TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
What Buyers Say
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
Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
The TV receives high marks for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and sharpness, with many users impressed by the visual experience. However, reliability is a major concern, as one verified reviewer reported multiple issues like black lines and power failures after just 13 months. Setup can be tricky if the language defaults to Arabic, and delivery service from Amazon has been criticized for not meeting expectations. Overall, buyers love the picture and features but worry about long-term durability.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant and crisp colors
- Sharp and detailed image
- Lightweight and compact design
- Built-in Apple TV
Cons
- Reliability issues after 13 months
- Black horizontal lines on screen
- Power-on failures
- Initial setup language defaulted to Arabic
- Poor delivery service from Amazon
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 49.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | Dynamic Crystal Color |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Crystal Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Tap View |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2CH |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Q-Symphony |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W | 30W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 12.38 kg | 12.20 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average hdr (35th percentile)
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" offers 4.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 42 specs.
