I spent weeks testing the TCL QM8L TV, and I'm a believer in its new SQD mini-LED technology — this is a stunning TV for a great price, with just a couple of notable quirks

I’m impressed by the TCL QM8L’s bright screen and accurate contrast, helped by the company’s own halo-limiting technology in the mini-LED backlight. I wish that it's colors were a little more accurate for a high-end set, but there's no denying the punch here. I also like the hands-free control provided by Google Gemini, though its search results can be hit and miss.

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  Impressive, bright picture

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  Does a great job minimizing the 'halo' effect of LCD screens

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  Hands-free voice control

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  Google Gemini still feels a bit limited

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  Color accuracy could be better out of the box

TCL QM8L: Two-minute review

The TCL QM8L SQD-Mini LED TV may be technically the company’s third-tier TV this year, but it’s good enough to give you a flagship-type experience for a very reasonable price.

In my time with the TCL QM8L, I was very impressed across the ...