TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
Samsung QN80F Series QN65QN80FAFXZA 65"
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 QN80F Series QN65QN80FAFXZA 65"
Overall, users are highly satisfied with this Samsung TV, praising its exceptional picture quality, vivid colors, deep blacks, and smooth motion. Many highlight the great value and ease of setup, though some note issues with eARC connectivity, side-angle viewing, and occasional slow response. Audio quality receives mixed feedback, with several recommending a soundbar for the best experience.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Vivid colors and deep blacks
- Smooth motion for gaming and sports
- Easy setup and user-friendly settings
- Great value for money
Cons
- eARC connectivity issues
- Poor side-angle viewing
- Occasional slow response
- Audio needs soundbar for best experience
- Settings can be ambiguous
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6" | Samsung QN80F Series QN65QN80FAFXZA 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array 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 | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR 10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | SmartThings, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 4.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 30W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W | 175W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh★ | 406 kWh |
| Weight | 12.38 kg★ | 22.68 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 QN80F Series QN65QN80FAFXZA 65"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.