TCL C855 vs TCL QM8K
Get the C8K. It's the C855's replacement, brighter and with barely any halos. The C855 is only a buy if it's a few hundred cheaper.
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Which one is for you?
TCL C855
Get the C855 if this sounds like you: a few hundred less, a soundbar coming, and a huge screen for the money.
Is the TCL C855 worth it?TCL QM8K
Prices close, a very bright room, and you want the newer picture? The C8K.
Is the TCL QM8K worth it?Key differences
Model year
HDR brightness
Gaming
Biggest size
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
TCL C855
100%of 7 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Only a few verified owners so far, all rating it 4 or 5 stars, mostly for a bright, beautiful picture.
- Great, bright picture
Nothing came up often enough to list.
TCL QM8K
100%of 7 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
UK owners call it great value with an excellent picture. One found the screen more reflective than advertised.
- Great value for the money
- Excellent picture
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the TCL C855: 7 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read November 2026.
Owner reports for the TCL QM8K: 7 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.