LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48"
The LG B4/B5 48-inch OLED is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent gaming performance with 120Hz and VRR support. Many users highlight its great value, especially for the price, making it an ideal entry-level OLED. However, a notable number of complaints focus on the frustrating Magic Remote, buggy WebOS interface, and occasional hardware failures or repair service issues. Overall, it delivers outstanding visuals but has significant software and remote design drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and infinite contrast
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Excellent gaming performance with 120Hz and VRR
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Frustrating Magic Remote with scroll wheel
- Buggy and slow WebOS interface
- Dim compared to higher-end OLEDs
- Noticeable glare in bright rooms
- Inconsistent volume levels
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
| LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 48" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen 2 | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300mm x 200mm | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 450W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 176 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 11.52 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong audio (77th 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 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.