TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
TCL
92 Overall Score
vs
LG OLED evo C3 OLED42C3PUA 42"
LG
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
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
Brightness 8
Picture quality 9
Build quality 3
Sound quality 7
Operating system 5
Gaming performance 4
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Scores
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Movies
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | LG OLED evo C3 OLED42C3PUA 42" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 75" | 42" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | DCI-P3 95% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | TruMotion |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | a9 AI Processor Gen6 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 60W★ | 2W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 450W | 60W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 450 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 28.39 kg | 9.80 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
LG OLED evo C3 OLED42C3PUA 42"
- Strong gaming (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong picture quality (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 43 specs.