LG B5 OLED55B5PUA 55"
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
What Buyers Say
LG B5 OLED55B5PUA 55"
The LG B5 OLED TV is generally well-received for its excellent picture quality, deep blacks, and vibrant colors, especially at its price point. Users appreciate its gaming performance and smart features, but some complain about privacy concerns, software issues, and the magic remote. Sound quality is often described as average, with some suggesting a soundbar.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Great for gaming
- Good value for price
- Easy setup
Cons
- Privacy concerns
- Software issues
- Magic remote difficult
- Average sound quality
- Not very bright
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
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
Scores
Specifications
| LG B5 OLED55B5PUA 55" | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Colour Volume, 100% Colour Fidelity | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen 2 | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 111W★ | 231W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 205 kWh★ | 231 kWh |
| Weight | 14.30 kg | 12.38 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG B5 OLED55B5PUA 55"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 44 specs.