Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
What Buyers Say
Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5"
Most buyers are thrilled with the picture quality, sound, and value of this Samsung TV, calling it a beautiful upgrade for a bedroom or first smart TV. However, one verified reviewer had a strongly negative experience, reporting that the 4K feature causes distracting focus shifts and that the image is as pixelated as an old set. A few users also noted missing parts or difficulties connecting external audio systems.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Good sound for bedroom
- Easy setup
- Amazing value for price
- Beautiful design
Cons
- 4K causes distracting focus shifts
- Pixelated image like old TV
- Missing parts and literature
- Difficult surround sound connection
- Poor user manual
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
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
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42.5" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | QLED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | — | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | — | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 450W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | 7.12 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5"
- Strong hdr (71st percentile)
- Below average smart (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average audio (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average gaming (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average display (19th percentile)19th %ile
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
- 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
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 21 of 42 specs.