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TCL introduced its QM8L lineup earlier this year, and the 65-inch model has already dropped to $1,697.99 from its $2,499.99 launch price as early October Prime Day deals roll out. That’s about $800 off a 2026 TV that brings some of TCL’s higher-end display technology to a model just below its flagship range. The larger 85- and 98-inch versions are also heavily discounted. As October Prime Day gets closer and the sale ramps up, our Prime Day deals coverage will give you a fuller picture of what else is discounted.
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The screen itself has TCL’s slim “Zero Border” bezel, giving it a clean, minimalist look, but brightness is its more defining strength—PCMag measured the 65QM8L at 3,504 nits—below TCL’s advertised peak of 6,000 nits, but still bright enough to earn the television the publication’s first Lab Award for the brightest television it had tested. That level of brightness should help high-dynamic-range highlights stand out and keep the picture visible in a sunlit room, an area where Mini-LED televisions generally have an advantage over OLED models. (You can learn more in our guide to the differences between OLED and QLED displays.) TCL pairs that brightness with up to 4,000 local dimming zones and Halo Control, which limits the glow around bright objects and bring the contrast closer to OLED. CNET was similarly impressed, giving the QM8L an 8.8 out of 10 and naming it the best television its reviewer had tested in 2026.
Gaming support is equally comprehensive, with a native 144Hz refresh rate, variable refresh rate, and four HDMI 2.1 ports capable of accepting 4K video at 144Hz. Beyond gaming, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ cover movies and streaming, while Google TV brings together your apps and adds Gemini voice controls. As for audio, its Bang & Olufsen audio system works with Dolby Atmos and produces better sound than many built-in TV speakers. While it cannot give you the deep bass or directional effects of a dedicated surround-sound system, it may still be enough for someone who wants to avoid adding a soundbar immediately.
October Prime Day FAQs
Is Prime Day once a year?
Prime Day happens every summer. Prime Big Deal Days (or October Prime Day) happens every October. Big Spring Sale happens every spring.
What do you think so far?
Is Prime Day a scam?
No. Prime Day is a legitimate online sale from arguably the biggest and most reputable online retailer in the world.
What goes on sale on Prime Day?
Since Prime Big Deal Days happens in the fall, you’re likely to see more deals on gaming and indoor gym equipment. Amazon has already announced some of the 35 categories that will be on sale, including beauty, tech, kitchen, fashion, and home. Some brands Amazon has already mentioned are: Shark, Princess Polly, Soundcore by Anker, UGG, Nest New York, Sony, Tarte, Adidas, and Barefoot Dreams.
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