LG OLED evo C3 OLED42C3PUA 42"
LG
84 Overall Score
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TCL QM8K Series 65QM8K 65"
TCL
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
LG OLED evo C3 OLED42C3PUA 42"
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TCL QM8K Series 65QM8K 65"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The TCL 65QM8K is a highly praised QD-MiniLED TV, especially for bright rooms, with stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and excellent contrast that rivals OLEDs. Users love the Google TV interface and voice control, though some note the audio is just okay and could be punchier, and the volume level indicator is missing. While it's considered a great value for the price, some feel the QM7K is a better choice for standard content, and the TV struggles with low-quality sources.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality and vibrant colors
- Excellent contrast and black levels
- Great for bright rooms with direct sunlight
- Google TV interface with voice control
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Audio is just okay, not punchy
- Missing volume level indicator
- Struggles with low-quality content
- Only two HDMI 2.1 ports
- Sound leveling could be better
Picture quality 5
Bright room performance 3
Audio quality 4
Value for money 4
Google tv interface 2
Gaming performance 2
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Portable
Smart Home
Streaming
Sports
Movies
Corporate
Outdoor
Specifications
| LG OLED evo C3 OLED42C3PUA 42" | TCL QM8K Series 65QM8K 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 95% | nearly the entire DCI-P3 color space |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | α9 AI Processor Gen6 | 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 | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Works with Hey Google, Amazon Alexa, Apple Airplay2 | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | 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 | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 60W★ | 350W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 360 kWh★ |
| Weight | 9.80 kg★ | 21.09 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED evo C3 OLED42C3PUA 42"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (86th percentile)86th %ile
TCL QM8K Series 65QM8K 65"
- 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
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - LG OLED evo C3 OLED42C3PUA 42" wins 6 specs while TCL QM8K Series 65QM8K 65" wins 8.