Vizio V-Series V435M-K04 43"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
Vizio V-Series V435M-K04 43"
Most users are thrilled with the picture quality and value for money, calling it a great budget TV. However, one detailed negative review highlights a frustrating interface that defaults to streaming instead of antenna TV, making it unsuitable for traditional TV watchers. A few users also mention minor issues like lack of an ethernet port and slight lag, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Amazing picture quality
- Great value for money
- Vibrant colors
- Good sound quality
- Easy setup
Cons
- Interface defaults to streaming, not antenna TV
- No ethernet port on some units
- Cannot set antenna as default input
- Hidden SSID wifi connectivity issues
- Slight lag in performance
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
| Vizio V-Series V435M-K04 43" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | — | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | IQ Active Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | AMD FreeSync, VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | SmartCast | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 152W★ | 60W |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | 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★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 152W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | 10.84 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Vizio V-Series V435M-K04 43"
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong audio (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st 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 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.