Samsung The Frame LS03F 55"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
Samsung The Frame LS03F 55"
The Samsung The Frame TV is widely praised for its ultra-slim design, excellent matte anti-glare screen, and impressive art mode that makes it look like a real painting on the wall. Users love the picture quality, easy wall mounting, and the ability to blend into home decor. However, some criticize the expensive bezel frames, the mandatory $50/year art subscription for quality artwork, and the limited video quality adjustments compared to standard TVs. A few also find the operating system buggy and the wall mount system tricky for precise placement.
Pros
- Ultra-slim design
- Matte anti-glare screen
- Impressive art mode
- Easy wall mounting
- Great picture quality
Cons
- Expensive bezel frames
- Mandatory $50/year art subscription
- Limited video quality adjustments
- Buggy operating system
- Difficult precise wall mounting
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
| Samsung The Frame LS03F 55" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Quantum HDR | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Samsung Vision AI | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Vision AI | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Digital Plus | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 100W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | — | 28.39 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung The Frame LS03F 55"
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gaming (79th percentile)
- Strong display (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
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 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 42 specs.