TCL QM9K Minichat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

Commenters cited a history of judder, soap-opera-effect issues, and blurry focus on prior TCL models, and questioned whether the QM9K actually improves motion handling over the QM8K, expressing doubt. One also mentioned undefeatable smoothing artifacts even with interpolation settings off on the QM8K.

@chinogambino9375

I've seen people post footage of their QM8K's displaying serious motion artifacts in challenging scenes. Turning off all interpolation settings doesn't work either, there seems to be some undefeatable smoothing applied. Anyone else seen this with their sets?launch

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September 30, 2025

@swervobandz3932

I hope someone gives TCL feedback that customers want to see big improvements with the Processing and less laggy UI. Biggest problems I face with my from Qm7k is that that im sensitive to judder in panning shots and whenever I raise the judder reduction to 3 I end up seeing soap opera effect. No matter how high I raise the sharpness the image still feels blurry as I try to focus on objects or eyes on screen.launch

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September 5, 2025

@YoutubeGuy-ns9xj

I've seen complaints over motion handling with these TCL TV's. I wonder if this model improves motion handling over the QM8K but I'm a little doubtfullaunch

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September 5, 2025

@robertatlas9001

Thanks for the info, Brian. For my taste current tvs were already bright enough. What I would like to see from this tv is better detail, more color depth and above all better processing. It looks like this tv has the same processor, the TCL AIPQ PRO Processor, as the QM8K.launch

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September 4, 2025

Multiple commenters flagged an EOTF tracking issue, with one saying there's zero reason to buy unless a firmware fix arrives. Others directly asked the reviewer if TCL could correct this via firmware update, indicating real concern about out-of-box picture accuracy.

@thetrumanshow4791

@1:39 Is PQ EOTF Tracking something that TCL could fix with a firmware update in the future? Thanks!launch

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November 6, 2025

@raven2004

Unless a firmware upgrade fixes the EOTF there is zero reason to buy the 9Klaunch

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November 6, 2025

@YoutubeGuy-ns9xj

Do you think the PQ EOTF curve can and will be fixed with firmware updates?launch

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November 6, 2025

Commenters repeatedly asked TCL to switch to a black frame, saying the silver bezel is highly reflective and visible, with one joking a black sharpie could fix it. Another separately noted strong reflections even in a low-light room.

@Area51-S44

TCL- pls for the love of God, remove the silver frame and put black frame so that it can hide behind the picture.launch

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September 5, 2025

@gordonshumway6821

Love the quality but unfortunately lots of reflection, there's strong reflection even in a low light room. And the borders have slight shadowing on the edges on bright/white backgrounds.launch

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September 5, 2025

@nuclearcrypto7743

Too bad they all have a silver bezel around it, you can really see the reflection on this tv. Hope a black sharpie could fix this.launch

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September 5, 2025

Several commenters debated whether the QM9K's upgrades justify its higher price versus the QM8K, with one explicitly calling the improvement 'diminishing returns' and another advising gaming-focused buyers to just get the QM8K instead.

@peterbatten596

If someone wants to buy this or the QM8K, strictly for gaming (maybe a movie here or there), go with the QM8K. Outside of gaming, I didn’t really test it as much there so I’m not going to thwart someone but if you can wait to see what firmware updates come out, this very well could be suited for you outside of gaming.launch

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November 27, 2025

@HDRGuy

Seems like it has diminishing returns over the QM8K, But i guess there's always a market for the best of the bestlaunch

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November 7, 2025

@xanderx9988

I’ve been debating between this one and QM8K (98”). Does QM9K have any features or specs that warrants buying that one versus QM8K? \n\nMy seating distance is 13ft and currently own an LG C9 77”\n\nThankslaunch

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September 25, 2025

A commenter was frustrated the review didn't cover live action sports handling, and another separately noted TCL and Hisense rarely demo NFL or soccer content because that's where weak processing shows, which is what most people actually watch.

@msf9251

Ugh, watched the whole thing and no mention of how it handles live action sports. You should really include that in your review as well as in your comparisons with the other TVs.launch

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November 9, 2025

@d3vp131

TCL/Hisense NEVER show NFL or Soccer games to show off the tv’s processing. That’s where their weak processing shows but that is what most people watch—Sports!.launch

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September 7, 2025

One commenter noted the QM9K isn't made in 55in, and another reported their local Best Buy said the 98in model was already discontinued shortly after launch, raising availability concerns.

@fredbuchanan2560

November 21, 25: local Best Buy looked up when the 98QM9K would be back in stock, and told me it has been discontinued!! I this real?launch

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November 22, 2025

@marksalamon619

It's all moot for those of us who need a 55\" TV, because TCL isn't making the QM9K in that size.launch

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November 7, 2025

A commenter warned that TCL's after-sales service can be sketchy in certain regions like Asia, citing distributor-handled support and numerous complaints regarding warranty procedures.

@damien8398

Problem with TCL is that their after sales service can be sketchy in some regions like asia. Their TVs are handled by distributors and their after sales service is disgusting. There are tons of complains from customers in regard to their after sales, warranty procedures.launch

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November 7, 2025