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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL QM8 offers a higher picture quality, better gaming performance, and is more suitable for watching in bright rooms compared to the Vizio V-Series. If these features outweigh a higher price, the TCL QM8 would be a great choice. However, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option and do not prioritize gaming or viewing in bright environments, the Vizio V-Series could be suitable for you. Both TVs support similar HDR formats, but the TCL QM8 has more HDMI ports and better sound quality. 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 Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL QM8 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.5
6.8
8.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.3
6.3
8.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
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 V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL QM8 delivers a very good movie and cinematic TV experience due to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, and while colors are good out of the box, its color volume is excellent, enhancing the overall picture quality. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series falls short with poor local dimming and gray uniformity, and even though its contrast is high, black uniformity is less impressive, resulting in a fair viewing experience for movies and cinematic content.
Gaming
8.3
5.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 excels in gaming due to its very good response time and good input lag, combined with a high refresh rate of 120Hz, ensuring smoother and more responsive gameplay. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series falls short as it has a poorer response time and input lag, despite having a good input lag score, but is limited by its lower refresh rate of 60Hz, resulting in less fluid gaming performance.
Cartoons & Animation
8.9
7.0
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 is very good for watching cartoons and animation because it offers very good colors straight out of the box and has an excellent color gamut, ensuring vibrant and diverse colors. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series is good because it provides very good colors without additional adjustments, but it has a lower color gamut, meaning the range of colors isn't as wide or rich compared to the QM8.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
6.3
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV, though the TCL QM8 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The TCL QM8 offers the best upscaling and SDR brightness, which provides a sharper view of standard resolution content and a brighter display for daytime viewing, but it may fall behind in color accuracy straight out of the box compared to the Vizio V-Series, though the latter has poor upscaling and is less bright under SDR, affecting clarity and visibility in well-lit environments. While some users appreciate local dimming and contrast for deeper blacks in the TCL QM8, the Vizio V-Series lacks local dimming, which could make its contrast less effective, yet it still displays very good colors without adjustment.
Bright Room
9.9
5.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 excels in bright rooms due to its superior SDR and HDR brightness and better handling of reflections, ensuring clearer images even in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series performs poorly in bright settings because of its lower brightness in both SDR and HDR content and less effective reflections management, leading to a diminished viewing experience.
Cost
$1,498
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has a price of $1,498 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.1
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
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
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL QM8 may have better motion processing and response time, which are crucial for smooth action during sports, but its reflections handling is only good, which could be a problem in bright rooms. The Vizio V-Series, while sporting poor motion processing and response time that could lead to blurrier sports action, has fair reflections handling that won't compete with the TCL QM8 in brightly lit environments.
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How the TCL QM8 (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL QM8 (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,498 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65QM850G | V655-J09 | |
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 | 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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.1" x 56.9" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.1 lbs | 39.2 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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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