TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 98"
TCL
78 Overall Score
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Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"
Samsung
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 98"
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Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"
88 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Overall, users are highly satisfied with this Samsung Neo QLED TV, praising its exceptional picture quality, brightness, and contrast. The AI features and easy setup are also highlighted as major positives. Some minor issues were noted, such as difficulty connecting external devices and a desire for louder volume, but these do not overshadow the overall positive sentiment.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Brightness and contrast
- AI features
- Easy setup
- Smooth motion handling
Cons
- Finicky external device connection
- Volume could be louder
- Heavy, needs two people to move
Picture quality 7
Brightness contrast 4
Ai features 2
Ease of setup 3
Sound quality 3
Connectivity 1
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Specifications
| TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 98" | Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 97.5" | 100" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 6000 nits★ | 1000 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 6000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 7000:1 | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% of BT.2020 Color | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | New TSR AI Processor Pro | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), HDR 10+, HDR 10 | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Gemini | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | Google Home, Apple Home | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1.2 | 4.0 |
| Wattage | — | 30W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x500 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 575W | 175W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 575 kWh★ | 662 kWh |
| Weight | 55.02 kg★ | 60.28 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM8L Series 98QM8L 98"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong hdr (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 42 specs.