TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
TCL
94 Overall Score
vs
Toshiba M450 QLED 43M450SU 42.5"
Toshiba
63 Overall Score
Scores
Streaming
Smart Home
Budget
Sports
Gaming
Movies
Corporate
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6" | Toshiba M450 QLED 43M450SU 42.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 42.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | 4000:1 |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | Quantum HDR |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Rate 120 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | REGZA AI Engine ZR Gen4 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay, Miracast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Ring |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 14W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W | 200W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh | 200 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.38 kg | 5.90 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Toshiba M450 QLED 43M450SU 42.5"
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong hdr (78th percentile)
- Strong audio (75th percentile)
- Below average display (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.