LG QNED 43QNED70A 43"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
LG QNED 43QNED70A 43"
The LG 43" QNED 70A TV generally receives praise for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good value for the price. However, many users are frustrated with the Magic Remote's gesture controls and lack of a mute button, and a significant number report Wi-Fi connectivity issues and streaming problems. While some find the setup easy, others complain about missing instructions and a complex interface.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup for many users
- Smooth and responsive interface
Cons
- Frustrating Magic Remote gestures
- No mute button on remote
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- Streaming and buffering problems
- Missing instructions and manuals
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 QNED 43QNED70A 43" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 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 | Dynamic QNED Color | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Dynamic Tone Mapping | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync, VRR | 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 | Virtual 9.1.2 Up-mix | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 120W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 163 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 7.48 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG QNED 43QNED70A 43"
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong audio (74th percentile)
- Strong display (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31st 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 13 of 42 specs.