TCL QM9K Series 98QM9K 98"
TCL
72 Overall Score
vs
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
LG
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL QM9K Series 98QM9K 98"
No customer feedback yet
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
85 out of 100 high confidence 30 reviews
The LG OLED C5 55" receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users praise its sleek design, fast interface, and solid value for a premium OLED experience. However, several reviewers note weak built-in audio and a remote that lacks a dedicated mute button, which are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness for OLED
- Sleek and thin design
- Fast and intuitive interface
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- No mute button on remote
Picture quality 14
Brightness 7
Build quality 5
Audio quality 3
Remote control 2
Value for money 4
Scores
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Portable
Specifications
| TCL QM9K Series 98QM9K 98" | LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 97.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 6500 nits★ | 1500 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | OLED Motion |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Gemini | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 600x500 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 575 kWh | 246 kWh★ |
| Weight | 54.90 kg | 14.11 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM9K Series 98QM9K 98"
- Strong picture quality (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong hdr (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 42 specs.