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tcl TCL 85QM851G – Full Specifications TV
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84.6″ TCL 85QM851G – Full Specifications

TCL positions the 85QM851G as a 84.6 in 3840 x 2160 (4K) model, pairing a VA panel with Mini LED.

84.6″ · 1.778:1 / 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2024
tclTV
Display
84.6 in / VA / Mini LED / 3840 x 2160 (4K)
84.6
Refresh rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
48 Hz
Dimensions
1887 mm x 1084.6 mm x 33 mm (W x H x D)
1887
Weight
46.5 kg / 102.51 lbs
46.5 k
Processor
AIPQ Ultra with AI

Overview

TCL positions the 85QM851G as a 84.6 in 3840 x 2160 (4K) model, pairing a VA panel with Mini LED. Picture specifications include Quantum Dot color, with HDR10 / HDR10+ / Dolby Vision / Dolby Vision IQ / HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) HDR support. Gaming features include 48 Hz - 144 Hz, VRR, ALLM, AMD FreeSync Premium, 4K/120 support. Google TV covers streaming and connected use, with Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+ listed among the supported services. Connectivity includes 4 HDMI inputs, HDMI 2.1 support, 3 USB, eARC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Audio support includes Onkyo and Dolby Atmos. Installation planning matters at this size: the TV uses 600 x 500 mm and weighs 48.1 kg / 106.04 lbs with the stand. Overall, it is best suited to premium home theatre & reference-quality viewing.

BrandTCLPanel TypeVAResolution3840 x 2160 (4K)Refresh Rate48 Hz - 144 Hz

Key Highlights

  • Mini LED is the listed backlight system
  • Quantum Dot color is supported
  • 48 Hz - 144 Hz refresh support is listed
  • Google TV is the smart-TV platform

Who Should Buy the tcl 85QM851G

+ Best For
Gaming | 48 Hz
144 Hz, VRR, ALLM, AMD FreeSync Premium, 4K/120 support
Movies & HDR
HDR10 / HDR10+ / Dolby Vision / Dolby Vision IQ / HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
Streaming
Google TV
Large-screen viewing
84.6 in screen class
× Not Ideal For
Brightness-focused buyers
Peak brightness is not published

Display Performance

Refresh Rate 48 Hz - 144 Hz Published motion range
HDR HDR10 / HDR10+ / Dolby Vision / Dolby Vision IQ / HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) Supported HDR formats

Gaming Performance

Refresh Rate48 Hz - 144 HzMotion/high-frame-rate capability

HDR & Brightness Reality

The TCL 85QM851G supports HDR10 / HDR10+ / Dolby Vision / Dolby Vision IQ / HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma). No brightness figure is published. These figures help with model-to-model comparison, but real-scene HDR tone mapping, blooming and sustained brightness still require independent measurements.

Connectivity & Ports

HDMI4 total; versions: 2.1, 2.0Video inputs

Real-World Use Cases

Streaming
Google TV
Movies
HDR10 / HDR10+ / Dolby Vision / Dolby Vision IQ / HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
Gaming | 48 Hz
144 Hz, VRR, ALLM, AMD FreeSync Premium, 4K/120 support
Installation
600 x 500 mm; 48.1 kg / 106.04 lbs

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Mini LED backlighting supports more precise light control than basic edge/direct LED designs
  • Up to 144 Hz refresh support improves high-frame-rate gaming flexibility
  • VRR / ALLM / AMD FreeSync Premium strengthens gaming support
  • Google TV provides a mature streaming and smart-TV platform
Cons
  • Peak brightness is not published in the supplied data
  • No game-mode input-lag figure is published
  • No wide-gamut percentage is published for direct color-coverage comparison

Score & Ratings

8.2/10 Great
Design
8
Display
8
Color
7
Performance
9
Connectivity
9
Television Identity & Market 12
Specification Value
Brand TCL
Series QM8
Model 85QM851G
Full Product Name TCL 85QM851G
Model Year 2024
TV Category Flagship Tier
Market Position Flagship Mini-LED
Primary Use Premium Home Theatre & Reference-Quality Viewing
Region / Variant Not specified
Launch Status 2024 model year
Available Colors Black
Warranty 1 year standard / 6 months commercial (N. America)
Screen Geometry & Format 9
Specification Value What It Means
Screen Size 84.6 in 84.6 in is the diagonal class.
Marketed Screen Size 84.6 in
Exact Diagonal 2147.83 mm / 214.783 cm / 84.5602 in / 7.0467 ft
Aspect Ratio 1.778:1 / 16:9
Active Display Width 1872 mm / 187.2 cm / 73.7008 in / 6.1417 ft
Active Display Height 1053 mm / 105.3 cm / 41.4567 in / 3.4547 ft
Display Area 96.31 %
Screen-to-Body Ratio 96.31 %
3D Support No
Panel Architecture & Light Control 6
Specification Value What It Means
Panel Type VA VA identifies the display panel family.
Quantum Dot Yes
Backlight Type Mini LED
Backlight Position Yes
Panel Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Display Colors 1073741824 colors / 30 bits
Resolution, Scaling & Signal 4
Specification Value
Native Resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p
Pixel Density 52 ppi / 20 ppcm
Pixel Pitch 0.488 mm / 0.0488 cm / 0.0192 in / 0.0016 ft
Native 4K Support Yes
Luminance, Blacks & Contrast 3
Specification Value
Viewing Angles 178 ° / 178 °
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
Color Reproduction & Calibration 2
Specification Value
Wide Color Gamut Yes
Quantum Dot Color Yes
HDR Formats & Tone Mapping 8
Specification Value What It Means
HDR Support
Dolby Vision IQDolby VisionHDR10+HDR10HLG
HDR10 / HDR10+ / Dolby Vision / Dolby Vision IQ / HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) lists accepted HDR formats.
HDR Formats
Dolby Vision IQDolby VisionHDR10+HDR10HLG
HDR10 Yes
HDR10+ Yes
Dolby Vision Yes
Dolby Vision IQ Yes
HLG Yes
IMAX Enhanced Yes
Motion Processing & Response 10
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 120 Hz
Maximum Refresh Rate 144 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 48 Hz - 144 Hz
Vertical Frequency 48 Hz - 144 Hz
Frame Interpolation Motion Rate
Interpolation Technology Motion Rate
Interpolation Value 480
Interpolation Unit MR
Motion Processing MEMC / Motion Rate
Motion Estimation Yes
Console, VRR & Game Tools 6
Specification Value
Variable Refresh Rate Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode Yes
High Frame Rate 4K@120Hz
AMD FreeSync AMD FreeSync Premium
Game Bar Yes
Game Accelerator Game Accelerator 240
Picture Intelligence & AI 8
Specification Value
Picture Processor AIPQ Ultra with AI
AI Processor AIPQ Ultra with AI
AI Upscaling Yes
AI Picture Yes
AI Contrast Yes
AI Color Yes
AI Clarity Yes
AI HDR Enhancement Yes
Broadcast Tuners & Reception 6
Specification Value
Built-In TV Tuner
Yes
Tuner Configuration Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), ATSC, Clear QAM
Analog Tuner Yes
North American Digital Tuner ATSC
Clear QAM Yes
Cable/Antenna Input Yes
Compute, Memory & Storage 2
Specification Value
Processor Brand Name AIPQ Ultra with AI
Picture Processor AIPQ Ultra with AI
Smart Platform & System 2
Specification Value
Smart TV Yes
Operating System Google TV
Streaming & Entertainment 4
Specification Value
Netflix Yes
Prime Video Yes
Disney+ Yes
Apple TV+ Yes
Voice Assistants & Search 4
Specification Value
Voice Control Yes
Far-Field Voice Control Yes
Amazon Alexa Yes
Google Assistant Yes
HDMI Signal Interface 9
Specification Value
Total HDMI Ports
4
HDMI 2.1 Ports
Present
HDMI 2.0 Ports
Present
HDMI CEC Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel Yes
eARC Port Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode Yes
High Frame Rate 4K@120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate Yes
USB, Audio & Legacy I/O 5
Specification Value
Total USB Ports
3
Ethernet Port Yes
Optical Audio Output Optical
Antenna Input Yes
Composite Input Yes
Wireless, LAN & Casting 9
Specification Value
LAN Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standards 802.11a / 802.11ac / 802.11ax / 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n
Bluetooth Yes
Apple AirPlay Yes
Apple HomeKit Yes
Chromecast Yes
Google Cast Yes
Miracast Yes
Speaker Layout & Output 4
Specification Value
Built-In Speakers 2 x 10 W / 2 x 10 W
Main Speakers 2 x 10 W / 2 x 10 W
Built-In Subwoofer 2 x 10 W / 2.1.2 CH / 60 W
Audio Brand Onkyo
Sound Formats & Enhancement 4
Specification Value
Dolby Atmos Yes
Dolby Digital Yes
DTS Virtual:X Yes
Bluetooth Audio Yes
Camera & Video Calling 1
Specification Value
Built-In Camera No
Connected Home & IoT 1
Specification Value
Apple HomeKit Yes
Panel-Only Size & Mass 5
Specification Value
Dimensions Without Stand 1887 mm x 1084.6 mm x 33 mm (W x H x D)
Width Without Stand 1887 mm
Height Without Stand 1084.6 mm
Depth Without Stand 33 mm
Weight Without Stand 46.5 kg / 102.51 lbs
Assembled TV Size & Mass 5
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand 1887 mm x 1122.7 mm x 419.1 mm (W x H x D)
Width With Stand 1887 mm
Height With Stand 1122.7 mm
Depth With Stand 419.1 mm
Weight With Stand 48.1 kg / 106.04 lbs
Shipping Carton Measurements 5
Specification Value
Box Dimensions 2060 mm x 1267 mm x 190.5 mm (W x H x D)
Box Width 2060 mm
Box Height 1267 mm
Box Depth 190.5 mm
Box Weight 65 kg / 143.3 lbs
Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint 4
Specification Value
Stand Width 1044 mm / 104.4 cm / 41.1024 in / 3.4252 ft
Chassis Color Black
Bezel Design Frameless / Bezelless
Design Name FullView 360 Metal Bezelless Design
Wall Mounting & Installation 10
Specification Value What It Means
VESA Mount Yes 600 x 500 mm is the wall-bracket hole pattern.
VESA Interface 600 x 500 mm
VESA Size 600 x 500 mm
Removable Stand Yes
Stand Type Stand with sticks
Stand Name Stand with sticks
Height Adjustment No
Swivel Adjustment No
Tilt Adjustment No
Portrait Mode No
Electrical Load & Efficiency 6
Specification Value
Power Input 100 V - 120 V / 220 V - 240 V
110V Input Range 100 V - 120 V
220V Input Range 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Standby Consumption 0.5 W
Annual Energy Consumption 625 kWh
Environmental Operating Limits 4
Specification Value
Operating Temperature 5 °C - 35 °C / 41 °F - 95 °F
Operating Humidity 20 % - 80 %
Storage Temperature -15 °C - 45 °C / 5 °F - 113 °F
Storage Humidity 10 % - 90 %
Picture Feature Inventory 3
Specification Value
Quantum Dot Color Yes
Wide Color Gamut Yes
IMAX Enhanced Yes
Gaming Validation & Compatibility 4
Specification Value
AMD FreeSync Certification AMD FreeSync Premium
Game Bar Yes
ALLM Yes
VRR Yes
Regulatory & Industry Approvals 2
Specification Value
RoHS Yes
IMAX Enhanced Yes
Privacy, Security & Parental Control 1
Specification Value
Parental Controls Yes
In-the-Box Components 7
Specification Value What It Means
Remote Control Backlit voice remote control
Remote Type Backlit voice remote control
Remote Voice Control Yes
Screen Size 84.6 in 84.6 in is the diagonal class.
Dimensions 1887 mm x 1122.7 mm x 419.1 mm (W x H x D)
Weight 48.1 kg / 106.04 lbs
Refresh Rate 120 Hz 48 Hz - 144 Hz defines motion/high-frame-rate capability.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What display does the TCL 85QM851G use? +
It uses a 84.6 in VA panel with Mini LED and 3840 x 2160 (4K) resolution.
02 How bright is the TCL 85QM851G? +
The supplied source does not publish a brightness figure.
03 Is the TCL 85QM851G good for gaming? +
The source lists 48 Hz - 144 Hz, VRR, ALLM, AMD FreeSync Premium, 4K/120 support.
04 Which HDR formats are supported? +
HDR10 / HDR10+ / Dolby Vision / Dolby Vision IQ / HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
05 What should I check before wall mounting it? +
Confirm the 600 x 500 mm VESA pattern and 48.1 kg / 106.04 lbs weight before installation.

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