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  • 24 different values
  • 7 known for one only
  • 58 the same
  • 62 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
A288Hz
B288Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side, on their stands.

Weight

0 to 40 kg

Weight with stand
A19.9kg
B23.0879kg
Weight without stand
A18kg
B21.092kg

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ATCL QM7L
BTCL QM8L

General

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Series
7-Series1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row TCL 7-Series, shared QM7L family cell. Workbook heading: TCL 7-Series.
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Model numbers
55QM7L, 65QM7L, 75QM7L, 85QM7L, 98QM7L1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Workbook row Model: 55QM7L, 65QM7L, 75QM7L, 85QM7L, 98QM7L. Model columns B, E, H, K and N correspond to 55, 65, 75, 85 and 98QM7L.
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
846042052238, 846042052214, 846042052207, 846042052221, 846042050807, 846042036641, 846042036627, 846042036610, 846042036634, 8460420366032Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026UPC - US and UPC - CA rows of the TCL 2026 Product Setup Sheet (xlsx, dated 2026-03-10)
8460420505622Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Announced
17 April 20264Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-turns-up-the-color-expanding-its-groundbreaking-sqd-mini-led-lineupRead 8 October 2026Official announcement dated April 17,2026.
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Status
Available1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 2026Maker listing in the consumer television category, published for purchase when accessed. Stock by exact size is not guaranteed.
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
TCL QM7K8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 8 October 2026RTINGS says the TCL QM7L was released in 2026 and replaces the TCL QM7K.
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)
$1,499.994Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-turns-up-the-color-expanding-its-groundbreaking-sqd-mini-led-lineupRead 8 October 2026QM 7 L 65-inch $1499.99 MSRP in launch price list.
$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
US, CA2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026UPCs listed for US and CA
US1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Colours
Black1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Finish on Front, shared QM7L family cell: Black.
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Segment
Standard1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 2026Maker listing in the consumer television category. This is a regular SQD-Mini LED line, not an art or outdoor line.
Standard1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Model year
20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row TCL 2026 Product Setup Sheets (PSS), shared QM7L family cell. Workbook heading: TCL 2026 Product Setup Sheets.
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 pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 202665QM7L reference workbook column E, row Screen Class: 65".
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
55, 65, 75, 85, 98in1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Workbook row Screen Class: 55", 65", 75", 85", 98". Model columns B, E, H, K and N correspond to 55, 65, 75, 85 and 98QM7L.
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 pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 202665QM7L reference workbook column E, row Viewable Display Size: 64.5".
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 pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Panel Resolution, shared QM7L family cell: 4K UHD (3840 x 2160).
3840 × 2160px2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density (size class)
67.8ppi
67.8ppi
Screen surface
Glossy8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 8 October 2026Public product card describes Glossy for the tested exact US 65QM7L.
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
Anti-Reflection Layer4Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-turns-up-the-color-expanding-its-groundbreaking-sqd-mini-led-lineupRead 8 October 2026QM7L-specific HVA 2.0 Pro Panel description explicitly includes an Anti-Reflection Layer.
Anti-Reflection Layer6Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-turns-up-the-color-expanding-its-groundbreaking-sqd-mini-led-lineupRead 8 October 2026QM8L-specific panel description explicitly includes an Anti-Reflective Layer. A glossy screen can still have this layer.

Panel

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Display type
Mini-LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Mini-LED / Local Dimming Type, shared QM7L family cell: SQD-Mini LED.
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)
SQD-Mini LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Mini-LED / Local Dimming Type, shared QM7L family cell: SQD-Mini LED.
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
VA1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 2026HVA 2.0 Pro Panel, the maker's vertical-alignment LCD technology.
VA5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public Differences Between Sizes table names WHVA 2.0 for the tested 65-inch. The maker describes it as its HVA LCD panel technology, stored as VA.
Backlight
Mini-LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 2026SQD-Mini LED with full-array local dimming.
Mini-LED2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Local dimming
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 2026Enhanced Halo Control System with Precise Local Dimming.
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
1,1528Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 8 October 2026Public size table gives actual spatial local dimming zones: 55=800, 65=1152, 75=1352, 85=1624, 98=2176. Numeric measurements elsewhere are only retained for the exact tested 65-inch. The 98-inch count differs slightly from the maker rounded family maximum of up to 2100.
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
CSOT6Maker product pagetcl.com/mx/es/tvs/55qm7lRead 30 September 2026Same QM 7 L model family manufacturer explicitly identifies HVA 2.0 panel by CSOT.
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
HVA 2.0 Pro Panel1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Panel Type, shared QM7L family cell: HVA 2.0 Pro Panel.
WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel6Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-turns-up-the-color-expanding-its-groundbreaking-sqd-mini-led-lineupRead 8 October 2026QM8L-specific maker panel name, also stated in the exact 65QM8L live specification block.
Subpixel layout
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Native colour depth
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Native panel refresh rate
144Hz1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Panel Refresh, shared QM7L family cell: 144Hz.
144Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (claimed)
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Peak HDR brightness (claimed)
3,000nits1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 2026Published as up to 3000 peak nits, all sizes
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HDR and picture

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HDR formats
Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row High Dynamic Range (HDR) Format, shared QM7L family cell: Dolby Vision IQ / HDR10 / HDR 10+ / HLG.
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 pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Filmmaker Mode, shared QM7L family cell: Yes.
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
HGiG
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Picture processor
TSR AI Processor1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row TCL AIPQ Processor, shared QM7L family cell: TSR AI Processor.
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 pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 2026Motion Rate 480 with MEMC
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
Yes8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 8 October 2026Public Black Frame Insertion narrative explicitly confirms the fitted strobing feature. OLED models insert black frames at 60 Hz. LCD conditions are in the tested review.
Yes5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public BFI narrative: optional backlight strobing works at 120 Hz even with a 60 Hz source, producing a double image. This is not the very high frequency ordinary PWM result.
Ambient light sensor
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Ambient Light Sensor, shared QM7L family cell: Yes.
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Calibration software
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Motion and gaming

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Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
ATCL QM7L
Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1
3840 × 2160Native144Hz4:4:4
1920 × 1080288Hz4:4:4
Source1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 2026HDMI 1-2: 4K@144 Hz. Game Accelerator 288 for 288 Hz5Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536724/55-85QM7L_US_QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Input Signal Compatibility: HDMI 1/2 support 2160p 144 and 1080p 288. 144 and 288 Hz require VRR. QHD 144 timing is not independent maximum-rate proof.8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 8 October 2026Public Supported Resolutions explicitly establishes 4K 144 and 1080 p 288 maxima, with proper 4:4:4 for all supported formats.
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
288Hz
288Hz
Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
144Hz
144Hz
Adaptive sync
HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 2026VRR support and FreeSync Premium Pro claim. Unverified G-SYNC compatibility removed.
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
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Low framerate compensation
Yes8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 8 October 2026Public VRR narrative explicitly confirms LFC.
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
Yes8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 8 October 2026Public Xbox Series X/S compatibility narrative confirms Dolby Vision and 4K 120 Hz gaming. Future Dolby Vision 2 is not stored as installed support.
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 pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Auto Game Mode (ALLM), shared QM7L family cell: Yes.
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
Game Bar1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 2026Gaming specifications: Game Bar Yes.
Game Bar1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Input lag (claimed)
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Measured

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Input lag (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 60 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 120 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 144 Hz (measured)
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SDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
1,113nits8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 8 October 2026Exact tested US 65QM7L, Test Bench 2.3. Public supplemental HDR table: Hallway Lights 1113 cd/m2 with Dynamic Tone Mapping Brightness Priority. HDR settings specify FILMMAKER MODE, Peak Brightness High, Local Contrast High and Brightness 100 for this brightness-preferred configuration. Firmware for this individual reading is not publicly stated. Real-scene highlight, not a white-window result.9Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7l/settingsRead 8 October 2026Exact 65QM7L HDR brightness-preferred preset explicitly combines FILMMAKER MODE, Brightness 100, Peak Brightness High, DTM Brightness Priority and Local Contrast High.10Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/hdr-peak-brightnessRead 8 October 2026Murideo 7G real HDR Hallway clip, Konica Minolta LS-100 measurement of the brighter of the two overhead lights. Not a mean full-screen or white-window measurement.
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)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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Contrast with local dimming (measured)
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Infinite contrast (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (measured)
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Colour volume at 1,000 nits (measured)
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Colour volume at 10,000 nits (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity deviation (measured)
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Colour shift angle (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Total pixel response time (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
15.4kHz8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 8 October 2026Public Flicker narrative: 15,400 Hz in all picture modes and brightness levels. Tested 65-inch.
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VRR range (measured)
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4:4:4 chroma (measured)
Yes8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 8 October 2026Public Supported Resolutions: all supported formats show proper chroma 4:4:4.
Yes5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public Supported Resolutions narrative on the exact 65 US unit. All supported formats have proper 4:4:4.
Power use SDR (measured)
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Smart platform

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Smart platform
Google TV1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20267Maker product pagestatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776457163743/26%20QM7L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 30 September 2026Maker PDF Connected TV / Smart Platform: Google TV.
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
Google TV 141Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 2026Maker series comparison: Google TV 14 + Gemini for 2026 QM 7 L.
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
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OS upgrade support period
Not available
Not available
Chipset
MediaTek Pentonic 7008Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 8 October 2026Public Interface paragraph: AIDA 64 identifies Pentonic 700 on tested 65-inch.
MediaTek Pentonic 8005Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public Interface narrative identifies MediaTek Pentonic 800 in the tested exact US 65QM8L.
RAM
2.5GB8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 8 October 2026Public Interface paragraph: 2.5 GB RAM. Approximately 48 GB storage is not treated as an exact capacity.
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
Google Assistant, Gemini1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 2026Spec table: Works With Google Assistant. Overview: Google Gemini Interactive AI
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 pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Hands-Free Voice Control, shared QM7L family cell: Yes.
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-in, AirPlay 21Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536670/GoogleTV_User_Guide_55-85QM7L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026User guide System settings: AirPlay and HomeKit. Google TV casting supported by maker page.
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
HomeKit3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536670/GoogleTV_User_Guide_55-85QM7L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026System settings: AirPlay and HomeKit Settings.
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
Yes3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536670/GoogleTV_User_Guide_55-85QM7L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient mode displays Google Photos or an art gallery.
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 pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 2026ATSC 1.0 / NTSC / Clear QAM
ATSC 3.0, ATSC 1.0, Analog, Clear QAM2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Tuners per broadcast standard
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Antenna inputs
ATCL QM7L
TypeCount
Terrestrial and cable1
Source1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row RF Input, shared QM7L family cell: 1.
BTCL QM8L
TypeCount
Terrestrial and cable1
Source4Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536722/65-85QM8L_US_QSG_.pdfRead 5 October 2026
CI+ slot
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Record to USB
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Broadcast platforms
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Audio

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Physical speaker channels
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Physical speaker drivers
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Total built-in speaker power
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Built-in subwoofer
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Up-firing speakers
Not available
Not available
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X, Dolby Digital1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 2026Exact 65QM7L Dolby Processing row explicitly includes Dolby Digital along with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital+. Decoder evidence, separate from passthrough.2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Dolby Processing, shared QM7L family cell: Dolby Processing: Dolby Atmos / Dolby Digital+ / Dolby Digital. DTS Processing: DTS:X. DTS Virtual:X: No. This is processing and decoder evidence, not the separate Audio Passthrough row.
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
Audio by Bang & Olufsen, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Speaker System, shared QM7L family cell: Speaker System: Audio By Bang & Olufsen. Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Capable: Yes, up to 3x Z100 and 1x Z100-SW. Optional speakers are not counted as included.
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
Yes3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536670/GoogleTV_User_Guide_55-85QM7L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Display & Sound: Audio Output Bluetooth.
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
ATCL QM7L
TypePortVersionCountMax refresh rate at 4K (Hz)eARC
HDMIHDMI 1-22.12144Not available
HDMIHDMI 32.1160Not available
HDMIHDMI 42.1160Yes
Source1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20264 x HDMI 2.1 (HDMI 1-2: 4K@144 Hz, HDMI 3-4: 4K@60 Hz), HDMI 4 with eARC
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
2
4
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
Not available
Not available
HDMI features
ALLM, VRR, eARC1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row HDMI, shared QM7L family cell: HDMI 4 x eARC (HDMI 4). Auto Game Mode (ALLM): Yes. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR): Yes.
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
ATCL QM7L
USB versionCount
3.01
2.01
Source1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20261 x USB 3.0 and 1 x USB 2.0, connector type not stated
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 51Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Wi-Fi, shared QM7L family cell: Wi-Fi 5.
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
5.41Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Bluetooth, shared QM7L family cell: 5.4.
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 pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row SPDIF Digital Audio Optical, shared QM7L family cell: 1.
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Headphone out
No1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Audio Output Headphone, shared QM7L family cell: No.
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
None3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536670/GoogleTV_User_Guide_55-85QM7L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026US55/65/75/85QM7L guide shows source connections on the TV and includes no external input box. Optional wireless audio devices are separate.
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
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Remote Control Type, shared QM7L family cell: Backlit Voice (RC923A).
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Remote connection
Infrared, Bluetooth11Maker product pagesupport.tcl.com/en_US/how-to-troubleshoot-your-tcl-android-tv-remote-controlRead 8 October 2026Maker Android TV support explains IR basic controls and Bluetooth voice features. Exact QM7L QSG identifies its supplied voice remote and identical HOME+OK pairing instruction. This binds the guidance to the supplied RC923A, rather than a different TCL remote.
Infrared, Bluetooth9Maker product pagesupport.tcl.com/en_US/how-to-troubleshoot-your-tcl-android-tv-remote-controlRead 8 October 2026Maker support explains that its Android TV voice remote uses IR for basic directional controls and Bluetooth for Google Assistant voice features. Exact 65QM8L QSG identifies the supplied voice remote and the same HOME+OK pairing procedure, establishing applicability to the included RC933B.
Remote power
AAA batteries1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Remote Control Battery, shared QM7L family cell: 2 "AAA".
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
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 2026Backlit Voice remote (RC 923 A)
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
Centre pedestal3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536670/GoogleTV_User_Guide_55-85QM7L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 10 assembles the stand neck and plate into the center pedestal.8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 8 October 2026Tested 65-inch has the supplied center-mounted pedestal. Exact maker guide covers the same neck and plate assembly for 55/65/75/85-inch models. Those rows explicitly repeat center pedestal. No 98-inch pedestal is inferred.
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
28Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 8 October 2026Public Stand section describes two installation heights on the exact tested 65-inch. The 65QM7L variant repeats two so other sizes remain unknown. These are fixed high and low mounting positions, not continuous adjustment.
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
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Adjustable Height Stand, shared QM7L family cell: Yes.
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
88.9mm8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly says the tested 65-inch stand raises the screen about 3.5 inches above the table in its high position, converted to 88.9 mm. Low position is about 2.3 inches. Approximate reviewer geometry only.
Not available
Distance between feet
Not available
Not available
Stand footprint
Width386Depth370.078mm(15.2 × 14.6 in)8Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm7lRead 8 October 202665-inch pedestal width 386 mm follows the maker exact metric cell over the reviewer 15.31-inch width. Depth 14.57 in (370.078 mm) is explicitly measured as stand footprint by the reviewer. Maker 369 mm is overall TV depth with stand, not a separately named stand-footprint depth. Small rounding difference remains visible.
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
300 x 3001Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 202665-inch reference VESA 300x300, matching all retained 55, 65 and 75-inch rows.2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 202665QM7L reference workbook column E, row VESA Hole Pattern: 300X300.
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
M61Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 202665QM7L reference workbook column E, row Screw Size: M6.
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
No3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536670/GoogleTV_User_Guide_55-85QM7L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wall-mount bracket and screws are not included.
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
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width1,444Height869Depth369mm(56.9 × 34.2 × 14.5 in)1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 202665QM7L reference workbook column E, row Product Size (WxHxD) With Stand (mm): 1444 x 869 x 369.
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
Width1,444Height832Depth56mm(56.9 × 32.8 × 2.2 in)1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 202665QM7L reference workbook column E, row Product Size (WxHxD) Without Stand (mm): 1444 x 832 x 56.
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
19.9kg(43.9 lb)1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 202665QM7L reference workbook column E, row Product Weight With Stand (kg): 19.9.
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
18kg(39.7 lb)1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 202665QM7L reference workbook column E, row Product Weight Without Stand (kg): 18.
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
Internal3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536670/GoogleTV_User_Guide_55-85QM7L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide power-up instructions connect the TV directly with its supplied AC cable, with no external adapter.
Internal3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide requires unplugging the TV power cord from the mains outlet. Matching QSG Step 2 connects the included cable directly to the TV, with no external adapter.
On-mode power in SDR (EU label)
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On-mode power in HDR (EU label)
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Maximum operating power
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Standby power
0.5W1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Standby Power (watts), shared QM7L family cell: 0.5.
0.5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published less than 0.5 W, not an equality measurement.
Networked standby
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EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications

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Picture certifications
IMAX Enhanced1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row IMAX Enhanced, shared QM7L family cell: Yes.
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ENERGY STAR
No1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/PSS_-_QM7L_-_GOOGLE_-_20260310.xlsxRead 30 September 2026Official PSS workbook row Energy Star, shared QM7L family cell: No.
No1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
TCL TV, Power cable, Quick Start Guide, 2 x AAA batteries, Stand screws, Cable clips, TV stands, TV remote, VESA adapters for 55/65-inch models5Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536724/55-85QM7L_US_QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026What's in the box, page 5. Included VESA adapters depend on size.
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)
1year1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm7l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 8 October 2026US, 1-year
1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026US limited manufacturer warranty, one year.

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