TCL 65C8K (TCL Q8C) 4K Mini LED TV
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Our take on the TCL 65C8K (TCL Q8C) 4K Mini LED TV
The TCL C8K (sold as the Q8C in some markets) is a 65-inch Mini LED LCD TV with quantum dots, full-array local dimming and Google TV built in. It sits below TCL's flagship QM8 line but keeps a bright panel, wide color and gaming features like high refresh with variable refresh rate. Buyers pick it for a bright room where an OLED would struggle, and reviewers generally rate it as strong value against Samsung and Hisense Mini LED sets. The main trade-offs are black level and off-angle viewing versus OLED, and the usual LCD motion smear.
- Mini LED backlight with local dimming gives high peak brightness and solid HDR highlights
- Quantum dot layer produces wide, saturated color
- Google TV with Assistant built in, plus four HDMI inputs
- Gaming features: high refresh, VRR and low input lag
- Good value against Samsung and Hisense Mini LED rivals
What reviewers say
Reviewers and owners rate the C8K/Q8C as one of the better value Mini LED sets, praising brightness, color and gaming features. Complaints center on black-level blooming, off-angle viewing and average built-in sound.
- BrightnessPraisedOwners say the Mini LED panel stays punchy in bright rooms and makes HDR highlights pop.
- Black levelCriticisedReviewers note blooming and grayish blacks in dark scenes compared with OLED.
- Viewing anglesCriticisedColors and contrast drop off when sitting to the side of the screen.
Questions and answers
- Is the TCL C8K the same as the Q8C?
- Yes. TCL sells the same set as the C8K in some regions and the Q8C in others. Features and panel are the same; only the model name differs.
- Is Mini LED better than OLED here?
- Mini LED gets much brighter, which suits sunny rooms and bright HDR. OLED gives deeper blacks and better off-angle viewing. Pick based on your room and whether you watch in the dark.
- Does it support 4K 120Hz and VRR for consoles?
- Yes. It has HDMI 2.1 inputs with high refresh and variable refresh rate, so PS5 and Xbox Series X can run at 120fps with reduced tearing.
- What is in the box?
- The TV, a stand, a remote, batteries and a power cable. No HDMI cable or wall mount is included.
- Do I need a soundbar?
- Most reviewers recommend one. The built-in speakers handle news and casual viewing but lack bass and scale for movies.
- Is Google TV included?
- Yes. Google TV with Google Assistant is built in, with the major streaming apps and voice search through the remote.
