TCL · Released Apr 2023 Last verified June 15, 2026

TCL QM8 (2023) 55" Review

Name: TCL QM8 (2023) 55"
Brand: TCL

Mini-LED · 55" · 2023

Specdex verdict TCL's TCL QM8 (2023) 55" is a solid premium pick — strongly recommended, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.

TCL's TCL QM8 (2023) — the Mini-LED TV of 2023, in 55".

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TCL QM8 (2023) 55" — Mini-LED · 55" · 2023

Specdex verdict

Strongly Recommended

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

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Editorial · Specdex take

Pros

+Strong HDR performance
+Current smart platform
+HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports

Cons

−Ads on smart platform
−Sound trails dedicated audio
−Large footprint

Who's the TCL QM8 (2023) 55" for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Skip

At $1,699 you're in flagship territory — check the "cheaper alternatives" block below for nearer-equivalent picks at half the price.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the TCL QM8 (2023) 55".

TV
Tabletop stand
Remote with batteries
Power cable
Wall-mount instructions

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.