TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
What Buyers Say
TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"
This budget TCL Google TV earns mostly positive marks for its price, vivid colors, and easy-to-use Google interface, making it a solid pick for a bedroom or secondary TV. However, several reviewers noted drawbacks like weak speakers, inconsistent backlighting, ghosting in games, and a plasticky build. It's recommended for casual TV watching, but gamers or picky viewers may want to look elsewhere.
Pros
- Great value for price
- Vivid colors
- Easy-to-use Google interface
- Good for bedroom size
- Bluetooth and IR remote
Cons
- Weak speakers
- Inconsistent backlighting
- Ghosting in games
- Plasticky build
- Cluttered menu with ads
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
The Panasonic Z85A OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise its excellent picture quality, solid build, and reasonable price for an OLED. Users highlight fast picture startup, brilliant colors even in bright rooms, and impressive upscaling of older content. Minor complaints include audio that doesn't match the hype without a soundbar, occasional input lag with external audio systems, and confusion between Fire TV and antenna guides. Overall, it's seen as a safe, high-value choice from a trusted brand.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Fast image startup
- Brilliant colors in bright rooms
- Impressive upscaling of older content
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Audio quality overpromised without soundbar
- Input lag with external audio systems
- Confusion between Fire TV and antenna guides
- Initial picture not immediately stunning
- Soundbar recommended for best audio
Scores
Specifications
| TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43" | Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42.5" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | OLED/Ultimate Contrast |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | Wide Color Spectrum |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 | Auto AI |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor | HCX Pro AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay, Mirroring |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 30W | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital | Theater Surround Pro |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 200W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 200 kWh | 130 kWh★ |
| Weight | 6.62 kg★ | 17.46 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average display (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 73 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.
