TCL QM851G (2024) Series

Extremely bright ; Excellent contrast ; Plenty of gaming features ; Supports Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, and hands-free Google Assistant

Colors are slightly warm out of the box ; Slight light bloom

TCL's Q Series QM851G offers the brightest picture of any TV we've tested, along with nearly perfect black levels and a wide array of Google TV features.

High brightness and impressive local dimming ; Anti-reflection screen ; Excellent value

Picture fades when viewed off-axis ; Just average motion handling ; Only two HDMI 2.1 ports

The TCL QM851G is the company’s top mini-LED TV series, and it’s a surprisingly affordable one considering the performance and features on offer. A bold, bright picture and effective anti-reflection screen make the QM851G a perfect option for viewing...

Bright. Quantum-dot-enabled panel has good color accuracy. Easy to cast apps from phone or computer. Easy to use Google interface. Legs can be adjusted toward the middle of screen.

No center pedestal mount. Interface can be sluggish. No special backlighting for perfect black levels. No native 120-Hz refresh rate for gaming, only upscaling.

Those who demand higher-end performance like perfect black levels, speedier loading times, or utterly invisible bezels might want to splash out more cash for a higher-end model. But for those of us who just want to binge-watch It’s Always Sunny until...

Extreme Brightness ; Clear glossy coating ; Excellent ambient light handling ; Higher 144Hz refresh rate ; Good price on discount

Poor viewing angles ; Blooming can still be noticeable at times ; Average TV motion performance