TCL QM8 review
Absurd brightness for the money
We scored the TCL QM8 8.6 out of 10, which ranks it 3 of 3 in TVs. The lowest in-stock price we track today is $1,048 at Walmart, out of 4 retailers compared below.
Our score out of 10
Best for Big bright rooms on a real budget
The verdict
Not as refined as OLED, but nothing else within a thousand dollars gets close on HDR impact.
Pros and cons
What we liked
- Brightness that costs three times as much elsewhere
- Excellent mini-LED zone count for the price
- Full gaming feature set included
What we didn’t
- Off-angle viewing falls apart
- Slower software and cruder processing
Our review
The QM8 pushes highlight brightness levels that cost three times as much elsewhere, with a mini-LED backlight and enough dimming zones to keep blooming mostly in check. For bright rooms and HDR spectacle it is exceptional value.
Off-angle viewing falls apart, the processing is cruder than LG or Sony, and the software is slower. Judged on price-to-impact it still wins its class comfortably.
Specifications
| Panel | Mini-LED QLED |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 65" – 98" |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz |
| Peak brightness | Over 2,000 nits |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
Score breakdown
Scored on the same four axes as every other product on this site. How we rate
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How far apart TCL QM8 prices are right now
$151, or 14%, separates the cheapest and most expensive in-stock listing we track. It is $1,048 at Walmart and $1,199 at Best Buy, across 4 retailers last checked on Sep 16, 2026.
- Lowest in stock
- $1,048Walmart
- Highest in stock
- $1,199Best Buy
- Gap between them
- $15114% more at the top
- Retailers in stock
- 4of 4 tracked
Compare prices
4 retailers, cheapest first. Prices checked 5 days ago.
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| Retailer | Details | Price | Go to retailer |
|---|---|---|---|
WalmartBest price Free shipping | Free shipping | $1,048$1,299 | Check price |
Amazon Free Prime delivery | Free Prime delivery | $1,099$1,299 | Check price |
Target Free shipping | Free shipping | $1,129 | Check price |
Best Buy Free delivery | Free delivery | $1,199 | Check price |
Prices and availability are accurate as of the date shown and can change. Always confirm the final price on the retailer’s own site before buying.
