Samsung QN90D Series QN98QN90D 98"
Samsung
46 Overall Score
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TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
TCL
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung QN90D Series QN98QN90D 98"
No customer feedback yet
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
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Specifications
| Samsung QN90D Series QN98QN90D 98" | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 98" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | Neo Quantum HDR+ | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Real Depth Enhancer Pro | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Neo Quantum HDR+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast, AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 9.1.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Object Tracking Sound+ | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 231W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 231 kWh★ |
| Weight | — | 12.38 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung QN90D Series QN98QN90D 98"
- Strong audio (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong picture quality (78th percentile)
- Strong gaming (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Samsung QN90D Series QN98QN90D 98"
No current pricing available
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 42 specs.
