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One of my favorite TCL TVs got a major refresh this year with the QM8L. It features an updated SQD-Mini LED panel for better color accuracy and contrast, as well as speakers designed by luxury audio masters Bang & Olufsen for sound to match.
And if you’ve been looking to upgrade your main TV, it’s a great time to buy: Best Buy is offering up to $1,000 off the TCL QM8L, with every size on sale. This brings the price of the 75-inch version to just under $2,000. And if you’re looking to spend a little less, the 65-inch model is $1,799 (with a slightly smaller discount of $700). If you’d rather buy from Amazon, the site is offering the same deal.
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The new SDQ-Mini LED panel can produce up to 100% of the BT.2020 color spectrum, which means you’ll get rich, bold colors with less bleed and bloom thanks to the redesigned LED lenses, which are better at focusing light. It also uses up to 4,000 local dimming zones to create razor-sharp contrast that rivals high-end OLED and MicroRGB rivals from more premium brands like Sony and LG. And with a peak brightness of 6,000 nits, you’ll get consistent visibility in almost any lighting.
Review: TCL QM8
The Bang & Olufsen speakers work with Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound as well as IMAX Enhanced technology to give you a more immersive listening experience while streaming music, movies, and shows. But if you want a truly custom home audio system to complement your new TV, you can connect soundbars, speakers, and subwoofers via HDMI eARC inputs or Bluetooth if you prefer a wireless connection. Console gamers can also take advantage of the AMD FreeSync Premium VRR support and a 144Hz refresh rate for smoother gameplay and cutscenes.
If you’re considering a TCL TV (which I would often recommend over Hisense models, based on my testing), consider this deal on the QM8L.
How I rated this deal
While a sizeable discount, the $1,000 maximum gives you diminishing returns on the larger screen sizes. However, it still provides a better balance between price, quality, and features. You’ll get excellent picture quality with enhanced color accuracy, sharper contrast, and fine detailing over previous iterations of the TCL QM8. And with speakers by Bang & Olufsen, you’ll get rich, clean audio to match and create a more cinematic experience at home. That’s why I gave this deal a 4/5 Editor’s rating.
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