Save $800: Right now, you can grab the 65-inch TCL QM9K smart TV for just $1,000. That’s almost 45% off on a TV that CNET’s expert reviewer called “the brightest TV yet.” If you want an even bigger screen, the 75-inch model is also down to $1,200, which saves you $1,100.
If you’re in the market for a new television, Amazon’s big shopping event is coming up on Oct. 6 and Oct. 7, bringing thousands of discounts on all kinds of items, including TVs.
65-inch QM9K mini-led smart TV
$1,000 (original price: $800)
In his review of the TCL QM9K, TV and Home Video Editor Ty Pendlebury noted that the brightness of this mini-LED screen rivals — and even surpasses — that of other OLED TVs he’s tested. “The TCL QM9K is currently the brightest TV I’ve ever tested in the CNET lab,” writes Pendlebury.
He notes that this model “performs similarly to Sony’s OLED,” offers “excellent brightness” and has no issues with backlight blooming (when light bleeds into the display’s darker areas). This is partly due to TCL’s Halo Control system, a new feature introduced in its 2025 televisions, designed to reduce overall backlight bleed.
“The QM9K uses 6,000 local dimming zones (up from the QM8K’s 5,000) in its mini-LED backlight,” explains Pendlebury. Translation? The TV can simultaneously dim and brighten different areas of the screen, increasing the picture’s contrast and improving its quality.
In addition to the bright screen, you’ll get other features like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, which produce decent sound quality — though you’ll likely want to add a soundbar for a more immersive viewing experience. The TV also comes equipped with Google TV and Gemini, Google’s AI assistant.
Alternatives you might like
The TCL QM9K brings one of the brightest screens right to your home. However, if you’re looking for a television that’s brighter, more colorful and better for gaming, the TCL QM8L is for you. It won the CNET Editor’s Choice Award for Best TV of 2026. Right now, you can get it for $1,498 on Amazon or $1,500 at Best Buy, saving $1,000.
