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The TCL QM9K QD-Mini LED TV is a flagship 4K HDR Smart TV combining extreme brightness (up to 6,500 nits), 6,000-zone local dimming, and a QD-Mini LED panel for vibrant color and deep contrast. With 144 Hz native refresh, HDMI 2.1 gaming features, Dolby Vision / HDR10+ support, and integrated Audio by Bang & Olufsen with Dolby Atmos — plus AI-powered Google TV and presence sensing — it delivers premium cinematic and gaming performance in any environment.
Display Type: QD-Mini LED with Quantum Dot + Mini-LED backlight + Halo Control.
Resolution: 4K Ultra HD (3840 × 2160)
Panel: CrystGlow WHVA panel for wide viewing angles and consistent color/contrast across angles.
Peak Brightness: Up to 6,500 nits (HDR6500 brightness specification)
Local Dimming: Up to 6,000 precise dimming zones (varies by size) for deep blacks and high contrast.
Refresh Rate: Native 144 Hz panel, supporting 4K @ 144 Hz.
Variable Refresh / Gaming Features: Supports VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), Game Accelerator 288 (up to 288 Hz at 1080p), AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and TCL Game Bar.
HDR Formats Supported: Dolby Vision & Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, IMAX Enhanced, HDR ULTRA.
Smart Platform: Google TV with built-in AI support (Google Gemini), voice control, far-field mic, hands-free and remote voice control.
Screen Design: ZeroBorder ultra-thin bezel design for edge-to-edge viewing.
Audio: Built-in Audio by Bang & Olufsen with Dolby Atmos support; up-firing speakers + dual subwoofers (depending on model) for immersive sound.
Connectivity & Inputs: 4 × HDMI inputs (including at least 2 HDMI 2.1), 1 × HDMI with eARC, USB ports, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ATSC 3.0 digital tuner (region dependent)
Smart-Home / AI Features: Presence sensor (mmWave) — TV can detect when someone enters room, wake from standby, and show widgets/screensaver; supports voice assistants (Google Assistant, works with Alexa/HomeKit) and streaming (Chromecast built-in / AirPlay).
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Reviewed on 01 Dec, 2025
Gaming performance is decent, though OLED panels are still superior in motion, and I noticed some quirks with low-quality content flickering and occasional menu freezes.
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