The TCL QM8 has been strutting around the ZDNET lab as one of the best TVs we've tested, offering premium picture and sound with a side of smart features at a price that won't make you weep into your OLED. And now, Best Buy is knocking up to $2,000 off the thing, depending on which size you fancy. The 85-inch model alone is shedding two grand, because apparently bigger really is better when it comes to savings.
This updated Mini LED panel uses improved backlighting and micro-lenses to prevent those annoying blooming and halo effects that ruin dark scenes, because nothing says immersion like a glowing blob around a candle. With a 144Hz refresh rate, your movies, sports, and console gaming will look smoother than a politician's promise. And for the competitive gamers among us, the VRR technology can boost that refresh rate to a blistering 288Hz, so screen tearing and stuttering can go cry in a corner.
Dolby Vision HDR ensures you get enhanced detail, darker contrast, and bolder colors, making everything from blockbusters to retro sitcoms look their best - finally, you can see every wrinkle on your favorite character's face. A peak brightness of 5,000 nits means even that sun-drenched living room won't wash out your show. And the integrated speakers, designed by Bang & Olufsen, deliver rich, clean sound enhanced by Dolby Atmos virtual 3D audio, so you can hear the footsteps of an off-screen villain approaching.
We gave this deal a 5/5 Editor's rating because the TCL QM8 rivals OLED models in picture quality, packs gaming features like VRR and auto low-latency, and now costs a whole lot less. Deals may sell out or expire, because capitalism waits for no one, but ZDNET is committed to finding and updating the best product deals so you can save money without selling a kidney. Our team of experts regularly checks these deals, and if you missed out, don't worry - we'll be back with more opportunities to not spend full price.
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