TCL QM8K HDR settings
The best HDR settings for the TCL QM8K TV — for gaming on PC, PS5 and Xbox and for movies on Apple TV, Android/Google TV and streaming apps — plus whether HDR is worth using at all.
Display at a glance
- Type
- Television
- Panel
- Mini-LED VA
- Peak brightness
- ~2268 nits
- Full-field brightness
- ~600 nits
- Local dimming
- 3760 zones
- HDR formats
- HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
TCL picture-menu (OSD) settings
- Colour TemperatureWarm
Warmest preset is closest to reference.
- Peak BrightnessHigh
Maximises HDR highlights.
- Local Contrast / Micro DimmingHigh
Highest setting gives the deepest blacks and most HDR contrast on this panel.
- HDR Tone MappingHGiG if available, else Standard
HGiG respects the console/in-game calibration.
- Dynamic ContrastOff
Off avoids the TV second-guessing the HDR mastering.
Menu names vary by model and year — match the closest equivalent on your set.
HDR game settings — by platform
PC (Windows)
Excellent HDRTCL QM8K: outstanding HDR — calibrate it and enjoy.
- Maximum / Peak brightness2268 nits
- Paper white / UI brightness170 nits
- Minimum / Black levelLowest the symbol allows
- Full-screen brightness~600 nits
- Turn on HDR in Windows
- Run the Windows HDR Calibration app
- Set SDR content brightness
- Match each game’s own HDR slider
PlayStation 5
Excellent HDRTCL QM8K: outstanding HDR — calibrate it and enjoy.
- Maximum / Peak brightness2268 nits
- Paper white / UI brightness170 nits
- Minimum / Black levelLowest the symbol allows
- Full-screen brightness~600 nits
- Enable HDR on the PS5
- Set RGB range to match your TV
- Run "Adjust HDR" (3 screens)
- Match each game’s own HDR slider
Xbox Series X|S
Excellent HDRTCL QM8K: outstanding HDR — calibrate it and enjoy.
- Maximum / Peak brightness2268 nits
- Paper white / UI brightness170 nits
- Minimum / Black levelLowest the symbol allows
- Full-screen brightness~600 nits
- Confirm HDR is active
- Run "Calibrate HDR for games"
- Decide on Auto HDR
- Match each game’s own HDR slider
HDR movie & streaming settings
For movies
Excellent HDRTCL QM8K: reference-grade for HDR movies — set it up and enjoy.
- Use the TV’s built-in streaming apps
- Set streaming quality to the HDR tier
- Pick the movie picture mode (per app if needed)
- Turn off the ambient light sensor / eco dimming
Watching via Apple TV, Android/Google TV, PC or a console? Open the calibrator in Movies mode for the exact per-source steps (Match Content, Dolby Vision, 24Hz and more).
Movie settings for the TCL QM8K →