TCL QM8K Precise Dimming QD-Mini LED TVs are launched in the U.S.
28 May 2025, 07:29:55
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The TCL QM8K Precise Dimming QD-Mini LED TVs are launched in the U.S. Successor to the award-winning QM851G, the QM8K introduces the company's own CrystGlow WHVA Panel with ZeroBorder. The QM8K will change the way consumers look at TV by combining new panel technology with the picture accuracy of its Halo Control System, stunning HDR impact from up to 35% more dimming zones and up to 65% higher peak brightness than previous series, and Audio by Bang & Olufsen for exceptional sound quality. The new TCL QM8K is available at Best Buy in a 65" and a 85" size class. The 98" and 75" models will be launched next month.
- TCL 98QM8K - specifications; USD 6500
- TCL 85QM8K - specifications; USD 3800
- TCL 75QM8K - specifications; USD 3000
- TCL 65QM8K - specifications; USD 2300
The Halo Control System yields three key benefits including enhanced color accuracy, enhanced gray scale accuracy, as well as virtually no blooming, for more natural, stunning picture quality. The new system's Super High Energy LED Chip combines high brightness with increased light efficiency while a Super Condensed Micro Lens uses a narrower light path for more precise light control. Additionally, the new TCL Micro OD reduces optical distance between the backlight and diffuser plate, helping avoid light overlap for virtually no blooming or halo effect, to produce clear, sharp edges between bright whites and dark blacks.
TCL's enhanced QD-Mini LED backlight technology works in conjunction with a high contrast WHVA Panel to block out more of the light when the LCD closes for a better dark state, providing up to five times better native contrast. Furthermore, enhanced QLED technology combines a new Color Optimization Algorithm with more vibrant Quantum Crystals for significantly improved color accuracy.
Critical to achieve premium picture quality, processing also gets an upgrade in the TCL QM8K with Zero-Delay Transient Response for virtually no lag between the input signal and backlight response, preventing after-image blur and maximizing specular highlights. The Halo Control System also adds a Bi-Directional 23-bit Backlight Controller, allowing the finest granular control of over 65,000 levels of brightness for each LED so gray scale accuracy is elevated. In addition, the system includes a Dynamic Light Algorithm (DLA) that intelligently optimizes the incoming video to render SDR signals at near HDR level, for consistently pristine picture quality regardless of the content metadata.
TCL has also added Audio by Bang & Olufsen, to match its more accurate picture with exceptional sound quality. Cosmetically, the QM8K is enhanced with a thinner, flatter cabinet design for truly flush wall mounting, and an elegant pedestal stand for those that want to place it on their home theater furniture.
TCL's QM8K series replaces the award-winning QM851G from 2024 and offers:
- Halo Control System – NEW Super High Energy LED Chip, Super Condensed Micro Lens, Micro OD, 23-bit Backlight Controller, Zero-Delay Transient Response, Dynamic Light Algorithm (DLA), High Contrast HVA Panel, Enhanced QLED & NEW Color Optimization Algorithm
- NEW CrystGlow WHVA Panel with ZeroBorder
- Anti-Reflective Panel
- Up to LD3800 Precise Dimming
- Up to HDR5000 Peak Brightness
- TCL AiPQ Pro Processor
- 144Hz Native Panel Refresh Rate
- Game Accelerator 288, for up to blistering fast 288 VRR
- NEW Filmmaker Mode
- Dolby Vision IQ & HDR10+
- IMAX Enhanced & AMD FreeSync PP Certifications
- Audio by Bang & Olufsen, with Up-firing Dolby Atmos Drivers
- NEW Backlit Remote
- Dolby Atmos & DTS Virtual:X
- Hands-Free Voice Control (Far Field)
- NEW Art Mode, Art Gallery and AI Art
- Google TV with Enhanced TV GUI
- Nextgen TV (ATSC 3.0)
- NEW Thinner, Flatter, Cabinet with height adjustable pedestal stand (65"- 85")
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