TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55"
TCL
59 Overall Score
vs
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55"
Samsung
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55"
88 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Overall, buyers are very satisfied with this TCL TV, praising its excellent picture quality, true blacks thanks to local dimming, and high refresh rate ideal for gaming. Some note that the sound is below average and that a certified HDMI cable is needed for full 4K/120Hz/HDR performance. A few mention minor issues with streaming app default settings causing temporary poor image quality.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- True blacks with local dimming
- High refresh rate (144Hz)
- No reflection or glare
- Great for gaming (PS5/PC)
Cons
- Below average sound quality
- Requires certified HDMI cable for 4K/120Hz/HDR
- Streaming apps default settings cause temporary poor image
Picture quality 6
Local dimming 2
Sound quality 2
Refresh rate 2
Gaming performance 2
Reflection glare 1
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Smart Home
Streaming
Sports
Gaming
Corporate
Movies
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55" | Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | QD-Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision | HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Android TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit | Bixby, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant | SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.0.2 |
| Wattage | 30W | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 5★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | — | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | — | 235 kWh★ |
| Weight | 11.02 kg★ | 15.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55"
- Strong user sentiment (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong picture quality (78th percentile)
- Strong display (78th percentile)
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55"
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55"
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.