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QM8K

Released May 2025.6Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-introduces-the-qm8k-precise-dimming-qd-mini-led-tvRead 5 October 2026May 27 release explicitly says 65-inch available at Best Buy. Other sizes future availability is not inherited. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Screen size class
65in
Display
Mini-LED
Refresh rate
144Hz
Up to 288 Hz at 2560 × 1440
Input lag
12.9ms

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At a glance

  • HDR peak brightness (measured)

    3,605nits

    Higher than 98% of other TVs.

  • Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)

    810nits

    Higher than 96% of other TVs.

Ports

  • 2 HDMI 2.1
  • 2 HDMI 2.0
  • USB peripheral portsUSB version 3.0
  • USB peripheral portsUSB version 2.0

All specs

SourceCalculated

General

Series
QM8K8Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact maker QM8K series name and 65QM8K specification block.
Model numbers
65QM8K1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Only exact US 65QM8K is represented. All size-specific cells come from its named block.
GTIN / EAN
8460420438922Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Announced
27 May 20259Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-introduces-the-qm8k-precise-dimming-qd-mini-led-tvRead 7 October 2026Original maker launch dated May 27 2025, distinct from later size availability.
Status
Not available
Predecessor
Not available
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.
Launch price (US)
$2,299.996Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-introduces-the-qm8k-precise-dimming-qd-mini-led-tvRead 5 October 2026Exact 65-inch maker launch MSRP, excluding US sales tax. Maker launch $2,299.99 conflicts with current page and review $2,499.99. Dated maker launch release wins.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Colours
Black24Spec databasekitele.com/en/tv-tcl-65qm8kRead 7 October 2026Exact 65QM8K Kitele Design Structure Colors: Black. Exact US retailer Walts Color black and matching UPC 846042043892 corroborate. Named product finish, with metallic silver stand/bezel accents described by PCMag. No additional retail finish inferred from individual accent parts.
Segment
Standard1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Model year
20256Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-introduces-the-qm8k-precise-dimming-qd-mini-led-tvRead 5 October 2026

Display

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

Panel

Display type
Mini-LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Display type (as published)
QD-Mini LED1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Panel type
VA10Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 7 October 2026Public exact 65QM8K panel narrative identifies WHVA, an evolution of VA. Public subtype text also VA. Maker names CrystGlow WHVA. No 98-inch panel fact borrowed.
Backlight
Mini-LED2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Local dimming
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Local dimming zones
1,6805Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 5 October 2026Differences Between Sizes table, bought/tested exact US 65QM8K. 1,680 zones, not the family maximum.
Panel maker
CSOT10Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 7 October 2026Exact tested 65QM8K public Panel Technology narrative explicitly names TCL CSOT as the maker of the newest WHVA panel. Stored as CSOT, the name the maker uses on its own pages. Not inferred from television brand alone.
Panel generation
Not available
Subpixel layout
Not available
Native colour depth
Not available
Native panel refresh rate
144Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage (claimed)
Not available
Peak HDR brightness (claimed)
5,000nits8Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact 65QM8K Display Brightness cell: HDR 5000 Nits. Family prose qualifies up to HDR5000 peak brightness. Claimed maximum only. Window, duration and picture mode unstated. Separate from reviewer measurements.

HDR and picture

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
Filmmaker Mode
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
HGiG
Not available
Picture processor
TCL AiPQ Pro2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Motion interpolation
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Motion Rate 480 explicitly includes MEMC frame insertion.
Black frame insertion
Yes5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 5 October 2026Public BFI narrative for the exact 65 unit: strobing at 60 and 120 Hz.
Ambient light sensor
Yes11Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact US 65/75/85QM8K guide printed page 19: Adaptive Color Temperature automatically adjusts screen colour temperature based on ambient room light. Implemented light sensing, not content-only dynamic brightness. A secondary database No row is rejected in favour of the maker actual environmental-light function.
Calibration software
Not available

Motion and gaming

Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1, 2.0
3840 × 2160Native144Hz4:4:4
2560 × 1440288Hz4:4:4
1920 × 1080288Hz4:4:4
Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 1 timing-table footnote supplies conditions only, not maxima. 144 Hz requires VRR. Game Accelerator 288 uses high-frame-rate mode. Actual maxima established by the separate exact 65 RTINGS test. Bit depth and DSC are not stated.5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 5 October 2026Public Supported Resolutions narrative: tested US 65QM8K accepts 4K 144 Hz and 1080p or 1440p 288 Hz with proper 4:4:4 on the two high-bandwidth HDMI ports. This supersedes the older preset table 1440p 144 Hz entry.
Show as source table
Width (px)Height (px)InputInput versionMaximum accepted rate (Hz)Chroma
38402160HDMI2.11444:4:4
25601440HDMI2.12884:4:4
19201080HDMI2.12884:4:4
38402160HDMI2.060Not available
Maximum accepted refresh rate
288Hz
Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
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.
VRR range per input
Not available
Low framerate compensation
Yes5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 5 October 2026Public VRR narrative confirms LFC with AMD sources. NVIDIA VRR does not work at locked 60 Hz, works at 4K 120 Hz or higher.
Dolby Vision gaming
Yes8Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact 65QM8K High Dynamic Range Format cell explicitly Dolby Vision gaming. This proves capability, not an unstated resolution or refresh limit.
Auto game mode (ALLM)
Yes1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Game menu features
Game Bar1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Input lag (claimed)
Not available

Measured

Input lag (measured)
Width (px)Height (px)Refresh rate (Hz)Input lag (ms)
384021606012.9
19201080Not available4.6
Source15Measurementtech.yahoo.com/home-entertainment/tvs/articles/tcl-qm8k-class-65-inch-152616985.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US 65QM8K PCMag review, authorized Yahoo syndication. Game mode measured with Leo Bodnar 4K Video Signal Input Tester: explicitly 4K60 12.9 ms and 1080p 4.6 ms. The article compares these with frame times at 60/120 Hz but does not explicitly attach a test refresh rate to the 1080p row, so that row omits Hz. HDR, VRR and firmware are not specified.
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz (measured)
12.9ms
Input lag at 4K 120 Hz (measured)
Not available
Input lag at 4K 144 Hz (measured)
Not available
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.
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.
HDR brightness per window (measured)
WindowSustainedBrightness (nits)
2%No3,431
10%No3,605
25%No2,467
50%No1,438
100%No810
2%Yes1,813
10%Yes1,725
25%Yes1,675
50%Yes1,001
100%Yes667
Source16Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 7 October 2026Exact US 65QM8K public historical Movie HDR10 table with Boost disabled. Peak 2/10/25/50/100 percent: 3431/3605/2467/1438/810 nits. Sustained: 1813/1725/1675/1001/667. Brightness 100, Black Level 50, DTM Off, Dynamic Contrast Off, Local Contrast High, Peak Luminance High-Dynamic, Warm 5. The public results identify the prior configuration before firmware V8-0012T02-LF1V321.001899 introduced Boost. Exact test firmware is not specified. Published HDR method uses a PC-connected Konica Minolta LS-100 for window luminance over time. No locked Boost-enabled numeric results or other picture modes are combined.19Measurementrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/hdr-peak-brightnessRead 7 October 2026Published HDR method: PC-connected Konica Minolta LS-100 records white-window luminance over time. Immediate maximum and stabilized sustained results are distinct. Real scenes use a Murideo 7G generator and LS-100. Hallway result is the higher peak of two overhead lights. Exact model Movie mode is documented separately. Historical equipment revision is not separately stated.
HDR peak brightness (measured)
3,605nits
Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
810nits
Contrast ratio (measured)
6,835:117Measurementrtings.com/tv/learn/tcl-qm8k-65-vs-98Read 7 October 2026Public 65 vs 98 comparison exact 65-inch QM8K column: Native Contrast 6835:1. Native means local dimming disabled. Reviewer CR-100/CR-250 lab and original Movie settings. Not maker static contrast or 98-inch 4886.
Contrast with local dimming (measured)
273,20017Measurementrtings.com/tv/learn/tcl-qm8k-65-vs-98Read 7 October 2026Same exact 65-inch public contrast 273200:1. Article method sets cave center near 200 nits, black is average of four readings. Exact 65-inch row white 204.9 and black 0.00075 gives published 273200. No 98-inch 297450/268600 confusion. Movie, local contrast High, original settings.
Infinite contrast (measured)
No25Measurementrtings.com/tv/learn/tcl-qm8k-65-vs-98Read 7 October 2026Exact 65QM8K public comparison reports finite contrast 273200:1 with local dimming and 6835:1 native. Same laboratory cave target near 200 nits, average of four black readings, Movie configuration. A finite published measured ratio establishes that this tested contrast is not infinite. No zero-black or OLED assumption.
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage (measured)
Not available
Colour volume at 1,000 nits (measured)
Not available
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.
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
Gray uniformity deviation (measured)
Not available
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.
Reflections (measured)
Not available
Total pixel response time (measured)
Not available
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
VRR range (measured)
Not available
4:4:4 chroma (measured)
Yes5Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 5 October 2026Public Supported Resolutions narrative on the exact 65 US unit. All supported formats have proper 4:4:4.
Power use SDR (measured)
Not available

Smart platform

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

Tuners

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
113Press articleflatpanelshd.com/article.phpRead 7 October 2026Lineup explicitly built-in tuners but no dual tuners. One independent receiving stream for this US model, not one count for each supported ATSC/QAM format or RF port.
Antenna inputs
TypeCount
Terrestrial and cable1
Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026
CI+ slot
No12Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete exact US TV side/rear port diagram, printed page 10, visually inspected. USB, Ethernet, four HDMI, antenna and optical, with no CI slot. EU C8K ports not inherited.
Record to USB
No24Spec databasekitele.com/en/tv-tcl-65qm8kRead 7 October 2026Exact 65QM8K Kitele Others table explicitly PVR recording No. Broadcast recording to USB, not USB media playback or software updates. Maker US complete guide has USB photo/music/video playback and no PVR setup.
Broadcast platforms
Not available

Audio

Physical speaker channels
2.2.214Reviewtech.yahoo.com/home-entertainment/tvs/articles/tcl-qm8k-class-65-inch-152616985.htmlRead 7 October 2026PCMag original review at Yahoo syndication explicitly tested 65-inch model, with section Audio: 2.2.2-Channel Dolby Atmos Speakers and Bang & Olufsen-designed speaker array. Actual built-in channel layout, not virtual upmix or external soundbar. Driver count is not inferred from channels.
Physical speaker drivers
Not available
Total built-in speaker power
Not available
Built-in subwoofer
Yes22Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/tcl-qm8k-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact US 65QM8K review features section explicitly dual subwoofers on rear panel, plus upward-firing Atmos drivers on top edge. Only presence added. No total driver count inferred. Original maker component diagram also shows rear units.
Up-firing speakers
Yes6Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-introduces-the-qm8k-precise-dimming-qd-mini-led-tvRead 5 October 2026Launch feature list explicitly names up-firing Dolby Atmos drivers.
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026Dolby Processing explicitly lists Atmos, Digital+ and Digital. DTS Virtual:X is processing rather than proof of DTS decoding.
eARC passthrough
DTS:X23Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker QM8K sheet page 2 explicitly Audio Passthrough DTS:X and HDMI eARC. Exact US guide identifies eARC output HDMI4. Public exact 65-inch RTINGS passthrough narrative independently states eARC supports all major audio formats. Only named DTS:X added. Generic Dolby Atmos and PCM claims do not establish TrueHD/DD+ or LPCM channel enums. No locked RTINGS cell read.
Audio features
Audio by Bang & Olufsen1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 5 October 2026
Bluetooth headphones
Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Audio Output settings explicitly outputs to Bluetooth-connected device.

Connectivity

Video inputs
TypePortVersionCountMax refresh rate at 4K (Hz)eARC
HDMIHDMI 1 and 22.12144No
HDMIHDMI 32.0160No
HDMIHDMI 42.0160Yes
Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 10 port diagram. Explicit ports 1 and 2 up to 4K 144 Hz, ports 3 and 4 up to 4K 60 Hz, port 4 eARC. HDMI versions corroborated by TechRadar exact 65 review.7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/tcl-qm8k-reviewRead 5 October 2026Features section confirms two HDMI 2.1 and two HDMI 2.0 ports.
HDMI ports
4
HDMI ports with 4K 120 Hz
2
Highest HDMI version
2.1
Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
Not available
HDMI features
ALLM, VRR, eARC, CEC3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026
USB peripheral ports
USB versionCount
3.01
2.01
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Ethernet speed
100Mbps13Press articleflatpanelshd.com/article.phpRead 7 October 2026Original 2025 TCL lineup expressly includes North American QM8K and says Ethernet remains limited to 100 Mbps, converted to 0.1 Gbps. Current maker has Ethernet but no rate. No European-only radio or tuner format inherited.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 62Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Bluetooth
5.413Press articleflatpanelshd.com/article.phpRead 7 October 2026Same explicit 2025 lineup: Bluetooth now version 5.4. Exact 65QM8K secondary database listings agree. No QM8L data or chipset capability substituted.
Optical out
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Headphone out
Not available
Included connection box
None12Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same complete port diagram locates inputs directly on TV. Supplied-component list has no external input box. Optional accessory not counted.

Remote

Remote control
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Remote connection
Infrared12Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 10 explicitly IR receiver receives signal from TV remote. Only directly proved transport listed. Generic pairing instruction does not establish a Bluetooth version or RF protocol.
Remote power
AAA batteries2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Voice button on remote
Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pointer remote
Not available

Stand and mounting

Stand
Centre pedestal3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Stand installation positions
23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 explicitly shows the two higher and lower installation positions. This is not a continuous height mechanism.
Stand height adjustment
Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 stand can be installed higher or lower.
Space under the screen
Not available
Distance between feet
Not available
Stand footprint
Width388.62Depth368.3mm(15.3 × 14.5 in)10Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8kRead 7 October 2026Public Stand section explicitly footprint of the 65-inch stand 15.3 x 14.5 inches, converted by 25.4. Same center pedestal has two vertical installation heights, no wide/narrow feet. Review does not identify vertical height for footprint. No clearance calculation used. Rounded maker pedestal width 15.28 inches is consistent.
VESA mount
300 x 3003Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9 exact 65-inch 300 x 300 and four M6 x 20 mm wall screws.
VESA screw
M63Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published as M6x20mm. The 20 mm screw length is not stored.
Wall mount included
No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM8K_US_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9 expressly excludes wall bracket and screws.

OLED care

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OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
Not available
Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

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.
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.
Thinnest depth
Not available
Weight with stand
23.0879kg(50.9 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 50.9 lb, multiplied exactly by 0.45359237. Current maker page gives 50.93 lb rather than sheet 50.9 lb. Sheet priority and its rounding are retained.
Weight without stand
21.092kg(46.5 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2: 46.5 lb, multiplied exactly by 0.45359237. Current maker page gives 46.52 lb rather than sheet 46.5 lb. Sheet priority and its rounding are retained.

Power

Power supply
Internal12Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/65-85QM8K_US_Quick_Start_Guide_compressed.pdfRead 7 October 2026Power-up step printed page 8 says connect included power cable to TV and wall outlet. Printed page 10 has direct TV power port. No external adapter supplied.
On-mode power in SDR (EU label)
Not available
On-mode power in HDR (EU label)
Not available
Maximum operating power
Not available
Standby power
0.5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published less than 0.5 W, not an equality measurement.
Networked standby
Not available
EU energy class SDR
Not available
EU energy class HDR
Not available
Energy per 1000 h SDR
Not available
Energy per 1000 h HDR
Not available

Certifications

Picture certifications
IMAX Enhanced9Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-introduces-the-qm8k-precise-dimming-qd-mini-led-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker launch feature list explicitly IMAX Enhanced certification. No invented colour accuracy claim.
ENERGY STAR
No8Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm8k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact 65QM8K Energy Information: Energy Star No.
Other certifications
AMD FreeSync Premium Pro9Press releaseus.tcl.com/blogs/press-releases/tcl-introduces-the-qm8k-precise-dimming-qd-mini-led-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker launch list says AMD FreeSync PP Certifications. Current exact maker page expands Premium Pro. Certification is separate from operational VRR minimum.

In the box

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.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026US limited manufacturer warranty, one year.

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