Let me start by saying this: the TCL QM85 is a BEAST. I’ve been testing the 98-inch model for weeks, and it’s like having a private IMAX theater in my living room. The QD-Mini LED tech? Game-changer. Those 5,000 dimming zones make dark scenes in 'Stranger Things' look so deep you’ll swear the Upside Down is creeping into your room.

The good stuff first: Colors pop like fireworks thanks to Quantum Dot tech – reds are richer than a velvet cake, blues deeper than the ocean. And brightness? Oh man, when sunlight hits the screen in my west-facing room, no problemo! Unlike my old OLED that turned into a mirror at noon.

Soundbar performance shocked me – that Dolby Atmos actually made my cat jump during helicopter scenes in 'Top Gun'. Dialogue clarity on 'Voice' mode? Crystal clear, though hardcore audiophiles might still want separates.

Now the quirks: Off-angle viewing still isn’t OLED-level – if you’re serving cocktails at a Super Bowl party, tell guests to claim center seats. Also spotted minor blooming exactly twice (during end credits over black screens), but you’d need owl eyes to notice.

The Google TV interface flies compared to my laggy old Roku TV, though one odd glitch – sometimes settings play hide-and-seek between modes. Pro tip: Ethernet connection keeps everything buttery smooth.

Final verdict? For under $5K at 98 inches, this delivers 90% of premium performance. Just inspect your delivery carefully – that first shattered unit still haunts my dreams!