TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
TCL
91 Overall Score
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Panasonic EQ2W TH-86EQ2W 85.6"
Panasonic
35 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
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
Picture quality 15
Gaming performance 8
Value for money 10
Built in speakers 7
Google tv interface 8
Brightness and glare 5
Panasonic EQ2W TH-86EQ2W 85.6"
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Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | Panasonic EQ2W TH-86EQ2W 85.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 85.6" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | 1200:1 |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | 1.07 Billion Colors (8-Bit+FRC) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-Bit+FRC |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | — |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | — |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | — |
| HLG | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 8 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | — |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | — |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W★ | 480W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 12.38 kg★ | 50.70 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Panasonic EQ2W TH-86EQ2W 85.6"
- Strong picture quality (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong display (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average smart (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average audio (33rd percentile)
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"0.050score per dollar
vs
Panasonic EQ2W TH-86EQ2W 85.6"0.004score per dollar
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" offers 12.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 21 of 43 specs.
