TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
KTC H27T13 32"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
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
KTC H27T13 32"
The KTC monitor delivers impressive picture quality and value, especially after calibration. Users praise its vibrant colors, high brightness, and HDR performance, though some note out-of-the-box settings need adjustment. A few reviewers experienced backlight bleed or flickering at high refresh rates, but overall satisfaction is high for the price.
Pros
- Vibrant colors after calibration
- Excellent HDR performance
- High brightness
- Great value for money
- Good response time
Cons
- Backlight bleed on some units
- Flickering at 144Hz
- Artifacts at 160Hz
- Height not adjustable
- No OSD software for Windows
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | KTC H27T13 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 27" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | IPS |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | 100% High Color Gamut, 123% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | — |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync, G-Sync |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | — |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | — |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | — |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 12.38 kg | 4.30 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- 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
KTC H27T13 32"
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong gaming (67th percentile)
- Below average audio (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average smart (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 21 of 42 specs.