TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
TCL
91 Overall Score
vs
LG UHD TV UN6950 43"
LG
44 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
The TCL QM6K series is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and impressive 144Hz refresh rate, making it a top choice for both gaming and streaming. Users highlight the easy setup, intuitive Google TV interface (despite some ad clutter), and great value for the price. Common minor complaints include mediocre built-in speakers, a bright yellow LED indicator, and glare in very bright rooms, but most agree these are easily mitigated with a soundbar or simple adjustments.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and good contrast
- 144Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Easy setup and intuitive Google TV
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Bright yellow LED indicator on bottom
- Glare in very bright rooms
- Google TV interface has many ads
- Sound adjustment not available via optical output
Picture quality 15
Gaming performance 8
Value for money 10
Built in speakers 7
Google tv interface 8
Brightness and glare 5
LG UHD TV UN6950 43"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Gaming
Movies
Corporate
Outdoor
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Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | LG UHD TV UN6950 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | TruMotion 120 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Quad Core Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple Airplay 2, Apple Homekit |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Ultra Surround |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W★ | 500W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 12.38 kg | 8.30 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
LG UHD TV UN6950 43"
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Strong smart (67th percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.