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December 13, 2025
The TCL QM9K is excellent, but not much more than the QM8K
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TL;DR
- The TCL QM9K is TCL's new flagship TV, aiming to compete with high-end models from Sony.
- It offers impressive brightness (measured at 5,844 nits) and advanced features like Google Gemini and a presence sensor.
- However, the QM9K is very similar to the QM8K, which is significantly cheaper.
- Both models share features like a 144Hz refresh rate, WHVA panels, a similar processor, Bang & Olufsen speakers, and Google OS.
- The QM9K has more dimming zones (up to 6,000 vs. 3,800) and higher peak brightness, but the QM8K will receive Google Gemini via an update.
- Minor issues were noted with the QM9K's motion processing and screen tearing during gaming.
- Vignetting was observed on the edges of the screen due to the zero-border design.
- The article suggests the QM8K is a better value proposition, especially since current content mastering doesn't fully utilize the QM9K's extreme brightness.
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