LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
The LG OLED C5 55" receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users praise its sleek design, fast interface, and solid value for a premium OLED experience. However, several reviewers note weak built-in audio and a remote that lacks a dedicated mute button, which are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness for OLED
- Sleek and thin design
- Fast and intuitive interface
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- No mute button on remote
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 C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1500 nits | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 | 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★ |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| 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 | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 60W | 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 | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 133W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 246 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 14.11 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
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
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 43 specs.
