TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
TCL
91 Overall Score
vs
Hisense U6 Series 50U6SF 49.5"
Hisense
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Hisense U6 Series 50U6SF 49.5"
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | Hisense U6 Series 50U6SF 49.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | QLED Color |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Hi-View AI Engine |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home |
| 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 | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh | 212 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.38 kg | 10.12 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
Hisense U6 Series 50U6SF 49.5"
- Strong gaming (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
- Below average display (35th percentile)
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Hisense U6 Series 50U6SF 49.5"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 43 specs.
