The TCL QM9K is excellent, but not much more than the QM8K
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The TCL QM9K is excellent, but not much more than the QM8K
"The QM9K is available in four different sizes: 65 inches ($2,999.99), 75 inches ($3,499.99), 85 inches ($3,999.99), and 98 inches ($5,999.99). It was the first TV to launch with Google Gemini, it has a presence sensor that can turn on its ambient mode to show artwork (much like an art TV), and TCL claims it's capable of up to 6,500 nits of brightness."
"But beyond those specs, the QM9K is remarkably similar to the QM8K, which is $500 less across all model sizes except the 98-inch, where it's $1,000 cheaper. (The QM8K will get Gemini in a future update, which brings its features even closer to the 9K.) Both models have 144Hz native refresh rate with FreeSync Premium Pro support, use WHVA panels for wider viewing angles than regular VA panels, and utilize improvements to TCL's backlighting introduced in 2025 to minimize blooming (although the QM9K has up to 6,000 dimming zones while the QM8K has up to 3,800 zones)."
TCL introduced the Ultimate Series featuring QM8K and QM9K. The QM9K is offered in 65-, 75-, 85-, and 98-inch sizes with specified prices. The model launched with Google Gemini and includes a presence sensor for ambient artwork display. TCL claims up to 6,500 nits peak brightness. The QM9K closely mirrors the QM8K but has more dimming zones and higher price. Both models offer 144Hz native refresh rate, FreeSync Premium Pro support, WHVA panels, improved backlighting to reduce blooming, four HDMI ports, and the same AIPQ Pro processor.
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