Samsung Q6F Series QN65Q6FAAFXZA 65"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q6F Series QN65Q6FAAFXZA 65"
The Samsung Q6F 65" QLED TV generally receives positive feedback for its vibrant picture quality, good color accuracy, and smart features like SamsungVision AI. Many users find it a great value for the price, especially for gaming and streaming. However, there are significant complaints about the Tizen operating system being slow and unresponsive, and some users experienced hardware defects or poor customer service. The TV's sound quality is adequate for most, but a few reviewers noted issues with speaker popping or inadequate volume.
Pros
- Vibrant picture quality
- Good color accuracy
- Great value for the price
- Smooth gaming performance
- Easy setup
Cons
- Slow and unresponsive Tizen OS
- Hardware defects (dead pixels, backlight issues)
- Poor customer service and return policy
- Speaker popping sounds
- Inadequate volume for noisy environments
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 Q6F Series QN65Q6FAAFXZA 65" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | 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 | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Q4 Lite 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 | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Bixby | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 20W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Object Tracking Sound Lite | 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 | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 118W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 226 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 14.20 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q6F Series QN65Q6FAAFXZA 65"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong display (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong hdr (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th 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
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 42 specs.