TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55"
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
What Buyers Say
TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55"
The TCL TV delivers stunning picture quality and vivid colors that many reviewers find immersive for movies and shows, with excellent value for the price. However, serious gaming lag issues with Xbox Series X and COD Black Ops 6 are a dealbreaker for gamers, and some users report freezing or frame-skipping during streaming. Setup is easy and the Google TV interface is snappy, but sound quality is mediocre and best paired with a soundbar.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vivid and accurate colors
- Excellent value for money
- Easy setup with Google TV
- Lightweight and easy to wall mount
Cons
- Severe gaming lag with Xbox Series X
- Freezing and frame-skipping during streaming
- Mediocre built-in sound quality
- Netflix location validation annoyance
- Firestick power control incompatibility
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
Overall, users are highly satisfied with this TV, praising its exceptional brightness, vivid colors, and sharp picture quality. Many highlight the immersive experience for gaming and movies, with several noting the impressive soundstage and responsive UI. A few minor criticisms include the lack of 8K content and a desire for more remote control options, but these do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive sentiment.
Pros
- Exceptional brightness
- Vivid colors
- Sharp picture quality
- Immersive soundstage
- Responsive UI
Cons
- Lack of 8K content
- Remote control limited options
- UI could be improved
Scores
Specifications
| TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55" | Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | nearly the entire DCI-P3 color space | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 with MEMC Frame Insertion | Motion Xcelerator 240 Hz |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor with Deep Learning AI | NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast | Apple AirPlay |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 6.2.4 |
| Wattage | — | 90W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 5★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 4★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 76x48 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 327W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 607 kWh★ |
| Weight | 15.83 kg★ | 30.80 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55"
- Strong hdr (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong gaming (71st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong audio (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.