Between the QM851 Mini LED 65 and A95L QD-OLED 65, the QM851 Mini LED 65 comes out ahead in peak brightness and refresh rate, while the A95L QD-OLED 65 wins on panel type. Overall, the QM851 Mini LED 65 scores 76.9 and the A95L QD-OLED 65 scores 60.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The QM851 Mini LED 65 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 16.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the QM851 Mini LED 65 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are peak brightness, refresh rate.
Pick the A95L QD-OLED 65 if you care most about panel type. Its strongest claims are panel type.
Both ship with comparable screen size, dolby vision, hdmi 2.1 ports, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the QM851 Mini LED 65 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why TCL - QM851 Mini LED 65 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 284.62% more. 5000 nits vs 1300 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
Why Sony - A95L QD-OLED 65 wins
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs Mini-LED).
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | TCL - QM851 Mini LED 65 | Sony - A95L QD-OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 65 " | 65 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | Mini-LED | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 5000 nitslead | 1300 nits |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | TCL - QM851 Mini LED 65 | Sony - A95L QD-OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Visionⓘ | true | true |
| HDR10+ⓘ | truelead | false |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Google TV |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
Gaming
| Spec | TCL - QM851 Mini LED 65 | Sony - A95L QD-OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 2 | 2 |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
| ALLM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, QM851 Mini LED 65 or A95L QD-OLED 65?+
QM851 Mini LED 65 peaks at 5000 nits vs 1300 nits.
Which is better for gaming, QM851 Mini LED 65 or A95L QD-OLED 65?+
QM851 Mini LED 65 offers 144Hz refresh and 2 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does QM851 Mini LED 65 or A95L QD-OLED 65 support Dolby Vision?+
Both support Dolby Vision.
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