Description

SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TVs

Premium 85-inch SQD-Mini LED performance with next-level colour, contrast and sound

The TCL 85C8L 85″ SQD-Mini LED 4K Google TV combines cutting-edge Mini LED technology, wide-gamut colour, premium audio and advanced gaming performance in a sleek flagship-style design.

With 3,200 Precise Dimming Zones, up to HDR 6,000 nits, up to 100% BT.2020 colour gamut, a 144Hz native refresh rate, 288Hz VRR Game Accelerator, Audio by Bang & Olufsen and Google TV with Gemini support, it delivers an exceptional big-screen experience for movies, sport, gaming and streaming.

At a glance

Key product facts

TCL
Brand

85C8L
Model

85 Inch
Screen size

SQD-Mini LED
Display technology

3,200
Precise Dimming Zones

Up to HDR 6,000 nits
Peak brightness

Up to 100% BT.2020
Colour gamut

144Hz Native
Refresh rate

Google TV
Operating system

Product overview

Definitive colour, contrast and big-screen performance

The TCL 85C8L is designed for customers who want premium picture quality across movies, sport and gaming.

Its SQD-Mini LED technology combines Super QLED colour with precise Mini LED backlighting and an Ultra Colour Filter, helping produce more accurate colour, stronger contrast and improved light control.

The 85-inch model features 3,200 Precise Dimming Zones, allowing the TV to control light and shadow with greater precision for deeper blacks and brighter highlights. TCL’s all-domain halo control technology further helps reduce blooming and improve detail across challenging scenes.

With up to HDR 6,000 nits and up to 100% BT.2020 colour gamut, the C8L is designed to deliver brilliant highlights and an exceptionally wide colour range for premium HDR viewing.

For gaming, the 85C8L supports 4K 144Hz across the signal path and can boost to 288Hz with a compatible HDMI source, helping reduce stutter, tearing and blur in fast-moving games.

Add in Bang & Olufsen-tuned audio, Google TV, Gemini support and a premium ultra-slim design, and the 85C8L delivers a high-end entertainment experience for larger living rooms and media spaces.

Features

Features and product information

These details relate to model 85C8L.

01

SQD-Mini LED technology

Combines advanced Mini LED control with Super QLED colour and Ultra Colour Filter technology for premium contrast, brightness and colour accuracy.

02

3,200 Precise Dimming Zones

Thousands of controlled lighting zones help create deeper blacks, brighter highlights and more precise local contrast.

03

All-domain halo control

Advanced backlight and panel technology helps reduce blooming around bright objects for cleaner, sharper images.

04

Up to HDR 6,000 nits

High peak brightness helps compatible HDR content deliver more impact across both bright highlights and detailed shadows.

05

Up to 100% BT.2020 colour gamut

The wide colour system is designed to reproduce an exceptionally broad range of colours for more vivid and lifelike viewing.

06

WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel

Designed for high native contrast, low reflection and wide colour viewing angles.

07

0.5% Low Reflection Film

Helps reduce glare and reflections in brighter rooms for clearer viewing.

08

26-bit Dynamic Dimming

Provides smoother transitions between bright and dark areas for more natural gradation.

09

TSR AiPQ Processor

TCL’s AI-powered processor optimises clarity, contrast, colour and motion at the pixel level.

10

144Hz Native Refresh Rate

Delivers smoother motion for live sport, action movies and high-refresh gaming.

11

288Hz VRR Game Accelerator

With a compatible source, refresh rate can be boosted up to 288Hz for faster, smoother gameplay.

12

AI Gaming and Gamebar

Access game-specific picture settings, graphics modes and controls through TCL’s Gamebar interface.

13

HDR10+ and Dolby Vision IQ

Advanced HDR support improves brightness, contrast and colour across compatible content.

14

Audio by Bang & Olufsen

Bang & Olufsen engineers tune the TV’s audio system to deliver more refined, detailed and immersive sound.

15

Beosonic

Customise the mood and character of the sound in real time using Bang & Olufsen’s Beosonic interface.

16

Google TV with Gemini

Google TV brings streaming apps, recommendations and smart-home features together, while Gemini adds more advanced voice interaction on supported software versions.

17

AI Cinema

Smart AI features help improve content discovery and enhance the viewing experience.

18

AI Art and Art Gallery

Display curated artwork or pre-generated AI art when the television is not being used for regular viewing.

19

Ambient Mode

Transform the screen into a relaxing visual and audio backdrop with built-in scenic content.

20

Multiple screen-casting options

Supports Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Chromecast and HDMI for flexible device connectivity.

21

Virtually ZeroBorder design

Minimal visible borders help create a more immersive edge-to-edge viewing experience.

22

Ultra Slim Design

The integrated slim-profile design gives the C8L a premium look whether placed on a stand or wall-mounted.

A good choice if you want

• A premium 85-inch SQD-Mini LED TV
• 3,200 Precise Dimming Zones
• Up to HDR 6,000 nits
• Up to 100% BT.2020 colour gamut
• WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel
• 144Hz native refresh rate
• 288Hz VRR gaming
• HDR10+ and Dolby Vision IQ
• Bang & Olufsen-tuned audio
• Google TV with Gemini support
• Advanced AI picture processing
• Ultra-slim, virtually borderless design
• Great value from Smart Electrical

Key specifications

85 Inch
Screen size

SQD-Mini LED
Product type

3840 × 2160
4K resolution

Google TV
Operating system

3GB RAM / 64GB Storage
Memory and storage

4 × HDMI 2.1
HDMI connectivity

HDR10+ & Dolby Vision IQ
HDR support

5 Star
Energy rating

Check before ordering

• Measure your TV cabinet or wall space carefully
• Confirm stand width and wall-mount compatibility
• Check HDMI 2.1 requirements for high-refresh gaming
• Confirm network availability for Google TV and Gemini features
• Measure doorway and delivery access
• Consider professional installation due to the television’s size