TCL QM8 Review | The Only QLED You Need

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TCL’s QM8 mini-LED QLED TV almost seems too good to be true. There’s got to be a hidden flaw right? We went hunting. Watch to see what we found.
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Models in TCL QM8 Q-Class: 65-inch: (65QM850G), 75-inch: (75QM850G), 85-inch (85QM850G) and 98-inch (98QM850G)
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Video chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:22 85-inch Model & QM8 sizes
04:17 Performance
05:05 SDR
06:08 HDR
07:28 Color Accuracy
07:58 Black Levels & Contrast
11:09 Motion
12:57 Tone Mapping
14:10 Gaming
15:36 Final Thoughts
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@Caleb_Denison Жыл бұрын

Hey everyone! I made an error in saying this TV only did 144Hz at 1440p. It does 4K 144hz no problem. Also, the Delta E of 6 was the MAX not average as I bungled in the video. Sorry! Finally, A few details didn’t make the cut for this edit. This panel was very clean. I’d give it an A- Also, I did run it on the latest firmware and didn’t notice any wild brightness fluctuations, though when it goes from super dark to super full-screen bright (rare to happen in content) you can see the screen inching toward its max brightness. Overall, nothing is bothering me about this TV. I’m very impressed with the performance, and the price is extremely good, considering.

@eliaselias4647 Жыл бұрын

Just curious. Does local dimming look the same in game mode like outside of it? Samsung local dimming is bad in game mode

@carlosb8130 Жыл бұрын

Hi Caleb. What are your thoughts about the Apple Vision Pro, do you think AR glasses/visors will replace standard TVs in the future?

@AudiophileTommy Жыл бұрын

It’s that considering word that makes me hesitant 🎉

@69Dartman Жыл бұрын

The A/V community is going nuts over this TV. Seems to be one of the best bang per buck out there right now for the picture quality you get. I have the original TCL 65 825 mini led set and I'm still impressed with the picture several years later. I upgraded to a 75 Sony 8k set and of course it's better by a lot but I still love the TCL as my bedrooms set. I doubt most buyers would be unhappy with it.

@bode6567 Жыл бұрын

Caleb, I can't seem to get the latest update, V283. Can you help with that or give advice ob how to get TCL to push it or can I upload it. Thanks and great review, touching on the dark content like Silo, etc.

@mastax1234 9 ай бұрын

I have a C1 and a QM8 and I cannot believe at how close to an OLED this thing looks, I have my C1 in my bedroom and the TCL in the living room and I cant tell the difference 98% of the time, how on earth did they manage to achieve that contrast ratio with just local dimming. Blows my mind, You guys will be very very satisfied with this TV. Sports looks jaw droppingly good on it and gaming on it is so unbelievably good. The QM8 is much much brighter than my C1 and I can easily see everything on the TCL even with the windows open in the room. This is why I almost always watch sports content on the TCL more often than my C1. I mostly just play xbox on my OLED tho.

@cdel4391 3 ай бұрын

yea but the black crush kills it, there goes space exploration , or horror movies, i will wait for micro leds

@vincentjennings604 Ай бұрын

That other 2 percent ruined my experience with the blurry ness should just tell ppl to buy open box from Best Buy get top of the line TVs for the same price or even less

@Skankhunt-bl1tl 8 сағат бұрын

I need to know whether to get the c3 at 55 or this at 65 ??

@tg614 Жыл бұрын

Really liked your answer to the number of dimming zones very well worded.....and gives a feeling of satisfaction that just throwing a number out there would not have done...Thanks again for putting in the hard work to do a great review

@DonGlassjr Жыл бұрын

I am on my 3rd week of owning the 65" QM8 and love it so far. I was in the market for a new TV and was going to buy an OLED LG or Samsung, but when I saw the early talk a few weeks back about this TV it caught my curiosity. The price difference was a huge factor, and after I bought the price dropped again, $1199.99 to me is still a lot. But when you save $800 - $2000 to me for the difference it's a no brainer. If you would have told me last year that I would buy a TCL TV, I would have laughed and been like you are crazy. I have been going back and watching some of my favorite Sci-Fi movies with lots of night and outer space scenes and I have been blown away on how good they look. It's like seeing the movie new again. Now I have encountered a small problem. My TV is not playing nice with my Onkyo AV receiver. All of my components DirecTV, Roku Ultra, 4K Blu-Ray, X-Box are going to AVR and one HDMI to the TV. When I turn on the TV it always turns on my Roku when I want to watch DirecTV. I never had this problem before on my Samsung TV. I am using eArc and did auto select in menu of TV. Don't know if I missed something else in setup or it is what it is. After the TV is on for a few seconds I can switch it to the right input, but when you first turn on it's always goes to Roku and will go back to it if you change right away. I have the TV wall mounted and during a remodel had two HDMI cables run in the wall. So I could probably run two or three more HDMI's to the TV and let the TV be the switch but it would be a pain in the butt. I was curious if anyone else has had this problem? Over all I am happy so far. Now just wait and see how long it last compared to all my Samsung TV's that quit working with in four years, or right past the warranty ended. If it does Samsung and LG better take notice.

@chriswright8074 Жыл бұрын

Does your ar support HDMI 2.1 if not run the Xbox to the TV get all the features

@yournightmare9999 Жыл бұрын

Use your av as a sound system only and connect all stuff to tv

@birdtj82 Жыл бұрын

😊😊u beat the rush . U have no idea TCL n HIsnee U8K will be sold out so fast during Black Friday. U literally Beat d RUSH. Yr tv died in good time. Thats how i discovered HIsense/TCL Va panel myself. My old $3000 tv died right before Black Friday. I was depressed. Then when I got my first HIsense flagship panel d night before BF, it was sold OUT so quick. I was like” how come no one knows this thing!” Upon turning it on. U just had same reaction like everyone had with Hisense U8H last year n earlier this year. Ps. Keep the “auto screen saver” on. Whenever pause it, it can prevent BRIGHT tv panel still image burn out light bulps,

@petedetraglia4776 Жыл бұрын

@@birdtj82 The U8K is a beast as well and is right on par with this QM8. I'm buying one on Friday 55" for $799.99 at Best Buy...What's even scarier is that the Q7 is phenominal also and isn't even a mini dot. There is also a U7K that is mini dot, cheap, and kicks ass also with all the same specs but less dimming zones...These 2 companies are making great budget TVs that punch WAY OVER their price range...

@greendusk93 3 ай бұрын

9 month update?

@Princeton_James 10 ай бұрын

I saw this TV at best buy and it is incredibly crisp. Colors and deep black are as good as my 65 inch C2. I was really wanting the series 6 and then this came out. Glad I waited. A 75" in my living room will be perfect.

@TetsujinWave Жыл бұрын

Great review--and here I am just getting used to my 75" QN90B! I love that you have Aja in the background. Aja and The Nightfly are what I use to test audio.

@Gaverny 3 ай бұрын

Love those albums.

@Oliver-hp7rk Жыл бұрын

Caleb, excellent review as always! You truly are the gold standard for TV reviews. I noticed you mentioned the TV is 144hz but everything I've read online says it's a 120hz panel. Can you provide any details on this? My only wishlist for the gaming section of the review would be if you could test input lag at high refresh rates in the future. Keep up the great work!

@marsel108 7 ай бұрын

It does 144hz, I have the TV, I can confirm.

@jungum4734 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, I literally just got back home from Best Buy, purchasing this TV after watching your "impression" video of this TV (the store didn't have any in stock, so they will deliver). I noticed this video was on my feed as soon as I got back home. After watching this, I cannot wait for this TV! My wife and I are one of the people who just don't want to spend more than $2000 on a TV, mainly because we really don't watch TV that much. That really narrows down the line-ups for Samsung, LG, and Sony. We weren't sure about the "made in China" budget TVs. But thanks to your videos, I thought I'd give myself a chance, even without watching it before buying. Frankly, I am nervous whether we will like this TV or not, but I have a great feeling we will!

@paulcarlin5181 7 ай бұрын

How's it going? I have talked to different repair guys who come to my work. Only one has said to avoid TCL or Hisense. The other 3 said they are better than you think. Three of the four said Samsung might be one to avoid. They all said great things about LG.

@stephenthompson8041 Жыл бұрын

I love your show, and have been subscribed for a long time now. Can you please talk more about dimming zones counts since the manufacturers always seem to drop that ball?

@RedfalconX Жыл бұрын

I was able to see both this TV and the QN95C side by side for a couple of hours and they are close. I would absolutely spend the money on the QN95C because I have always been the guy who would have FOMO but i can see 95% of everyone else being sensible and buying the TCL. The samsung to me is perceptually better but a tv that's 25 to 30% cheaper but has 85 to 90% of performance is a hard tv to beat.

@gavriushka Жыл бұрын

Caleb, you really know how to step it up. Great review! I’m glad TCL is gettin into the high end game properly. Especially when you can get a 85” TV from them for the price of some 75 or 65” TVs from top brands. And although I’m glad they use Google TV os, I honestly wish Apple opened up the Apple TV OS from their boxes. It would’ve made the TV market burn.. specifically any brand that doesn’t use it..

@richardvacanti9428 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad also. But very disappointing that they didn’t make a 55 inch in there top model. I really wanted one and the 65 inch is to big for my space and also it’s a lot more money than a 55 would be. Poor, marketing decision. Now I have to go with Hisense

@gavriushka Жыл бұрын

@@richardvacanti9428 or you could also find previous gen top brand product that’s going to be basically the same if not even less then the Hisense or TCL. And most of the time, unless you have those side by side, you wouldn’t notice a difference. I have an LG G2 and I have zero reasons to upgrade to G3. Unless I literally see them in a store next to each other, which I did, I still didn’t see enough of a difference to buy the new one. So I’d recommend doing that. Maybe previous gen leftover stock for Sony or LG. I’d avoid Samsung at the moment.

@videomakville Жыл бұрын

I would be amazed. Scratch that, shocked if Apple "opened up the Apple TV OS".

@gavriushka Жыл бұрын

@@videomakville they’re slowly opening up a lot of things. Apple Music APi is open now, camera is, so are multiple other things now. Although this is different, since it’s a full on OS, it would be freaking awesome, don’t you agree. I’d pay extra for the same exact TV if it came with tvOS instead of WebOS or whatever else is out there.

@Texican117 Жыл бұрын

Just the review I was looking for. Was on the fence about smaller oled tv or 85 inch qled. Definitely going towards tcl now.

@jerrycurls88 Жыл бұрын

Cant wait for the head to head with the Hinsense U8K. The battle of the 1200 MiniLED's TV's for 2023

@Broxty 3 ай бұрын

It beats it

@duuuval3288 Жыл бұрын

My 85” QM8 is being delivered Monday from Best Buy and I am beyond excited. I am upgrading from a 75” Sony x850d and expect a huge upgrade. I did however add on the 5 year geek squad warranty for peace of mind.

@BoomerPlusUltra Жыл бұрын

I upgraded from a similar TV to an 85” QM8 and was not disappointed.

@csi2448 Жыл бұрын

@@BoomerPlusUltraI upgraded from the KS8000. Though only from 60" to 65", and like you, I've been completely satisfied!

@Barbwire710 Жыл бұрын

@@csi2448I have a KS8000 that is falling apart after 5-6 years. Has weird blue spots on the bottom of the screen while showing any content and has other backlighting issues. It also starts to turn the picture off then back on, unprompted, and rapidly which is a know issue due to the poor internals. Picked up this TCL QM8, fingers crossed…

@robertmedina3195 11 ай бұрын

@@csi2448 I have an 85'' KS8000 how big of a difference did you notice? Probably pretty drastic...my cheap U7H in my garage looks so much better than my KS8000 even though it was about 1/3 of the price lol.

@robertmedina3195 11 ай бұрын

@@Barbwire710 that is most likely a wiring short. I know because I'm one of the people who discovered and solved this problem years ago. A wire is taped to the back of the chassis by a machine I'm guessing and the wiring got pressed down on a rivet which cut into the power wire, creating a short.

@mikhanch1228 Жыл бұрын

OK, I just bought the 75" QM8. It arrives Thursday. I can't wait

@j.rfrazier1855 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant review! Glad to hear you’re getting new gear. I’m saving for a CR250, myself. These QD based displays break our i1 PRO2s. 😅

@thismanagain Жыл бұрын

I believed you even before I watched the video for 2 reasons. 1️⃣ You're a fantastic reviewer and 2️⃣ I have a C728 QLED from 2021, and it's just perfect. Sometimes it takes a while to light up in Smart HDR mode, but overall it's exactly what I needed.

@schelly8129 Жыл бұрын

Just got my 65" model the other day and absolutely love it!

@Caleb_Denison Жыл бұрын

Congrats!

@djmervizzzy Күн бұрын

Any problems with your tv so far?

@aarongibson7090 4 ай бұрын

Just ordered a 75". My first television purchases since 2002.

@Grifftube93 3 ай бұрын

Did you choose to buy the warranty too? Looking to get one soon myself

@chadwestwood9843 2 ай бұрын

Holy crap. What were you watching before?

@pauljenkins6877 Жыл бұрын

Another great review. You are definitely a trusted source for TV purchasers.

@istaygolden3017 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the reviews of the other new models 😊

@darrensager2516 Жыл бұрын

Caleb, you just got me to order our third TCL TV from your review. 🙂

@masterstacker2833 11 ай бұрын

I got the 85" and it is breathtakingly awesome. Pairs very well with the Panasonic DP-UB820 4K HDR Blu Ray player.

@peterenables714 Жыл бұрын

impressive colours, ease of control adjustments. Wait for it to reach to this side of world in coming months.

@CH-XC2011 Жыл бұрын

Was waiting for this Review!! Thank you. Love my 75QM8 and agree 100% with Caleb.

@walter2695 Жыл бұрын

This tv is on my short list for when my sony finally kicks the bucket. and for the 85 inch its around 2200 right now at best buy which isnt that bad at all. Will totally keep this one in mind.

@WMCheerman Жыл бұрын

So excited for this review!

@techsamurai11 11 ай бұрын

@3:05 I've been saying the same - the larger the TV the more light it puts out. A 85 inch TV's area is 140% larger than a 55 inch TV so it will put out 140% more light... Great analogy with the 6 vs 12 light bulbs!

@JasonFoxLCB Жыл бұрын

Wow. If my continuing UST screen misadventures go awry this weekend, I may just have to switch to this. I have the 2021 55-inch 6 series in our living room (thanks mainly to your review) and love it. And good to know you're still playing the trumpet (I assume from the wedding season reference). Wish I could say the same.

@rayrendon8214 Жыл бұрын

Just got my Qm8 65 inch the tv is awesome and HDR movies and Gaming just sing on this TV thanks for your review love this TV great review keep it up 😊

@michaeladams1792 Жыл бұрын

How does it handle 1080 stuff, cable and sports thanks

@rayrendon8214 Жыл бұрын

@michaeladams1792 It does a really great no complaint here

@LeezahB Жыл бұрын

A very nice review. If I were in the market for an 85 inch non-OLED TV this would be on my short list with the X95L. In fact you should do a side by side with this one since they are both 85 inch. My TV actually didn’t show your motion problem with the girl on the hammock. The motion processing on my A95K is so good. When you corrected it, it was way over. The only TV that would replace my A95K would be a second generation QD-OLED. In the calibration livestream I watched where the calibrator calibrated five TVs including the QM8. (You would understand the technicalities better than me but apparently the QM8 was off EOTF? even after calibration. It was too bright?) I have to say I am a little surprised that you will put THIS TV in your living room when you made a similar comment on both the G3 and S95C in your comparison review. 😂😃 Kidding! Sort of. I am sure the music choice for your background music was very pleasing. I found the bursts of sound a little jarring and too loud, and there was too much thumping subwoofer kind of action. I don’t know the music. Is it supposed to stop and start like that? I have to say that was a little annoying. In fact, I will probably be the only one, but I preferred no music. AND I LOVE MUSIC!!!!! This is the first time your music bothered me. I love your music most of the time.

@Necrohermit Жыл бұрын

This qm8 beats any Sony mini led from 2022 as far as I know.

@LeezahB Жыл бұрын

@@Necrohermitoops!! Thanks for pointing that out! I meant X95L which is this years. Fixed that!

@bustercolin7507 8 ай бұрын

So what has the better blacks and less blooming, this or the X95l?

@marsel108 7 ай бұрын

@@bustercolin7507The QM8 has better contrast and better blacks, almost indistinguishable from and OLED. The Sony struggles with blacks but has better color processing. Although TCL will hopefully improve with updates.

@marcusturner5291 Жыл бұрын

Nice review keep up the good work fella

@QueenG706 Жыл бұрын

Great content, TCL looks great. waiting to see comparison with Hisense

@balthorpayne Жыл бұрын

Glad for this review. I bought this whole ass 75" QM8 and haven't really sat and played with it. Going to put it through it's paces this weekend. Shout out to you, Caleb!

@ldfrazi Жыл бұрын

Let me know what you think when you get a chance. I’m having this tv on my short list to buy later this year.

@balthorpayne Жыл бұрын

@@ldfrazi Bet. Do me a favor and try to reach out Sunday evening or Monday. I'll take note but I don't want to forget to get back to you, fam.

@ldfrazi Жыл бұрын

@@balthorpayne appreciate it, thanks!

@michaeladams1792 Жыл бұрын

Can u let us know how it does with 1080 and sports? Stuff that isn't 4k thanks

@balthorpayne Жыл бұрын

@@michaeladams1792 Will do. Wish basketball season didn't just end but I will give it a shot. So many settings to adjust out of the box.

@TheBlackHoff Жыл бұрын

Great review... Im sitting here waiting on my 85" QM8 to be delivered on Sunday... So as most of us do, im soaking up all the related content in the meantime...😂 Cannot wait to run the RTX 4090 at 4K/120 Again, thsnks for this review... Seems I chose wise for the price!

@Deepbluenightcv Жыл бұрын

Great review. Love your videos. I'm currently waiting to see your review on the Hisense U8K to compare and buy... Because you're doing a review on the U8K, right!?

@aburetik4866 11 ай бұрын

One of my friends got one. Superb quality!

@izzyt1329 11 ай бұрын

Got the 85” TCL and I couldn’t be happier. The first Meg movie in Dolby Vision clipped on my Sony with this TV I see every detail. It really is a great TV for the price. Thank you for the review it helped me with my decision of what TV to purchase.

@djmervizzzy Күн бұрын

Have you had any problems with it?

@izzyt1329 Күн бұрын

@@djmervizzzy No. So far no issues.

@martinjudd1284 11 ай бұрын

I have made this TV my daily driver. All be it the Australian version. Not called a QM8. It is called a C845, It is the same TV. I did however land on the 75 inch version. Such a good picture, not only for the budget but for any budget. I was also blown away by the sound produced from it. I was watching something on it last week and there was a knock on the door. Sounded like it was my front door but it was actually from the TV. Easy to seet up and easy to use. The only ppat of this TV that I am not as impressed with is the remote which does not have any numbers marked on it to select channels. Minor gripe but overall it is super impressive. Highlly recommended.

@PaulAmlin 7 ай бұрын

Your videos are outstanding! I've been cramming KZfaq University as we get ready to buy a TV and surround system for our home, which is being built. I was leaning toward the Hisense, but this video seals the deal for TCL. We'll be forced to use ceiling speakers for surround, I'd love your thoughts on whether Klipsch are the way to go on a semi-budget, and which Atmos capable receivers you like. Cheers!

@hotshots10u 5 ай бұрын

I just bought the 65" QM8 for $899.00. That seemed like a fair price. I am so excited to get it home. Thanks for the amazing review!

@brealll9647 5 ай бұрын

How do you like the TV?

@hashbrown1385 4 ай бұрын

Where did you buy it for that price?

@TaintedS0ul 7 ай бұрын

Interesting review. Toying with the TCL QM8 65" but also looking at Hisense Q7 or Q8 TV's.

@f18a Жыл бұрын

I saw this TV at BB yesterday and I was SHOCKED. I bought an A80L 77, but if that doesn't work out it's QM8 98 for me. It really is that good. It's a flamethrower! 🔥🚒🔥

@jeffcunningham0389 Жыл бұрын

You saw the 98in at best buy??

@f18a Жыл бұрын

@@jeffcunningham0389 Nope. But I'd take a flier. Sorry for the misleadering wording.

@michaelraimi1377 Жыл бұрын

Another great review. May I ask if any significant improvement can be made from TCL + Apple TV combo?

@gabesantiesteban1420 9 ай бұрын

First of all thank you for being realistic as to how a tv will preform for most people. Too many reviews are either sponsored or geared toward enthusiasts who have FOMO. 😊

@rollarblaze Жыл бұрын

Great review as always Caleb. Which 65inch TV would you recommend at the same price point the TCLQM8 or the LG C2?

@remiilatte Жыл бұрын

Great review Caleb I’m glad the picture quality seems great but how is the audio on the QM8?

@BoomerPlusUltra Жыл бұрын

I own the 85” qm8 and I love it. We also own an LG C1 and I think I prefer the QM8 for most content and for most lighting conditions. There are situations where OLED is still king, but I just love the brightness and the blacks that are still pretty inky black in most situations. Thanks for the review Caleb, I’ve been checking KZfaq daily to watch it.

@mrgamnwatch Жыл бұрын

I have the A80J, so would you suggest the QM8 as a good replacement or primary TV? Some of these sunny days are crushing my viewing experience.

@BoomerPlusUltra Жыл бұрын

@@mrgamnwatch - if you have windows you can’t block out I would say the qm8 is probably one of the best TVs you can buy right now - basing this on price / performance. Not really possible to get something better suited for a bright room except maybe an LG G3, but that’s a lotta cash.

@lewisevander Жыл бұрын

@@BoomerPlusUltrawhich tv has better colors among them?

@BoomerPlusUltra Жыл бұрын

@@lewisevander - I would say that once calibrated it’s not all that different. The OLED has the deeper blacks and the miniled has the brighter whites. For anything other than a dark room I would take the qm8.

@nadasaka1 Жыл бұрын

How about the viewing angle on the TCL QM8?

@nrvous309 Жыл бұрын

Welp, I'm sold. Buying one as we speak. Thanks for another great review!

@Emptrix Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the honest review as always!

@SmallvilleJW Жыл бұрын

I got the TCL QM8 85" last weekend, and I absolutely love it! Your awesome reviews helped me finalize my decision. I hope to understand how to get Dolby Vision content to completely drop all signs of the soap opera effect, but making some motion adjustments definitely makes content enjoyable using Dolby Vision Bright or Dolby Vision Dark. Google TV is a dream to use. As you said, the experience of watching this TV is just "phenomenal."

@Necrohermit Жыл бұрын

I turn off all motion clarity options in Dolby vision bright or dark, what setting are you saying helps?

@SmallvilleJW Жыл бұрын

@@Necrohermit Yes, I have played with turning off all motion in Dolby Vision Bright & Dark as well as leaving some motion settings on at a lower setting just to see what looks best. Ultimately, some content such as Disney+ Star Wars shows doesn't look perfect to me. I don't want to be distracted at all with the soap opera effect.

@Zone2Out Жыл бұрын

I got the 75", call me crazy in the video I think he gets the refresh-resolution wrong. Cause it says it can do 144hz @ 4k, but cuts the resolution when doing 240hz to 1080p. But apparently VRR has to be on to get 144hz. However I can't get it to work with my 4070ti. Have you tried getting it to 144hz?

@cjcaton19 Жыл бұрын

How does it compare to a OLED?

@badex3301 Жыл бұрын

the off viewing angle is a worry for me. how's it on yours. decent or terrible?

@marcuszettergren8885 Жыл бұрын

Love your style Caleb. Easy to look at and easy to listen to. I just wish the damn tv became available in Europe. Yes, there is a similar model with some specs worse, but at the same price, and would leave a bad taste in my mouth if i bought it. This type of regional crap needs to stop. The world is a small place. It's like forcing youtube so that only NA and the region this is sold at could watch your review. And honestly, the manufacturers needs to be called out for this practice.

@rgruenhaus Жыл бұрын

I have a Samsung 65" QLED and I'm very happy with it!

@slmngolf Жыл бұрын

Aja! Great album for audiophile tuning 👌

@scimitar4211 Жыл бұрын

My 75” QM8 is getting delivered tomorrow!

@Broxty 3 ай бұрын

How do you like it? I just ordered the 75 now

@scimitar4211 3 ай бұрын

@@Broxty We love it but should’ve gone with 85” since it was only $300 more at the time I got mine

@NoExceptionsGuy Жыл бұрын

Looks like the top of the range C935 we have in Europe since last year. I have the 75 inch version with 1920 dimming zones. Phenomenal Tv and I expect the QM8 to be perhaps a bit brighter.

@patronautsvirtualworld8155 Жыл бұрын

Until you check for the Rainbow Effect from direct lights on the C935 and C835 it was very visible, this is a big no no if you have lights in the room when watching the TV. And I am amazed how 90% of reviewer does not mention such and important point. And I can assure you that for most of the people this should be a deal-breaker.

@jeffsimbro7742 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely love your content! Definitely considering this TV, but have always had samsung and have a dolly atmos Samsung soundbar which I love. I'm concerned about compatibility with the TCL remote? Currently. I love using one remote that controls the sound bar seamlessly. Do you think there will be an issue with this setup? Could you possibly talk more about sound bar/TV compatibility in the future? Thank you so much!

@remys3827 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review. I love my sports, I’m assuming this is the perfect tv for it in my living room??

@user-ld6lo7vd1i Жыл бұрын

Caleb great review, Which would you recommend the TCL QM8 or the Sony X95L. Thank you. Peter

@suedepup Жыл бұрын

I was hoping for a comment about the sound quality. Also, people seem to be complaining about muted colors using Dolby Vision. I suppose if there was an issue you would have mentioned it. I am a gamer, so I still have unanswered questions, but I will keep my eye on this TV. And it's a bummer about 24fps content. Thanks! (People seem to be arguing whether this is a true 10-bit or 8-bit FRC panel as well. TCL doesn't seem to wanna tell us.)

@darrelarmstrong2408 Жыл бұрын

Caleb are you gonna do a head to head with the QM8 and Hisense U8K when it becomes available? This kind of test will determine what I buy... But I was impressed with your QM8 review well done as always

@BrandonEht Жыл бұрын

Yep. This tv is tempting but I'm waiting to see what the U8K is like also. I prefer Hisense's processing to TCL's, so we will see

@bigred8982 Жыл бұрын

Love your vids. Seems like the sound mixing on this video is a little off. Your voice feels very soft compared to the music.

@ItsAkile Жыл бұрын

TCL keeps getting better, and you to Caleb.

@alexandrosstefaneskou9655 Жыл бұрын

Hey Caleb, congrats on you great work! What's the equivalent model of this TV in EU market ?

@jrpmets252 7 ай бұрын

Great review Caleb. I saw the 75" model at Best Buy and it looked awesome. Curious to know which one you would choose the QM8 or the Samsung QN90C.

@sj460162 Жыл бұрын

Nice review Caleb. Is it better than the qn95c?

@richroggio Жыл бұрын

Hi Caleb, great review I like this TV. is that Steely Dan album Aja in the backround? one of my favs.

@Caleb_Denison Жыл бұрын

You win the Easter egg prize! Yes it is. I’m gonna switch the record in the background for every video. Keep an eye out 😊

@richroggio Жыл бұрын

@@Caleb_Denison thanks Caleb

@gregleblanc1227 Жыл бұрын

Are you gonna do the new TCL S-Class Tv's? I know its the entry level version, but would love to get your opinion on it! Great vid as usual!

@Mayhemz.95 Жыл бұрын

Managed to snag the s90c 77 for £2100 after cashback. Arrives Monday.🎉

@WhiteshadowTV Жыл бұрын

This will be my next living room TV

@TheRealmfc90125 Жыл бұрын

Bought this based on your recommendation AND i got it on sale. Yay!! Looks great. Do you have any tweak settings you can share?

@Customgamer1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review, i will probably be going with this one in 2023. Question is TCL or LG C2? Basically same price right now

@goldorak5282 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review. Very interesting tv. I believe tcl is providing the TVs base for Panasonic mx950 mini led. If true, this is very encouraging. Tcl firepower and pana processing…shame pana not in USA anymore.

@robbiemarisa5624 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys, I’m loving the reviews on the QM8. I’m disable and my tv is on all day. Question how long do you think it will last being on all day 7 days a week. Thanks in advance!

@blank71 Жыл бұрын

Good going to buy this TV not worried about motion I turn my motion all the way up... I like soap opera effect.. Real smooth not judder perfect.. Now if best buy can deliver it.

@zanesawesome369 Жыл бұрын

Man I was really hoping you would’ve touched on the sound, seems promising with that sub in the back.

@xray111xxx Жыл бұрын

TCL is nailing it. No longer just the cheap TV. It is really good!

@paulcarlin5181 8 ай бұрын

My only worry with them is how long will the TV last. Sure, nothing will last anymore 10 years plus, but will I even get 6-8?

@alpzepta 7 ай бұрын

Price too high for TCL TV though let alone not being an OLED too. LG C3 OLED cost the same as this TCL

@ivodias27 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video .... Thank you 🙏🏻

@michaelzoran Жыл бұрын

QUESTION: How are the Viewing Angles of this VA Panel? Also, what are your thoughts about how this TV only has an ATSC 1.0 Turner rather than the ATSC 3.0 Turner?

@meowmixes98 Жыл бұрын

I hope a Hisense U8K side by side comparison is next.

@allensprayberry5764 11 ай бұрын

I have been looking at this TV to put in my Office for when the game is on, and I need to work. Actually, I have been looking at both the TCL QM8 and the Samsung QN90B I will be getting one of these in 85 inches. Is there one you would recommend over the other? It will be mainly for Sports and KZfaq Streaming while I am working. Money is not an object so either is fine price wise. The room is on the bright side so that's the reason for looking at one of these. Great Channel by the way very informative

@TheCrucialQ Жыл бұрын

Interested, I'm just afraid of the Dolby Vision implementation leaving a lot to be desired. Hopefully TCL has purchased Spears and Munsils latest and hard at work creating a great firmware based on the discoveries found while using the disc.

@csi2448 Жыл бұрын

Just got to keep after them. They fixed the fluctuations rather quickly. So if we keep after them, they'll make note of it and even if it can't be "fixed" this TV, it can be for their future TV's!

@Oliver-hp7rk Жыл бұрын

I was curious how the built in subwoofer sounded that you mentioned during the unboxing.

@rodmtbks Жыл бұрын

Hi Caleb - based on your Lg G3 video I went and bought one. Amazing TV. I now need a cheaper 55” to put on the wall in a room we use as a gym. It would be connected to an Apple TV to play yoga/Pilates/workout videos mostly. Given that, could you share a few recommendations? Many thanks in advance

@hooliemack33 2 ай бұрын

I got a service update and my tv looks fabulous

@DragonfireRC 7 ай бұрын

Great video. One thing you did not mention is that this TV does not have an ATSC 3.0 tuner, just an ATSC 1.0. So, added $250 expense for an ATSC 3.0 tuner if you use an antenna for OTA in an area with good ATSC 3.0 coverage.

@jamestapscott9400 Жыл бұрын

Caleb, A great review. In case I missed it, how is QM8 screen glare and off angle viewing? Would you say better or worse than Sony 93L?

@SmallvilleJW Жыл бұрын

The QM8 has an anti-glare coating, and the viewing angles are great.

@coleG112 Жыл бұрын

Really interested to see how the Q7 fairs. The QM8 is the 6 Series' replacement in specs…but the Q7 is the replacement in price. So I'd be really interested to see a 3-way comparison between them, as well as the (I'm assuming will be?) standalone Q7 review

@johnb4905 Жыл бұрын

I'm more interested in the Hisense U7K, there seems to be a bigger step down with TCL from the 8 series models.

@blackcaesar8387 Жыл бұрын

6 series is much more closer to q7 than qm8. the only downgrade on the q 7 is loss of miniled...which only impacts how efficiently it can get bright. It still gets really bright, has similar dimming zones as 6 series and more importantly has same newer processor as qm8.

@petedetraglia4776 Жыл бұрын

@@johnb4905 The Q7 is a fantastic TV with great blacks, low bloom, gaming speed panel, great colors, and it's only $550.00 at Best Buy. The Q7 isn't mini dot but it doesn't need it because it does alot of things great after calibration...

@marsel108 7 ай бұрын

@@blackcaesar8387That is absolutely not what mini led is for. It's to be able to have more zones and finer control over black levels, not have a brighter tv. Although since they are smaller you can fit more and have more light but that's not the main purpose of mini leds. Mini led does make a huge difference in reducing blooming and achieving OLED like Blacks.

@Angry-_-Asian 5 ай бұрын

Had to pick up a 65" QM8 for $900! Seemed like a no brainer coming from a 55" R615. I was eyeing the LG's OLEDs but can't spend twice as much for a 55". TCL earns my $ as the R615 has been great for over 5 years and will now be my bedroom TV. I'm also upgrading my gaming monitor to the Alienware 32" 240hz QD-OLED so it will be cool to compare the 2. Thanks for the content Caleb, always good info!

@brealll9647 5 ай бұрын

How do you like the TV?

@Angry-_-Asian 5 ай бұрын

@@brealll9647 I'm super impressed with it! Definitely a bright TV. Only minor issue is some motion clarity but for the price point I'm not complaining. The blacks are ridiculous for LED. My buddy came over to check out the setup and thought it was OLED until I told him it was Micro LED lol =)

@simonbaribeau4853 2 ай бұрын

@@Angry-_-Asian still liking it 3 months later ?

@Angry-_-Asian 2 ай бұрын

@@simonbaribeau4853 Hey Simon no major complaints after 3 months. I'd say the only thing I noticed is I would have to turn on 120Hz whenever I turned on the tv. Honestly I use my 4K 240Hz OLED monitor a lot more than the TV. Unfortunately the TV is sitting in storage at the moment while I'm moving.

@watchcommander2012 Жыл бұрын

Great video Caleb Do you know if TCL will be selling a QM8 equivalent in the UK or is it an US markets only product?

@Hi_Im_Jen Жыл бұрын

C935

@ovidiupaliu8869 Жыл бұрын

Hey, big fan of the channel mate, do you happen to know the name of the QM8 for Europe? ( I did find the C845 but nothing that ties it directly so I'm nervous to move forward with the buy)

@TBoogy3 Жыл бұрын

Was tempted but gonna have to go with Hisense u8k.

@bamdet Жыл бұрын

For what reasons?

@JeffAnton Жыл бұрын

Fantastic review, mine is arriving later today! ;-) This may be too basic, but think applies to most people (or I am just lazy), can you recommend a "one and done" picture mode recommendation for this set? I assume this will be filmmaker mode with a bit of tweaking based on preference, however would appreciate that recommendation. If not, off to AVS I will go for further research.

@xirtus 7 ай бұрын

Admittedly, You are the best in your class.

@leafs2994 8 ай бұрын

Would this handle brightness and motion rate for watching hockey ? I am using bell fibe in a dark room . Thank you. Great video! Any recommendations would be appreciated.