FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 40"
FPD
43 Overall Score
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TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
TCL
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 40"
No customer feedback yet
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
Scores
Budget
Smart Home
Streaming
Sports
Gaming
Movies
Corporate
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 40" | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 40" | 55" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | LCD | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | High | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | HDR 10, Full HD 1080p Resolution | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | — | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 5.1 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 12W | 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 | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 231W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 231 kWh★ |
| Weight | 5.44 kg★ | 12.16 kg |
Pros & Cons
FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 40"
- Strong affordability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong audio (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong hdr (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 40"0.159score per dollar
vs
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"0.055score per dollar
FPD Palette-Series CG40-P3 40" offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 18 of 43 specs.
