TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Samsung Q6F Series QN65Q6FAAFXZA 65"
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 Q6F Series QN65Q6FAAFXZA 65"
The Samsung Q6F 65" QLED TV generally receives positive feedback for its vibrant picture quality, good color accuracy, and smart features like SamsungVision AI. Many users find it a great value for the price, especially for gaming and streaming. However, there are significant complaints about the Tizen operating system being slow and unresponsive, and some users experienced hardware defects or poor customer service. The TV's sound quality is adequate for most, but a few reviewers noted issues with speaker popping or inadequate volume.
Pros
- Vibrant picture quality
- Good color accuracy
- Great value for the price
- Smooth gaming performance
- Easy setup
Cons
- Slow and unresponsive Tizen OS
- Hardware defects (dead pixels, backlight issues)
- Poor customer service and return policy
- Speaker popping sounds
- Inadequate volume for noisy environments
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | Samsung Q6F Series QN65Q6FAAFXZA 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | 100% Color Volume |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Q4 Lite Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+ |
| 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 | Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Object Tracking Sound Lite |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W | 118W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh | 226 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.38 kg★ | 14.20 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 Q6F Series QN65Q6FAAFXZA 65"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong display (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong hdr (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 42 specs.
