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TCL - QM851 Mini LED 65 vs Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65

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QM851 Mini LED 65TCLRENDER
Probe A
TCL
QM851 Mini LED 65
76.9/ 100B
Display77· 60%
HDR & Smart· 25%
Gaming· 15%
Bravia 8 OLED 65SONYRENDER
Probe B
Sony
Bravia 8 OLED 65
58.3/ 100C
Display58· 60%
HDR & Smart· 25%
Gaming· 15%
Quick verdict

Between the QM851 Mini LED 65 and Bravia 8 OLED 65, the QM851 Mini LED 65 comes out ahead in peak brightness and refresh rate, while the Bravia 8 OLED 65 wins on panel type. Overall, the QM851 Mini LED 65 scores 76.9 and the Bravia 8 OLED 65 scores 58.3 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The QM851 Mini LED 65 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 18.6 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 Bravia 8 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 — 502.41% more. 5000 nits vs 830 nits.
  • Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.

Why Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65 wins

  • Panel type: OLED (vs Mini-LED).
Full readout

Spec comparison

Display

SpecTCL - QM851 Mini LED 65Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65
Screen size65 "65 "
Panel typeMini-LEDOLEDlead
Resolution4K4K
Refresh rate144 Hzlead120 Hz
Peak brightness5000 nitslead830 nits

HDR & Smart

SpecTCL - QM851 Mini LED 65Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65
Dolby Visiontruetrue
HDR10+trueleadfalse
Smart OSGoogle TVGoogle TV
Dolby Atmostruetrue

Gaming

SpecTCL - QM851 Mini LED 65Sony - Bravia 8 OLED 65
HDMI 2.1 ports22
VRRtruetrue
ALLMtruetrue
Reader questions

Frequently asked

Which is brighter, QM851 Mini LED 65 or Bravia 8 OLED 65?+

QM851 Mini LED 65 peaks at 5000 nits vs 830 nits.

Which is better for gaming, QM851 Mini LED 65 or Bravia 8 OLED 65?+

QM851 Mini LED 65 offers 144Hz refresh and 2 HDMI 2.1 ports.

Does QM851 Mini LED 65 or Bravia 8 OLED 65 support Dolby Vision?+

Both support Dolby Vision.

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