Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50"
Overall, users are pleased with the picture quality, ease of setup, and value for money, with many praising the QLED display and smart features. However, some report issues with sound clarity, remote usability, and occasional software lag or freezing. A few negative experiences involve delivery problems, defective units, and customer service issues, but these are in the minority.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Great smart features
- Sleek design
Cons
- Sound clarity issues
- Remote control usability
- Software lag/freezing
- Limited settings
- Light bleed on blacks
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
| Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | QLED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Mega Contrast | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit + FRC | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Quantum HDR+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Bixby | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 20W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Simulated Surround | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 450W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 202 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 23.80 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong display (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th 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 12 of 42 specs.