TCL QM851G
Best premium viewing for budget conscious home theater enthusiasts.
Experience stunning visuals with the TCL QM851G, a 2024 4K QLED TV. Its advanced MiniLED backlight delivers exceptional contrast and brightness with precise zone dimming. Enjoy fluid motion and immersive gaming thanks to a 144Hz refresh rate and comprehensive gaming features. The intuitive Google TV platform provides seamless access to apps and voice control. With support for Dolby Vision IQ and a host of HDR formats, this TV brings cinematic quality to your home entertainment.
$2629.99
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Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
416
/ 2767
#416 in Televisions
Price vs Category Average
-38%
Below average
Year
2024
Who it's for
- Movie watchers and gamers seeking immersive, vibrant visuals
- Serious gamers demanding fluid motion and low input lag
- Savvy consumers seeking high-end features without the premium price tag
Who should skip it
- Perfectionists sensitive to minor light artifacts in dark scenes
- Households with wide seating arrangements or frequent side viewers
- Users prioritizing ultra-fast, minimalist smart TV navigation
Performance breakdown
HDR Peak Brightness
MiniLED backlighting delivers blinding highlights that make cinematic content truly pop.
Gaming Responsiveness
The 144Hz refresh rate and VRR support ensure buttery smooth competitive play.
Contrast Precision
Advanced zone dimming creates deep, inky blacks with minimal blooming artifacts.
Smart Platform
Google TV offers a vast app library and intuitive, snappy navigation.
Motion Handling
Motion Accelerator technology keeps fast-paced sports and action scenes perfectly clear.
Audio Immersion
The 2.1.2 speaker system provides surprisingly robust sound for a flat panel.
Key Specs
Year
2024
Design
Flat
Sizes
65", 75", 85", 98" (USA)
Marketing name
MiniLED QLED
Special features
miniLED (5184 zones in 85, 98"), Bezelless design with height-adjustable feet (except 85-98"), IMAX Enhanced, Motion Accelerator 240 (240Hz at 1080p), Anti-glare screen
Tuners
ATSC 3.0 (USA)
WiFi
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.0
Features
- MiniLED backlight with advanced zone dimming
- 144Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth motion
- Advanced gaming features for competitive play
- Google TV smart platform for easy access
- Dolby Vision IQ for enhanced HDR
- Bezelless design for immersive viewing
- ATSC 3.0 tuner for next-gen broadcasts
- Anti-glare screen for clear viewing
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the TCL QM851G for its outstanding picture quality and remarkable value. Reviewers frequently highlight the television's impressive brightness, deep contrast, and vibrant colors, noting its strong performance across various content types. Many feel it delivers a premium viewing experience that rivals more expensive competitors, making it an excellent choice for those seeking high end features without the top tier price tag. The overall consensus points to a highly satisfying purchase for its visual fidelity and affordability.
Know before you buy
The MiniLED backlight uses thousands of tiny LEDs to create precise dimming zones. This allows the TV to achieve deeper blacks and higher peak brightness simultaneously, resulting in significantly better contrast and more vibrant HDR performance.
Yes, it is highly capable for gaming. It features a 144Hz native refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 support, and compatibility with VRR, FreeSync, and G-Sync to ensure smooth, tear-free gameplay.
The QM851G is equipped with an anti-glare coating designed to diffuse reflections from windows or overhead lights. While it won't eliminate every reflection, it significantly improves visibility in well-lit living spaces compared to glossy panels.
Yes, the TV supports HDMI eARC, which allows for high-quality, uncompressed audio transmission to compatible soundbars or receivers. It also supports a wide range of formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Google TV provides a centralized hub for all your streaming services, offering personalized content recommendations and integrated Google Assistant for voice control. It also includes built-in Chromecast and supports Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit for easy casting from your devices.
The 65-inch, 75-inch, and 98-inch models feature height-adjustable feet, which is useful if you need to clear space for a soundbar underneath the screen. Please note that the 85-inch model does not include this height-adjustment feature.
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