Forget projectors: TCL’s 115-inch mini LED TV has 6.2.2-channel Dolby Atmos speakers and 5,000 nits brightness
TCL has launched its entire mini LED TV range in the US, with the range led by the QM89, a 115-inch model. The huge new model brings the QM8 and QM7 series TVs, available in screen sizes from 55 to 98 inches.
The best TVs are getting new ultra-large screens, with 98 inches now a standard screen size for most QLED and mini-LED TV manufacturers. This makes them a viable alternative to the best 4K projectors, which have more complicated installation requirements and limited brightness compared to TVs.
With a screen as large as that of a typical home theater projector setup, the 115-inch QM89 delivers peak brightness up to 5,000 nits and has 20,000 local dimming zones. The company’s new AiPQ Ultra processor offers more than 65,000 levels of granular control over the TV’s local dimming and is paired with Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens technology for uniform light distribution and Optical Distance Reduction technology that eliminates backlight blooming. virtually eliminates it, according to TCL.
With a built-in Onkyo 6.2.2-channel speaker system, the QM89 has impressive audio specs to match its ultra-clear 115-inch image. TCL’s flagship TV also features an anti-glare screen, an ATSC 3.0 next-gen TV tuner and custom installation features that allow it to integrate with advanced home control systems.
The TCL QM89 will be available “soon” for $26,999.99.
TCL QM8 series
TCL’s 2024 QM8 Series TVs also feature the AiPQ Ultra processor and feature a native 120Hz display with support for 144Hz VRR and Game Accelerator 240 for up to 240 VRR gaming at 1080p resolution. These sets have a specified brightness of up to 5,000 nits and 5,000 local dimming zones and are equipped with an anti-reflective screen. A built-in 2.1.2-channel speaker system with up-firing Dolby Atmos drivers provides audio, and an ATSC 3.0 next-gen TV tuner and Wi-Fi 6 for streaming are on board. The QM8 series is now available in screen sizes from 65 to 98 inches:
- 65QM851G: $1999.99
- 75QM851G: $2699.99
- 85QM851G $3999.99
- 98QM851G: $7999.99
TCL QM7 series
TCL’s QM7 Series TVs are entry-level mini-LED models that feature 1,500 local dimming zones and peak brightness up to 2,400 nits. The QM7 series also has a 120Hz panel with 144Hz support and Game Accelerator 240 for up to 240 VRR gaming, as well as ALLM and FreeSync Premium Pro. These TVs also have an ATSC 3.0 tuner, an Onkyo 2.1-channel speaker system with built-in subwoofer and a height-adjustable base on which a soundbar can be placed. The TCL QM7 series is now available in screen sizes from 55 to 98 inches.
- 55QM751G: $1099.99
- 65QM751G: $1499.99
- 75QM751G: $1999.99
- 85QM751G: $2699.99
- 98QM751G: $6999.99
In addition to its mini-LED models, TCL has also announced two ranges of regular QLED TVs. The Q65 series is available in screen sizes ranging from 43 to 98 inches and is priced from $499 to $3,999. The Q68 series is available in screen sizes ranging from 55 to 85 inches and is priced from $699 to $1,999.