Samsung QN90 Series QN98QN90AA 98"
Samsung
60 Overall Score
vs
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
TCL
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung QN90 Series QN98QN90AA 98"
No customer feedback yet
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
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
Brightness 8
Picture quality 9
Build quality 3
Sound quality 7
Operating system 5
Gaming performance 4
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Specifications
| Samsung QN90 Series QN98QN90AA 98" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 98" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-Mini-LED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 140 nits | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | 140 nits | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Quantum Matrix Contrast | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Neo Quantum Processor 4K | 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 | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Multiple Voice Assistants | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | TV to Mobile Mirroring, Mobile to TV Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.2.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 60W | 60W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Digital Plus | 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 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 140W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | 61.43 kg | 28.39 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung QN90 Series QN98QN90AA 98"
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average picture quality (1st percentile)1st %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
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 43 specs.