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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL QM8 offers a better overall picture quality, superior gaming performance, and performs well in bright rooms. It's a good fit if you enjoy movies, gaming, and need a TV that handles ambient light well. On the other hand, the TCL R745 offers a larger screen size, but it doesn't perform as well overall, particularly in dark rooms or for watching movies and series. The QM8 is at a lower price point, offering value for money considering its features. However, if you prefer a bigger screen and can afford to pay more, the R745 could still be an option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.5
5.6
8.00/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.3
5.2
8.00/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 offers a superior movie and cinematic TV experience primarily due to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which are crucial for dark scene performance, compared to the TCL R745 which falls short in these same areas, also impacting the portrayal of true black shades and shadow detail. Additionally, while both have good color accuracy out of the box and viewing angles, the QM8's superior color volume and mini-LED backlighting enhance the overall picture quality, further distinguishing it from the R745.
Gaming
8.3
7.4
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 is considered very good for gaming because it has very good response time and good input lag, which means the display reacts quickly to your actions and feels more responsive. The TCL R745, on the other hand, offers the best input lag performance, meaning virtually no delay between your inputs and the on-screen action, but has only fair response time, resulting in slightly slower transitions between colors and potentially more noticeable blur in fast-moving scenes.
Cartoons & Animation
8.9
5.9
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 is very good for watching cartoons and animation because it displays colors vibrantly right out of the box and has an excellent color gamut and color volume, ensuring a wide range of accurate colors. In contrast, the TCL R745 is considered poor for this content as it has less impressive color performance both out of the box and across its more limited color gamut and volume, which may result in more washed-out and less engaging animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
6.1
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV, though the TCL QM8 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Both the TCL QM8 and TCL R745 are deemed fair for watching news and TV programs largely because they have good upscaling capabilities to handle lower-resolution content typical of certain broadcasts. The TCL QM8 offers best SDR brightness, ensuring clear images even in well-lit rooms, while the TCL R745 has lower SDR brightness, which might not be as suitable for very bright environments.
Bright Room
9.9
5.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The TCL QM8 boasts superior performance in bright rooms due to its highest SDR and HDR brightness, combined with very good handling of reflections. In contrast, the TCL R745 falls short with poor SDR and HDR brightness levels and good, but less effective, reflection handling.
Cost
$998
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.5
6.4
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
4.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The TCL QM8 and TCL R745 are both fair for watching sports; the QM8 has a better response time which is crucial for fast-moving scenes but suffers from narrower viewing angles, whereas the R745 has wider viewing angles but doesn't handle reflections as well as the QM8 which can be distracting in brightly lit environments.
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How the TCL QM8 (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| TCL QM8 (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | TCL | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65QM850G | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.1" x 56.9" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.1 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 400 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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