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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're looking for superior overall picture quality and performance in both a dark and bright room, the TCL QM8 would be a solid choice, with very good marks in those areas and excellent HDR brightness which enhances high dynamic range content. It excels in gaming as well and supports more advanced features like a higher refresh rate and better sound quality. However, if you're on a budget and primarily watch content with a wide viewing angle like news or shows in a well-lit room, the Toshiba C350LU might be adequate and would save you money, though its picture quality and features fall short compared to the TCL QM8. The Toshiba has better color accuracy out of the box which means colors will look more true to life without adjustment, and it also performs well as a monitor due to its good chroma subsampling. Consider the TCL QM8 if you prioritize a high-quality viewing experience and can afford it or the Toshiba C350LU if budget and viewing angle are your main concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Toshiba C350LU (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.5
5.5
8.00/10
CONTRAST
3.711538462/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Toshiba C350LU (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.3
5.2
8.00/10
CONTRAST
3.711538462/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.3/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Toshiba C350LU (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.3
5.7
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Toshiba C350LU (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.9
5.9
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Toshiba C350LU (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
5.7
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Toshiba C350LU (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
9.9
5.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.9/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Toshiba C350LU (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$1,498
$380
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has a price of $1,498 and the Toshiba C350LU (LCD) costs $380.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.2
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Toshiba C350LU (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
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How the TCL QM8 (LCD) and the Toshiba C350LU (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL QM8 (LCD) | Toshiba C350LU (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,498 | $380 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Toshiba | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65QM850G | 65C350LU | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Fire OS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 57.2" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.1" x 56.9" | 35.2" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.1 lbs | 36.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 400 | 400 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8/10 | 3.7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 3/10 | |
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 | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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