TCL QM7K Series 55QM7K 55"
LG G5 Series OLED83G5WUA 83"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM7K Series 55QM7K 55"
The TCL QM7K series delivers impressive picture quality with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and high brightness, often compared favorably to OLEDs at a lower price point. Gamers particularly appreciate the 144Hz refresh rate and responsive performance, while the built-in sound system with subwoofers surprises many users. However, some buyers report issues with the Google TV interface being slow or cluttered, and a few received damaged open-box units with missing parts or poor customer service from Best Buy.
Pros
- Vibrant and bright picture quality
- Excellent gaming performance with 144Hz
- Built-in subwoofers for good sound
- Great value for the price
- Responsive Google TV interface
Cons
- Google TV interface can be slow or cluttered
- Open-box units may arrive damaged or missing parts
- Poor Best Buy customer service for open-box issues
- Some units defective or stopped working quickly
- Sound quality not as good as expected for some
LG G5 Series OLED83G5WUA 83"
The LG G5 83" OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness even in bright rooms. Users praise its immersive size, sleek design, and effective glare control, with many calling it a significant upgrade over previous OLED models. However, a few reviewers note that the software can be buggy, with issues like a persistent "No Signal" message, and the TV's weight makes wall mounting difficult. The built-in sound is considered average, but overall, the TV is highly recommended for its visual performance.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness in bright rooms
- Immersive 83-inch size
- Sleek and elegant design
Cons
- Buggy software with "No Signal" issue
- Very heavy, difficult to wall mount
- Average built-in sound quality
- No stand included in the box
- Overwhelming software for non-tech users
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM7K Series 55QM7K 55" | LG G5 Series OLED83G5WUA 83" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 54.6" | 83" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | Enhanced QLED | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | OLED Motion |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen2 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 325W | 229W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 325 kWh★ | 421 kWh |
| Weight | 13.29 kg★ | 39.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM7K Series 55QM7K 55"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong hdr (91st percentile)91st %ile
LG G5 Series OLED83G5WUA 83"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 42 specs.