LG OLED C3 65" (Evo) vs TCL QM8 65"
The Verdict
LG's OLED C3 delivers superior picture quality with perfect blacks, infinite contrast, and exceptional color accuracy thanks to its pixel-level light control, making it ideal for cinephiles and dark room viewing. TCL's QM8 counters with extraordinary brightness (5000 nits peak vs 900), superior for bright rooms and sports, plus quantum dot technology for vibrant colors. Gaming performance is identical (6ms input lag, VRR/ALLM support). Audio slightly favors TCL with 50W versus 40W. Smart TV experience differs: LG offers webOS 23 with multiple assistants, while TCL provides Google TV integration. At $1799, the OLED C3 justifies premium pricing through unmatched contrast and viewing angles, though the TCL QM8 at $999 represents remarkable value for bright-environment viewing and delivers 80% of the picture quality at 55% of the cost. Choose LG for dark room excellence; TCL for bright spaces and budget-conscious buyers.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG OLED C3 65" (Evo) if…
- →Perfect pixel-level black levels with infinite contrast ratio
- →Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG cover the full HDR ecosystem
- →4x HDMI 2.1 with 4K@120Hz, VRR, and ALLM — the gaming gold standard
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
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
LG OLED C3 65" (Evo)
Pros
- Perfect pixel-level black levels with infinite contrast ratio
- Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG cover the full HDR ecosystem
- 4x HDMI 2.1 with 4K@120Hz, VRR, and ALLM — the gaming gold standard
- α9 Gen6 AI processor upscales and enhances content intelligently
- Wide viewing angles — no color shift from the sides
Cons
- 900 nits peak brightness is dimmer than Mini-LED and QD-OLED competitors
- Risk of permanent OLED burn-in with static content
- webOS 23 includes home screen ads and sponsored content
- 40W built-in audio needs supplementing with a soundbar
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 OLED C3 65" (Evo) | TCL QM8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 400 x 300mm |
| Weight | 41.9 lbs | 68.3 lbs |
| Dimensions | 57.0 x 32.7 x 1.8 inches | — |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 35.2 x 11.8 inches | 56.7 x 36.6 x 12.8 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 40 | 50 |
| Speakers | 2.2ch | 2.1ch |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 6 | 6 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Type | OLED Evo (WOLED) | Mini-LED QLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 900 | 5000 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 23 | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | LG ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | — | AiPQ Pro Processor |
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