Head to head

LG G3 OLED evo TV vs TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV

LG G3 OLED evo TV leads 3 to 1 on the 4 rankable specs, but TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV costs $700 less. Most of the 28 attributes tracked here are descriptive rather than numeric.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Panel type: LG G3 lists WOLED evo with MLA (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists Mini-LED QLED (VA HVA) (TCL sheet, 2026-09-02).
Peak brightness (HDR): LG G3 lists ~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet); TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists ~3,500–5,000 nits HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
HDMI 2.1 ports: LG G3 lists 4 (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists 2 (of 4 HDMI total) (TCL sheet, 2026-09-02).
Native refresh rate: LG G3 lists 120 Hz (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists 120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC / 240 Hz DLG) (TCL sheet, 2026-09-02).
Contrast: LG G3 lists Infinite (per-pixel) (our summary); TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists Extreme local contrast (our summary).

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

LG G3 OLED evo TV

$2,1993 spec wins

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TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV

$1,4991 spec win

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Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your tv.

Straight answer

Overall: 3 to 1

Buy the LG G3.

Leads 3 of 4 rankable overall specs; TCL QM8 Mini-LED takes 1.
HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~5 ms vs ~6 ms
TCL QM8 Mini-LED is $700 cheaper. Pay the difference only if hdmi 2.1 ports matters to you.

Check first: the LG G3 has burn-in risk. the LG G3 has a glossy screen, no anti-reflective coating. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

3 LG G34 rankable of 28 specsTCL QM8 Mini-LED 1

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

Only two HDMI 2.1 portsrow
A PS5, an Xbox and a 4K120 PC cannot all connect at full bandwidth, and one port doubles as eARC.
Clear:LG G3 · 4Trips:TCL QM8 Mini-LED · 2 (of 4 HDMI total)
Burn-in riskrow
Static news tickers, game HUDs and desktop use can leave permanent marks over the years.
Trips:LG G3 · Yes (mitigated by pixel shift / screen…Clear:TCL QM8 Mini-LED · None (LED)
Glossy screen, no anti-reflective coatingrow
Lamps and windows reflect in a bright room.
Trips:LG G3 · GlossyClear:TCL QM8 Mini-LED · Anti-glare low reflection

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

3 of 3 differ

Panel type≠

WOLED evo with MLA

TCL

Mini-LED QLED (VA HVA)

Peak brightness (HDR)

~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR

TCL

~3,500–5,000 nits HDR

HDMI 2.1 ports

TCL

2 (of 4 HDMI total)

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

LG G3

Upfront list price$2,199

Essential add-ons (Optional tabletop stand (wall mount only in box))+$149

3-Year Estimated Total$2,348

Comes with slim wall bracket; official swivel stand sold separately.

TCL QM8 Mini-LED

Upfront list price$1,499

3-Year Estimated Total$1,499

Living Room Space & Placement Check

Real-world physical measurements for credenza width, soundbar clearance, and wall mounting.

Ergonomic & Spatial Check

TV Stand & Table Footprint

Check your media console width before buying wide-foot models.

No stand in box (wall mount only; official stand ~$149)

TCL

Standard pedestal or dual-foot support

Soundbar Clearance

Low bezel clearance may cause soundbars to block screen bottom or remote sensor.

N/A on wall; ~2.8 in with optional swivel stand

TCL

Standard clearance

Wall Mount Profile & Depth

Ultra-slim 0.9 in flush gallery mount with zero gap

TCL

Standard VESA wall depth

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

LG: What to watch for

Hidden Cost
Zero tabletop stand included in the box.
Engineered as a flush gallery wall-mount TV. If you do not intend to drill into wall studs, the official LG swivel stand is an extra ~$149 purchase.
Hardware Quirk
Subtle green/pink tint shift at extreme off-axis viewing angles.
The Micro Lens Array (MLA) layer refracts light dramatically to boost brightness, but can introduce a mild chromatic tint when viewed past 45 degrees.

TCL: What to watch for

Software / Apps
Smart TV interface runs sponsored ads and banner recommendations.
Like most modern smart TV platforms, the home menu highlights suggested streaming content and sponsored banner placement out of the box.
Ergonomics
Thin integrated TV speakers lack low-end bass punch.
Ultra-thin modern chassis leave minimal acoustic chamber depth, making a dedicated soundbar or audio system virtually mandatory for movie dialogues.

LG G3$2,1993 wins

TCL QM8 Mini-LED$1,4991 win

Picture Processing Gaming Audio Smart TV Design Ownership

22 of 28 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Picture

leads 1-0

Picture specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV.
Panel type	WOLED evo with MLA	Mini-LED QLED (VA HVA)
Screen size	65 inches	65 inches
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Native refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC / 240 Hz DLG)
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet	~1,400–2,000 nits small-window HDR	~3,500–5,000 nits HDR (wins this row: higher)
ContrastOur summary	Infinite (per-pixel)	Extreme local contrast
Local dimming	Per-pixel (self-emissive)	QD-Mini LED (5,000+ zones)
Viewing angleOur summary	Excellent	Moderate
Screen finish	Glossy	Anti-glare low reflection
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+)	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG

Processing

3 differences

Processing specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV.
Processor	α9 Gen6 AI Processor 4K	AIPQ Pro Processor
Motion handlingOur summary	Excellent OLED response time	Motion Rate 480 with MEMC
Upscaling	AI Super Upscaling	AI 4K Clarity Upscaling

Gaming

leads 2-0

Gaming specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports	4 (wins this row: higher)	2 (of 4 HDMI total)
4K 120Hz	Yes	Yes
VRR	Yes	Yes (FreeSync Premium Pro)
Auto low latency (ALLM)	Yes	Yes
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet	~5 ms (wins this row: lower)	~6 ms
G-Sync / FreeSync	NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync	FreeSync Premium Pro

Audio

1 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV.
Speakers	4.2 channel, 60W	2.1.2 ch Onkyo soundbar built-in, 60W
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
eARC	Yes	Yes

Smart TV

2 differences

Smart TV specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV.
Operating system	webOS 23	Google TV
Voice assistants	ThinQ, Alexa, Google Assistant	Google Assistant, Alexa

Design

leads 1-0

Design specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet	Gallery design, ~24 mm flush to wall (wins this row: lower)	~44 mm
Wall mount	Included flush Gallery mount	VESA 400x400

Ownership

2 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is LG G3 OLED evo TV, right column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV.
Burn-in riskOur summary	Yes (mitigated by pixel shift / screen move)	None (LED)
Warranty	1 year (panel varies by region)	1 year

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

LG G3 OLED evo TV source TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

LG G3 OLED evo TV

Flagship 65-inch MLA WOLED with gallery-style flush wall mount and webOS.

Perfect blacks and infinite contrast
MLA brightness competitive with bright QLEDs
Best-in-class HDMI 2.1 gaming suite

What you give up

OLED burn-in risk with static UI
Glossy panel reflects more than matte QLED

Full LG G3 OLED evo TV specs →

Pick this one if

TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV

High-value 65-inch powerhouse with up to 5,000 nits peak brightness and 5,000+ local dimming zones.

Unmatched brightness-to-price ratio
Deep black levels with massive zone count
Built-in Onkyo 2.1 sound system with subwoofer

What you give up

Narrower viewing angle than OLED
Image processing slightly behind Sony

Full TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV specs →

Best for each use

Gaming

Console or PC play: low input lag, 120 Hz, enough HDMI 2.1 ports for every box

For gaming, buy the LG G3.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable gaming specs.
HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~5 ms vs ~6 ms
TCL QM8 Mini-LED is $700 cheaper. Pay the difference only if hdmi 2.1 ports matters to you.

Movies

Dark-room films and HDR streaming: black levels, HDR formats, motion and upscaling

Too close to call on movies from the spec sheets. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

Contrast: Infinite vs Extreme local contrast
Panel type: WOLED evo with MLA vs Mini-LED QLED

Bright rooms

Daytime TV and sports in a sunny room: brightness, glare handling, wide seating

Too close to call on bright rooms from the spec sheets. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

Screen finish: Glossy vs Anti-glare low reflection
Viewing angle: Excellent vs Moderate

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

LG G3 OLED evo TV spec sheet TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: LG G3 OLED evo TV ↗ · TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LG G3 or the TCL QM8 Mini-LED?

TCL QM8 Mini-LED costs $700 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the LG G3 or TCL QM8 Mini-LED?

TCL QM8 Mini-LED has this deal-breaker: only two HDMI 2.1 ports. A PS5, an Xbox and a 4K120 PC cannot all connect at full bandwidth, and one port doubles as eARC.

Which is better for gaming, the LG G3 or the TCL QM8 Mini-LED?

For gaming, buy the LG G3. Leads 2 of 2 rankable gaming specs. HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 28 specs tracked here, 24 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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