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TCL QM8K vs TCL QM8L
Product A: TCL
109 of 159 known
Product B: TCL
88 of 159 known
48 of 151 fields differ
- 19 different values
- 29 known for one only
- 59 the same
- 44 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
A288Hz
B288Hz
1920 × 1080
A288Hz
B288Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side, on their stands.
- AQM8K: 1,435.1 × 823 mm
- BQM8L: 1,435.1 × 823 mm
Weight
0 to 40 kg
Weight with stand
A23.0879kg
B23.0879kg
Weight without stand
A21.092kg
B21.092kg
All 159 fields
Every value links to where we found it.
General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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.
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Segment
Display
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Screen size class
Sizes covered
Viewable size
Native resolution
Pixel density (size class)
67.8ppi
67.8ppi
Screen surface
Anti-reflection coating
Panel
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Panel type
Backlight
Local dimming
Local dimming zones
Panel maker
Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Native colour depth
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Native panel refresh rate
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (claimed)
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Peak HDR brightness (claimed)
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HDR and picture
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HDR formats
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
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
HGiG
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Picture processor
Motion interpolation
Black frame insertion
Ambient light sensor
Calibration software
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Motion and gaming
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Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
ATCL QM8K
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 144Hz4:4:4 |
| 2560 × 1440 | 288Hz4:4:4 |
| 1920 × 1080 | 288Hz4:4:4 |
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.
BTCL QM8L
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 144Hz4:4:4 |
| 2560 × 1440 | 288Hz4:4:4 |
| 1920 × 1080 | 288Hz4:4:4 |
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/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.
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
Dolby Vision gaming
Auto game mode (ALLM)
Game menu features
Input lag (claimed)
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Measured
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Input lag (measured)
ATCL QM8K
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) | Input lag (ms) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 | 12.9 |
| 1920 | 1080 | Not available | 4.6 |
BTCL QM8L
Not availableInput lag at 4K 60 Hz (measured)
12.9ms
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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)
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.
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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.
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)
ATCL QM8K
| Window | Sustained | Brightness (nits) |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | No | 3,431 |
| 10% | No | 3,605 |
| 25% | No | 2,467 |
| 50% | No | 1,438 |
| 100% | No | 810 |
| 2% | Yes | 1,813 |
| 10% | Yes | 1,725 |
| 25% | Yes | 1,675 |
| 50% | Yes | 1,001 |
| 100% | Yes | 667 |
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.
BTCL QM8L
Not availableHDR peak brightness (measured)
3,605nits
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Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
810nits
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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Contrast with local dimming (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)
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.
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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)
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.
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Reflections (measured)
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Total pixel response time (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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4:4:4 chroma (measured)
Power use SDR (measured)
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Smart platform
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Smart platform
OS at launch
Latest OS
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OS upgrade support period
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Chipset
Total internal storage
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Voice assistants
Hands-free microphone
Casting
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
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
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.
Tuners
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Tuners
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
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Antenna inputs
ATCL QM8K
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
BTCL QM8L
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
Broadcast platforms
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Audio
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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
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Audio formats
Audio 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
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
Connectivity
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Video inputs
ATCL QM8K
| Type | Port | Version | Count | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) | eARC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | HDMI 1 and 2 | 2.1 | 2 | 144 | No |
| HDMI | HDMI 3 | 2.0 | 1 | 60 | No |
| HDMI | HDMI 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 60 | Yes |
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.
BTCL QM8L
| Type | Port | Version | Count | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) | eARC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | HDMI 1 | 2.1 | 1 | 144 | Yes |
| HDMI | HDMI 2, 3 and 4 | 2.1 | 3 | 144 | No |
HDMI ports
4
4
HDMI ports with 4K 120 Hz
2
4
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
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HDMI features
USB peripheral ports
ATCL QM8K
| USB version | Count |
|---|---|
| 3.0 | 1 |
| 2.0 | 1 |
BTCL QM8L
| USB version | Count |
|---|---|
| 3.0 | 1 |
| 2.0 | 1 |
Ethernet speed
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Bluetooth
Optical out
Headphone out
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Included connection box
Remote
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Remote control
Remote connection
Remote power
Voice button on remote
Pointer remote
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Stand and mounting
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Stand
Stand installation positions
Stand height adjustment
Space under the screen
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Distance between feet
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Stand footprint
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
VESA screw
Wall mount included
OLED care
None of 3 known
OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width1,435.1Height861.06Depth368.3mm(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.
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
Width1,435.1Height822.96Depth50.8mm(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.
Width1,435.1Height822.96Depth50.8mm(56.5 × 32.4 × 2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 56.5 x 32.4 x 2.0 in, multiplied exactly by 25.4. Source precision preserved. Live metric cells instead state 1434 x 824 x 50 mm. The sheet takes precedence and the conflicting 824 mm height is not silently substituted.
Thinnest depth
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Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Power
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Power supply
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
Networked standby
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EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications
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Picture certifications
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ENERGY STAR
Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
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.
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.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker 2-page QM8K datasheet, page 2 exact 65-inch column.
static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker 2-page QM8L datasheet, page 2 exact 65-inch column.
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)