Which is better for a bright living room?

The TCL QM8K. Its Mini LED backlight reaches up to HDR5000 brightness and the anti-reflective panel handles glare better than the Sony's OLED screen.

Which is better for movies in a dark room?

The Sony Bravia 8 II. Self-lit OLED pixels give per-pixel blacks, and its XR Processor plus Dolby Vision support make it the stronger cinematic pick.

Which is better for gaming?

The TCL QM8K. It has a 144Hz native panel, Game Accelerator 288 up to 288 VRR and Auto Game Mode; the Sony stays at 120Hz with largely unchanged gaming features.

Is the Sony worth about $573 more?

Only if you value processing, Dolby Vision and built-in sound over brightness and refresh rate. At $1,998.00 versus $1,424.99, the TCL covers more ground for the money.

Which has better built-in sound?

Close. The Sony's speakers are often called good enough to skip a soundbar; the TCL uses Audio by Bang & Olufsen with Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X.

Do either support Dolby Vision?

The Sony Bravia 8 II supports Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG but not HDR10+. Dolby Vision is not listed for the TCL QM8K.

Sony Bravia 8 II QD-OLED TV vs TCL QM8K 65-inch QD-Mini LED 4K TV

Buy the Sony Bravia 8 II if picture processing and built-in sound matter most; buy the TCL QM8K if you want more brightness, a 144Hz panel and a lower price. As of November 8, 2026, the Sony 65-inch is $1,998.00 at Abt Electronics & Appliances and the TCL 65-inch QM8K is $1,424.99 at Best Buy, a gap of about $573. The Sony has dipped to $1,638.00 and the TCL to $1,217.16 in recent daily tracking, so both are worth watching.

Today the TCL QM8K 65-inch QD-Mini LED 4K TV costs $573.01 less at its best price.

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