--- # === IDENTITY === id: consumer-electronics/tv/qled-tvs/2026 canonical_question: "What are the best QLED TVs in 2026?" aliases: - "best QLED TV 2026" - "top QLED TVs 2026 comparison" - "Samsung QLED vs TCL QLED vs Hisense QLED 2026" - "best Mini-LED QLED TV 2026" - "best quantum dot TV 2026" - "QLED TV buying guide 2026" - "Samsung Neo QLED vs Hisense ULED 2026" - "best bright room TV 2026 QLED" entity_type: product_comparison domain: consumer_electronics > tv > qled_tvs region: global jurisdiction: global temporal_scope: 2025-2026 # === VERIFICATION === last_verified: 2026-07-27 confidence: 0.90 version: 1.2 first_published: 2026-03-31 # === TEMPORAL VALIDITY === temporal_validity: status: volatile last_breaking_change: "Samsung 65-inch QN90F sold out on Amazon (July 2026) as the QN90 line winds down -- QN80H is now Samsung's top branded Neo QLED; TCL QM8L 65-inch fell to ~$1,500 (40% off $2,499 MSRP) and takes over as the flagship pick" next_review: 2026-08-26 change_sensitivity: high # === CONSTRAINTS === constraints: - "All prices are approximate US street prices for 65-inch models as of July 2026 -- prices vary 20-40% by size, retailer, and region" - "QLED is a marketing term (Samsung-coined) for quantum dot-enhanced LCD TVs -- it is NOT self-emissive like OLED; all QLED TVs use LED/Mini-LED backlights" - "Samsung Neo QLED models (QN90F, QN80H, QN70H) do not support Dolby Vision -- HDR10+ only; Xbox Series X Dolby Vision gaming requires LG, Sony, or Hisense TVs" - "Refresh rates above 120Hz (144Hz, 165Hz) only benefit PC gamers -- PS5 and Xbox Series X cap at 4K 120Hz" - "Samsung discontinued the QN90 line for 2026 in favor of Micro RGB (R85H) -- the 65-inch QN90F (2025) is now sold out on Amazon and only clearance stock remains at other retailers" # === SKIP CONDITIONS === skip_this_unit_if: - condition: "User specifically wants an OLED TV with perfect blacks and infinite contrast" use_instead: "consumer-electronics/tv/oled-tvs/2026" - condition: "User wants a TV under $300 with basic features" use_instead: "consumer-electronics/tv/tvs-under-300/2026" - condition: "User wants the best TV specifically for gaming (input lag, VRR are top priorities)" use_instead: "consumer-electronics/tv/gaming-tvs/2026" - condition: "User wants a budget TV under $500 regardless of panel technology" use_instead: "consumer-electronics/tv/budget-tvs-under-500/2026" # === AGENT HINTS === inputs_needed: - key: budget question: "What is your budget?" type: choice options: ["under $700", "$700-$1,200", "$1,200-$2,000", "over $2,000"] - key: primary_use question: "What will you primarily use it for?" type: choice options: ["movies and streaming", "sports", "gaming", "bright room general use", "mixed use"] - key: room_lighting question: "Is your room bright or dark?" type: choice options: ["bright room with windows", "dark room", "mixed lighting"] # === DISTRIBUTION === canonical_source: "https://knowledgelib.io/consumer-electronics/tv/qled-tvs/2026" suggested_citation: "Source: knowledgelib.io -- AI Knowledge Library (verified 2026-07-27)" # === BUY LINKS === buy_links: - slug: "tcl-qm8l" product_name: "TCL 65 Inch Class QM8L Series | SQD-Mini-LED QLED Smart TV | 65QM8L, 2026 Model | 144Hz | Ultimate Color Brightness & Contrast | Google AI Bang & Olufsen | Voice Control Gaming Streaming Television" asin: "B0GPSYT2KN" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPSYT2KN?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "sony-bravia-9" product_name: "Sony 65 Inch BRAVIA 9 Mini LED QLED 4K HDR Smart Google TV (K-65XR90)" asin: "B0CVQB2D6C" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVQB2D6C?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "hisense-u8qg" product_name: "Hisense 65 Inch U8 Series ULED Mini-LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (65U8QG) - QLED, Native 165Hz, VRR 288, Up to LD5600, 5000 Nits, HDR10+, Dolby Vision IQ, Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, 4.1.2 Ch Audio" asin: "B0F1DV217B" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1DV217B?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "tcl-qm8k" product_name: "TCL 65 Inch Class QM8K Series | Mini LED QLED 4K HDR | 65QM8K, 2025 Model | 120HZ-144HZ Anti Reflective Wide Angle Screen Smart Google TV Dolby Atmos | Voice Remote Alexa Gaming Streaming Television" asin: "B0F53CZ4WT" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F53CZ4WT?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "samsung-qn80h" product_name: "Samsung 65-Inch Class Neo QLED QN80H Series Samsung Vision AI Smart TV (2026 Model, 65QN80H) Quantum Mini LED Full Array, Motion Xcelerator 144Hz, 4K AI Upscaling, Alexa Built-in" asin: "B0GP9XS93W" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GP9XS93W?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "samsung-qn70h" product_name: "Samsung 65-Inch Class Neo QLED QN70H Series Samsung Vision AI Smart TV (2026 Model, 65QN70H) Quantum Mini LED, 100% Color Volume with Dot, NQ4 AI Processor, 4K Upscaling, Alexa Built-in" asin: "B0GPY6ZTJG" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPY6ZTJG?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "tcl-qm7k" product_name: "TCL 65 Inch Class QM7K Series | Mini LED QLED 4K HDR | 65QM7K, 2025 Model | 120HZ-144HZ Anti Reflective Screen Smart Google TV Dolby Atmos Onkyo Audio | Voice Remote Alexa Gaming Streaming Television" asin: "B0DVX8WJ7S" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVX8WJ7S?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "tcl-qm6k" product_name: "TCL 65 Inch Class QM6K Series | Mini LED QLED 4K HDR | 65QM6K, Latest Model | 120HZ-144HZ High Brightness Smart Google TV Dolby Atmos Onkyo Audio | Voice Remote Alexa Gaming Streaming Television" asin: "B0DSRSTJ54" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSRSTJ54?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "hisense-e6qf" product_name: "Hisense 65 Inch E6 Cinema Series Hi-QLED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (65E6QF) - AI Light Sensor, Dolby Vision, Atmos, Voice Remote with Alexa, Motion Rate 120, HDR 10+ Adaptive, Game Mode Plus" asin: "B0FHL5L8SP" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHL5L8SP?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "samsung-qn90f" product_name: "Samsung 65-Inch Class Neo QLED 4K QN90F Series, Vision AI, Mini LED Smart TV (2025 Model, 65QN90F) Neo Quantum HDR+, Object Tracking Sound+ w/Dolby Atmos, Glare Free, Gaming Hub, Alexa Built-in" asin: "B0DXMYSQJC" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXMYSQJC?tag=knowledgelib-20" - slug: "hisense-u75qg" product_name: "Hisense 65 Inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Best Premium Gaming Google Smart TV (65U75QG) - QLED, Native 165Hz, VRR 288, Up to 3000 Nits, HDR10+, Dolby Vision IQ, Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, 2.1.2 Ch" asin: "B0F1DWQKXC" retailer: amazon_us destination_url: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1DWQKXC?tag=knowledgelib-20" # === RELATED UNITS === related_kos: related_to: - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/gaming-tvs/2026" label: "Best TVs for Gaming (2026)" - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/tvs-for-bright-rooms/2026" label: "Best TVs for Bright Rooms (2026)" - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/mini-led-tvs/2026" label: "Best Mini-LED TVs (2026)" - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/4k-tvs-under-1000/2026" label: "Best 4K TVs Under $1,000 (2026)" alternative_to: - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/oled-tvs/2026" label: "Best OLED TVs (2026)" often_confused_with: - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/oled-tvs/2026" label: "Best OLED TVs -- OLED uses self-emissive pixels with perfect blacks; QLED uses quantum dot-enhanced LED backlights with superior brightness" - id: "consumer-electronics/tv/mini-led-tvs/2026" label: "Best Mini-LED TVs -- Mini-LED is a backlight technology; most premium QLEDs are also Mini-LED, but not all Mini-LEDs are branded QLED" depends_on: [] solves: [] # === SOURCES (10 authoritative sources) === sources: - id: src1 title: "The 4 Best QLED TVs of 2026" author: RTINGS.com url: https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/best/by-type/qled type: product_testing published: 2026-03-15 reliability: high - id: src2 title: "Best TVs of 2026 tested: top OLEDs, Mini-LEDs and QLEDs for every budget" author: Tom's Guide url: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-tvs,review-2224.html type: product_testing published: 2026-03-20 reliability: high - id: src3 title: "Samsung QN90F Neo QLED TV Review" author: Tom's Guide url: https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/qled-tvs/samsung-qn90f-neo-qled-tv-review type: product_testing published: 2025-08-15 reliability: high - id: src4 title: "I tested flagship Mini-LED TVs from Samsung, TCL, and Hisense" author: TechRadar url: https://www.techradar.com/televisions/i-tested-3-flagship-mini-led-tvs-heres-the-one-id-spend-my-own-money-on type: product_testing published: 2025-10-01 reliability: high - id: src5 title: "TCL QM8K Review" author: RTINGS.com url: https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm8k type: product_testing published: 2025-09-01 reliability: high - id: src6 title: "Hisense U8QG Review" author: Tom's Guide url: https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/4k-tvs/hisense-u8qg-mini-led-tv-review type: product_testing published: 2025-07-15 reliability: high - id: src7 title: "Samsung 2026 Neo QLED 4K TVs Announced: Pricing, Features, and AI Upgrades" author: ecoustics url: https://www.ecoustics.com/products/samsung-qn70h-qn80h-neo-qled-tvs-2026/ type: product_testing published: 2026-03-10 reliability: moderate_high - id: src8 title: "TCL QM8L TV Review: SQD Mini-LED For the Masses" author: ecoustics url: https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/tcl-qm8l-tv-2026/ type: product_testing published: 2026-04-15 reliability: high - id: src9 title: "Samsung Micro RGB TVs: R95H & R85H Now Available" author: The Big Screen Store url: https://thebigscreenstore.com/blogs/news/samsung-micro-rgb-tv-r95h-r85h-available-now type: product_testing published: 2026-04-20 reliability: moderate_high - id: src10 title: "TCL QM8L Review: The Best TV I've Tested in 2026" author: CNET url: https://tech.yahoo.com/home-entertainment/tvs/articles/tcl-qm8l-tv-review-super-120800604.html type: product_testing published: 2026-07-06 reliability: high --- # Best QLED TVs (2026) ## What are the best QLED TVs in 2026? ## TL;DR **Top pick: TCL QM8L (~$1,500)** -- 2026 SQD-Mini LED flagship, 4,240 measured nits, 4,000+ dimming zones, four HDMI 2.1 at 144Hz. **Best value: TCL QM7K (~$798)** -- Mini-LED QLED with Dolby Vision and 144Hz under $800. **Best budget: TCL QM6K (~$649)** -- entry Mini-LED QLED with Dolby Vision. [src5, src8, src10] ## Summary The QLED TV market in 2026 is dominated by Mini-LED backlit quantum dot panels from Samsung, TCL, Hisense, and Sony, delivering exceptional brightness, wide color volume, and HDR performance that makes them ideal for bright living rooms and daytime viewing. The TCL QM8L (~$1,500 for 65", down 40% from its $2,499.99 MSRP) is now the best overall QLED TV: CNET measured 4,240 nits peak brightness, it runs over 4,000 local dimming zones, and it offers four HDMI 2.1 ports at 144Hz with 9.9ms game-mode input lag and Bang & Olufsen Atmos audio. Its one real weakness is glare -- its anti-reflective coating is the weakest of the current flagships, so a window directly behind the seating position needs curtains. [src1, src8, src10] The biggest change since the last revision is at Samsung. The 65-inch QN90F -- the previous top pick -- has sold out on Amazon as Samsung winds the QN90 Neo QLED line down in favor of Micro RGB (R85H/R90H/R95H), and no QN90H successor exists. That leaves the QN80H (~$1,200 for 65", down from ~$1,600) as Samsung's top branded Neo QLED, with the QN70H (~$1,098 for 65") beneath it; both use the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor with 4K AI Upscaling. If you can still find QN90F clearance stock at another retailer it remains the best anti-glare panel in the category, but treat it as a closeout rather than a current buy. [src3, src7, src9] TCL's older QM8K has moved the other way, rising to ~$1,298 for 65" as clearance inventory thins, which puts it uncomfortably close to the newer QM8L. The value now sits one tier down: the TCL QM7K has fallen to ~$798 for 65" with 144Hz, Dolby Vision, and Onkyo audio, and the QM6K sits at ~$649. The Sony BRAVIA 9 (~$2,798 for 65") remains the premium choice for movie enthusiasts, with measured peak brightness of ~2,810 nits, Dolby Vision, and the XR processor's class-leading upscaling and motion handling. [src2, src4, src5] Hisense availability has tightened. The U8QG is still the brightness champion at ~5,000 nits with a 4.1.2-channel 72W speaker system, but Amazon's own stock is gone and the 65-inch now sits near its $2,199.99 MSRP at ~$2,090, so it is worth buying only on a sale; the mid-range U75QG (~$1,000 for 65") is out of stock on Amazon entirely. That makes the Hisense E6 Cinema Series (~$478 for 65") the brand's most reliably available entry point. [src1, src6] ## Top 11 QLED TVs Compared | Model | Price (65") | Panel Type | Peak Brightness | Refresh Rate | HDMI 2.1 | HDR Formats | Best For | Buy | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | TCL QM8L | ~$1,500 | SQD-Mini LED | ~4,240 nits (measured) | 144Hz | 4 ports | Dolby Vision 2, HDR10+ | Best overall | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/tcl-qm8l) | | Sony BRAVIA 9 | ~$2,798 | QLED Mini-LED | ~2,810 nits | 120Hz | 2 ports | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | Best for movies | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/sony-bravia-9) | | Hisense U8QG | ~$2,090 | Mini-LED ULED | ~5,000 nits | 165Hz | 3 ports | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Best brightness (buy on sale) | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/hisense-u8qg) | | TCL QM8K | ~$1,298 | QD-Mini LED | ~5,000 nits (85") | 144Hz | 2 ports | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Best anti-reflective screen | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/tcl-qm8k) | | Samsung QN80H | ~$1,200 | Neo QLED Mini-LED | ~1,500 nits | 144Hz | 4 ports | HDR10+ | Best 2026 Samsung | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/samsung-qn80h) | | Samsung QN70H | ~$1,098 | Neo QLED Mini-LED | ~1,200 nits | 60Hz | 3 ports | HDR10+ | Best budget Samsung | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/samsung-qn70h) | | TCL QM7K | ~$798 | QD-Mini LED | ~2,500 nits | 144Hz | 2 ports | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Best value | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/tcl-qm7k) | | TCL QM6K | ~$649 | Mini-LED QLED | ~700 nits | 144Hz | 2 ports | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Best budget QLED | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/tcl-qm6k) | | Hisense E6 Cinema | ~$478 | QLED (edge-lit) | ~400 nits | 60Hz | 0 ports | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Best entry-level | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/hisense-e6qf) | | Samsung QN90F | ~$1,500 (scarce) | Neo QLED Mini-LED | ~2,000 nits | 165Hz | 4 ports | HDR10+ | Best anti-glare (clearance) | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/samsung-qn90f) | | Hisense U75QG | ~$1,000 (scarce) | Mini-LED ULED | ~3,000 nits | 165Hz | 3 ports | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Best mid-range gaming | [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/hisense-u75qg) | ## Best for Each Use Case ### Best Overall QLED TV: TCL QM8L (~$1,500) -- [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/tcl-qm8l) The TCL QM8L is the 2026 SQD-Mini LED flagship and, at ~$1,500 for the 65" (40% off its $2,499.99 MSRP), it is now the best overall QLED buy. CNET scored it 8.8/10 and measured 4,240 nits peak brightness -- higher than any other TV in this comparison -- driven by more than 4,000 local dimming zones and TCL's reformulated Super Quantum Dot recipe with an Advanced Color Purity Algorithm. Four HDMI 2.1 ports run 4K 144Hz with 9.9ms game-mode input lag, and Bang & Olufsen Dolby Atmos audio with FlexConnect supports wireless 4.1.4 setups. Dolby Vision 2 Max ships via a summer 2026 firmware update. The one caveat: its anti-reflective coating is the weakest of the flagships, so a bright window behind the seating position needs curtains. [src8, src10] ### Best for Movies: Sony BRAVIA 9 (~$2,798) -- [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/sony-bravia-9) Sony's flagship Mini-LED QLED delivers the best picture processing in the category. Peak brightness reaches ~2,810 nits, and Sony's XR processor provides superior motion handling and upscaling that makes standard definition content look remarkably clean. Full Dolby Vision and HDR10 support ensure compatibility with all streaming services. The BRAVIA 9 is the only QLED TV on this list that rivals OLED for dark-scene shadow detail, thanks to Sony's proprietary backlight control algorithm. Limited to two HDMI 2.1 ports and 120Hz refresh rate. [src1, src2, src4] ### Best Brightness: Hisense U8QG (~$2,090) -- [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/hisense-u8qg) The Hisense U8QG is the brightness champion at ~5,000 nits peak, with a native 165Hz panel, VRR 288 support, and a built-in 4.1.2-channel 72W speaker system that eliminates the need for a soundbar in many setups. It supports both Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive -- one of only two TVs on this list supporting both premium HDR formats. DCI-P3 color coverage reaches 95%. Three HDMI 2.1 ports and 9.9ms input lag make it a capable gaming TV. Amazon's own stock has run out and the 65" now sits near its $2,199.99 MSRP at ~$2,090, so this is a sale-only buy -- it has been seen under $1,000 at other retailers. [src1, src6] ### Best Anti-Reflective Screen: TCL QM8K (~$1,298) -- [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/tcl-qm8k) The TCL QM8K reaches up to 5,000 nits peak HDR brightness on the 85" model, with the 65" measuring 2,268 nits in Filmmaker Mode and 3,176 nits in Standard mode. Colors are rich and accurate at 97% UHDA-P3 coverage. Its anti-reflective screen and wide viewing angle handle bright family rooms better than the newer QM8L, which is the QM8K's main remaining advantage. Bang & Olufsen-tuned speakers with Dolby Atmos deliver above-average sound. Two HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K 144Hz. Clearance pricing has firmed back up to ~$1,298 for the 65" as inventory thins, which narrows the gap to the QM8L to about $200. [src4, src5] ### Best 2026 Samsung QLED: Samsung QN80H (~$1,200) -- [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/samsung-qn80h) Samsung's highest-end branded Neo QLED for 2026 replaces the QN85F with an upgraded NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, more dimming zones than its predecessor, and Motion Xcelerator 144Hz. Four HDMI ports support 4K 144Hz with VRR for gaming. Samsung's Vision AI Companion with Perplexity integration adds smart search functionality. It does not reach the brightness or gaming specs of the outgoing QN90F, but with the QN90F sold out it is the best current-model Samsung QLED available -- and it has dropped from ~$1,600 to ~$1,200. [src2, src7] ### Best Value: TCL QM7K (~$798) -- [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/tcl-qm7k) The TCL QM7K has fallen from ~$1,100 to ~$798 for the 65", which makes it the best price-to-performance QLED in the lineup. It pairs QD-Mini LED backlighting with ~2,500 nits peak brightness, a 144Hz panel, an anti-reflective screen, and Onkyo-tuned Dolby Atmos audio. Both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ are supported, so no streaming service or console is locked out. Two HDMI 2.1 ports is the main compromise versus the four on the QM8L. [src4, src5] ### Best Budget QLED: TCL QM6K (~$649) -- [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/tcl-qm6k) The TCL QM6K delivers Mini-LED QLED performance at a budget price point. RTINGS named it the best budget TV they have tested, with 695 nits peak brightness in SDR and strong UHDA-P3 color coverage for HDR content. 144Hz refresh rate with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support, plus Onkyo-tuned audio with Dolby Atmos. It has drifted up from ~$530 to ~$649 for the 65" (list $799.99), so if the QM7K is on sale near $750 the step up is worth taking. [src1, src5] ### Best Mid-Range Gaming: Hisense U75QG (~$1,000, limited stock) -- [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/hisense-u75qg) The Hisense U75QG delivers premium gaming features at a mid-range price: native 165Hz, VRR 288, up to 3,000 nits brightness, and both Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ support. It is one of the punchiest, most vibrant TVs available around the $1,000 price point. A 2.1.2-channel speaker system with Dolby Atmos provides adequate sound. Three HDMI 2.1 ports cover most setups. Note that the 65" is currently out of stock on Amazon -- if it is unavailable, the TCL QM7K at ~$798 is the closest substitute. [src2, src6] ### Best Anti-Glare, If You Can Find It: Samsung QN90F (~$1,500, clearance) -- [Check price](https://knowledgelib.io/go/samsung-qn90f) The Samsung QN90F earned Tom's Guide a 4/5 rating and was the consensus best QLED TV for most of the past year. Its Glare Free matte coating still eliminates reflections better than anything else here, while 720 local dimming zones deliver excellent contrast for an LCD. Four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K 165Hz with FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync compatibility. The catches are that it has no Dolby Vision (HDR10+ only) and that the 65" has sold out on Amazon as Samsung retires the QN90 line -- there is no QN90H successor, so remaining stock is closeout only. [src1, src3, src4] ## Head-to-Head Comparisons ### TCL QM8L vs TCL QM8K The matchup that decides the flagship tier. Both are ~$1,300-$1,500 for the 65" now that the QM8L has fallen 40% to ~$1,500 and the QM8K has firmed back up to ~$1,298, so the price gap is only about $200. The QM8L adds reformulated Super Quantum Dots and the Advanced Color Purity Algorithm, more than 4,000 dimming zones, a measured 4,240-nit peak, four HDMI 2.1 ports (vs two), and Dolby Vision 2 Max via summer firmware. The QM8K's remaining advantage is its markedly better anti-reflective screen. [src5, src8, src10] **Pick QM8L if:** you want the best picture and the most ports for ~$200 more -- this is the default choice. **Pick QM8K if:** your room has a window directly behind the seating position and glare control matters more than peak nits. ### TCL QM8L vs Samsung QN90F The 2026 flagship against the outgoing 2025 one. The QM8L brings Dolby Vision 2 Max, B&O audio with FlexConnect surround, SQD color volume, and more than twice the measured brightness; the QN90F brings Samsung's Glare Free matte coating, 165Hz across four HDMI 2.1 ports, and Tizen with Perplexity-powered Vision AI. Both land near $1,500 for the 65", but the QN90F is sold out on Amazon and has no successor. [src3, src4, src8, src10] **Pick QM8L if:** you are buying today -- it is brighter, newer, in stock, and supports Dolby Vision. **Pick QN90F if:** you find clearance stock elsewhere and anti-glare performance is your single biggest priority. ### Sony BRAVIA 9 vs TCL QM8L The premium pairing for cinephiles. The BRAVIA 9's XR processor still leads on motion handling, upscaling, and dark-scene shadow detail. The QM8L wins on number of HDMI 2.1 ports (4 vs 2), refresh rate (144Hz vs 120Hz), measured HDR peak (4,240 vs 2,810 nits), 2026 color accuracy from SQD -- and price, at ~$1,500 versus ~$2,798. Both support full Dolby Vision; the BRAVIA 9 lacks HDR10+. [src1, src4, src8, src10] **Pick BRAVIA 9 if:** processing quality and cinema picture fidelity outrank specs and the ~$1,300 premium is acceptable. **Pick QM8L if:** you also game on PS5/Xbox/PC and want the most ports, the most brightness, and the newest color stack for far less money. ### TCL QM7K vs TCL QM6K The two value tiers of the same family, now ~$150 apart at ~$798 and ~$649. Both run 144Hz with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Onkyo-tuned Dolby Atmos audio. The QM7K uses a proper QD-Mini LED backlight for ~2,500 nits peak and adds an anti-reflective screen; the QM6K's Mini-LED implementation tops out near 700 nits in SDR. [src1, src4, src5] **Pick QM7K if:** you watch HDR content or have any daytime light in the room -- the brightness gap is far larger than the price gap. **Pick QM6K if:** the room is dark, the budget is hard-capped, or you mainly watch SDR streaming and sports. ### Samsung QN80H vs TCL QM7K Samsung's current-model Neo QLED against TCL's value pick, ~$1,200 vs ~$798. The QN80H offers four HDMI 2.1 ports at 144Hz, Tizen with Vision AI Companion, and Samsung's superior motion processing and long-term software support. The QM7K counters with roughly 1,000 more nits of peak brightness, Dolby Vision support (which no Samsung QLED has), and a $400 lower price. [src2, src4, src7] **Pick QN80H if:** you want Samsung's ecosystem, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and the best resale/support track record. **Pick QM7K if:** you want Dolby Vision and more brightness per dollar and can live with two HDMI 2.1 ports. ## Decision Logic ### If budget < $700 --> Hisense E6 Cinema Series (~$478 for 65") is the cheapest QLED TV here, offering Dolby Vision, HDR10+ Adaptive, and adequate brightness for casual viewing. For better performance, the TCL QM6K at ~$649 adds true Mini-LED and 144Hz. [src1, src5] ### If budget is $700-$1,300 --> TCL QM7K (~$798) is the value sweet spot: QD-Mini LED, ~2,500 nits, 144Hz, Dolby Vision, and an anti-reflective screen. Samsung QN70H (~$1,098) if the Samsung ecosystem and AI features matter most, though it is 60Hz only. Samsung QN80H (~$1,200) for four HDMI 2.1 ports at 144Hz. TCL QM8K (~$1,298) for the best anti-reflective screen in the comparison. [src2, src4, src5, src7] ### If budget is $1,300-$2,800 --> TCL QM8L (~$1,500) is the default flagship: 4,240 measured nits, 4,000+ dimming zones, four HDMI 2.1 at 144Hz, Dolby Vision 2 Max. Hisense U8QG (~$2,090) only if it is on sale -- it is worth ~$1,000, not MSRP. Sony BRAVIA 9 (~$2,798) for the best movie processing and upscaling. [src1, src6, src8, src10] ### If primary use is sports viewing --> TCL QM8K for the best anti-reflective screen plus high brightness, or TCL QM8L for maximum peak nits if reflections are controllable. Samsung QN80H offers the strongest motion processing among current-model TVs. All handle fast motion better than OLED alternatives in a lit room. [src4, src7, src10] ### If room is very bright with large windows --> Prioritize the anti-reflective coating, not just nits: TCL QM8K (~$1,298) has the best screen filter of the in-stock models, and the Samsung QN90F's Glare Free matte coating is still the category best if you find clearance stock. Avoid the TCL QM8L for a window directly behind the seating position -- it is the brightest TV here but the most reflective. [src4, src6, src10] ### If Dolby Vision support is required --> Avoid Samsung -- all Samsung QLED TVs support HDR10+ only. Choose TCL QM8L, Sony BRAVIA 9, TCL QM8K, TCL QM7K, TCL QM6K, Hisense U8QG, or Hisense U75QG. The Hisense and TCL models uniquely support both Dolby Vision and HDR10+. [src1, src2, src8] ### If the pick you want is out of stock --> The 65-inch Samsung QN90F and Hisense U75QG are both unavailable on Amazon as of late July 2026. Substitute the TCL QM8L (~$1,500) for the QN90F and the TCL QM7K (~$798) for the U75QG -- both match or beat the original on brightness and HDR format support. [src8, src10] ### Default recommendation --> TCL QM8L (~$1,500). At 40% off its $2,499.99 MSRP it is the brightest TV in this comparison (4,240 measured nits), runs four HDMI 2.1 ports at 144Hz with 9.9ms input lag, supports Dolby Vision 2 Max, and is in stock. If your budget is closer to $800, the TCL QM7K delivers most of the experience at roughly half the price. [src8, src10] ## Key Market Trends (2026) - **Samsung's QN90 line is gone, and stock has run out**: Samsung discontinued the QN90 Neo QLED for 2026 in favor of Micro RGB (R85H/R90H/R95H, now shipping). There is no QN90H. As of late July 2026 the 65-inch QN90F is sold out on Amazon, so the 2026 branded Neo QLED lineup is effectively just the QN80H (~$1,200) and QN70H (~$1,098). [src7, src9] - **The 2026 flagship price collapse**: The TCL QM8L launched at $2,499.99 in April 2026 and now sells for ~$1,500 for the 65" -- a 40% cut in three months that makes it cheaper than the QM8K was at MSRP. CNET measured 4,240 nits and scored it 8.8/10, calling it one of the few TVs demonstrably better than its predecessor. [src8, src10] - **Anti-reflective coating is now the differentiator, not nits**: With multiple models past 4,000 nits, screen filter quality separates them. The QM8L is the brightest TV in this comparison but the most reflective; the QM8K and Samsung's Glare Free coating handle direct window glare far better. [src4, src10] - **Dual HDR format support spreads**: Hisense and TCL models now support both Dolby Vision and HDR10+, eliminating the format war for buyers. Samsung remains the only major holdout on Dolby Vision. [src1, src5] - **Built-in audio quality improves dramatically**: The Hisense U8QG's 72W 4.1.2-channel system and the Bang & Olufsen-tuned speakers on the QM8K and QM8L (with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect wireless surround) represent a step change in built-in TV audio, reducing the need for external soundbars for many users. [src5, src6, src8] - **Mid-tier prices are falling faster than budget prices**: The TCL QM7K dropped from ~$1,100 to ~$798 and the Samsung QN80H from ~$1,600 to ~$1,200, while the entry tier drifted up (QM6K ~$530 to ~$649). The best value in QLED has moved from the sub-$600 tier into the $800-$1,200 band. [src1, src2, src5] ## Important Caveats - Prices listed are approximate US street prices for 65" models as of July 2026. Prices vary significantly by size, retailer, and region. Sales events (Prime Day, Black Friday) can drop prices 30-50%. - Two picks are currently unavailable on Amazon: the 65" Samsung QN90F (B0DXMYSQJC, "Currently unavailable" as the QN90 line is retired) and the 65" Hisense U75QG (B0F1DWQKXC, out of stock). Their listed prices are the last verified street prices, not live quotes. Both remain in this comparison because they are still sold at other retailers and may restock. - The Hisense U8QG's Amazon price has risen to ~$2,090, close to its $2,199.99 MSRP, because Amazon's own inventory sold out. It has been listed near $1,000 elsewhere. Treat ~$2,090 as a ceiling, not a fair price. - QLED is a marketing term coined by Samsung for quantum dot-enhanced LCD TVs. TCL, Hisense, and Sony use similar quantum dot technology but may brand it differently (ULED, QD-Mini LED, etc.). The underlying technology is comparable across brands. - Samsung QLED TVs do not support Dolby Vision. If your streaming library or gaming console relies on Dolby Vision HDR, choose TCL, Hisense, or Sony instead. - Peak brightness specifications (e.g., "5,000 nits") are measured on small HDR highlight windows (typically 10% of screen). Full-screen sustained brightness is significantly lower on all models. - The Samsung QN90F (2025) has no successor -- the R85H Micro RGB replaces it at a higher price tier. It remains the best anti-glare panel in the category, but it should now be treated as clearance stock rather than a current recommendation. - Input lag and refresh rate measurements are from professional testing labs (RTINGS, Tom's Guide) in Game Mode. 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