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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Brightness
    1. HDR Brightness
    2. HDR Brightness In Game Mode
    3. SDR Brightness
  5. Black Level
    1. Contrast
    2. Lighting Zone Precision
    3. Lighting Zone Transitions
    4. Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
    5. Black Uniformity
  6. Color
    1. SDR Color Volume
    2. HDR Color Volume
    3. SDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
    4. SDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
    5. HDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
    6. HDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
  7. Processing
    1. PQ EOTF Tracking
    2. Low-Quality Content Smoothing
    3. Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
    4. HDR Native Gradient
  8. Game Mode Responsiveness
    1. Input Lag
    2. Supported Resolutions
    3. Variable Refresh Rate
    4. CAD In Game Mode @ Max Refresh Rate
    5. CAD In Game Mode @ 120Hz
    6. CAD In Game Mode @ 60Hz
    7. PS5 Compatibility
    8. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
  9. Motion Handling
    1. Stutter
    2. 24p Judder
    3. Response Time
    4. Flicker
    5. Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    6. Motion Interpolation
  10. Reflections
    1. Direct Reflections
    2. Ambient Black Level Raise
    3. Total Reflected Light
    4. Ambient Color Saturation
  11. Panel
    1. Viewing Angle
    2. Gray Uniformity
    3. Panel Technology
  12. Inputs
    1. Input Specifications
    2. Audio Passthrough
    3. HDR Format Support
  13. Design
    1. Style
    2. Stand
    3. Back
    4. Borders
    5. Thickness
    6. Build Quality
  14. Smart Features
    1. Interface
    2. Ad-Free
    3. Remote
    4. TV Controls
    5. In The Box
    6. Misc
  15. Sound Quality
    1. Frequency Response
  16. Comments

TCL QM8/QM851G QLED vs TCL QM7K

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

TCL QM8/QM851G QLED
TCL QM7K

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TCL QM8/QM851G QLED Picture
TCL QM7K Picture
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Variants

  • 65QM851G (65")
  • 75QM851G (75")
  • 85QM851G (85")
  • 98QM851G (98")
  • 55QM7K (55")
  • 65QM7K (65")
  • 75QM7K (75")
  • 85QM7K (85")
  • 98QM7K (98")

Our Verdict

TCL QM8/QM851G QLED

TCL QM7K

The TCL QM8/QM851G QLED is better than the TCL QM7K. While the QM7K has the better contrast, the QM8's local dimming solution is noticeably faster and more precise, giving the TV better overall black levels. The QM8 is also the more colorful TV overall. Unfortunately, the QM8's HDR brightness accuracy is quite poor, while the QM7K's is great, so it follows the content creator's intent much more closely.

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