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TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV vs TCL 75" QM6K QD-Mini LED 144Hz Smart TV

Buy the 65-inch QM8K if you want the brightest, most controlled picture and the best gaming features; buy the 75-inch QM6K if screen size and price matter more. The QM8K is $1,299.99 at Queen City Homestore as of November 5, 2026. The QM6K's lowest recent price was $798.00 on November 2, 2026, roughly $500 less for 10 more inches.

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TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV

TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV

$1,299.99at Queen City HomestoreObserved at 6:57 AM
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Choose the QM8K if you sit close enough to notice contrast and glare, game at high frame rates, or watch in a bright room.

Pros
  • Very high peak brightness handles bright rooms and HDR highlights.
  • Mini LED halo control keeps bright objects from bleeding into dark scenes.
  • 144Hz native panel with 288 VRR suits fast console and PC gaming.
  • Anti-reflective screen cuts window and lamp glare.
  • Bang & Olufsen audio with Dolby Atmos is better than most built-in sound.
Cons
  • Costs about $500 more than the QM6K.
  • Only 65 inches, smaller than the QM6K.
  • Deep stand needs a wide media console.
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TCL 75" QM6K QD-Mini LED 144Hz Smart TV

TCL 75" QM6K QD-Mini LED 144Hz Smart TV

Choose the QM6K if you want the biggest screen for the money and can accept a step down in brightness and halo control.

Pros
  • 75 inches for $798.00, a lot of screen per dollar.
  • Reviewers call the picture bright and close to OLED quality.
  • 144Hz HDMI ports make it a strong budget gaming TV.
  • Easy-to-navigate remote.
Cons
  • No anti-glare treatment, so reflections are more visible.
  • Reviewers report menu lag and occasional streaming glitches.
  • Heavy; needs two people to lift and mount.
  • Standard speakers, no premium audio tuning.

What separates them

TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TVTCL 75" QM6K QD-Mini LED 144Hz Smart TV
Screen size65 inches75 inches
Price$1,299.99 at Queen City Homestore as of November 5, 2026$798.00 lowest recent price on November 2, 2026
BacklightQD-Mini LED with all-domain halo controlQD-Mini LED
Peak brightnessUp to 5,000 nits claimedBright for its class, no figure given
Native refresh rate144Hz, Game Accelerator up to 288 VRR144Hz with HDMI 2.1 gaming ports
Panel and glareCrystGlow WHVA panel, anti-reflective ZeroBorder designStandard panel, no anti-glare claim
AudioBang & Olufsen tuning with Dolby AtmosStandard built-in speakers
SoftwareGoogle TV with Google AssistantGoogle TV, reviewers note menu lag and occasional streaming glitches

Price history

$1,217.16$798.00
Nov 2Nov 5
  • TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV: lowest $1,217.16 on Nov 5 at CompSource.
  • TCL 75" QM6K QD-Mini LED 144Hz Smart TV: lowest $798.00 on Nov 2 at Amazon; $798.00 on Nov 3.

Prices at every store

TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV

  • Best BuyNew

    In stock

    $1,424.99Free shippingObserved at 6:56 AM
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  • Queen City HomestoreNew

    Availability unknown

    $1,299.99Free shippingObserved at 6:57 AM
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  • CompSourceNew

    Out of stock

    $1,217.16Observed at 6:56 AM
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  • WalmartNew

    Out of stockSold by Hyper Microsystems, Inc.

    $1,249.99Free shippingObserved at 6:56 AM
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TCL 75" QM6K QD-Mini LED 144Hz Smart TV

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Specs compared

SpecTCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TVTCL 75" QM6K QD-Mini LED 144Hz Smart TV
Feature 165"75"
Feature 2120Hz120Hz
LightingQLEDOLED
Network FunctionalitySmart TV, Google Assistant—
Smart TVYes—
HDMI Ports4—
Internet Streaming ServicesNetflix, YouTube—
Network ConnectivityWi-Fi 6, Ethernet—
Video InterfaceHDMI—
PC InterfaceHDMI—
Supported Resolutions4K—
Display TypeLED, QLED—
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SpecTCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TVTCL 75" QM6K QD-Mini LED 144Hz Smart TV
Resolution4K—
HDTV Format4K UHD—
Backlight TechnologyMini LED—
Display HighlightsHDR—
Refresh Rate144Hz (native)—
Anti-GlareYes—
Max Resolution V-Sync144Hz—
Display Aspect Ratio16:9—
Dynamic Contrast Ratio30,000,000:1—
Image Contrast Ratio

What reviewers say

TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV

Reviewers rate the QM8K as one of the brightest, most feature-packed Mini LED TVs in its price class, with strong gaming specs. Most criticism centers on blooming in dark scenes and the Google TV interface rather than the panel itself.

Pros
  • High brightness that holds up in bright rooms
  • Smooth 144Hz gaming with low input lag
  • Solid build and slim bezels
  • Good value for the size and specs
Cons
  • Haloing around bright objects on black backgrounds
  • Off-axis picture dims and shifts color
  • Menu and settings navigation can be slow

TCL 75" QM6K QD-Mini LED 144Hz Smart TV

Reviewers consistently call the QM6K excellent value, with bright, clear picture quality and gaming performance that comes close to OLED. A few mention minor software quirks and menu lag, but overall satisfaction is high.

Pros
  • Bright, vivid colors and clear picture
  • Excellent value for the price
  • Great for gaming with 144Hz HDMI ports
  • Close to OLED picture quality
Cons
  • Streaming videos can glitch
  • Hesitation when scrolling through menus
  • Heavy, needs two people to lift
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Questions and answers

Which is better for a bright living room?
The QM8K. Its anti-reflective panel and much higher peak brightness hold up better against windows and lamps. The QM6K is bright for its price but has no anti-glare claim.
Is the QM8K worth $500 more than the QM6K?
If you game at high frame rates, watch a lot of HDR, or fight glare, yes. If you mainly want the largest screen for movies and sports, the QM6K covers that for less.
Which is better for gaming?
Both run 144Hz. The QM8K adds Game Accelerator up to 288 VRR and better halo control, so it edges ahead. The QM6K is still a strong budget gaming set per reviewers.
How much bigger is the 75-inch QM6K?
About 10 inches diagonally, roughly 18% more screen area than the 65-inch QM8K. That matters most if you sit more than 8 feet away.
Which has better sound out of the box?
The QM8K, with Bang & Olufsen tuning and Dolby Atmos. The QM6K uses standard speakers, so budget for a soundbar.
Do both have Google TV?
Yes, both are Google TV smart TVs with Netflix and YouTube. Reviewers note some menu lag on the QM6K.

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7,415:1 (native)
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Viewing AngleWider viewing angles—
Viewing Angle (Vertical)178 o—
Menu LanguageSpanish, English, French—
Dimensions14.5 inches (stand depth)—