LG QNED85T Series 50QNED85TUA 50"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
LG QNED85T Series 50QNED85TUA 50"
The LG QNED85 TV receives mostly positive feedback for its picture quality, color vibrancy, and smart features, with many users praising the value for the price. However, a few verified reviews highlight significant issues: one unit failed after several months and LG refused warranty coverage, while another notes light bleed and poor HDR contrast. Sound quality is frequently mentioned as mediocre, but most buyers consider it acceptable given the price point and plan to use external sound systems.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and colors
- Great value for the price
- Smart features and user-friendly remote
- Easy setup and calibration
- Good for sports and movies
Cons
- Mediocre built-in sound quality
- Potential reliability issues and poor warranty support
- Light bleed and HDR contrast issues on some units
- Small remote buttons and limited customization
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 QNED85T Series 50QNED85TUA 50" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | 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 | — | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Amd freesync | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | 4K Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | — | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | — | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | — | ✓★ |
| HLG | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 20W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | 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★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 87W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | 16.28 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG QNED85T Series 50QNED85TUA 50"
- Strong gaming (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average audio (33rd 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 16 of 42 specs.