TCL’s latest Google TV lineup arrives in the US with up to $2,000 off

At a glance:

• TCL’s QM8L, QM7L, and RM9L Google TV series are now available in the US through Best Buy, with some models already discounted by up to $2,000.
• The RM9L RGB-MiniLED line spans 85-inch, 98-inch, and 115-inch sizes, starting at $5,999 for the 85-inch after discount, while QM8L and QM7L use TCL’s SQD-MiniLED tech at lower price points.
• A new TCL A65K 3.1.2 soundbar with Dolby Atmos is available now for $699, rounding out the home-theater ecosystem alongside the TVs.

Premium RGB-MiniLED arrives at scale

TCL has pushed its largest and most advanced Google TV sets into the US market, centering the RM9L series as a flagship RGB-MiniLED proposition. These 4K displays come in 85-inch, 98-inch, and 115-inch sizes and pair dedicated red, green, and blue LEDs with a CSOT UltraColor Filter to widen gamut and stabilize saturation. TCL says this architecture enables pure color wavelengths and 100% BT2020 color, backed by a 30-bit backlight controller within a 120-bit Color System that supports shadowless uniform light and shadow-detail optimization. The company emphasizes that the fine-grained per-channel control is most visible on extra-large cinematic screens.

Pricing positions the RM9L as a premium tier even before discounts. At MSRP, the line starts at $7,999, but Best Buy has already applied significant cuts. The 85-inch model is listed at $5,999 (a $2,000 reduction), the 98-inch at $8,999 (a $1,000 reduction), and the 115-inch at $24,999 (a $5,000 reduction). Stock timing may vary, particularly for the 85-inch size, which is noted as pending availability.

SQD-MiniLED targets mainstream high-end

More likely to fit into everyday living rooms are the QM8L and QM7L lines, which swap RGB-MiniLED for TCL’s SQD-MiniLED approach. Both use QLED plus MiniLED to deliver full-array local dimming and high vibrance at more accessible prices. TCL describes the Deep Color System in these sets as providing 100% BT2020 color with improved consistency and reduced crosstalk or saturation irregularities. By increasing discrete local dimming zones, the panels aim for deeper blacks, higher contrast, and brighter specular highlights that preserve dark skies and luminous effects without muddling subtitles or dimming movie intent.

The value proposition is sharpened by aggressive launch pricing. The QM8L starts at $2,499 and is currently $1,799 for the 65-inch, $1,999 for the 75-inch, $2,999 for the 85-inch, and $4,999 for the 98-inch. The QM7L undercuts that further, with a $1,199 starting price that drops to $999 for the 55-inch, $1,299 for the 65-inch, $1,499 for the 75-inch, $1,999 for the 85-inch, and $2,999 for the 98-inch. Together, the two lines span entry-to-upper-high-end segments while keeping Google TV as the unified smart layer.

Soundbar completes the stack

Beyond displays, TCL has introduced the A65K soundbar system, a 3.1.2-channel unit that pairs a soundbar with a subwoofer and supports Dolby Atmos. Available now for $699, it is designed to complement the new TVs with overhead effects and anchored low-end without requiring separate speakers or complex calibration. The addition signals an intent to sell cohesive stacks rather than standalone panels, especially as Google TV increasingly integrates with spatial-audio formats and automated room-matching features.

Ecosystem momentum and retail timing

The rollout lands amid broader Google TV hardware churn, including Walmart’s upcoming $60 Onn 4K Pro Google TV box and ongoing rollouts of Gemini for Google TV with richer visuals and sports briefs. TCL’s timing leans on seasonal living-room refreshes and a discount cadence that front-loads savings to move higher-end inventory. By offering deep cuts on day-one pricing—particularly on the RM9L and QM8L—Best Buy and TCL create a visible ladder from $999 entry points to five-figure cinematic walls, with Google TV as the connective tissue.

What to watch next

For buyers, the key variables are stock reliability on the RM9L 85-inch and how quickly regional Best Buy channels replenish discounted SKUs. Panel uniformity and local-dimming behavior on the SQD-MiniLED sets will also determine whether the value tier delivers on TCL’s contrast claims in real rooms. Longer term, integration depth with Gemini for Google TV and Dolby Atmos metadata handling on the A65K will shape whether the ecosystem justifies jumping in now versus waiting for next-year refreshes.