SYLVOX Pool Pro 3.0+ Series Pool Pro 3.0+ 75"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
What Buyers Say
SYLVOX Pool Pro 3.0+ Series Pool Pro 3.0+ 75"
The outdoor TV receives mixed feedback: many praise its excellent picture quality even in direct sunlight and easy setup, but several users report serious durability issues like sudden failure after short use or receiving damaged units. The remote control is widely criticized as unresponsive, and WiFi connectivity can be spotty. Customer service is praised by some but the one-time exchange policy frustrates others.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality in direct sunlight
- Easy setup and WiFi connection
- Good viewing angles with minimal glare
- Responsive customer service
- Great value compared to expensive brands
Cons
- Unreliable durability; sudden failure after short use
- Damaged units received in dirty or gashed boxes
- Unresponsive remote control
- Spotty WiFi connectivity at distance
- One-time exchange policy only
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
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
| SYLVOX Pool Pro 3.0+ Series Pool Pro 3.0+ 75" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 75" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | — | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | — | 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 | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | voice control | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 24W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | 3D surround sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 450W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | — | 28.39 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
SYLVOX Pool Pro 3.0+ Series Pool Pro 3.0+ 75"
- Strong picture quality (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong audio (79th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
- 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 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 42 specs.