TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"

TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"

TCL
61 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

Samsung
98 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"

72 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews

The TCL QM5 85-inch TV impresses with its bright Mini-LED display, deep blacks, and smooth gaming performance at a competitive price. However, some users report lag, freezing, and mediocre audio quality, with a few questioning the value compared to higher-end brands. Overall, it offers strong picture quality and smart features for the cost, but reliability concerns temper enthusiasm.

Pros
  • Bright Mini-LED display
  • Deep blacks and good contrast
  • Smooth gaming performance
  • Competitive price
  • Easy setup
Cons
  • Lag and freezing issues
  • Mediocre audio quality
  • Not as bright as higher-end models
  • Missing some apps (e.g., Spectrum)
  • Occasional internet disconnection
👍 Picture quality 5
🤔 Brightness 4
👍 Gaming performance 2
👎 Audio quality 2
👎 Performance lag 3
👍 Value for money 4

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

88 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews

Overall, users are highly satisfied with this TV, praising its exceptional brightness, vivid colors, and sharp picture quality. Many highlight the immersive experience for gaming and movies, with several noting the impressive soundstage and responsive UI. A few minor criticisms include the lack of 8K content and a desire for more remote control options, but these do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive sentiment.

Pros
  • Exceptional brightness
  • Vivid colors
  • Sharp picture quality
  • Immersive soundstage
  • Responsive UI
Cons
  • Lack of 8K content
  • Remote control limited options
  • UI could be improved
👍 Brightness 8
👍 Color quality 7
👍 Picture quality 6
👍 Sound quality 5
👍 Gaming experience 3
🤔 Ui responsiveness 3

Scores

Smart Home
TCL
76
Samsung
98
Streaming
TCL
72
Samsung
98
Budget
TCL
72
Samsung
96
Sports
TCL
65
Samsung
96
Corporate
TCL
59
Samsung
95
Gaming
TCL
59
Samsung
89
Movies
TCL
52
Samsung
82
Outdoor
TCL
41
Samsung
66
Portable
TCL
43
Samsung
63

Specifications

TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
Display
Size84.5"75"
Resolution4K8K★
Panel TypeQLEDMini-LED★
BacklightFull-Array LEDMini-LED★
Aspect Ratio—16:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finish—matte
Picture Quality
Contrast Ratio—infinite
Color Gamut—Not Specified by Manufacturer
Color Depth—10-bit★
Motion TechMotion Rate 240Motion Xcelerator 240 Hz
ProcessorTCL AIPQ ProcessorNQ8 AI Gen3 Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Dolby Vision✗✗
HDR10+✓✓
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
VRRVRRFreeSync Premium Pro, VRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVTizen
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant, Amazon AlexaAmazon Alexa, Bixby
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay 2Apple AirPlay
Works WithGoogle Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home—
Audio
Speaker Config2.16.2.4
Wattage—90W★
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:XDolby Atmos
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports35★
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports14★
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E★
Bluetooth5.4★5.3
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount600x400400x300
Power & Size
Power—327W★
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy250 kWh★607 kWh
Weight32.61 kg30.80 kg★

Pros & Cons

TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"

  • Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong hdr (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

  • Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong audio (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home