TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
TCL
89 Overall Score
vs
Hisense U7SG Series 55U7SG 55"
Hisense
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
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
Picture quality 15
Gaming performance 8
Value for money 10
Built in speakers 7
Google tv interface 8
Brightness and glare 5
Hisense U7SG Series 55U7SG 55"
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | Hisense U7SG Series 55U7SG 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 3000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 3000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | 40000:1 |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | Quantum Dot Wide Colour Gamut |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motionflow XR 480 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HLG, HDR10, HDR 10+ Adaptive |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 8 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Alexa, Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.1.2 |
| Wattage | 40W | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W | 190W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh★ | 242 kWh |
| Weight | 12.38 kg★ | 13.79 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Hisense U7SG Series 55U7SG 55"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong picture quality (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Scores 89 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 44 specs.