TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Toshiba C350 Series 43C350NU 42.5"
What Buyers Say
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
Toshiba C350 Series 43C350NU 42.5"
The Toshiba C350 Series LED 4K UHD Smart TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, ease of use, and great value. Users appreciate the built-in Fire TV, ample HDMI ports, and improved app storage, though some note the sound is average and the remote lacks a number pad. Overall, it is highly recommended for its performance and price.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy to use and set up
- Great value for the price
- Built-in Fire TV
- Ample HDMI ports
Cons
- Average sound quality
- Remote lacks number pad
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | Toshiba C350 Series 43C350NU 42.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 42.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Rate 120 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | REGZA Engine ZR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 14W |
| 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★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W | 160W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh | 160 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.38 kg | 7.39 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Toshiba C350 Series 43C350NU 42.5"
- Strong smart (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong hdr (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong audio (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Toshiba C350 Series 43C350NU 42.5"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.
