TCL's QM9K TV Takes Aim at High-End Competitors, But Falls Short on Ambition.
TCL has once again proven itself to be a solid contender in the mid-range TV market with its latest flagship model, the QM9K. With its impressive brightness capabilities and excellent blooming control, it's clear that TCL is aiming high with this new TV. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that the QM9K is more of an incremental upgrade than a bold statement of intent.
Compared to its cheaper sibling, the QM8K, the QM9K offers some notable improvements. The QM9K boasts brighter peak brightness levels, with up to 6,500 nits, while the QM8K tops out at 5,000 nits. Additionally, the QM9K features a more advanced backlight system, which should help reduce light blooming in dark scenes.
But despite these upgrades, the QM9K still feels like a TV that's trying to compete with its own hype. In many areas, it trails behind the competition, such as Sony's Bravia 9 series. The QM9K also struggles with motion handling, particularly during fast-paced sequences, and can exhibit some screen tearing during gaming.
Perhaps most surprisingly, the QM9K is only marginally more expensive than its own QM8K model, especially when you consider that Google Gemini will soon be added to the QM8K's firmware. This raises questions about whether the extra cost is truly justified.
Ultimately, while the QM9K is an excellent TV in its own right, it feels like a step back from where TCL left off with the QM8K. The bigger question is who should spend the extra $500 on this model over the more affordable option. For most viewers, the QM8K will remain the better value proposition.
TCL's new flagship TV has arrived, but it's not quite the game-changer that was promised.
TCL has once again proven itself to be a solid contender in the mid-range TV market with its latest flagship model, the QM9K. With its impressive brightness capabilities and excellent blooming control, it's clear that TCL is aiming high with this new TV. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that the QM9K is more of an incremental upgrade than a bold statement of intent.
Compared to its cheaper sibling, the QM8K, the QM9K offers some notable improvements. The QM9K boasts brighter peak brightness levels, with up to 6,500 nits, while the QM8K tops out at 5,000 nits. Additionally, the QM9K features a more advanced backlight system, which should help reduce light blooming in dark scenes.
But despite these upgrades, the QM9K still feels like a TV that's trying to compete with its own hype. In many areas, it trails behind the competition, such as Sony's Bravia 9 series. The QM9K also struggles with motion handling, particularly during fast-paced sequences, and can exhibit some screen tearing during gaming.
Perhaps most surprisingly, the QM9K is only marginally more expensive than its own QM8K model, especially when you consider that Google Gemini will soon be added to the QM8K's firmware. This raises questions about whether the extra cost is truly justified.
Ultimately, while the QM9K is an excellent TV in its own right, it feels like a step back from where TCL left off with the QM8K. The bigger question is who should spend the extra $500 on this model over the more affordable option. For most viewers, the QM8K will remain the better value proposition.
TCL's new flagship TV has arrived, but it's not quite the game-changer that was promised.
. Like, yeah the brightness is lit 
, but if you're gonna spend that kinda cash, shouldn't it be like, totally future-proof? 
I'm a bit surprised by all the hate for TCL's QM9K 
. I mean, it's still an awesome TV with some incredible features like that brightness, you know? 
And yeah, maybe it's not perfect, but who is? 
The Sony Bravia 9 series is just so overpriced and stuffy 
. TCL's trying to compete on a whole different level here and I think they should be commended for that 
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. It's all about priorities, you know? Some people might not care about the fancy features of the QM9K but still want that smooth gaming experience 
. And let's be real, it's just an incremental upgrade from the QM8K 
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. The mid-range TV market isn't as competitive as it used to be, so TCL's doing something right by trying to push the boundaries 
. It might not be perfect, but that's okay 
but for real tho, its not as impressive as i thought it'd be. sony's bravia 9 series still has it beat in terms of motion handling. and dont even get me started on gaming - screen tearing is such a bummer 
. i mean the google gemini update is cool and all, but thats not enough to justify the price difference in my book 
The QM9K is like, all flash and no substance you know? They try to copy Sony's Bravia 9 series and come up short in every way. The brightness is nice I guess, but it's not like it's going to blow your mind or anything. And don't even get me started on motion handling - it's like they're trying to watch fast-paced videos while playing a game at the same time... how are you supposed to enjoy that? 
. I mean, 6,500 nits of peak brightness sounds cool and all 
, but if it can't even handle fast-paced gaming without screen tearing 
, what's the point? And don't even get me started on how expensive it is 
. The QM9K feels like just another incremental update instead of a bold statement from TCL 
. Let's be real, if it can't beat the competition (like Sony's Bravia 9 series 
. And let's be real, $500 extra for what feels like incremental upgrades? Not sure I'd justify it to myself