This Highly Rated TCL Mini LED TV Is on Sale for 32% Off As Part of the October Prime Day Sale.
In early October, TCL introduced the QM8L series, and the price of the 65-inch model has already dropped from $2,499.99 to $1,697.99 as part of the Prime Day sale. That’s roughly $800 less than the 2026 TV, which offers some of TCL’s advanced display technologies in a model positioned just below the flagship line. The larger 85- and 98-inch versions are also significantly discounted. As October’s Prime Day approaches and the sale ramps up, our roundup of Prime Day deals will give you a better idea of what else is discounted.
The screen itself features TCL’s thin “Zero Border” bezel, giving it a clean, minimalist look, but its main selling point is brightness — PCMag measured the 65QM8L at 3,504 nits, which is below TCL’s claimed peak brightness of 6,000 nits, but still bright enough to earn the TV its first Lab Award as the brightest TV tested. This level of brightness should help highlight high-dynamic-range details and maintain image visibility in a sunlit room, where Mini-LED TVs typically have an advantage over OLED models. (You can learn more in our guide to the differences between OLED and QLED displays . ) TCL combines this brightness with up to 4,000 zones of local dimming and Halo Control, which limits glow around bright objects and brings contrast closer to OLED. CNET was also impressed, giving the QM8L an 8.8 out of 10 and naming it the best TV its reviewer tested in 2026 .
Gaming support is also quite extensive, with a native 144Hz refresh rate, variable refresh rate, and four HDMI 2.1 ports capable of handling 4K video at 144Hz. Beyond gaming, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support movies and streaming, while Google TV integrates your apps and adds Gemini voice control. As for audio, the Bang & Olufsen audio system works with Dolby Atmos and delivers better sound than many built-in TV speakers. While it can’t deliver the deep bass or directional effects of a dedicated surround sound system, it may be sufficient for those looking to avoid immediately purchasing a soundbar.
October Prime Day Sale FAQs
Is Prime Day held once a year?
The Prime Day sale takes place every summer. The Prime Big Deal Days sale (or October Prime Day sale) takes place every October. The Big Spring Sale takes place every spring.
Is Prime Day a scam?
No. Prime Day is a legitimate online sale from arguably the largest and most reputable online retailer in the world.
What’s on sale on Prime Day?
With Prime Big Deal Days taking place this fall, you’ll likely see more deals on gaming equipment and home gym equipment. Amazon has already announced some of the 35 categories of products that will be discounted, including beauty, tech, kitchenware, fashion, and home goods. Brands already featured include Shark, Princess Polly, Soundcore by Anker, UGG, Nest New York, Sony, Tarte, Adidas, and Barefoot Dreams.