TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55"
TCL
51 Overall Score
vs
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55"
Samsung
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55"
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The TCL TV delivers stunning picture quality and vivid colors that many reviewers find immersive for movies and shows, with excellent value for the price. However, serious gaming lag issues with Xbox Series X and COD Black Ops 6 are a dealbreaker for gamers, and some users report freezing or frame-skipping during streaming. Setup is easy and the Google TV interface is snappy, but sound quality is mediocre and best paired with a soundbar.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vivid and accurate colors
- Excellent value for money
- Easy setup with Google TV
- Lightweight and easy to wall mount
Cons
- Severe gaming lag with Xbox Series X
- Freezing and frame-skipping during streaming
- Mediocre built-in sound quality
- Netflix location validation annoyance
- Firestick power control incompatibility
Picture quality 7
Gaming performance 1
Streaming stability 1
Value for money 3
Sound quality 3
Ease of setup 4
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55" | Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QD-Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | nearly the entire DCI-P3 color space | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 with MEMC Frame Insertion | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor with Deep Learning AI | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Bixby, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast | SmartThings |
| Works With | — | SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.0.2 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 5★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 76x48 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | — | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | — | 235 kWh★ |
| Weight | 15.83 kg | 15.01 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55"
- Strong hdr (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong gaming (71st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55"
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55"
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.