LG B5 OLED83B5PUA 83"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
LG B5 OLED83B5PUA 83"
The LG OLED83B5 series delivers stunning picture quality and vibrant colors, especially with 4K content, making it a great choice for home theater enthusiasts. However, it struggles in bright rooms and has a notable Bluetooth bug with Auracast that can freeze the remote. While most users are very satisfied, some suggest a QNED might be better value for money.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Great for 4K content
- Excellent sound performance
- Smooth interface
Cons
- Not bright enough for bright rooms
- Auracast Bluetooth bug freezes remote
- Complex on-screen setup without manual
- Limited 4K content availability
- Expensive compared to QNED
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 B5 OLED83B5PUA 83" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 83" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Alpha 8 AI Processor 4K Gen2 | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | 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 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 196W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 360 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 26.70 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG B5 OLED83B5PUA 83"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
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 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 43 specs.