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TCL QM9K vs TCL QM67K
TCL QM9K
78 positive (76%) · 15 mixed (15%) · 10 negative (10%)
Trust + time weighted: +72%
AI summary — not a quote
The TCL QM9K is positioned as a flagship mini-LED TV featuring extreme peak brightness and a high number of local dimming zones. While it is praised for its vibrant colors and improved software over the QM8K, many users find its steep price premium difficult to justify, often citing only incremental real-world performance gains over its predecessor.
Pros
- Extreme peak brightness, with some users noting up to 6,500 nits
- High dimming zone count (6,000 zones) for improved contrast
- Vibrant color reproduction where 'colors pop' compared to lower-tier models
- Supports 144Hz at 4K for gaming
Cons
- Significant price premium over the QM8K that many users feel is not worth the cost
- Out-of-the-box color accuracy and skin tone tracking are reported to be inferior to competitors
- Reports of an audible buzzing sound during operation
- Potential panel uniformity issues, such as dark vertical lines visible on solid gray or blue screens
Top excerpts
I went with the QM8K because I did not need all that extra brightness the QM9K had, my room is light controlled.
The 9K is pretty much better in every way.
QM9K has a higher peak brightness, and more dimming zones.
The 9K has an amazing picture, trust me.
The 9K is amazing, keep it.
TCL QM67K
28 positive (90%) · 2 mixed (6%) · 1 negative (3%)
Trust + time weighted: +87%
AI summary — not a quote
The TCL QM67K is a highly-regarded, retailer-specific variant of the QM6 series (often identified as the QM6K Pro or Costco exclusive). It is widely praised for offering a near-premium experience at a budget-friendly price point, featuring an HVA panel, 120Hz refresh rate for gaming, and an anti-reflective coating that distinguishes it from the base QM6K. While it lacks some of the high-end coatings and peak brightness of the QM7K or QM8, most users find the performance gap doesn't justify the significant price jump to those models.
Pros
- Excellent value-to-performance ratio, especially when purchased on sale.
- High brightness levels that perform well in bright living rooms.
- Smooth 120Hz performance for gaming on consoles like the PS5.
- Features a semi-gloss anti-reflective coating similar to higher-end models.
Cons
- Some users report that HDR content can occasionally appear too dark.
- Lacks the 'CrystGlow' coating found on the QM7K and QM8 series.
- Out-of-the-box colors may appear 'natural' or 'dull' compared to the 'wow' factor of more expensive units.
Top excerpts
Yes the QM67K is worth the $70 more
Yeah, the QM67K is the Costco exclusive version of the QM6K in Canada featuring the same HVA panel as the QM7K.
I love my qm67k from costco. It plays my ps5 well at 120 hz. Been playing cod warzone and borderlands 4 with zero issues
Best Buy doesn’t have the qm67k that’s the Costco version which is better than regular 6k, Costco US calls it 6k pro
Ended up going with the qm67k through Costco, 6 years of warranty. Can’t beat that. Overall I’m very happy with the qm67k and I wouldn’t know any different unless maybe a QM7K was side by side.