TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
TCL
95 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Q80C Series E1SAMQN55Q80CARB 54.6"
Samsung
43 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
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Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6" | Samsung Q80C Series E1SAMQN55Q80CARB 54.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 54.6" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | 100% Color Volume |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Neural Quantum Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Quantum HDR+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 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 | — |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | — |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| 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★ | — |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 12.38 kg★ | 19.82 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Samsung Q80C Series E1SAMQN55Q80CARB 54.6"
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Strong gaming (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"0.007score per dollar
vs
Samsung Q80C Series E1SAMQN55Q80CARB 54.6"0.001score per dollar
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6" offers 7.0x better value for money
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
Samsung Q80C Series E1SAMQN55Q80CARB 54.6"
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 42 specs.
