TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
TCL
92 Overall Score
vs
Roku Select Series 55R5D5CA 55"
Roku
49 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
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
Brightness 8
Picture quality 9
Build quality 3
Sound quality 7
Operating system 5
Gaming performance 4
Roku Select Series 55R5D5CA 55"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Smart Home
Streaming
Sports
Budget
Corporate
Gaming
Movies
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | Roku Select Series 55R5D5CA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 75" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | 330 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | Quantum Dot Layer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | — |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast | AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 60W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X | DTS:X Passthrough: No |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 200x100 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 450W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 450 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 28.39 kg | 9.10 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
- Below average affordability (35th percentile)
Roku Select Series 55R5D5CA 55"
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong smart (71st percentile)
- Strong picture quality (69th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 42 specs.