LG OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
LG OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97"
The LG G5 OLED is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, bright screen, and excellent contrast, with many users noting a significant reduction in reflections compared to previous models. However, a major recurring complaint is that the TV does not include a stand, forcing buyers to purchase one separately at additional cost. Verified reviewers highlight the thin design, easy wall mounting, and seamless integration with external devices like Apple TV and soundbars. Overall, the G5 is considered a top-tier upgrade, especially for those upgrading from older OLEDs like the C1.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality and brightness
- Excellent contrast and perfect blacks
- Significantly reduced reflections
- Thin and sleek design
- Easy wall mounting with included bracket
Cons
- No stand included in the box
- Stand must be purchased separately at extra cost
- Stand availability is limited
- Some blooming in rare edge cases
- Requires careful settings adjustment for optimal picture
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
The TCL QM8K is widely praised for its impressive brightness, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, rivaling OLED at a lower price point. While some users note minor issues with viewing angles, a glossy screen, and occasional dimming quirks, the overall sentiment is highly positive. A few users mention that the built-in speakers are surprisingly good, though the OS can be slow at times.
Pros
- Impressive brightness and HDR
- Vibrant colors near OLED quality
- Excellent gaming performance at 144Hz
- Good built-in sound quality
- Snappy Google TV interface
Cons
- Limited viewing angles off-center
- Glossy screen causing reflections in bright rooms
- Occasional dimming issues in games and movies
- Bulky design from side/back
- Slow operating system at times
Scores
Specifications
| LG OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 97" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | — | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | α9 AI Processor Gen6 | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 9.1.5 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 60W | 60W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 440W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | 58.00 kg | 28.39 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED evo G5 Series OLED97G5WUA 97"
- Strong audio (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong picture quality (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong hdr (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 42 specs.