Samsung QN80F QN55QN80FAFXZA 55"
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
What Buyers Say
Samsung QN80F QN55QN80FAFXZA 55"
The Samsung Neo QLED 55-inch TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good brightness. Many users find it easy to set up and appreciate the value for the price, though some note a learning curve with settings and occasional issues with skin tones or the "soap opera" effect. A few reviewers experienced defects like a black screen or returned it for an OLED upgrade, but the majority are highly satisfied, especially for gaming and bright rooms.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Good brightness and contrast
- Easy setup process
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Unnatural skin tones
- "Soap opera" effect difficult to disable
- Motion blurring issues
- Remote not user-friendly
- No timer for auto shut-off
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
The TCL QM6K series is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and impressive 144Hz refresh rate, making it a top choice for both gaming and streaming. Users highlight the easy setup, intuitive Google TV interface (despite some ad clutter), and great value for the price. Common minor complaints include mediocre built-in speakers, a bright yellow LED indicator, and glare in very bright rooms, but most agree these are easily mitigated with a soundbar or simple adjustments.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and good contrast
- 144Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Easy setup and intuitive Google TV
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Bright yellow LED indicator on bottom
- Glare in very bright rooms
- Google TV interface has many ads
- Sound adjustment not available via optical output
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung QN80F QN55QN80FAFXZA 55" | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | Quantum Color | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Multiple AI Assistant Compatible | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | SmartThings, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 30W | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Yes★ | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 175W★ | 231W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 330 kWh | 231 kWh★ |
| Weight | 36.20 kg | 12.38 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung QN80F QN55QN80FAFXZA 55"
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong audio (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (84th percentile)84th %ile
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.