Mega 85-inch TV hits a record low price that you could easily miss
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Not all price drops are created equal, and not all of them are labeled as deals. That’s the case with the TCL 85-inch QM85, which just hit its all-time low price so quietly it’s far too easy to miss.
You see, the QM85 was released in June 2024 as a $3,000 TV. Fast forward to the start of 2025, and this TV started the year at around $2,500. But halfway into the year, the 4K QD-mini LED TV is now at $1,700. Price tracking site Camelcamelcamel shows that as the TV’s record low price, after a series of recent discounts.
TCL 85-Inch QM85 QLED 4K Smart QD-Mini LED TV
Why we love the TCL 85-inch QM85
We’ve picked the TCL Q6 among our best 85-inch TVs. But the QM85 has plenty going for it, with a speedy refresh rate, console features, excellent picture quality, and support for HDR content.
- QD-Mini LED Ultra – Enjoy vibrant, high-detailed pictures with bright whites and ultra-deep blacks, with 5,000 local dimming zones.
- Impressive brightness – Up to 5,000 Nits peak brightness for viewing in bright conditions.
- 120Hz refresh rate – A 120Hz native panel, the QM85 supports 144Hz variable refresh rate for smoother viewing of action, sports, and gaming.
- Game features – Game Accelerator supports up to 240Hz refresh rate (VRR), plus support for auto low latency mode (ALLM) and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.
- TCL AIPQ PRO Processor – This TV’s AI-enabled processor intelligently optimizes color and contrast for the best viewing experience.
- HDR features – Support for HDR ULTRA with Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG.
Who is this 85-inch TV for?
The TCL 85-inch QM85 offers a range of features that may suit you if you’re in the market for a mixed-use TV for the family or as an entertainment focal point. Well-liked by owners, and packing in AI-optimized viewing, excellent quality, brightness, and support for HDR content, there is a lot to like at the new low price.
Although it’s not listed as a deal on Amazon, we feel this price is worthy of being one. Not only is this a very capable TV for viewing a range of content, but it can deliver on the potential of consoles for 4K @120Hz. This quiet price drop may actually be our favorite TV find of late.
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