TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
TCL
94 Overall Score
vs
Samsung S90H QN42S90HAEXZA 42"
Samsung
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
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
Samsung S90H QN42S90HAEXZA 42"
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Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6" | Samsung S90H QN42S90HAEXZA 42" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 42" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Xcelerator 165Hz |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR 10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium (AMD Adaptive Sync), G-SYNC (NVIDIA Adaptive Sy |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Bixby, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | SmartThings |
| 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 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh | 155 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.38 kg | 8.30 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Samsung S90H QN42S90HAEXZA 42"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"0.009score per dollar
vs
Samsung S90H QN42S90HAEXZA 42"0.002score per dollar
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6" offers 4.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 42 specs.
