TCL QM851G (65-inch)
TCL · 2024

QM851G (65-inch)

The QM851G is TCL's brightness monster, a mini-LED with an unusually high zone count and quantum-dot color that competes directly with the Hisense U8N for the value-flagship crown.

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It can hit roughly 2,000 nits, making it one of the brightest TVs you can buy at any price, and it backs that up with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and a 144Hz panel for gaming. The Google TV platform is the same as on most budget sets, which means it works well but is not the snappiest, and as with all aggressive mini-LEDs you will occasionally notice blooming. If your priority is maximum HDR impact in a bright room without spending flagship money, this and the U8N are the two to cross-shop.

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Key specs

Screen Sizes65, 75, 85, 98 in
Panel TechnologyQD-mini-LED
Resolution3840x2160 (4K UHD)
Refresh Rate144 Hz
Peak Brightness~2,000 nits
HDR FormatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Smart OSGoogle TV
HDMI Ports2x HDMI 2.1, 2x HDMI 2.0
Audio2.1.2ch 60W, Dolby Atmos, Onkyo
ProcessorAiPQ Pro
Gaming features2x HDMI 2.1, 144Hz, VRR (FreeSync Premium Pro), ALLM, Game Accelerator 240

Configurations: 65-inch · 75-inch · 85-inch

Strengths

  • Among the brightest TVs at any price
  • High dimming-zone count limits blooming
  • Dolby Vision and HDR10+ both supported
  • 144Hz panel with VRR for console gaming

Trade-offs

  • Google TV platform can feel sluggish
  • Off-angle viewing falls off quickly
  • Sound is thin without a soundbar

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