TCL QM850G (2023) Series

Bright panel with strong contrast ; Wide, generally accurate color ; Hands-free Google Assistant ; Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast ; Good selection of gaming features

Pricey compared with TCL's previous offerings ; Greens can occasionally lean cool ; No ATSC 3.0 tuner

TCL's flagship QM8 Class TV delivers excellent picture quality and the Google TV platform along with plenty of other features, though it's priced higher than the company's previous models.

High brightness ; Anti-glare screen ; Affordable price

Some backlight blooming ; No ATSC 3.0 tuner ; No 55-inch screen option

TCL’s flagship TV for 2023, the QM8 Class, is a high brightness mini-LED model, and its impressive local dimming delivers deep and detailed shadows. Available in screen sizes ranging from 65 inches up to 98 inches, QM8 class sets are affordably priced...

With the right price and the right tweaks between now and launch (more bass response, please!) the QM8 could once again be the best mid-range TV you could buy — and we can't wait to get it into the lab to test it for ourselves.

Just about any misstep is enough to tip the scales, and for that reason, the QM8 becomes a slightly trickier value proposition, though there’s plenty to appeal to most people. If your living room has ambient lighting issues, its high level of...

One significant difference between building a home theater around a video projector or a conventional flat-screen television has been image size. Projector fans will point to the immersion that big-screen projection offers, with the screen size limited...

Very bright mini-LED panel that delivers excellent picture quality, even in well-lit rooms. ; Stunning picture quality with accurate color range. ; Great contrast and the local dimming feature creates deep blacks. ; A built-in gaming mode that allows...

The price is a bit high compared to previous models. ; Certain settings are a bit hard to locate; Such as adding a new audio device. ; No ASTC 3.0 Support.