TCL QM8L vs Samsung QN90F Neo QLED
Get the Samsung QN90F. Glare disappears, the blacks barely bloom, and every port does 165Hz. The TCL QM8L is brighter and cheaper, but reflections show and HDR is off out of the box.
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Which one is for you?
TCL QM8L
Maximum HDR punch for the money, Dolby Vision, lots of films and sport? The QM8L.
Is the TCL QM8L worth it?Samsung QN90F
Windows or lamps facing the screen, and accuracy over punch? Then it's the QN90F.
Is the Samsung QN90F Neo QLED worth it?Key differences
Glare
Peak brightness
Dolby Vision
Accuracy
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
TCL QM8L
Owners love the picture. No verified buyer has rated it below 4 stars yet.
- Beautiful, bright picture with great colour
- Good built-in sound
- Easy to set up
Nothing came up often enough to list.
Samsung QN90F
Owners love the glare-free screen in bright rooms and the colour. The one lukewarm review found the sound and remote so-so.
- Clear picture with great colour
- No glare in a bright room
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 QM8L: 17 verified buyer ratings at Costco (Canada), read October 2026.
Owner reports for the Samsung QN90F: 32 verified buyer ratings at Costco (Canada) and Otto (Germany), read November 2026.