TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
Samsung F6000F UN40F6000FFXZA 40"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
The TCL QM6K series is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and impressive 144Hz refresh rate, making it a top choice for both gaming and streaming. Users highlight the easy setup, intuitive Google TV interface (despite some ad clutter), and great value for the price. Common minor complaints include mediocre built-in speakers, a bright yellow LED indicator, and glare in very bright rooms, but most agree these are easily mitigated with a soundbar or simple adjustments.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and good contrast
- 144Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Easy setup and intuitive Google TV
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Bright yellow LED indicator on bottom
- Glare in very bright rooms
- Google TV interface has many ads
- Sound adjustment not available via optical output
Samsung F6000F UN40F6000FFXZA 40"
The Samsung TV receives generally positive feedback for picture quality, reliability, and smart features, especially for the price. However, several verified reviews note missing cables, inaccurate description (non-4K, no One Connect), and limited viewing angles with color degradation from the side. A few users also mention a dated remote control and lack of optical audio out.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Good value for the price
- Reliable performance over time
- Good sound quality
- Easy to mount on wall
Cons
- Missing cables in box
- Inaccurate product description (not 4K, no One Connect)
- Limited viewing angles with color shift from side
- Dated remote with unnecessary buttons
- No optical audio output
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6" | Samsung F6000F UN40F6000FFXZA 40" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 40" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | FHD |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Object Tracking Sound Lite |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | HDR Compatible |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | Not Applicable |
| ALLM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | SmartThings |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, SmartThings, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Virtual Surround Sound |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W | 64W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh | 109 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.38 kg | 5.85 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Samsung F6000F UN40F6000FFXZA 40"
- Strong smart (73rd percentile)
- Strong hdr (71st percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 42 specs.