LG UQ70 Series 65UQ7050ZUD 65"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
LG UQ70 Series 65UQ7050ZUD 65"
The LG UQ70 Series 65" 4K TV is praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and sharp details, offering great value at around $400. Users appreciate the user-friendly smart features, easy setup, and sleek design, though some note the LG webOS can be clunky and there are only two HDMI ports. Overall, it's a solid budget-friendly choice for home entertainment.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great value for money
- User-friendly smart features
- Easy setup and installation
- Sleek and slim design
Cons
- Clunky LG webOS interface
- Only two HDMI ports
- Optical audio port placement issue with mounts
- Limited connectivity options
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 UQ70 Series 65UQ7050ZUD 65" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | None | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | α5 Gen5 AI Processor 4K | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | No, No | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast, SmartShare | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Digital | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 450W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 152 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 21.50 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG UQ70 Series 65UQ7050ZUD 65"
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average display (32nd 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 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 42 specs.