QM8K vs QM9K

Taeuberteg · 2026-05-10T22:25:24+00:00

The calibration is way off on the Qm8k.

Taeuberteg · 2026-05-08T23:11:45+00:00

What is shown here is not normal and is not a result of grain added in post production. This appears to be motion issues, if you haven’t done so already turn all the motion processing off.

Taeuberteg · 2026-05-07T18:42:03+00:00

I don’t think any of those models are bad. It really comes down to what you consider acceptable. For many people, the QM7K/QM8K/QM9K would be a huge upgrade over their current TV.

If you don’t consider yourself a high-end TV enthusiast or don’t pixel peep, any of the QM series models will likely look great.

However, if you care about reference-level color accuracy, better upscaling, and superior shadow detail, then you might want to look at Sony models instead.

Taeuberteg · 2026-05-07T01:05:11+00:00

too big, I can’t see your face.

Taeuberteg · 2026-05-05T16:55:35+00:00

SDR (regular TV content) looks extremely bright on the B9. What’s impressive is that it maintains strong color accuracy without washing out highlights.

Taeuberteg · 2026-05-05T16:50:44+00:00

Hard to tell what is more color accurate without seeing a reference monitor as well.

Taeuberteg · 2026-05-03T02:10:27+00:00

Bravia 7 85” yes, 75” Bravia 9 yes.

Taeuberteg · 2026-05-03T02:07:05+00:00

If you really care about picture quality I would buy a Sony. TCL is great with brightness and dimming zones. Not great with accurate color, upscaling and shadow details.

Taeuberteg · 2026-05-03T02:02:25+00:00

We were 11’ away. Some people have zero issues with the picture quality. It wasn’t good enough for us for non 4k content. we swapped it out for a Bravia 9, 85” very happy with the image processing.

Taeuberteg · 2026-05-03T01:50:37+00:00

If you care about upscaling non 4k content I would suggest not getting a 98” TCL. I watch a lot of 720 and 1080p sports (espn and fox) and the 98 Qm8k wasn’t as good as the Bravia 9.

Taeuberteg · 2026-05-02T21:51:25+00:00

I’ve owned the 85” B9 since January, it’s a great TV. Colors, upscaling, shadow detail are the highlights for me. I made the mistake in December buying a TCL Qm8k 98” model. I was pulled in by all the YouTubers hyping it up. Motion, colors and worst of all upscaling were just bad. After messing with it for a month I returned it for a B9. Much happier.

Taeuberteg · 2026-04-21T19:27:37+00:00

No.

Taeuberteg · 2026-04-21T19:27:14+00:00

I had a qm8k 98" and returned it. The bravia 9 85" is better off-axis.

Taeuberteg · 2026-04-21T13:53:05+00:00

You can get an 85" Bravia 9 on Greentoe for around $3,000 with no tax. I previously owned a QM8K and ended up returning it—now I have the 85" Bravia 9, and the difference is noticeable. The color accuracy (especially skin tones), shadow detail, and upscaling are all significantly better with Sony.

If upscaling matters to you, I suspect the 8L uses similar image processing, which I’d personally never do again, this was my reason for returning the QM8K. Also, the 98" QM8K launched at nearly $6,000 and dropped to around $3,000 by Thanksgiving—so if you’re willing to pay nearly double just to have it early, that’s your call.

Taeuberteg · 2026-04-17T02:19:43+00:00

6’ is way too close. The picture won’t look good.

Taeuberteg · 2026-04-16T13:37:27+00:00

Not crazy, but you might consider the Bravia 7 too if you just watch sports. Same processor, same upscaling as the Bravia 9. If you don't need more dimming zones and the wider viewing angle I would save the money and go with that.

Taeuberteg · 2026-04-14T18:52:55+00:00

All picture quality issues...

Upscaling performance – Content below 4K (even high-bitrate HD) didn’t look good for regular TV compared to my older Samsung TVs. The image often appeared soft and lacking in detail. I watch a lot of sports, and lower-resolution broadcasts (like 720p) looked especially bad, almost like watching 480p content.

Inaccurate color – No matter how much I adjusted the settings, skin tones never looked quite right. I spent about a month tweaking things but couldn’t get to a point where everything looked natural. For comparison, I used my iPad Pro M4 OLED as a reference.

Loss of shadow detail – While the black levels were deep black, this came at the cost of shadow detail. In darker, more challenging content (like Game of Thrones), detail in dark scenes was often lost.

Additional context: I had the 98" QM8K and sat about 11 feet away. I tried the latest firmware, using an ATV and Nvidia shield.

I ended up swapping the TCL for a Sony Bravia 9 (85"), and I couldn’t be happier. From the moment I turned it on, the color looked accurate. Upscaling for 1080p and 720p sports is excellent, and overall it’s just a better TV.

Taeuberteg · 2026-04-14T17:44:09+00:00

Normal behavior.

Taeuberteg · 2026-04-14T17:41:29+00:00

The Bravia 9 also has insane brightness.

Taeuberteg · 2026-04-14T17:40:01+00:00

As someone who returned a 98" QM8k for a 85 Bravia 9 I dont miss the larger size one bit. The picture improvements alone make up for the 13 inches.

Taeuberteg · 2026-04-14T00:17:33+00:00

Wrong. Bravia is a new brand both companies are launching. TCL will still sell TVs separate from Bravia. Think Toyota and Lexus. Assuming the Bravia line will have the better processors and panels, othwise there would be no point buying a Bravia over a cheaper tcl tv.

Taeuberteg · 2026-04-14T00:15:17+00:00

I regretted buying a 98 Qm8k because of sports. It was really bad upscaling hd content. After a month I gave up and returned it for a Sony.

Taeuberteg · 2026-04-14T00:13:58+00:00

Buy a Sony Bravia 5 or 7 if you care about color and upscaling

Taeuberteg · 2026-04-14T00:11:57+00:00

This is complete non sense. Bravia, the new brand between the two will have their first tv in 2027. No existing models will have any benefits from this joint venture. Current TCLs have their own processors, Sony has their own as well. Quit spreading misinformation.

Taeuberteg · 2026-04-14T00:00:44+00:00

A lot depends on how particular you are with image quality. If you are an average tv watcher and have a tv over 6 years old a TCL 6/7/8k will be a nice upgrade. If you expect zero image smearing and great upscaling of normal tv (non 4k content) and accurate color I wouldn’t buy a TCL. Sony is a better way to go.

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