Best For
Best for Gaming
TCL 65P8K-UK
Better HDR Support
TCL 65P8K-UK
Better Connectivity
TCL 65T8C-UK
Best for Movies
TCL 65P8K-UK
The TCL 65P8K-UK and TCL 65T8C-UK are extremely close on paper, both offering a 65-inch 4K QLED panel, 144Hz gaming support, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Google TV, and TCL’s premium AiPQ picture engine. For gamers and movie lovers, both TVs deliver a modern feature set with HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support. The real differences are subtle rather than dramatic. The 65P8K-UK includes explicit HDR10 support and slightly more detailed power efficiency information, while the 65T8C-UK upgrades to USB 3.2 connectivity. If pricing is similar, the choice mostly comes down to feature priorities and value availability.
Verdict
The TCL 65P8K-UK is the slightly stronger overall pick thanks to its broader HDR compatibility with HDR10 and HDR10+ support, making it a safer choice for streaming and cinematic content. It is also a great option for high-refresh-rate gaming with up to 288Hz FHD acceleration. Meanwhile, the TCL 65T8C-UK is still an excellent alternative if you want nearly identical performance with newer USB 3.2 connectivity and potentially better pricing. For most buyers, the 65P8K-UK edges ahead as the better all-rounder.
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| Model No |
65T8C-UK |
65P8K-UK |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
65 Inch (164 cm) |
65 Inch (164 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
120 Hz |
120 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 3.2 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: PCM, MPEG1/2/4, AAC, & WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV & H.264, H.265 ( HEVC ), VP9 |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: HEIF, JPG, PNG, BMP |
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| USB Version |
: 3.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: PCM, MPEG1/2/4, AAC, & WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV & H.264, H.265 ( HEVC ), VP9 |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: HEIF, JPG, PNG, BMP |
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| Video |
| Backlight |
: 4K UHD QLED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| MEMC |
: Yes |
| AI HDR |
: Yes |
| HDR 10+ |
: Yes |
| AI Scene |
: Yes |
| AI Clarity |
: Yes |
| AI Colour |
: Yes |
| AI Motion |
: Yes |
| AI Contrast |
: Yes |
| HVA Screen |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| Micro Dimming |
: Yes |
| Multiple Eye Care |
: Yes |
| Colorful Quantum Crystal |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Colour Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Response Time |
: 6.5 ms |
| Contrast Ratio |
: 6000:1 |
| Picture Performance Index |
: 3700 PPI |
| Wide Color Gamut |
: 93% DCI-P3 |
| Picture Engine |
: AiPQ Engine |
| Brightness |
: 350 Nits ( Typ ) |
| Refresh Rate |
: 100 / 120 / 144Hz / 288Hz FHD |
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| Backlight |
: 4K UHD QLED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| MEMC |
: Yes |
| AI HDR |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| HDR 10+ |
: Yes |
| AI Scene |
: Yes |
| AI Clarity |
: Yes |
| AI Colour |
: Yes |
| AI Motion |
: Yes |
| AI Contrast |
: Yes |
| HVA Screen |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| Micro Dimming |
: Yes |
| Multiple Eye Care |
: Yes |
| Colorful Quantum Crystal |
: Yes |
| Dynamic Colour Enhancement |
: Yes |
| Response Time |
: 6.5 ms |
| Contrast Ratio |
: 6000:1 |
| Picture Performance Index |
: 3700 PPI |
| Wide Color Gamut |
: 93% DCI-P3 |
| Picture Engine |
: AiPQ Engine |
| Brightness |
: 350 Nits ( Typ ) |
| Refresh Rate |
: 100 / 120 / 144Hz / 288Hz FHD |
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| Audio |
| Sound Output Power ( RMS ) |
: 2 X 10 W +15 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| ONKYO Subwoofer |
: Yes |
| DTS Premuim Sound |
: DTS-X |
| Sound Quality |
: ONKYO |
| Sound Channel |
: 2.1 Sound System |
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| Sound Output Power ( RMS ) |
: 2 X 10 W +15 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| ONKYO Subwoofer |
: Yes |
| DTS Premuim Sound |
: DTS-X |
| Sound Quality |
: ONKYO |
| Sound Channel |
: 2.1 Sound System |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
: 1 |
| WiFi 5 |
: Yes |
| HDMI ARC |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth SBC 5.4 |
: Yes |
| Digital Audio Output |
: Optical |
| WiFi Sharing |
: Chromecast & T-Cast |
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| HDMI ( 2.1 ) |
: 4 |
| USB ( 3.0 ) |
: 1 |
| WiFi 5 |
: Yes |
| HDMI ARC |
: Yes |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth SBC 5.4 |
: Yes |
| Digital Audio Output |
: Optical |
| WiFi Sharing |
: Chromecast & T-Cast |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: Google TV |
| CPU |
: 64-Bit Quad Core Processor |
| RAM |
: 3GB |
| ROM |
: 32 GB |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| Hbb TV |
: Yes |
| Spotify |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Yes |
| AppleTV+ |
: Yes |
| Video Chat |
: Yes |
| Prime Video |
: Yes |
| Google Play Store |
: Yes |
| Works With Alexa |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant Built-In |
: Yes |
| Hands Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Works With Amazon Alexa |
: Yes |
| Works With Google Assistant |
: Yes |
| Screen Mirroring |
: Miracast & Google Cast |
| Supporting Apps |
: All 4,Amazon Prime Video,BBC iPlayer,Disney+,Google TV,HBO,ITV Hub,ITV X,My5,NOW TV,Netflix,Twitch,Y |
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| Operating System |
: Google TV |
| CPU |
: 64-Bit Quad Core Processor |
| RAM |
: 3GB |
| ROM |
: 32 GB |
| Netflix |
: Yes |
| Hbb TV |
: Yes |
| Spotify |
: Yes |
| YouTube |
: Yes |
| AppleTV+ |
: Yes |
| Video Chat |
: Yes |
| Prime Video |
: Yes |
| Google Play Store |
: Yes |
| Works With Alexa |
: Yes |
| Google Assistant Built-In |
: Yes |
| Hands Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Works With Amazon Alexa |
: Yes |
| Works With Google Assistant |
: Yes |
| Screen Mirroring |
: Miracast & Google Cast |
| Supporting Apps |
: All 4,Amazon Prime Video,BBC iPlayer,Disney+,Google TV,HBO,ITV Hub,ITV X,My5,NOW TV,Netflix,Twitch,Y |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Metallic Bezel-Less Design |
| Main Color |
: Black |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| USB Playback |
: Yes |
| Quick Settings |
: Yes |
| Auto Power Off |
: Yes |
| Auto Standby Mode |
: Yes |
| Automatic Noise Reduction |
: Yes |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
: 2 Year |
| Digital Signal Format System |
: DVB-C,DVB-S2,DVB-T2 |
| EPG |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
| Analog Signal Format System |
: NTSC,PAL BG,PAL I,PAL L,SECAM D/K,SECAM L |
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| Design |
: Metallic Bezel-Less Design |
| Main Color |
: Black |
| Sleep Timer |
: Yes |
| USB Playback |
: Yes |
| Quick Settings |
: Yes |
| Auto Power Off |
: Yes |
| Auto Standby Mode |
: Yes |
| Automatic Noise Reduction |
: Yes |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
: 2 Year |
| Digital Signal Format System |
: DVB-C,DVB-S2,DVB-T2 |
| EPG |
: Yes ( For DTV Programme Only ) |
| Analog Signal Format System |
: NTSC,PAL BG,PAL I,PAL L,SECAM D/K,SECAM L |
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| General Details |
| Power Supply |
: AC 100 - 240V, 50 Hz, 60 Hz |
| Annual Power Consumption |
: 102 kWh |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 15.90 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 16.10 Kg |
| Weight With Packaging |
: 23.20 Kg |
| VESA Wall Mount Compatible |
: 400 mm X 300 mm |
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| Power Supply |
: AC 100 - 240V, 50 Hz, 60 Hz |
| On Mode Power Demand In HDR |
: 175 W |
| On Mode Power Demand In SDR |
: 100 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Energy Efficiency ClassFor HDR |
: G |
| Energy Efficiency Class For SDR |
: F |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 15.90 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 16.10 Kg |
| Weight With Packaging |
: 23.20 Kg |
| VESA Wall Mount Compatible |
: 400 mm X 300 mm |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Power Cord |
: Yes |
| Audio Cable |
: Yes |
| 2N Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
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| Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Power Cord |
: Yes |
| Audio Cable |
: Yes |
| 2N Batteries |
: Yes |
| User Manual |
: Yes |
| Quick Start Guide |
: Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
Both TVs are excellent for gaming with 144Hz VRR, ALLM, HDMI 2.1, and FreeSync Premium Pro support, but the TCL 65P8K-UK has a slight edge overall.
Does Product 1 support Dolby Atmos?
Yes, the TCL 65P8K-UK supports Dolby Atmos along with a 2.1 channel ONKYO sound system and built-in subwoofer.
What is the main difference between these TVs?
The biggest difference is that the TCL 65P8K-UK supports HDR10 in addition to HDR10+, while the TCL 65T8C-UK offers USB 3.2 connectivity.
Which TV is better for movies and streaming?
The TCL 65P8K-UK is slightly better for movies due to its wider HDR compatibility and premium picture processing features.
Do both TVs support Google TV?
Yes, both models run Google TV and include popular apps like Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+, and Apple TV+.
Which TV offers better sound quality?
Both TVs deliver nearly identical sound performance with Dolby Atmos, DTS-X, and ONKYO-tuned 2.1 speaker systems.
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