LG G4 Series OLED83G4WUA 83"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
LG G4 Series OLED83G4WUA 83"
The LG 83" G4 OLED TV delivers stunning picture quality with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and impressive brightness, especially in the 83-inch model with MLA technology. However, many buyers report significant issues with Best Buy's delivery, installation, and customer service, including damaged open-box units, missing accessories, and poor installation experiences. Some users also note motion blur with 24fps content, Wi-Fi connectivity problems, and occasional panel defects like burn-in or banding. Overall, the TV itself is highly praised, but the purchasing and service experience can be frustrating.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Impressive brightness with MLA
- Great for gaming
- Sleek design
Cons
- Poor Best Buy delivery and installation
- Missing accessories in open-box units
- Motion blur with 24fps content
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- Panel defects like burn-in or banding
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
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
Scores
Specifications
| LG G4 Series OLED83G4WUA 83" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 83.5" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% ColorVolume | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | OLED Motion | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | α11 AI Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 4W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 278W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 511 kWh | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | 40.91 kg | 28.39 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG G4 Series OLED83G4WUA 83"
- Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 43 specs.