UK K65XR55 reports 240 zones, which is not this US model. No other-size count is inherited.
1,6805Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 5 October 2026Differences Between Sizes table, bought/tested exact US 65QM8K. 1,680 zones, not the family maximum.
Panel maker
Not available
CSOT10Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 7 October 2026Exact tested 65QM8K public Panel Technology narrative explicitly names TCL CSOT as the maker of the newest WHVA panel. Stored as CSOT, the name the maker uses on its own pages. Not inferred from television brand alone.
Panel generation
Not available
Not available
Subpixel layout
Not available
Not available
Native colour depth
Not available
Not available
Native panel refresh rate
120Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 5 explicitly gives panel refresh 120 Hz. Motion Clarity is processing, not a higher panel rate.
144Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Peak HDR brightness (claimed)
Not available
5,000nits8Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact 65QM8K Display Brightness cell: HDR 5000 Nits. Family prose qualifies up to HDR5000 peak brightness. Claimed maximum only. Window, duration and picture mode unstated. Separate from reviewer measurements.

HDR and picture

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HDR formats
HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Filmmaker Mode
Not available
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
HGiG
Not available
Not available
Picture processor
XR Processor1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
TCL AiPQ Pro2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Motion interpolation
Yes6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5Read 8 October 2026Public exact-model interpolation section describes the tested feature.
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Motion Rate 480 explicitly includes MEMC frame insertion.
Black frame insertion
Yes6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5Read 8 October 2026Optional backlight strobing is tested. Clearness 1 flickers at 120 Hz with image duplication. Clearness 2 uses a 120/720 Hz pattern. These BFI settings do not establish the normal PWM dimming frequency.
Yes5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 5 October 2026Public BFI narrative for the exact 65 unit: strobing at 60 and 120 Hz.
Ambient light sensor
Yes2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Exact Sony USA K-65XR50 specification, Picture (processing), explicitly lists SENSOR: Light. This establishes a fitted TV light sensor. The Camera section separately lists BRAVIA CAM as optional. No color sensor, optional camera sensor or remote backlight sensor is inferred.
Yes11Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact US 65/75/85QM8K guide printed page 19: Adaptive Color Temperature automatically adjusts screen colour temperature based on ambient room light. Implemented light sensing, not content-only dynamic brightness. A secondary database No row is rejected in favour of the maker actual environmental-light function.
Calibration software
Not available
Not available

Motion and gaming

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Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
ASony BRAVIA 5
Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1
3840 × 2160Native120Hz4:4:4
1920 × 1080120Hz4:4:4
Source6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5Read 8 October 2026Public test accepts common signals up to 4K 120 Hz on HDMI 3/4. Maker names 1080p 120 Hz and review identifies a 120 Hz accepted ceiling. Proper 4:4:4 requires Content Type Game or PC. No 1440p maximum, signal bit depth or DSC requirement is inferred. Initial calibration firmware was 112.631.120.1NAA.9Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5/settingsRead 8 October 2026Exact 65-inch calibration guide requires Game or PC Content Type for proper 4:4:4.
BTCL QM8K
Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1, 2.0
3840 × 2160Native144Hz4:4:4
2560 × 1440288Hz4:4:4
1920 × 1080288Hz4:4:4
Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 1 timing-table footnote supplies conditions only, not maxima. 144 Hz requires VRR. Game Accelerator 288 uses 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/qm8kRead 5 October 2026Public Supported Resolutions narrative: tested US 65QM8K accepts 4K 144 Hz and 1080p or 1440p 288 Hz with proper 4:4:4 on the two high-bandwidth HDMI ports. This supersedes the older preset table 1440p 144 Hz entry.
Maximum accepted refresh rate
120Hz
288Hz
Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
120Hz
144Hz
Adaptive sync
HDMI VRR, G-SYNC Compatible6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5Read 8 October 2026HDMI Forum VRR and G-SYNC compatibility are tested. FreeSync is explicitly unsupported. G-SYNC compatibility is not formal NVIDIA certification.
HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Published FreeSync Premium Pro and VRR claims. Certification does not infer an unstated VRR minimum.
VRR range per input
Not available
Not available
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Yes5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 5 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
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact sheet picture modes explicitly includes Dolby Vision Game.
Yes8Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact 65QM8K High Dynamic Range Format cell explicitly Dolby Vision gaming. This proves capability, not an unstated resolution or refresh limit.
Auto game mode (ALLM)
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Game menu features
Game Menu, Black Equalizer, Crosshair overlay, Screen Size adjustment1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Game Bar1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Input lag (claimed)
Not available
Not available

Measured

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Input lag (measured)
ASony BRAVIA 5
Not available
BTCL QM8K
Width (px)Height (px)Refresh rate (Hz)Input lag (ms)
384021606012.9
19201080Not available4.6
Source15Measurementtech.yahoo.com/home-entertainment/tvs/articles/tcl-qm8k-class-65-inch-152616985.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US 65QM8K PCMag review, authorized Yahoo syndication. Game mode measured with Leo Bodnar 4K Video Signal Input Tester: explicitly 4K60 12.9 ms and 1080p 4.6 ms. The article compares these with frame times at 60/120 Hz but does not explicitly attach a test refresh rate to the 1080p row, so that row omits Hz. HDR, VRR and firmware are not specified.
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz (measured)
Not available
12.9ms
Input lag at 4K 120 Hz (measured)
Not available
Not available
Input lag at 4K 144 Hz (measured)
Not available
Not available
SDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
753nits16Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 7 October 2026Exact US 65QM8K public historical SDR table with Boost disabled, Real Scene 753 cd/m2. Movie mode with Local Contrast High. Published brightness method uses maximum brightness, rather than the recommended daily-viewing setting of 11 for approximately 200 nits. Dark room, warmed up, PC over HDMI, CR-100 profiled to CR-250, track moving lamp at least nine times and record maximum non-outlier. Exact historical firmware is not specified.18Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/sdr-peak-brightnessRead 7 October 2026Method: dark room, warmed-up display, accurate calibrated picture mode with maximum backlight and local dimming enabled. CR-100 profiled to CR-250, PC over HDMI. Track the moving lamp at top left over at least nine runs, record maximum non-outlier. Exact model is separately established by review.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
517nits7Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5Read 8 October 2026Purchased US K-65XR50. Public Hallway Lights scene row is 517 cd/m² in Professional mode with HDR Tone Mapping set to Brightness Preferred and Auto Local Dimming set to Medium. The Game Mode result of 512 cd/m² is separate. Initial calibration firmware was 112.631.120.1NAA. Current review uses Test Bench 2.3. This is not a white-window peak.8Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/hdr-peak-brightnessRead 8 October 2026Public real-scene method uses a Murideo 7G scene source and Konica Minolta LS100 meter. Hallway Lights is the higher of the two overhead-light readings. It is not a white-window average.9Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5/settingsRead 8 October 2026Exact purchased 65-inch calibration page identifies initial firmware 112.631.120.1NAA and Professional picture mode. Each stored alternate-setting result keeps its own settings from the review.
961nits16Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 7 October 2026Exact 65-inch historical Boost Disabled table: HDR Hallway Lights 961 cd/m². Movie HDR10, Brightness 100, Black Level 50, DTM Off, Dynamic Contrast Off, Local Contrast High, Warm 5, Peak Luminance High-Dynamic. Reviewer method measures two overhead lights with Konica Minolta LS-100 using Murideo 7G scene generator and records the brighter light. Not the 1950-nit content reference, not an average of three clips. Other scenes 651 and 395 nits remain in report.19Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/hdr-peak-brightnessRead 7 October 2026Published HDR method: real scenes use a Murideo 7G generator and an LS-100. The Hallway result is the higher peak of two overhead lights. The exact model's Movie mode is documented separately.
HDR brightness per window (measured)
ASony BRAVIA 5
WindowSustainedBrightness (nits)
2%No617
10%No769
25%No816
50%No600
100%No485
2%Yes611
10%Yes759
25%Yes806
50%Yes599
100%Yes485
Source15Measurementrtings.com/tv/learn/sony-bravia-5-65-vs-98Read 8 October 2026November 26, 2025 public comparison explicitly names the separately tested US K-65XR50. These ten values are the coherent 65-inch column, not the brighter 98-inch column. Peak and sustained 2/10/25/50/100% white-window results are kept separate. The dated numeric-run table does not restate picture mode or firmware. The linked exact 65-inch calibration guide supplies contextual Professional / HDR Tone Mapping Gradation Preferred / Auto Local Dimming Medium settings and initial firmware 112.631.120.1NAA, but they are not claimed as explicitly attached to this dated run. The separate stored 517 cd/m² real scene uses Brightness Preferred, and 53827:1 contrast uses High local dimming.
BTCL QM8K
WindowSustainedBrightness (nits)
2%No3,431
10%No3,605
25%No2,467
50%No1,438
100%No810
2%Yes1,813
10%Yes1,725
25%Yes1,675
50%Yes1,001
100%Yes667
Source16Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 7 October 2026Exact US 65QM8K public historical Movie HDR10 table with Boost disabled. Peak 2/10/25/50/100 percent: 3431/3605/2467/1438/810 nits. Sustained: 1813/1725/1675/1001/667. Brightness 100, Black Level 50, DTM Off, Dynamic Contrast Off, Local Contrast High, Peak Luminance High-Dynamic, Warm 5. The public results identify the prior configuration before firmware V8-0012T02-LF1V321.001899 introduced Boost. Exact test firmware is not specified. Published HDR method uses a PC-connected Konica Minolta LS-100 for window luminance over time. No locked Boost-enabled numeric results or other picture modes are combined.19Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/hdr-peak-brightnessRead 7 October 2026Published HDR method: PC-connected Konica Minolta LS-100 records white-window luminance over time. Immediate maximum and stabilized sustained results are distinct. Real scenes use a Murideo 7G generator and LS-100. Hallway result is the higher peak of two overhead lights. Exact model Movie mode is documented separately. Historical equipment revision is not separately stated.
HDR peak brightness (measured)
816nits
3,605nits
Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
485nits
810nits
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
6,835:117Measurementrtings.com/tv/learn/tcl-qm8k-65-vs-98Read 7 October 2026Public 65 vs 98 comparison exact 65-inch QM8K column: Native Contrast 6835:1. Native means local dimming disabled. Reviewer CR-100/CR-250 lab and original Movie settings. Not maker static contrast or 98-inch 4886.
Contrast with local dimming (measured)
53,8277Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5Read 8 October 2026Public exact 65-inch contrast section gives 53827:1 with Auto Local Dimming set to High. Standard posted results use Medium for brighter highlights. This is not native contrast or a 98-inch result.9Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5/settingsRead 8 October 2026Initial 65-inch firmware was 112.631.120.1NAA. The stored alternate result uses High local dimming, not the Medium baseline.
273,20017Measurementrtings.com/tv/learn/tcl-qm8k-65-vs-98Read 7 October 2026Same exact 65-inch public contrast 273200:1. Article method sets cave center near 200 nits, black is average of four readings. Exact 65-inch row white 204.9 and black 0.00075 gives published 273200. No 98-inch 297450/268600 confusion. Movie, local contrast High, original settings.
Infinite contrast (measured)
Not available
No25Measurementrtings.com/tv/learn/tcl-qm8k-65-vs-98Read 7 October 2026Exact 65QM8K public comparison reports finite contrast 273200:1 with local dimming and 6835:1 native. Same laboratory cave target near 200 nits, average of four black readings, Movie configuration. A finite published measured ratio establishes that this tested contrast is not infinite. No zero-black or OLED assumption.
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
Not available
Colour volume at 10,000 nits (measured)
Not available
54.7%17Measurementrtings.com/tv/learn/tcl-qm8k-65-vs-98Read 7 October 2026Exact 65-inch column 54.7% 10000 cd/m² BT.2020 Coverage ITP, HDR colour volume not two-dimensional gamut. Linked RTINGS method: dark room, warmed up, CR-100/CR-250, PC and Vertex HDFury HDR injection, most accurate post-calibration mode, 62 slides, ICtCp/ITP volume relative to 10000 nits. Movie identified by exact model settings.20Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/color-volume-hdr-dci-p3-and-rec-2020Read 7 October 2026Dark room, warmed up, CR-100/CR-250, PC and Vertex HDFury HDR injection, accurate post-calibration mode, 62 slides. ICtCp/ITP volume within BT.2020 at 10000 nits. No two-dimensional area or SDR gamut-ring metric substituted.
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
Not available
Gray uniformity deviation (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour shift angle (measured)
Not available
28°17Measurementrtings.com/tv/learn/tcl-qm8k-65-vs-98Read 7 October 2026Exact 65-inch column Color washout 28 degrees, not Color shift 52 degrees. Field help defines washout. Linked reviewer method measures pure red/green/blue angle where chroma falls to 80 percent of on-axis level. Original Movie configuration. No advertised 178-degree viewing angle used.21Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/viewing-angleRead 7 October 2026Color washout: pure red, green and blue measured as angle changes, threshold 80 percent of original chroma. Different from hue shift of 3 degrees. Exact 65QM8K measured washout is 28 degrees.
Reflections (measured)
Not available
Not available
Total pixel response time (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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4:4:4 chroma (measured)
Yes6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5Read 8 October 2026Public supported-resolution test confirms proper 4:4:4 in Game or PC Content Type.
Yes5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 5 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
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Smart platform

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Smart platform
Google TV1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Google TV2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
OS at launch
Android TV 121Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Google TV 125Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 5 October 2026Public Interface narrative states it ships with Google TV 12. Factory shipping platform, not a later firmware version.
Latest OS
Not available
Not available
OS upgrade support period
Not available
Not available
Chipset
Not available
MediaTek Pentonic 7005Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 5 October 2026Public Interface narrative identifies MediaTek Pentonic 700 in the tested exact US 65QM8K.
RAM
Not available
Not available
Total internal storage
32GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 4 explicitly gives on-board physical storage 32 GB. User-available app capacity is smaller.
Not available
Voice assistants
Google Assistant1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact launch sheet names Google Assistant. The current US maker page additionally names Gemini.
Google Assistant1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Exact 65QM8K Works With cell lists Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Google Assistant is integrated hands-free voice control. Alexa compatibility can use an external Alexa device and is not a built-in Alexa microphone claim, so Alexa is stored under smart home.
Hands-free microphone
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 10 integrated microphone switch and status light.
Casting
AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026AirPlay 2 and Google Cast are explicitly supported. Google Cast uses the schema Chromecast built-in id.
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 21Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Smart home
HomeKit, Alexa1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact sheet footnote 9 names HomeKit. Footnote 20 describes control by an external Alexa-enabled device, not a built-in Alexa assistant.
HomeKit, Alexa1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Exact 65QM8K Works With cell lists Amazon Alexa. It is an external integration, so it is stored here and not as a voice assistant. Apple HomeKit comes from the user guide.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026System settings includes AirPlay and HomeKit.
Art or ambient mode
Not available
Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Tuners

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Tuners
Analog, ATSC 1.0, ATSC 3.0, Clear QAM1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 exact US table lists NTSC, ATSC, ATSC 3.0 and Clear QAM. ATSC 3.0 requires country/region set to USA.4Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5065/dbfc1dab0170ef670888928ccc1c7127/50658301M.pdfRead 8 October 2026
ATSC 3.0, ATSC 1.0, Analog, Clear QAM2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Tuners per broadcast standard
11Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 4 explicitly one terrestrial/cable digital/analog tuner. No satellite tuner is inferred.
113Press articleflatpanelshd.com/article.phpRead 7 October 2026Lineup explicitly built-in tuners but no dual tuners. One independent receiving stream for this US model, not one count for each supported ATSC/QAM format or RF port.
Antenna inputs
ASony BRAVIA 5
TypeCount
Terrestrial and cable1
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
BTCL QM8K
TypeCount
Terrestrial and cable1
Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026
CI+ slot
Not available
No12Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete exact US TV side/rear port diagram, printed page 10, visually inspected. USB, Ethernet, four HDMI, antenna and optical, with no CI slot. EU C8K ports not inherited.
Record to USB
No2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026
No24Spec databasekitele.com/en/tv-tcl-65qm8kRead 7 October 2026Exact 65QM8K Kitele Others table explicitly PVR recording No. Broadcast recording to USB, not USB media playback or software updates. Maker US complete guide has USB photo/music/video playback and no PVR setup.
Broadcast platforms
Not available
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Audio

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Physical speaker channels
Not available
2.2.214Reviewtech.yahoo.com/home-entertainment/tvs/articles/tcl-qm8k-class-65-inch-152616985.htmlRead 7 October 2026PCMag original review at Yahoo syndication explicitly tested 65-inch model, with section Audio: 2.2.2-Channel Dolby Atmos Speakers and Bang & Olufsen-designed speaker array. Actual built-in channel layout, not virtual upmix or external soundbar. Driver count is not inferred from channels.
Physical speaker drivers
42Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Exact speaker configuration is two full-range bass-reflex drivers plus two tweeters. Four physical drivers, not four audio channels.
Not available
Total built-in speaker power
40W2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Exact rated built-in output is 10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W, summed to 40 W. Optional soundbar output is excluded.
Not available
Built-in subwoofer
Not available
Yes22Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/tcl-qm8k-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact US 65QM8K review features section explicitly dual subwoofers on rear panel, plus upward-firing Atmos drivers on top edge. Only presence added. No total driver count inferred. Original maker component diagram also shows rear units.
Up-firing speakers
Not available
Yes6Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-introduces-the-qm8k-precise-dimming-qd-mini-led-tvRead 5 October 2026Launch feature list explicitly names up-firing Dolby Atmos drivers.
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS Express, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS:X, MP3, PCM, AAC, AC-4, Dolby Audio (formats not named)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026DTS decoder formats are explicitly enumerated. MP3, LPCM, AAC and AC4 are listed as USB playback codecs. Dolby Audio alone does not establish every Dolby lossless decoder. WMA and FLAC lack schema options. Dolby Audio is stored as Dolby Audio (formats not named).
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Dolby Processing explicitly lists Atmos, Digital+ and Digital. DTS Virtual:X is processing rather than proof of DTS decoding.
eARC passthrough
Not available
DTS:X23Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker QM8K sheet page 2 explicitly Audio Passthrough DTS:X and HDMI eARC. Exact US guide identifies eARC output HDMI4. Public exact 65-inch RTINGS passthrough narrative independently states eARC supports all major audio formats. Only named DTS:X added. Generic Dolby Atmos and PCM claims do not establish TrueHD/DD+ or LPCM channel enums. No locked RTINGS cell read.
Audio features
Acoustic Multi-Audio, Acoustic Center Sync with compatible Sony soundbars, Voice Zoom 31Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Acoustic Center Sync requires a compatible Sony soundbar. Optional BRAVIA CAM picture and sound adjustments are not listed as fitted camera features.
Audio by Bang & Olufsen1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Bluetooth headphones
Yes2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Exact table explicitly supports stereo A2DP audio devices and simultaneous TV-speaker/A2DP output.
Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Audio Output settings explicitly outputs to Bluetooth-connected device.

Connectivity

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Video inputs
ASony BRAVIA 5
TypePortVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz)eARCHDCP
HDMIHDMI 1 and 22.02Not availableNot availableNo2.3
HDMIHDMI 3 (eARC)2.1148120Yes2.3
HDMIHDMI 42.1148120No2.3
Source4Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5065/dbfc1dab0170ef670888928ccc1c7127/50658301M.pdfRead 8 October 2026English Input/Output identifies four HDMI sockets, HDMI 3 eARC, and 120 Hz support on HDMI 3/4.6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5Read 8 October 2026Public test explicitly gives 48 Gbps on HDMI 3/4. HDMI 1/2 are limited to HDMI 2.0 bandwidth. HDMI 3 is eARC. Maker gives HDCP 2.3 on all four inputs. Maximum 4K rate on HDMI 1/2 is left unknown because bandwidth alone does not prove it.
BTCL QM8K
TypePortVersionCountMax refresh rate at 4K (Hz)eARC
HDMIHDMI 1 and 22.12144No
HDMIHDMI 32.0160No
HDMIHDMI 42.0160Yes
Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 10 port diagram. Explicit ports 1 and 2 up to 4K 144 Hz, ports 3 and 4 up to 4K 60 Hz, port 4 eARC. HDMI versions corroborated by TechRadar exact 65 review.7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/tcl-qm8k-reviewRead 5 October 2026Features section confirms two HDMI 2.1 and two HDMI 2.0 ports.
HDMI ports
4
4
HDMI ports with 4K 120 Hz
Not available
2
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
48Gbps
Not available
HDMI features
ALLM, VRR, eARC, CEC2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026ALLM on HDMI1/2/3/4. VRR on HDMI3/4. CEC and eARC explicit. SBTM is stated but has no schema option, so it is omitted rather than mapped to QMS or QFT.
ALLM, VRR, eARC, CEC3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026
USB peripheral ports
ASony BRAVIA 5
USB versionCount
2.01
3.2 Gen 11
Source3Owner's manuallinqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/eb7b4c70-e287-43eb-9d8a-acbfe96e362f.pdfRead 8 October 2026English Input/Output table gives USB 1 as USB 2.0 and USB 2 as USB 3.2 Gen 1. Connector shape is not assigned from revision alone.
BTCL QM8K
USB versionCount
3.01
2.01
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Ethernet speed
100Mbps3Owner's manuallinqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/eb7b4c70-e287-43eb-9d8a-acbfe96e362f.pdfRead 8 October 2026English Input/Output table explicitly names LAN 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. Maximum rate is 100 Mbit/s or 0.1 Gbps.
100Mbps13Press articleflatpanelshd.com/article.phpRead 7 October 2026Original 2025 TCL lineup expressly includes North American QM8K and says Ethernet remains limited to 100 Mbps, converted to 0.1 Gbps. Current maker has Ethernet but no rate. No European-only radio or tuner format inherited.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 61Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Wi-Fi 62Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026
Not available
Bluetooth
5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
5.413Press articleflatpanelshd.com/article.phpRead 7 October 2026Same explicit 2025 lineup: Bluetooth now version 5.4. Exact 65QM8K secondary database listings agree. No QM8L data or chipset capability substituted.
Optical out
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Headphone out
No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Not available
Included connection box
None6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5Read 8 October 2026Public tested 65-inch back description places the inputs in a recessed cutout on the TV body. There is no external input box.
None12Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same complete port diagram locates inputs directly on TV. Supplied-component list has no external input box. Optional accessory not counted.

Remote

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Remote control
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Remote connection
Infrared, Bluetooth4Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5065/dbfc1dab0170ef670888928ccc1c7127/50658301M.pdfRead 8 October 2026English Guidelines for IR Remote Control explicitly describe infrared. Bluetooth pairing is separately confirmed by the model-linked Help Guide.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/tv/musltn1/v1/en-003/print.htmlRead 8 October 2026Sony USA model support links this Help Guide. Remotes & Accessories explicitly says the supplied Voice Remote Control pairs over Bluetooth. The regional guide and exact spec sheet identify RMF-TX820U and separately describe IR. Rechargeable or backlit RMF-TX920U features are excluded.
Infrared12Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 10 explicitly IR receiver receives signal from TV remote. Only directly proved transport listed. Generic pairing instruction does not establish a Bluetooth version or RF protocol.
Remote power
AAA batteries1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 6 explicitly names LR03 batteries, the AAA designation. Tested 65-inch in-box list confirms two.
AAA batteries2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Voice button on remote
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pointer remote
Not available
Not available

Stand and mounting

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Stand
Feet6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-5Read 8 October 2026
Centre pedestal3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Stand installation positions
21Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two configurations are height positions at the same narrow width, not two foot-width positions.
23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 explicitly shows the two higher and lower installation positions. This is not a continuous height mechanism.
Stand height adjustment
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 stand can be installed higher or lower.
Space under the screen
Not available
Not available
Distance between feet
476mm2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Published inside stand width is 476 mm. The model has no wide foot position.
Not available
Stand footprint
Width476Depth345mm(18.7 × 13.6 in)2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Overall published stand width 476 mm and depth 345 mm, not individual foot width 22 mm.
Width388.62Depth368.3mm(15.3 × 14.5 in)10Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 7 October 2026Public Stand section explicitly footprint of the 65-inch stand 15.3 x 14.5 inches, converted by 25.4. Same center pedestal has two vertical installation heights, no wide/narrow feet. Review does not identify vertical height for footprint. No clearance calculation used. Rounded maker pedestal width 15.28 inches is consistent.
VESA mount
300 x 3002Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026
300 x 3003Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9 exact 65-inch 300 x 300 and four M6 x 20 mm wall screws.
VESA screw
M63Owner's manuallinqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/eb7b4c70-e287-43eb-9d8a-acbfe96e362f.pdfRead 8 October 2026M6 thread shown for wall-mount holes using the supplied VS adapters. Adapter and screw-length conditions apply. No anti-tip rope screw length is stored as universal VESA length.
M63Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published as M6x20mm. The 20 mm screw length is not stored.
Wall mount included
No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 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
Width1,447Height862Depth345mm(57 × 33.9 × 13.6 in)2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Standard low position 1447 x 862 x 345 mm. The raised inside-for-soundbar position is 1447 x 911 x 345 mm and is not stored. Exact metric values take precedence over rounded inches.
Width1,435.1Height861.06Depth368.3mm(56.5 × 33.9 × 14.5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 56.5 x 33.9 x 14.5 in, multiplied exactly by 25.4. Source precision preserved. The source does not identify which installation height this dimension uses. It is not presented as the minimum or maximum. Current maker page gives 56.46 x 33.86 x 14.49 inches. The sheet uses the rounder 56.5 x 33.9 x 14.5 inches. Conversion does not add measurement precision.
Dimensions without stand
Width1,447Height832Depth58mm(57 × 32.8 × 2.3 in)2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Exact US table agrees with North American guide. The spec-sheet parenthetical 42 mm depth has no identified role, so thinnest depth is not inferred.
Width1,435.1Height822.96Depth50.8mm(56.5 × 32.4 × 2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 56.5 x 32.4 x 2.0 in, multiplied exactly by 25.4. Source precision preserved. Current maker page gives 56.46 x 32.44 x 1.97 inches, compared with sheet 56.5 x 32.4 x 2.0 inches. Sheet priority is retained.
Thinnest depth
Not available
Not available
Weight with stand
26.3kg(58 lb)2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026
23.0879kg(50.9 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 50.9 lb, multiplied exactly by 0.45359237. Current maker page gives 50.93 lb rather than sheet 50.9 lb. Sheet priority and its rounding are retained.
Weight without stand
24.9kg(54.9 lb)2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/k-65xr50/specificationsRead 8 October 2026
21.092kg(46.5 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 46.5 lb, multiplied exactly by 0.45359237. Current maker page gives 46.52 lb rather than sheet 46.5 lb. Sheet priority and its rounding are retained.

Power

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Power supply
Internal1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 6 explicitly lists US C17 AC power cord and no AC power adapter. Internal refers to the TV body.
Internal12Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 7 October 2026Power-up step printed page 8 says connect included power cable to TV and wall outlet. Printed page 10 has direct TV power port. No external adapter supplied.
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
Not available
Not available
Standby power
0.5W3Owner's manuallinqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/eb7b4c70-e287-43eb-9d8a-acbfe96e362f.pdfRead 8 October 2026English power table says less than 0.5 W after internal processes finish. Network connectivity and the built-in microphone can increase draw. Networked standby draw is unavailable.
0.5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.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
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications

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Picture certifications
IMAX Enhanced1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026
IMAX Enhanced9Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-introduces-the-qm8k-precise-dimming-qd-mini-led-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker launch feature list explicitly IMAX Enhanced certification. No invented colour accuracy claim.
ENERGY STAR
Not available
No8Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact 65QM8K Energy Information: Energy Star No.
Other certifications
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AMD FreeSync Premium Pro9Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-introduces-the-qm8k-precise-dimming-qd-mini-led-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker launch list says AMD FreeSync PP Certifications. Current exact maker page expands Premium Pro. Certification is separate from operational VRR minimum.

In the box

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In the box
65-inch BRAVIA 5 TV, Table-top stand, Voice remote RMF-TX820U, Two AAA batteries, US AC power cord, Operating instructions, Quick Setup Guide, Wall-mount attachment adapters1Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 6 supplied accessories. Dash entries in the full accessories list mean absent. Optional wall mount, camera, IR blaster and soundbar are excluded. Reference guide separately confirms supplied wall-mount attachments.4Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5065/dbfc1dab0170ef670888928ccc1c7127/50658301M.pdfRead 8 October 2026English installation section identifies supplied VS wall-mount attachment adapters. A wall-mount bracket itself is not supplied.
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_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8 exact supplied components list.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year14Retailer pageshi.com/product/50253790/Sony-Bravia-5-K-65XR50Read 8 October 2026Exact US K-65XR50 distributor specification states a one-year limited warranty. Costco extended coverage and regional promotions are excluded. The Sony warranty PDF was requested but could not be downloaded.
1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026US limited manufacturer warranty, one year.

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