Overview
The TCL 65QM9K (64.5 in) is a 65-class Google TV for lounges that want a 144 Hz panel and wide colour. Its HVA panel shows 3840 × 2160 at 68 ppi over a 48-144 Hz range with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and lists 97 percent DCI-P3. Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Gaming and HLG are supported, and two of four HDMI inputs are HDMI 2.1. It weighs 23.1 kg with the stand and 21.1 kg without it, with 300 × 300 mm VESA.
64.5 in HVA, 3840 × 2160, 68 ppi 48-144 Hz, VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro 97 percent DCI-P3, Dolby Vision IQ 4 HDMI (2 × 2.1), 2 × USB 23.1 kg with stand, 300 × 300 VESA
Pros & Cons
Pros
65QM9K: Wide gamut lists 97 percent DCI-P3
65QM9K carries two USB ports for drives
HDR10+ Gaming joins Dolby Vision IQ on 65QM9K
65QM9K: 144 Hz range with FreeSync Premium Pro
65QM9K panel weighs 21.1 kg bare
Cons
Two HDMI ports remain below 2.1 on 65QM9K
VA-type panel loses some contrast and colour from off-centre seats
Television Identity & Market
5
Specification
Value
Brand
TCL
Series
QM9K
Model
65QM9K
Model Year
2025
Available Colors
Black
Screen Geometry & Format
4
Specification
Value
Screen Size
64.5 in
Marketed Screen Size
64.5 in
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Screen-to-Body Ratio
97.07 %
64.5" Display Size (163.8 cm) 16:9
Resolution at a Glance
3840×2160
This screen
8K — 7,680×4,320
4K — 3,840×2,160
FHD — 1,920×1,080
HD — 1,280×720
8.3 MP — 4× the pixels of Full HD
Panel Architecture & Light Control
3
Specification
Value
Panel Type
HVA
Panel Bit Depth
10 bits
Display Colors
1.07 billion colors / 30-bit
Resolution, Scaling & Signal
4
Specification
Value
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160 pixelsUltra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p
Pixel Density
68 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.372 mm
HDCP Support
Yes
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Luminance, Blacks & Contrast
4
Specification
Value
Typical Brightness
1000 cd/m²
Static Contrast
7000 : 1
Static Contrast Ratio
7000 : 1
Viewing Angles
178 ° / 178 °
Color Reproduction & Calibration
1
Specification
Value
DCI-P3 Coverage
97 %
RECOMMENDED VIEWING DISTANCE
65"
Viewing Distance = 1.5–2.5 × Screen Size
HDR Formats & Tone Mapping
2
Specification
Value
HDR Support
Dolby Vision IQ Dolby Vision HDR10+ Gaming HDR10+ HDR10 HLG
IMAX Enhanced
Yes
Motion Processing & Response
2
Specification
Value
Maximum Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
Motion Processing
Ai-MEMCMEMC (Motion Estimation Motion Compensation)
Console, VRR & Game Tools
5
Specification
Value
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
High Frame Rate
Yes
AMD FreeSync
AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
Game Bar
Game Master 2.0 with Game Bar
Picture Intelligence & AI
2
Specification
Value
AI Upscaling
Yes
Ambient Mode
Yes
Broadcast Tuners & Reception
6
Specification
Value
Built-In TV Tuner
Tuner Configuration
Analog (NTSC / PAL / SECAM) ATSC ATSC 3.0 Clear QAM
Analog Tuner
NTSC / PAL / SECAM
North American Digital Tuner
ATSC
NextGen TV Tuner
Clear QAM
clear qam
Compute, Memory & Storage
1
Specification
Value
Processor Brand Name
TSR AIPQ Processor
Smart Platform & System
2
Specification
Value
Smart TV
Yes
Operating System
Google TV
Voice Assistants & Search
1
Specification
Value
Google Assistant
Yes
HDMI Signal Interface
10
Specification
Value
Total HDMI Ports
HDMI 2.1 Ports
HDMI 2.0 Ports
HDMI CEC
Yes
Audio Return Channel
Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel
Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
High Frame Rate
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
HDCP Support
Yes
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O
5
Specification
Value
Total USB Ports
USB-A 2.0 Ports
USB-A 3.0 Ports
Ethernet Port
1× RJ45
Optical Audio Output
1× S/PDIF
Wireless, LAN & Casting
9
Specification
Value
LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 8
Wi-Fi Standards
802.11a
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
DLNA
Yes
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Chromecast
Yes
Multi-View
Yes
Camera & Video Calling
1
Specification
Value
Built-In Camera
No
Panel-Only Size & Mass
4
Specification
Value
Width Without Stand
1435 mm
Height Without Stand
824 mm
Depth Without Stand
51 mm
Weight Without Stand
21.1 kg
Assembled TV Size & Mass
4
Specification
Value
Width With Stand
1435 mm
Height With Stand
861 mm
Depth With Stand
368 mm
Weight With Stand
23.1 kg
Shipping Carton Measurements
5
Specification
Value
Box Dimensions
Width: 1645 mm Height: 1000 mm Depth: 165.1 mm
Box Width
1645 mm (millimeters)
Box Height
1000 mm (millimeters)
Box Depth
165.1 mm (millimeters)
Box Weight
30.6 kg (kilograms) / 67.46 lbs (pounds)
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint
1
Specification
Value
Chassis Color
Black
Wall Mounting & Installation
8
Specification
Value
VESA Mount
300 x 300 mm
VESA Interface
300 x 300 mm
VESA Size
300 x 300 mm
Removable Stand
Yes
Height Adjustment
NoLandscape / portrait pivot: NoLeft / right swivel: NoForward / backward tilt: No
Swivel Adjustment
No
Tilt Adjustment
No
Pivot Adjustment
No
Electrical Load & Efficiency
3
Specification
Value
Power Input
100 V - 120 V / 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency
50 Hz - 60 Hz
Standby Consumption
0.5 W
Environmental Operating Limits
4
Specification
Value
Operating Temperature
5 °C - 35 °C (degrees Celsius) / 41 °F - 95 °F (degrees Fahrenheit)
Operating Humidity
20 % - 80 % (percent)
Storage Temperature
-15 °C - 45 °C (degrees Celsius) / 5 °F - 113 °F (degrees Fahrenheit)
Storage Humidity
10 % - 90 % (percent)
Picture Feature Inventory
1
Specification
Value
IMAX Enhanced
Yes
Gaming Validation & Compatibility
2
Specification
Value
Game Bar
Game Master 2.0 with Game Bar
ALLM
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Regulatory & Industry Approvals
2
Specification
Value
CE
Yes
IMAX Enhanced
Yes
In-the-Box Components
1
Specification
Value
Screen Size
64.5 in
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Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
Country & rate
India — ₹8/kWh
USA — $0.15/kWh
UK — £0.30/kWh
EU — €0.25/kWh
Australia — A$0.28/kWh
Canada — C$0.13/kWh
Japan — ¥0.22/kWh
Custom rate…
Custom rate
$ per kWh
Hours used per day
hrs
Daily —
Monthly —
Annually —
Draws more power than 82% of the 447 comparable displays we track.