Samsung QN80F QN85QN80FAFXZA 85"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
Samsung QN80F QN85QN80FAFXZA 85"
Most buyers are thrilled with the picture quality, color accuracy, and ease of setup, calling it a great value for the price. However, a few verified reviews report serious issues: one received the wrong-size pedestal for an 85" TV, and another found a warped screen with permanent image damage. Samsung's customer service was described as unhelpful and slow in both cases, which significantly dampens the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great color accuracy
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Crisp and clear display
Cons
- Missing popular apps
- Wrong-size pedestal in box for 85" model
- Warped screen with permanent image damage
- Unhelpful and slow customer service
- Long replacement shipping times
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 QN80F QN85QN80FAFXZA 85" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-Mini-LED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Multiple AI Assistant Compatible | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 30W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Yes★ | 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 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 175W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 583 kWh | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | 40.60 kg | 28.39 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung QN80F QN85QN80FAFXZA 85"
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong audio (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong hdr (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %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
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.