Which is better for gaming?

The TCL QM8K. Its 144Hz native panel and Game Accelerator 288 give lower lag and smoother motion, and all four HDMI ports are usable for consoles. The Sony is good for gaming but only two of its four ports are 2.1.

Which has the better picture?

The Sony Bravia 9 II has the edge on color purity and reflection handling thanks to its True RGB backlight. The TCL is brighter in some scenes and has more dimming zones, so it holds its own in bright rooms.

Which is better in a bright room?

Both handle glare well. The TCL pushes very high brightness with an anti-reflective panel, while the Sony's Immersive Black Screen Pro reduces reflections more aggressively. Owners of both call them strong in bright rooms.

Is the Sony worth stepping up to?

Yes if you want the best color, sound and build in an 85-inch set and watch a lot of movies. If you mostly game or want the brightest picture for the money, the TCL covers more ground.

Both are well built, but the Sony has the sturdier chassis and better packaging according to owners. The TCL has no reported reliability pattern; either should last many years with normal use.

Do either support Dolby Vision?

The Sony supports Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG. The TCL's listed specs show HDR support but do not confirm Dolby Vision, so check the specific size before buying.

TCL QM8K QD-Mini LED TV vs Sony Bravia 9 II 85-Inch TV

The TCL QM8K is the better pick for most shoppers who want a bright, high-contrast Mini LED picture and fast gaming, and it costs far less than the Sony. The Sony Bravia 9 II wins on color purity from its True RGB backlight, reflection handling, sound and build, and it is the set to buy if you want the best 85-inch home-theater picture and can pay for it. Reviewers praise both for picture quality; TCL owners knock the weak built-in sound, while Sony owners report HDMI handshake quirks and only two full 2.1 ports.

Choose the TCL QM8K if you want a bright QD-Mini LED picture with 144Hz gaming and 3800 dimming zones for a lot less money.
Choose the Sony Bravia 9 II if you want True RGB color, the best anti-glare treatment and cinematic built-in sound in an 85-inch set.

Prices

TCL QM8K QD-Mini LED TV: $1,199.99 refurbished at Amazon (last seen Nov 8)
Sony Bravia 9 II 85-Inch TV: $5,795.69 at Greentoe (last seen Nov 10)
Difference: the TCL QM8K QD-Mini LED TV is $4,595.70 cheaper than the Sony Bravia 9 II 85-Inch TV at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 10)

	TCL QM8K QD-Mini LED TV	Sony Bravia 9 II 85-Inch TV
Backlight	QD-Mini LED with up to 3800 local dimming zones	True RGB LED with independently controlled red, green and blue LEDs
Refresh rate	144Hz native, Game Accelerator 288	120Hz native with VRR
HDR formats	HDR10 and Dolby Vision support	HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision
Anti-glare	CrystGlow WHVA anti-reflective panel	Immersive Black Screen Pro treatment
Sound	Bang & Olufsen audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X	Acoustic Multi-Audio Plus with Beam Tweeter and 3D upscaling
HDMI 2.1 ports	Four HDMI inputs, Game Accelerator for low lag	Four HDMI inputs but only two rated 2.1
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Sizes	Multiple sizes across the QM8K line	85-inch class only

Spec	TCL QM8K QD-Mini LED TV	Sony Bravia 9 II 85-Inch TV
Smart TV	Yes	true
HDMI Ports	4	4 HDMI ports
Display Type	LED, QLED	RGB LED
Resolution	4K	4K
HDTV Format	4K UHD	4K
Refresh Rate	144Hz (native)	120
Anti-Glare	Yes	Yes
Viewing Angle	Wider viewing angles	89° viewing angle
Screen Form	Flat	Flat
High Definition	Yes	Yes
Color	Black	Black
Assistant Support	Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri	Siri

Spec	TCL QM8K QD-Mini LED TV	Sony Bravia 9 II 85-Inch TV
HDR	Yes	Yes
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI, Optical Audio	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, IrDA, RF, USB, HDMI, Ethernet
Screen Size	75 inches	85"(84.6")
Weight	67 lb	106.3 lb
High Dynamic Range (HDR)	true	true
Smart Platform	Google TV	Google TV
Series	QD Mini LED - QM8K	BRAVIA 9 II
Network Functionality	Smart TV, Google Assistant	—
Internet Streaming Services	Netflix, YouTube	—

TCL QM8K QD-Mini LED TV vs Sony Bravia 9 II 85-Inch TV

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TCL QM8K QD-Mini LED TV vs Sony Bravia 9 II 85-Inch TV

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