Head to head

TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV vs Samsung S90D OLED TV

Samsung S90D OLED TV leads 3 to 1 on the 4 rankable specs, but TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV costs $100 less. Most of the 28 attributes tracked here are descriptive rather than numeric.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Panel type: TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists Mini-LED QLED (VA HVA) (TCL sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung S90D lists QD-OLED / WOLED (size dependent) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Peak brightness (HDR): TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists ~3,500–5,000 nits HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet); Samsung S90D lists ~1,100–1,300 nits peak HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
HDMI 2.1 ports: TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists 2 (of 4 HDMI total) (TCL sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung S90D lists 4 (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Native refresh rate: TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists 120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC / 240 Hz DLG) (TCL sheet, 2026-09-02); Samsung S90D lists 120 Hz (up to 144 Hz with PC) (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02).
Contrast: TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists Extreme local contrast (our summary); Samsung S90D lists Infinite (per-pixel self-lit) (our summary).

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TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV

$1,4991 spec win

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Samsung S90D OLED TV

$1,5993 spec wins

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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: 1 to 3

Buy the Samsung S90D.

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): ~5.5 ms at 4K 120Hz / ~9.5 ms at 60Hz vs ~6 ms
TCL QM8 Mini-LED is $100 cheaper. Pay the difference only if hdmi 2.1 ports matters to you.

Check first: the Samsung S90D has burn-in risk. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

1 TCL QM8 Mini-LED4 rankable of 28 specsSamsung S90D 3

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.
Trips:TCL QM8 Mini-LED · 2 (of 4 HDMI total)Clear:Samsung S90D · 4
Burn-in riskrow
Static news tickers, game HUDs and desktop use can leave permanent marks over the years.
Clear:TCL QM8 Mini-LED · None (LED)Trips:Samsung S90D · Yes (mitigated by Samsung OLED Care and…

At a glance

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

3 of 3 differ

Panel type≠

TCL

Mini-LED QLED (VA HVA)

Samsung

QD-OLED / WOLED (size dependent)

Peak brightness (HDR)

TCL

~3,500–5,000 nits HDR

Samsung

~1,100–1,300 nits peak HDR

HDMI 2.1 ports

TCL

2 (of 4 HDMI total)

Samsung

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

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

Post-Purchase Truths

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.

Samsung: 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.

TCL QM8 Mini-LED$1,4991 win

Samsung S90D$1,5993 wins

Picture Processing Gaming Audio Smart TV Design Ownership

25 of 28 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Picture

leads 1-0

Picture specifications. Middle column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, right column is Samsung S90D OLED TV.
Panel type	Mini-LED QLED (VA HVA)	QD-OLED / WOLED (size dependent)
Screen size	65 inches	65 inches
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Native refresh rate	120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC / 240 Hz DLG)	120 Hz (up to 144 Hz with PC)
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet	~3,500–5,000 nits HDR (wins this row: higher)	~1,100–1,300 nits peak HDR
ContrastOur summary	Extreme local contrast	Infinite (per-pixel self-lit)
Local dimming	QD-Mini LED (5,000+ zones)	Per-pixel self-emissive
Viewing angleOur summary	Moderate	Ultra Wide viewing angles
Screen finish	Anti-glare low reflection	Glossy with anti-reflective filter
HDR formats	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG	HDR10, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10+ Gaming, HLG (no Dolby Vision)

Processing

3 differences

Processing specifications. Middle column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, right column is Samsung S90D OLED TV.
Processor	AIPQ Pro Processor	NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor
Motion handlingOur summary	Motion Rate 480 with MEMC	Instantaneous OLED response time (~0.1 ms)
Upscaling	AI 4K Clarity Upscaling	4K AI Upscaling

Gaming

leads 2-0

Gaming specifications. Middle column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, right column is Samsung S90D OLED TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports	2 (of 4 HDMI total)	4 (wins this row: higher)
4K 120Hz	Yes	Yes (up to 4K 144Hz)
VRR	Yes (FreeSync Premium Pro)	Yes (AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, HDMI VRR)
Auto low latency (ALLM)	Yes	Yes
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet	~6 ms	~5.5 ms at 4K 120Hz / ~9.5 ms at 60Hz (wins this row: lower)
G-Sync / FreeSync	FreeSync Premium Pro	FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible

Audio

3 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, right column is Samsung S90D OLED TV.
Speakers	2.1.2 ch Onkyo soundbar built-in, 60W	2.1 channel, 40W (Object Tracking Sound Lite)
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes (with wireless Dolby Atmos support)
eARC	Yes	Yes (HDMI 3)

Smart TV

2 differences

Smart TV specifications. Middle column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, right column is Samsung S90D OLED TV.
Operating system	Google TV	Tizen OS
Voice assistants	Google Assistant, Alexa	Bixby, Amazon Alexa built-in

Design

leads 1-0

Design specifications. Middle column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, right column is Samsung S90D OLED TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet	~44 mm	~39 mm at thickest section (LaserSlim design) (wins this row: lower)
Wall mount	VESA 400x400	VESA 300 × 200 mm

Ownership

2 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV, right column is Samsung S90D OLED TV.
Burn-in riskOur summary	None (LED)	Yes (mitigated by Samsung OLED Care and Pixel Shift)
Warranty	1 year	1 year manufacturer limited warranty

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

TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV source Samsung S90D OLED TV source

Which one should you buy

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 →

Pick this one if

Samsung S90D OLED TV

65-inch 4K OLED TV with NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, 144Hz native refresh rate, and OLED HDR+.

Infinite contrast with deep true blacks
144Hz refresh rate with four HDMI 2.1 ports for PC gaming
Great value OLED compared to flagship S95D

What you give up

No Dolby Vision support (Samsung uses HDR10+)
Built-in speakers lack deep low-end bass

Full Samsung S90D OLED 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 Samsung S90D.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable gaming specs.
HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~5.5 ms at 4K 120Hz / ~9.5 ms at 60Hz vs ~6 ms
TCL QM8 Mini-LED is $100 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: Extreme local contrast vs Infinite
Panel type: Mini-LED QLED vs QD-OLED / WOLED

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: Anti-glare low reflection vs Glossy with anti-reflective filter
Viewing angle: Moderate vs Ultra Wide viewing angles

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.

TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV spec sheet Samsung S90D OLED TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV ↗ · Samsung S90D OLED TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the TCL QM8 Mini-LED or the Samsung S90D?

TCL QM8 Mini-LED costs $100 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the TCL QM8 Mini-LED or Samsung S90D?

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 TCL QM8 Mini-LED or the Samsung S90D?

For gaming, buy the Samsung S90D. 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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