Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 43"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 43"
The Samsung 43" Q8F QLED TV generally receives praise for its sharp, colorful picture quality and easy setup, with many users noting it's a great value for the price. However, recurring complaints include a poorly designed remote (too small, flimsy, lacking numeric keys), limited viewing angles, and some smart TV interface quirks. A few users reported more serious issues like a vertical shadow appearing after six months, and some were disappointed by the lack of certain apps or the auto-playing content. Overall, sentiment is positive but tempered by these usability and reliability concerns.
Pros
- Sharp and colorful picture
- Easy setup
- Great value for price
- Good for gaming
- Sleek design
Cons
- Poor remote design
- Limited viewing angles
- Smart TV interface quirks
- Auto-playing content
- Lack of certain apps
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
The TCL QM8K is widely praised for its impressive brightness, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, rivaling OLED at a lower price point. While some users note minor issues with viewing angles, a glossy screen, and occasional dimming quirks, the overall sentiment is highly positive. A few users mention that the built-in speakers are surprisingly good, though the OS can be slow at times.
Pros
- Impressive brightness and HDR
- Vibrant colors near OLED quality
- Excellent gaming performance at 144Hz
- Good built-in sound quality
- Snappy Google TV interface
Cons
- Limited viewing angles off-center
- Glossy screen causing reflections in bright rooms
- Occasional dimming issues in games and movies
- Bulky design from side/back
- Slow operating system at times
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 43" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | QLED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Quantum HDR+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 20W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Simulated Surround | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 450W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 182 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 17.40 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 43"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong audio (74th percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 43"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 42 specs.
