TCL 85C8L 85-inch SQD-Mini LED 4K Google TV

The TCL 85C8L is an 85-inch SQD-Mini LED 4K Google smart TV. Its HDR 6000nits is the highest in the C8L series, shared with the 98C8L, and it has 3200 precise dimming zones. It suits families who want a big, cinematic picture for films and matches in a large living room.

HDR 6000nits peak brightness, with clear detail in both bright and dark areas

The TV supports Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG and IMAX Enhanced video formats, with a colour gamut of up to 100% BT.2020. The TSR AiPQ picture processor combines AI with TCL's own tuned algorithms to optimise sharpness, contrast, colour and motion pixel by pixel, so action scenes look smooth and detailed.

3200 dimming zones with All-domain Halo Control effectively suppress blooming in dark scenes

SQD-Mini LED backlighting produces ultra-pure white light through Super Quantum Dot. Light from neighbouring zones does not interfere, which avoids colour crosstalk and reduces colour shifts as a result.

All-domain Halo Control is made up of the Powerful Light-emitting Chip, Super Condensed Micro Lens and Micro-OD, giving each zone several times the blooming control of an ordinary zone. The Powerful Light-emitting Chip greatly improves brightness and energy efficiency over the previous-generation chip. TCL's in-house Super Condensed Micro Lens uses an arch-bridge design to control the direction of light point by point, giving an evenly spread backlight and clear detail.

In film scenes where light and dark are interwoven, 26-bit Dynamic Dimming makes the transitions between light and dark smooth and natural.

WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel, with a butterfly-wing-shaped liquid crystal structure that improves native contrast

This microstructure precisely controls the amount of light passing through and, together with upgraded colour filters, reproduces colour accurately. The panel has an ultra-wide colour viewing angle, so even when a family sits at either end of the sofa, the picture is less prone to colour shift.

When daytime sunlight shines into the living room, reflections on the screen are hard to avoid. The 0.5% Low Reflection Film reduces glare and keeps the picture clear and sharp.

The Micro-OD optical design keeps the body thickness to 53mm, and the Virtually ZeroBorder design narrows the black borders around the screen for a wide field of view.

Native 144Hz refresh rate keeps sports, action films and games smooth

The whole signal chain supports 4K 144Hz, so even fast-moving images are less likely to blur. When a 288Hz HDMI source is connected and runs at Full HD 1080p resolution, the refresh rate can rise further to 288Hz.

When gaming, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro reduces stutter and screen tearing. Gamebar has a dedicated screen for each of the three major games consoles, and commonly used tools and game modes are gathered in one interface, so you can adjust settings to your own preference before you start playing.

Google TV hands-free voice control, and Audio by Bang & Olufsen sound that changes the sound mood instantly

You can control the TV by voice without picking up the remote, and content from a phone or tablet can be cast to the TV via Google Cast, AirPlay 2 or Miracast, which makes it easy to watch together with the family.

Wireless connectivity supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4. The TV also has 4 HDMI ports, so games consoles, set-top boxes and other devices can be connected at the same time, with no need to keep unplugging them.

The same engineers who created B&O's classic sound systems helped design and tune the built-in speakers, and the TV also supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio formats. Simply move the pointer on the circular Beosonic interface and the sound mood changes instantly; your favourite sound modes can be saved and used again at any time.

For everyday viewing you can use the built-in speakers directly. To strengthen dialogue, bass or surround sound further, you can add a soundbar via eARC.

Comparison with the 85C7L and other C8L sizes

The 85C7L, also 85-inch, has 1624 zones and HDR 3000nits, a 57.9mm-thick body and Wi-Fi 5 wireless connectivity. The 85C8L has about twice as many zones as the 85C7L and twice the HDR brightness, with a body as thin as 53mm and Wi-Fi 6 support, which suits families who value highlight performance and dark-scene contrast.

For a bigger screen, choose the 98C8L, which has the same HDR 6000nits, with zones rising to 4032 and a 98-inch screen. The 75C8L has 2584 zones and HDR 5500nits, and suits families who prefer a smaller size.

Before you buy

• Dimensions with stand are 1880 x 1112 x 379mm (W x H x D). The stand footprint is 411 x 379mm, and the TV cabinet must be at least 379mm deep.
• VESA wall-mount pattern is 600 x 500mm, and the TV weighs 38.9kg without the stand.
• Package dimensions are 2060 x 1260 x 190mm and the package weighs 57.2kg. Please measure the lift, doorways and corridor turns before delivery.
• Hong Kong Grade 2 energy label, with annual energy consumption of 242kWh.
• Comes with a 3-year warranty.
• The C8L series is also available in 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch and 98-inch models.