Vizio V Series V4K50S-0809 50"
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
What Buyers Say
Vizio V Series V4K50S-0809 50"
The Vizio TV receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its excellent picture quality, easy setup, and good value for the price, especially for gaming and OTA broadcasts. However, significant complaints include reliability issues like random shutdowns and freezing after a few months, a frustrating remote without a numeric keypad, and limited audio output options. Additionally, several buyers in Mexico report that the smart features do not work there, and one received a used unit sold as new.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy setup
- Good value for the price
- Great for gaming
- Customizable home screen
Cons
- Reliability issues after a few months
- Remote lacks numeric keypad
- Limited audio output options (optical only)
- Smart features do not work in Mexico
- WiFi connection drops occasionally
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
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
Scores
Specifications
| Vizio V Series V4K50S-0809 50" | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | LED | Mini-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 |
| Processor | IQ Active Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | 4K 48-60 fps Variable Refresh Rate | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | SmartCast | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay, Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 231W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 231 kWh★ |
| Weight | 10.00 kg★ | 12.38 kg |
Pros & Cons
Vizio V Series V4K50S-0809 50"
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
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
Vizio V Series V4K50S-0809 50"
No current pricing available
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.
