#4 Overall QLED Updated 16 August 2026
TCL 65Q8C
Flagship QD Mini-LED brightness and B&O sound for less than Samsung or LG
THE undig SCORE — 4 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
82
Out of 100
Key characteristics
Panel size
55"–85"Tech
Mini-LED / QLEDRefresh
120 HzSmart OS
Google / webOSHighlights
- ✓ QD Mini-LED with very high peak brightness
- ✓ 144Hz Motion Clarity Pro for gaming
- ✓ Google TV with hands-free voice
- ✓ Audio by Bang & Olufsen
Our take
TCL's Q8C brings genuine flagship mini-LED — huge brightness, deep local dimming and Bang & Olufsen-tuned audio — at a price that undercuts the equivalent Samsung and LG sets. It's no longer the budget pick, but for the performance it's the value flagship to beat.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Best budget mini-LED available
- + Google TV is excellent
- + Great value for gaming setups
- + Regular software updates
Cons
- − Sound quality is basic
- − Dimming zones fewer than Hisense U8N
- − Build quality reflects the price
Review sources
R
RTINGS Lab · Tier A
83
W
Wirecutter Lab · Tier A
Budget Pick
72
T
Tom's Guide Lab · Tier A
82
T
T3 Expert · Tier B
80
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