LG G5 OLED evo 65" vs TCL QM8 65"
The Verdict
The LG G5 OLED evo 65" and TCL QM8 65" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The TCL QM8 65" is the cheaper of the two at $999 versus $2,600, a difference of about $1,601. The LG G5 OLED evo 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. LG G5 OLED evo 65" stands out for oled evo with mla for higher brightness (3000 nits), while TCL QM8 65" is praised for exceptional value — up to 5,000 nits peak brightness for under $1,000. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG G5 OLED evo 65" if…
- →OLED evo with MLA for higher brightness (3000 nits)
- →Gallery design with flush wall mount included
- →144Hz with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium
Buy the TCL QM8 65" if…
- →Exceptional value — up to 5,000 nits peak brightness for under $1,000
- →One of the brightest consumer TVs available regardless of price bracket
- →All four HDMI 2.1 ports with VRR and ALLM for 4K@120Hz gaming
Pros & Cons
LG G5 OLED evo 65"
Pros
- OLED evo with MLA for higher brightness (3000 nits)
- Gallery design with flush wall mount included
- 144Hz with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- α11 AI processor
Cons
- $2600 is premium over C5
- Wall-mount design means no stand included
- Risk of OLED burn-in
TCL QM8 65"
Pros
- Exceptional value — up to 5,000 nits peak brightness for under $1,000
- One of the brightest consumer TVs available regardless of price bracket
- All four HDMI 2.1 ports with VRR and ALLM for 4K@120Hz gaming
- Google TV provides a smooth, well-supported smart TV experience
- Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ covered for the full HDR ecosystem
Cons
- Aggressive brightness can look oversaturated out of the box — calibration recommended
- Mini-LED blooming is more visible than on premium Samsung or Sony panels
- Build quality and remote feel cheaper than Samsung or Sony equivalents
- Fan noise under extreme brightness conditions reported by some users
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG G5 OLED evo 65" | TCL QM8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200 | 400 x 300mm |
| Weight | 18.2 kg | 68.3 lbs |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 56.7 x 36.6 x 12.8 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 50 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 2.1ch |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | 6 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 65" |
| Type | OLED evo MLA | Mini-LED QLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 5000 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 25 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | α11 AI | AiPQ Pro Processor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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