Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32"
The Samsung 32" smart TV is praised for its vibrant colors, sharp picture, and lightweight design, offering great value at around $120-130. Most users find it easy to set up and enjoy the included Samsung Plus channels, though a few report issues with sound quality (robotic voices) and a defective remote. Setup can be clunky for some, especially when configuring streaming services, but overall satisfaction is high among verified buyers.
Pros
- Vibrant colors and sharp picture
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great value for money
- Easy setup for most users
- Included Samsung Plus channels
Cons
- Poor sound quality (robotic voices)
- Defective remote control reported
- Clunky setup for streaming services
- Scratches on TV upon arrival
- Outdated model (2017) for some
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
| Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 75" |
| Resolution | HD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | LCD | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.77:1 | 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 | — | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Quad-Core 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 | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 48W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | 4.31 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (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 21 of 42 specs.