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TCL 65P8L vs TCL 65C8L Comparison

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tclTCL 65P8L

TCL 65P8L

8.0 /10
Game Accelerator 288Game Accelerator
YesVRR
Auto Low Latency…ALLM
AMD FreeSyncAMD FreeSync
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tclTCL 65C8L

TCL 65C8L

9.0 /10
Game Accelerator 288Game Accelerator
YesVRR
Auto Low Latency…ALLM
AMD FreeSync…AMD FreeSync
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Overview

The TCL 65P8L vs TCL 65C8L is a step from a solid Mini LED set to a clear upgrade. Both are 64.5 in 4K HVA Google TVs at 68 ppi with a 48-144 Hz range and VRR. The 65P8L has quantum dot colour, 93% DCI-P3, plain FreeSync and two HDMI 2.1 ports. The 65C8L uses SQD-Mini LED with 2,040 dimming zones, a listed 5,000 cd/m2 peak, 100% DCI-P3, FreeSync Premium Pro and HDMI 2.1 on all four inputs. It also draws less, 67 W typically against 85 W. The trade is weight and depth: the 65P8L is 16.9 kg without its stand, the 65C8L 21.1 kg.

Full Specification Comparison
Specification
TCL 65P8L
TCL 65C8L
TV Overview
Rating 8.0 / 10 9.0 / 10
Brand tcl tcl
Category TV TV
Television Identity & Market
Brand TCL TCL
Series P8L C8L / QM8L
Model 65P8L 65C8L
Model Alias 65P8LX1 --
Full Product Name TCL 65P8L TCL 65C8L
Model Year 2026 2026
Available Colors Brushed Titanium Black
Screen Geometry & Format
Screen Size 64.5 in 64.5 in
Marketed Screen Size 64.5 in 64.5 in
Exact Diagonal 1639 mm / 163.9 cm / 64.5276 in / 5.3773 ft 1639 mm / 163.9 cm / 64.5276 in / 5.3773 ft
Aspect Ratio 1.778:1 / 16:9 1.778:1 / 16:9
Active Display Width 1428.48 mm / 142.848 cm / 56.2394 in / 4.6866 ft 1428.48 mm / 142.848 cm / 56.2394 in / 4.6866 ft
Active Display Height 803.52 mm / 80.352 cm / 31.6346 in / 2.6362 ft 803.52 mm / 80.352 cm / 31.6346 in / 2.6362 ft
Display Area 95.65 % 93.07 %
3D Support No No
Panel Architecture & Light Control
Panel Manufacturer CSOT CSOT
Panel Type? HVA HVA
Panel Subtype -- WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel
Quantum Dot Yes Yes
Quantum Dot Technology Super Quantum Dot (Super QLED) Super Quantum Dot (Super QLED)
Backlight Type? Mini LED SQD-Mini LED
Local Dimming -- Yes
Local Dimming Zones -- 2040
Backlight Controller? -- TCL Halo Control System
Panel Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) 10 bits
FRC Yes --
Display Colors 1073741824 colors / 30 bits 1073741824 colors / 30 bits
Surface Treatment & Viewing Layer
Anti-Reflection Technology -- Anti-reflective Zero Border Panel
Resolution, Scaling & Signal
Native Resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p
Pixel Density 68 ppi / 26 ppcm 68 ppi / 26 ppcm
Pixel Pitch 0.372 mm / 0.0372 cm / 0.0146 in / 0.0012 ft 0.372 mm / 0.0372 cm / 0.0146 in / 0.0012 ft
Native 4K Support Yes Yes
Luminance, Blacks & Contrast
Typical Brightness 450 cd/m² --
Peak Brightness -- 5000 cd/m²
Peak HDR Brightness -- 5000 cd/m²
Static Contrast 6500 : 1 --
Static Contrast Ratio 6500 : 1 --
Viewing Angles 178 ° / 178 ° 178 ° / 178 °
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Color Reproduction & Calibration
DCI-P3 Coverage 93 % --
Rec. 2020 Coverage -- 100 %
Wide Color Gamut Yes Yes
Quantum Dot Color Yes Yes
HDR Formats & Tone Mapping
HDR Support?
  • HDR10 /
  • HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) / HDR /
  • HDR10+ /
  • Dolby Vision
  • HDR10 /
  • HDR10+ /
  • HDR10+ Gaming /
  • Dolby Vision /
  • Dolby Vision IQ /
  • HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDR Formats?
  • HDR10 /
  • HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) / HDR /
  • HDR10+ /
  • Dolby Vision
  • HDR10 /
  • HDR10+ /
  • HDR10+ Gaming /
  • Dolby Vision /
  • Dolby Vision IQ /
  • HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDR10? Yes Yes
HDR10+? Yes Yes
HDR10+ Gaming? -- Yes
Dolby Vision Yes Yes
Dolby Vision IQ -- Yes
HLG Yes Yes
IMAX Enhanced -- Yes
Filmmaker Mode -- Yes
Motion Processing & Response
Maximum Refresh Rate 48 Hz - 144 Hz 48 Hz - 144 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 48 Hz - 144 Hz 48 Hz - 144 Hz
Vertical Frequency 48 Hz - 144 Hz 48 Hz - 144 Hz
Motion Processing MEMC (Motion Estimation Motion Compensation) MEMC (Motion Estimation Motion Compensation)
Motion Estimation Yes Yes
Console, VRR & Game Tools
Variable Refresh Rate Yes Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode Yes Yes
High Frame Rate Yes Yes
AMD FreeSync? AMD FreeSync AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
Game Bar AI Gaming with Game Bar AI Gaming with Game Bar
Game Master Yes --
Game Accelerator Game Accelerator 288 Game Accelerator 288
Superwide GameView -- Yes
Picture Intelligence & AI
AI Upscaling -- Yes
AI Contrast Yes Yes
AI Color Yes Yes
AI Clarity Yes Yes
AI HDR Enhancement? Yes Yes
AI Scene Detection Yes Yes
Art Mode AI Art AI Art
Broadcast Tuners & Reception
Built-In TV Tuner Yes Yes
Tuner Configuration Analog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM) / DVB-T / DVB-T2 / DVB-C / DVB-S / DVB-S2 Analog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM) / DVB-T / DVB-T2 / DVB-C / DVB-S / DVB-S2
Analog Tuner NTSC / PAL / SECAM NTSC / PAL / SECAM
Digital Terrestrial Tuner DVB-T DVB-T
Digital Terrestrial Tuner 2 DVB-T2 DVB-T2
Digital Cable Tuner DVB-C DVB-C
Digital Satellite Tuner DVB-S DVB-S
Digital Satellite Tuner 2 DVB-S2 DVB-S2
Compute, Memory & Storage
Processor Brand Name Ai PQ Pro TSR AIPQ Processor
System on Chip Media Tek Pentonic 700 (MT9653) Media Tek Pentonic 800 (MT9655)
SoC Model Media Tek Pentonic 700 (MT9653) Media Tek Pentonic 800 (MT9655)
CPU Architecture 2x ARM Cortex-A73, 2x ARM Cortex-A73 ARM Cortex-A73
CPU Cores 4 4
CPU Frequency 1390 MHz 1800 MHz
GPU ARM Mali-G52 ARM Mali-G57 MC1
GPU Cores 2 1
RAM Capacity 3 GB 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 --
Internal Storage 32 GB / e MMC 5.1 --
Smart Platform & System
Smart TV Yes Yes
Operating System Google TV Google TV
Streaming & Entertainment
Netflix Yes --
YouTube Yes --
Prime Video Yes --
Disney+ Yes --
Art Gallery Yes Yes
Ambient Mode Yes --
Voice Assistants & Search
Far-Field Voice Control -- Yes
Amazon Alexa Yes Yes
Google Assistant Yes Yes
HDMI Signal Interface
Total HDMI Ports 4 4
HDMI 2.1 Ports
  • 2 x
  • HDMI 2.1
  • 4 x
  • HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.0 Ports
  • 2 x
  • HDMI 2.0
 --
HDMI CEC Yes Yes
Audio Return Channel Yes Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel Yes Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode Yes Yes
High Frame Rate Yes Yes
Variable Refresh Rate Yes Yes
HDCP Support Yes Yes
HDCP Version 2.3 2.3
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O
Total USB Ports 1 2
USB-A 2.0 Ports --
  • 1 x
  • USB 2.0
USB-A 3.0 Ports
  • 1 x
  • USB 3.0
  • 1 x
  • USB 3.0
Ethernet Port 1 x RJ45 1 x RJ45
Optical Audio Output 1 x Optical 1 x Optical
Satellite Input 1 x F-type 1 x F-type
Antenna Input 1 x RF 1 x RF
Common Interface Slot 1 x CI+ 1.4 1 x CI+ 1.4
Wireless, LAN & Casting
LAN Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi Standards 802.11a / 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n / 802.11ac 802.11a / 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n / 802.11ac / 802.11ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4 Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi Direct Yes Yes
DLNA Yes Yes
Apple AirPlay Yes Yes
Chromecast Yes --
Google Cast Yes Yes
Multi-View -- Multi View 2.0
Speaker Layout & Output
Built-In Speakers 2 x 10 W Yes
Speaker Configuration 2.1 CH 2.2 CH
Speaker Channels 2.1 CH 2.2 CH
Main Speakers 2 x 10 W --
Built-In Subwoofer 1 x 15 W / 2.1 CH / 35W / Dolby Atmos / DTS Virtual:X / Onkyo Sound System --
Subwoofer Configuration 1 x 15 W / 2.1 CH / 35W / Dolby Atmos / DTS Virtual:X / Onkyo Sound System --
Total Audio Output 35 W --
Total Speaker Output 35 W --
Audio Brand Onkyo Bang & Olufsen
Sound Formats & Enhancement
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
Dolby Digital Plus -- Yes
DTS:X -- Yes
DTS Virtual:X Yes --
Beosonic -- Yes
Camera & Video Calling
Built-In Camera No No
Accessibility & Assisted Use
Low Blue Light Mode Yes --
Photo File Compatibility
Image File Formats JPEG / GIF / PNG JPEG / GIF / PNG
JPEG Yes Yes
PNG Yes Yes
GIF Yes Yes
Music Codec Compatibility
Audio Formats
  • 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp)
  • AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
  • AAC+
  • aac Plus
  • HE-AAC v1
  • FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec, .flac)
  • M4A (MPEG-4 Audio, .m4a)
  • MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer II, .mp3)
  • +2 more
    • WMA (Windows Media Audio, .wma)
    • WAV (Waveform Audio File Format, .wav, .wave)
  • 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp)
  • AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
  • AAC+
  • aac Plus
  • HE-AAC v1
  • FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec, .flac)
  • M4A (MPEG-4 Audio, .m4a)
  • MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer II, .mp3)
  • +2 more
    • WMA (Windows Media Audio, .wma)
    • WAV (Waveform Audio File Format, .wav, .wave)
AAC Yes Yes
HE-AAC Yes Yes
FLAC Yes Yes
MP3 Yes Yes
M4A Yes Yes
WMA Yes Yes
WAV Yes Yes
Video Container Compatibility
Video Containers
  • 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp)
  • AVI (Audio Video Interleaved, .avi)
  • Div X (.avi, .divx, .mkv)
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4 Part 10
  • AVC video
  • H.265
  • +8 more
    • MPEG-H Part 2
    • HEVC
    • MKV (Matroska Multimedia Container, .mkv .mk3d .mka .mks)
    • MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14, .mp4, .m4a, .m4p, .m4b, .m4r, .m4v)
    • MPEG-4
    • VP9
    • WMV (Windows Media Video, .wmv)
    • Xvid
  • 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp)
  • AVI (Audio Video Interleaved, .avi)
  • Div X (.avi, .divx, .mkv)
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4 Part 10
  • AVC video
  • H.265
  • +8 more
    • MPEG-H Part 2
    • HEVC
    • MKV (Matroska Multimedia Container, .mkv .mk3d .mka .mks)
    • MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14, .mp4, .m4a, .m4p, .m4b, .m4r, .m4v)
    • MPEG-4
    • VP9
    • WMV (Windows Media Video, .wmv)
    • Xvid
3GPP Yes Yes
AVI Yes Yes
DivX Yes Yes
MKV Yes Yes
MP4 Yes Yes
WMV Yes Yes
Video Codec Compatibility
Video Codecs
  • 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp)
  • AVI (Audio Video Interleaved, .avi)
  • Div X (.avi, .divx, .mkv)
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4 Part 10
  • AVC video
  • H.265
  • +8 more
    • MPEG-H Part 2
    • HEVC
    • MKV (Matroska Multimedia Container, .mkv .mk3d .mka .mks)
    • MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14, .mp4, .m4a, .m4p, .m4b, .m4r, .m4v)
    • MPEG-4
    • VP9
    • WMV (Windows Media Video, .wmv)
    • Xvid
  • 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp)
  • AVI (Audio Video Interleaved, .avi)
  • Div X (.avi, .divx, .mkv)
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4 Part 10
  • AVC video
  • H.265
  • +8 more
    • MPEG-H Part 2
    • HEVC
    • MKV (Matroska Multimedia Container, .mkv .mk3d .mka .mks)
    • MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14, .mp4, .m4a, .m4p, .m4b, .m4r, .m4v)
    • MPEG-4
    • VP9
    • WMV (Windows Media Video, .wmv)
    • Xvid
H.263 Yes Yes
H.264 / AVC Yes Yes
H.265 / HEVC Yes Yes
MPEG-4 Yes Yes
VP9 Yes Yes
Xvid Yes Yes
Panel-Only Size & Mass
Dimensions Without Stand 1444 x 831 x 69.5 mm 1434 x 860 x 56 mm
Width Without Stand 1444 mm / 144.4 cm / 56.8504 in / 4.7375 ft 1434 mm / 143.4 cm / 56.4567 in / 4.7047 ft
Height Without Stand 831 mm / 83.1 cm / 32.7165 in / 2.7264 ft 860 mm / 86 cm / 33.8583 in / 2.8215 ft
Depth Without Stand 69.5 mm / 6.95 cm / 2.7362 in / 0.228 ft 56 mm / 5.6 cm / 2.2047 in / 0.1837 ft
Weight Without Stand 16.9 kg / 37.26 lbs 21.1 kg / 46.52 lbs
Assembled TV Size & Mass
Dimensions With Stand 1444 x 893 x 295 mm 1434 x 824 x 368 mm
Width With Stand 1444 mm / 144.4 cm / 56.8504 in / 4.7375 ft 1434 mm / 143.4 cm / 56.4567 in / 4.7047 ft
Height With Stand 893 mm / 89.3 cm / 35.1575 in / 2.9298 ft 824 mm / 82.4 cm / 32.4409 in / 2.7034 ft
Depth With Stand 295 mm / 29.5 cm / 11.6142 in / 0.9678 ft 368 mm / 36.8 cm / 14.4882 in / 1.2073 ft
Weight With Stand 17.2 kg / 37.92 lbs 23.1 kg / 50.93 lbs
Shipping Carton Measurements
Box Dimensions 1608 x 1000 x 155 mm 1645 x 1000 x 165 mm
Box Width 1608 mm / 160.8 cm / 63.3071 in / 5.2756 ft 1645 mm / 164.5 cm / 64.7638 in / 5.397 ft
Box Height 1000 mm / 100 cm / 39.3701 in / 3.2808 ft 1000 mm / 100 cm / 39.3701 in / 3.2808 ft
Box Depth 155 mm / 15.5 cm / 6.1024 in / 0.5085 ft 165 mm / 16.5 cm / 6.4961 in / 0.5413 ft
Box Weight 24.5 kg / 54.01 lbs 30.6 kg / 67.46 lbs
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint
Stand Width 1130 mm / 113 cm / 44.4882 in / 3.7073 ft 388 mm / 38.8 cm / 15.2756 in / 1.273 ft
Stand Depth 295 mm / 29.5 cm / 11.6142 in / 0.9678 ft 368 mm / 36.8 cm / 14.4882 in / 1.2073 ft
Stand Footprint 1130 mm x 295 mm 388 mm x 368 mm
Chassis Color Brushed Titanium Black
Design Name Slim Unibody Design --
ZeroBorder Design -- Yes
Slim Design Yes --
Cable Management -- Yes
Wall Mounting & Installation
VESA Mount 400 x 300 mm 300 x 300 mm
VESA Interface 400 x 300 mm 300 x 300 mm
VESA Size 400 x 300 mm 300 x 300 mm
Removable Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment No No
Swivel Adjustment No No
Tilt Adjustment No No
Pivot Adjustment No No
Cable Management -- Yes
Electrical Load & Efficiency
Power Input 100 V - 120 V / 220 V - 240 V 100 V - 120 V / 220 V - 240 V
110V Input Range 100 V - 120 V 100 V - 120 V
220V Input Range 220 V - 240 V 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Typical Power Consumption 85 W 67 W
Average Power Consumption 85 W 67 W
Maximum Power Consumption 180 W 300 W
Sleep Consumption 0.5 W 0.5 W
Standby Consumption 0.5 W 0.5 W
Energy Efficiency Class E D
Energy-Saving Mode -- Yes
Ambient Light Sensor Yes Yes
Environmental Operating Limits
Operating Temperature 5 °C - 35 °C / 41 °F - 95 °F 5 °C - 35 °C / 41 °F - 95 °F
Operating Humidity 20 % - 80 % 20 % - 80 %
Storage Temperature -15 °C - 45 °C / 5 °F - 113 °F -15 °C - 45 °C / 5 °F - 113 °F
Storage Humidity 10 % - 90 % 10 % - 90 %
Picture Feature Inventory
Anti-Reflection -- Yes
Gaming Validation & Compatibility
ALLM Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
VRR Yes Yes
Regulatory & Industry Approvals
FCC -- Yes
In-the-Box Components
Remote Control Voice remote control Backlit voice remote control
Remote Type Voice remote control Backlit voice remote control
Remote Voice Control Yes Yes
Screen Size 64.5 in 64.5 in
Verdict
Bottom line

Buy the 65C8L if you want the brighter, more colourful picture and four HDMI 2.1 ports, since it wins almost every spec here. Choose the 65P8L only if its lighter 16.9 kg body matters. The deciding factor is picture performance against weight.

Buy this ifTCL 65P8L
  • Slim unibody at a light 16.9 kg
  • Quantum dot colour with Dolby Vision
  • Two HDMI 2.1 inputs and 144 Hz
Buy this ifTCL 65C8L
  • 2,040 dimming zones and 5,000 nits listed
  • All four HDMI inputs are HDMI 2.1
  • 100% DCI-P3 with FreeSync Premium Pro
Winner by use case
Use caseBetter pickWhy
Bright living roomTCL 65C8L5,000 cd/m2 peak, 2,040 zones
Console gamingTCL 65C8LFour HDMI 2.1, FreeSync Premium Pro
Colour accuracyTCL 65C8L100% versus 93% DCI-P3
Running costTCL 65C8L67 W typical versus 85 W
Wall mountingTCL 65P8L16.9 kg versus 21.1 kg
Data & scoring note

Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page were written and checked by an editor working from the full specification table below. Conclusions are based on manufacturer-listed specifications only - no benchmark testing, measured brightness or hands-on use is claimed unless stated. Missing values are left blank rather than estimated. Report an error.

Updated: October 2026

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