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The TCL QM8 offers a superior picture quality and performs better in bright rooms compared to the Vizio M-Series. It is particularly well-suited for gaming, with high responsiveness and support for advanced gaming features. However, this comes at a typically much higher price than the Vizio. The Vizio M-Series is less expensive and still delivers decent picture quality, along with good performance for cartoons and animation. It has a lower refresh rate and is less bright, making it less ideal for very bright rooms and gaming. If budget is a concern and you mainly watch movies, TV shows, and cartoons, the Vizio might be more appealing. If you're an avid gamer or have a bright watching environment and are willing to invest more, the TCL QM8 would be a better choice. 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
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.5
7.6
8.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.3
7.6
8.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good.
Gaming
8.3
6.4
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Cartoons & Animation
8.9
8.3
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the TCL QM8 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The TCL QM8 and Vizio M-Series both have a very good color gamut, which makes them suitable for watching cartoons and animation that often feature vibrant colors. However, the TCL QM8 has an advantage in color volume, which allows it to display a wider range of colors more accurately, enhancing the viewing experience for this type of content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
7.6
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio M-Series is better for viewing news and talk shows because it has better colors out of the box and a wider color gamut, which contributes to a more vivid and true-to-life picture. In contrast, while the TCL QM8 offers excellent SDR brightness, which is great for bright rooms, its weaker upscaling and color performance compared to the Vizio M-Series make it less suited for standard TV programming.
Bright Room
9.9
6.6
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL QM8 outshines the Vizio M-Series in bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness and better handling of reflections, making it more suitable for well-lit environments. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut are somewhat important factors, and both TVs perform well in these areas, but the Vizio M-Series may be less impressive in a sunny room due to its lower brightness and reflection handling.
Cost
$1,498
$750
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has a price of $1,498 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $750.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.2
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL QM8 is better at handling reflections and has a quicker response time, making it a suitable choice for watching sports in brighter rooms and for fast-moving scenes. In contrast, the Vizio M-Series struggles more with reflection handling and motion response, which could diminish sports viewing quality in well-lit environments and during dynamic play actions.
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How the TCL QM8 (LCD) and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL QM8 (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,498 | $750 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | July 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65QM850G | M65Q7-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
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 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.1" x 56.9" | 34.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.1 lbs | 51.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 400 | 400 x 200 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
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.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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