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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are looking for overall picture quality, the TCL QM8 offers a better experience and it also performs slightly better in bright rooms, making it a good choice for well-lit environments. However, it comes at a higher cost compared to the TCL R655, which might still be a suitable option if budget is a concern. On the other hand, if gaming is a priority, the TCL R655 has an edge with a higher gaming score and better response time, which is important for fast-paced gaming. Both TVs support a range of HDR formats and have similar speaker power, with the QM8 having a slight advantage in sound quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Very good for movies & TV
Advantages of the TCL R655 (LCD)
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.5
8.0
8.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the TCL QM8 (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Cost
$1,498
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has a price of $1,498 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
8.3
7.9
8.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL QM8 (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 has superior black uniformity and a better color volume, enhancing the movie and cinematic TV experience with deeper blacks and a larger range of colors, albeit with slightly less impressive contrast compared to the TCL R655. The TCL R655, however, has a better contrast ratio and gray uniformity, which means brighter scenes will look better, but it may not perform as well in dark scenes due to inferior black uniformity.
Sports
6.5
6.6
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) and TCL QM8 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL QM8 has fair motion processing for sports but doesn't handle reflections as well as some other TVs, which can be an issue in bright rooms, and its viewing angles are limited, causing colors to wash out when viewed from the side. In comparison, the TCL R655 offers slightly better motion processing, and similarly to the QM8, it struggles with reflections and has narrow viewing angles, which may affect the viewing experience from different positions in the room.
Gaming
8.3
8.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and TCL QM8 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The TCL QM8 provides a very good gaming experience due to its excellent response time and good input lag performance, ensuring smooth motion and responsive gameplay. The TCL R655 also offers a very good gaming experience with good response time and very good input lag, which is crucial for minimal delay between player actions and on-screen reactions during gaming sessions.
Cartoons & Animation
8.9
8.7
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The TCL QM8 and TCL R655 both exhibit impressive colors straight out of the box and possess a very good color gamut, making them particularly suitable for displaying the vibrant hues typically found in cartoons and animation. However, the TCL QM8 outshines the R655 somewhat in color volume and gray uniformity which can enhance the viewing experience by producing more nuanced shades and less banding in scenes with uniform colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
7.2
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R655 (LCD) to be good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R655 has better upscaling and out-of-the-box color accuracy, which leads to a clearer image when watching standard-definition news and talk shows. In contrast, the TCL QM8, while still decent, doesn't upscale lower-resolution content as well and its colors aren't as accurate straight out of the box, impacting the viewing experience of everyday TV programs.
Bright Room
9.9
9.5
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both best in class for bright room.
The TCL QM8 stands out in a bright room due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness which illuminates the picture even when there's ambient light, coupled with a very good reflection handling that minimizes glare. The TCL R655, while also very good for bright rooms, offers slightly lower SDR brightness but it also possesses high HDR brightness and similarly manages reflections effectively.
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How the TCL QM8 (LCD) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| TCL QM8 (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,498 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | September 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65QM850G | 65R655 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.1" x 56.9" | 35.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.1 lbs | 50.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 400 | 400 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Parker Hall | January 2023
"It has an excellent Roku interface, isn’t too expensive, has quantum dots and mini LED backlighting, and looks genuinely fantastic playing everything. If you’re in the market for a new TV, you should still start here. Gamers will like that it has a 120-Hz refresh rate at 4K, which is the maximum that a modern Xbox or Playstation 5 will put out—meaning the smoothest possible gaming and sports viewing in general. We’re no longer in the days of having to spend over $1,000 and spending a few hours on setup for decent black levels and great color accuracy and HDR"
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About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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