TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
LG QNED 86QNED82AUA 86"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
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
LG QNED 86QNED82AUA 86"
The LG 86" UT75 Series TV receives mostly positive feedback, with users praising its massive screen size, vibrant picture quality, and excellent value for the price. Many appreciate the easy setup and smooth smart features, though some report issues with WiFi connectivity, backlight failures, and a cheap-feeling remote. Overall, it's a great choice for those seeking a large, budget-friendly TV for movies and casual gaming, but not ideal for high-end home theater or fast-paced gaming due to 60Hz and limited HDR.
Pros
- Huge screen size
- Great picture quality
- Excellent value for money
- Easy setup
- Smooth smart features
Cons
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Backlight failure
- Cheap remote
- App switching delay
- Limited HDR brightness
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | LG QNED 86QNED82AUA 86" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 75" | 86.4" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | 100% color volume |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Dynamic Tone Mapping |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync, 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, Google Cast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 60W | 60W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 450W | 38W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 450 kWh | 412 kWh★ |
| Weight | 28.39 kg★ | 45.49 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 QNED 86QNED82AUA 86"
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.