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Refresh rate per resolution

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

3840 × 2160Native for both
A144Hz
B144Hz
2560 × 1440
A288Hz
B288Hz
1920 × 1080
A288Hz
B288Hz

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ATCL QM8L
BTCL X11L

General

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Series
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Model numbers
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.
85X11L1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Only the exact US 85X11L specification block is used. Other sizes, European tuners and Australian/Singapore configurations are excluded.
GTIN / EAN
8460420505622Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
8460420506092Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6041417/26_X11L_SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 UPC-US 85 column 846042050609. UPC-CA is distinct and is not merged.
Announced
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5 January 20265Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-unveils-x11l-series-sqd-mini-led-tv-at-ces-2026-delivering-ultimate-performance-with-an-all-new-level-of-accurate-colorRead 5 October 2026
Status
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.
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Predecessor
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.
TCL X11K6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/x11lRead 5 October 2026RTINGS says the TCL X11L was released in 2026 as the successor to the TCL X11K.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
$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.
$7,999.995Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-unveils-x11l-series-sqd-mini-led-tv-at-ces-2026-delivering-ultimate-performance-with-an-all-new-level-of-accurate-colorRead 5 October 2026Exact 85-inch launch MSRP 7999.99 USD. Current 5499.99 sale or repriced store listings are not launch MSRP.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
US1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Colours
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Segment
Standard1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Standard1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Model year
20266Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-turns-up-the-color-expanding-its-groundbreaking-sqd-mini-led-lineupRead 8 October 2026
20261Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026

Display

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Screen size class
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
85in(215.9 cm)1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Sizes covered
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.
85in1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Only the verified US 85-inch reference is represented.
Viewable size
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
84.6in(214.9 cm)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6041417/26_X11L_SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Native resolution
3840 × 2160px2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
3840 × 2160px1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density (size class)
67.8ppi
51.8ppi
Screen surface
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.
Glossy6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/x11lRead 5 October 2026Public Bright Room description explicitly calls the tested 85-inch panel glossy.
Anti-reflection coating
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.
WHVA 2.0 Ultra anti-reflective layer5Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-unveils-x11l-series-sqd-mini-led-tv-at-ces-2026-delivering-ultimate-performance-with-an-all-new-level-of-accurate-colorRead 5 October 2026

Panel

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Display type
Mini-LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Mini-LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026SQD describes Super Quantum Dots used with a conventional Mini-LED backlight. It is not an RGB Mini-LED backlight.
Display type (as published)
SQD-Mini LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
SQD-Mini LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Panel type
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.
VA6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/x11lRead 5 October 2026Public exact-85 Viewing Angle paragraph expressly describes WHVA 2.0 as a new type of VA panel.
Backlight
Mini-LED2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Mini-LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Local dimming
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Local dimming zones
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.
14,4006Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/x11lRead 5 October 2026Public Differences Between Sizes table identifies exact tested 85X11L as 14400 spatial dimming zones. The series maximum 20736 is specific to the 98-inch and is not inherited.
Panel maker
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.
CSOT5Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-unveils-x11l-series-sqd-mini-led-tv-at-ces-2026-delivering-ultimate-performance-with-an-all-new-level-of-accurate-colorRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly calls the X11L panel CSOT WHVA 2.0 Ultra. It is separate from the quantum-dot filter system.
Panel generation
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.
WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel5Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-unveils-x11l-series-sqd-mini-led-tv-at-ces-2026-delivering-ultimate-performance-with-an-all-new-level-of-accurate-colorRead 5 October 2026
Subpixel layout
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Native colour depth
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Native panel refresh rate
144Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
144Hz1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026The exact 85 block and original sheet explicitly state native 144 Hz. MEMC Motion Rate 480 is not panel refresh.
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (claimed)
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Peak HDR brightness (claimed)
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10,000nits1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026The exact 85-inch block expressly says up to 10000 peak nits. Window, duration and calibrated mode are unstated. This is a claimed threshold, not a measured value.

HDR and picture

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HDR formats
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
Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Exact HDR and Dolby Vision Mode rows establish the stored legacy formats. Announced Dolby Vision 2.0 Max OTA support is not treated as a delivered feature and lacks an exact schema option.
Filmmaker Mode
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
HGiG
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Picture 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
TCL TSR AI1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Motion interpolation
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.
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Black frame insertion
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.
Yes6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/x11lRead 5 October 2026Public exact-85 BFI test description explicitly says optional backlight strobing is supported. Its operating frequency is not public and is omitted.
Ambient light sensor
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-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 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.
BTCL X11L
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
Source6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/x11lRead 5 October 2026Public Supported Resolutions prose explicitly caps all HDMI inputs at 4K 144 Hz and both 1080p and 1440p at 288 Hz, with proper 4:4:4 at all supported formats. This actual maximum evidence takes precedence over the quick-start preset table that lists only 144 Hz at 1440p. High Frame Rate Mode and/or VRR is required for high rates per guide. Unspecified bit depth and DSC are omitted.
Maximum accepted refresh rate
288Hz
288Hz
Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
144Hz
144Hz
Adaptive sync
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.
HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026FreeSync Premium Pro is explicitly maker-named. Public exact-85 RTINGS review independently supports HDMI Forum VRR and G-SYNC compatibility. Formal NVIDIA certification is not inferred.
VRR range per input
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Low framerate compensation
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.
Yes6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/x11lRead 5 October 2026Public VRR explanation explicitly says LFC works with AMD sources. It also reports tearing when source output is set to 60 Hz. A complete numerical VRR interval is not public and is omitted.
Dolby Vision gaming
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.
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Auto game mode (ALLM)
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Game menu features
Game Bar1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Game Bar1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-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)
1,240nits5Reviewrtings.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.
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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)
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VRR range (measured)
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4:4:4 chroma (measured)
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.
Yes6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/x11lRead 5 October 2026The public exact-85 Supported Resolutions test explanation explicitly confirms proper 4:4:4 at all supported formats. Its described accepted maxima are retained separately. Firmware and input bit depth are not publicly specified.
Power use SDR (measured)
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Smart platform

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Smart platform
Google TV2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Google TV1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
OS at launch
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.
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Latest OS
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OS upgrade support period
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Chipset
MediaTek Pentonic 8005Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8lRead 8 October 2026Public Interface narrative identifies MediaTek Pentonic 800 in the tested exact US 65QM8L.
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RAM
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.
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Total internal storage
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Voice assistants
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.
Google Assistant, Gemini3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536737/X11L_US_QSG.pdfRead 5 October 2026Quick-start setup explicitly describes Google Assistant remote and hands-free voice control. Maker CES release and current exact X11L product page explicitly name Gemini for Google TV. External Alexa compatibility is excluded.5Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-unveils-x11l-series-sqd-mini-led-tv-at-ces-2026-delivering-ultimate-performance-with-an-all-new-level-of-accurate-colorRead 5 October 2026Maker January 2026 release explicitly describes Gemini for Google TV integration. The original setup guide still names Google Assistant controls. These names are source-qualified and do not assert simultaneous operation.
Hands-free microphone
Yes4Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536722/65-85QM8L_US_QSG_.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 10 integrated microphone switch and status light.
Yes3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536737/X11L_US_QSG.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original quick-start PDF page 14, printed page 11, expressly labels the integrated microphone and its physical on/off switch.
Casting
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
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 21Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Smart home
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.
HomeKit1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Works With explicitly names Apple HomeKit. External Alexa compatibility is not included as a built-in voice assistant.
Art or ambient mode
Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes5Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-unveils-x11l-series-sqd-mini-led-tv-at-ces-2026-delivering-ultimate-performance-with-an-all-new-level-of-accurate-colorRead 5 October 2026Maker CES release expressly says Art Mode and Art Gallery are included. A screensaver alone is not used as proof.

Tuners

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Tuners
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
ATSC 3.0, ATSC 1.0, Analog, Clear QAM2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6041417/26_X11L_SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly names ATSC 3.0, ATSC 1.0, NTSC and Clear QAM. European DVB claims are excluded.
Tuners per broadcast standard
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Antenna inputs
ATCL 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
BTCL X11L
TypeCount
Terrestrial and cable1
Source3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536737/X11L_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
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Audio formats
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.
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, MP3, AAC1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026The exact 85 Dolby Processing and DTS Processing rows identify Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and DTS:X. USB Audio Player explicitly names AAC and MP3. Unscoped passthrough does not establish PCM decoding or a lossless TrueHD eARC row.
eARC passthrough
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Audio features
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.
Audio by Bang & Olufsen, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Optional Z100 speakers and Z100-SW subwoofer are excluded from built-in output power, speaker count and subwoofer presence. FlexConnect capability is explicitly stated.
Bluetooth headphones
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.
Yes4Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536669/GoogleTV_User_Guide_X11L_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026The original full X11L user guide has explicit Bluetooth speaker/headphone output instructions. Version alone is not used as proof of audio output.

Connectivity

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Video inputs
ATCL 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.
BTCL X11L
TypePortVersionCountMax refresh rate at 4K (Hz)eARC
HDMIHDMI 12.11144Yes
HDMIHDMI 2, 3 and 42.13144No
Source3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536737/X11L_US_QSG.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current original quick-start PDF page 14, printed page 11, labels all four sockets 4K 144 Hz and identifies HDMI 1 as eARC. Current exact-85 live specs agree. The older original spec sheet and full user guide printed page 17 instead say HDMI 4 eARC. The current quick-start diagram and matching live exact-85 table take precedence. All four HDMI 2.1 revisions and 4K maxima are explicit in the exact maker block. No bandwidth, input bit depth or chroma is inferred from HDMI version.
HDMI ports
4
4
HDMI ports with 4K 120 Hz
4
4
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
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HDMI features
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
ALLM, VRR, eARC, CEC3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536737/X11L_US_QSG.pdfRead 5 October 2026ALLM, VRR and eARC are explicit in the maker block and guide. The complete manual has CEC setup instructions.
USB peripheral ports
ATCL 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
BTCL X11L
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.01
USB-A2.02
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6041417/26_X11L_SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 says one USB 3.0 plus two USB 2.0. The original quick-start diagram shows three Type-A physical sockets.
Ethernet speed
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Wi-Fi
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 61Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
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Bluetooth
5.41Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
5.41Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Optical out
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Headphone out
No1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
No1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Included connection box
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.
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Remote

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Remote control
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536737/X11L_US_QSG.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Remote connection
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.
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Remote power
AAA batteries2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
AAA batteries2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6041417/26_X11L_SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Voice button on remote
Yes4Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536722/65-85QM8L_US_QSG_.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536737/X11L_US_QSG.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pointer remote
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Stand and mounting

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Stand
Centre pedestal3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8L_US_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Feet3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536737/X11L_US_QSG.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed quick-start page 5 exact 85/98 installation shows two separate feet attached with six stand screws. No width position count is inferred.
Stand installation positions
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.
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Stand height adjustment
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.
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026The exact 85 Industrial Design row explicitly says Adjustable Height Stand Yes. Installation drawings do not independently establish the number of positions or height limits.
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.
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VESA mount
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.
600 x 4002Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6041417/26_X11L_SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA screw
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.
M82Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6041417/26_X11L_SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 202685 column M8 x 10. The exact 85-inch quick-start wall-mount instructions independently specify the same size. M5 stand screws are different.
Wall mount 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.
No3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536737/X11L_US_QSG.pdfRead 5 October 2026Wall-mount section expressly says bracket and screws are not included.

OLED care

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

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Dimensions with stand
Width1,435.1Height861.06Depth368.3mm(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.
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Dimensions without stand
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.
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Thinnest depth
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Weight with stand
23.0879kg(50.9 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 50.9 lb, multiplied exactly by 0.45359237.
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Weight without stand
21.092kg(46.5 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/2774/direct/1776456564294/26%20QM8L%20SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 46.5 lb, multiplied exactly by 0.45359237.
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Power

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Power supply
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.
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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
0.5W2Maker 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.
0.5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6041417/26_X11L_SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original sheet and exact-85 maker block both say less than 0.5 W. The stored number is a qualified upper threshold. Unpublished maximum operating power is omitted.
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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IMAX Enhanced2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6041417/26_X11L_SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker block IMAX Enhanced Yes. A picture preset name alone is not certification proof.
ENERGY STAR
No1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8l-series-sqd-mini-led-4k-uhd-hdr-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
No1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/x11l-series-4k-uhd-hdr-sqd-mini-led-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
TV 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.
Backlit voice remote, Two AAA batteries, Power cord, Two TV stands, Six stand screws, Cable clips, Quick Start Guide, Warranty information3Owner's manualstatic.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6536737/X11L_US_QSG.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed What is in the box and setup diagrams show supplied remote, batteries, power cord, stands, six screws, cable clips and guide. Warranty information is separately supplied per sheet.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.
1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/6041417/26_X11L_SpecSheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original US sheet states one-year limited manufacturer warranty. Statutory rights and retailer extensions are separate.

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