TCL has unveiled its newest flagship TV, the QM9K, which promises "unmatched" picture quality and is the first to include Google Gemini AI onboard.
The QD-Micro-LED QM9 joins the TCL QM8K as part of the Ultimate Performance series, which includes the company's Halo Control System for better contrast. The Halo system includes "Micro OD," which reduces the distance between the backlight and diffuser plate to help eliminate image blooming. TCL says the TV includes up to 6,000 dimming zones, and this is compared with the QM8K's 3,800 zones for better contrast control. The LED backlight also promises a bright picture with over 5,000 nits of peak brightness.
The television also features the CrystGlow WHVA Panel, which claims an ultrawide color viewing angle. In addition, the QM9K includes a ZeroBorder "edge-to-edge" panel, which leaves a much smaller gap between the TV and the bezel.
Gemini onboard
Following Google's announcement that its Nest devices will get the Gemini assistant on Oct. 1, the TCL QM9K will be the first TV to ship with Gemini onboard.
The TV includes a presence sensor, which can wake the screen as the user enters the room and show screensavers, or answer queries via the TV's far-field microphones and Gemini voice assistant. TCL says the sensor can't turn on connected devices, but it can turn them off using HDMI-CEC when the person leaves.
The TCL QM9K is designed to compete with the picture quality king OLED, and it remains to be seen whether TCL can deliver better contrast for less than the price of an LG or Samsung OLED.
The TV will come in four sizes -- 65 inches, 75 inches, 85 inches and 98 inches -- and will be available later this month at Best Buy, with prices to be confirmed.
Look out for a full review on CNET.com soon.