LG QNED82A Series 55QNED82AUA 55"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
LG QNED82A Series 55QNED82AUA 55"
The TV generally receives positive feedback for its picture quality, color, and value for the price. However, several users report issues with the remote control, including a lack of a mute button and stiff buttons, and one user experienced persistent WiFi connectivity problems. The interface is also criticized for being cluttered, and the inability to add certain streaming apps like PBS without an external device is a notable drawback.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Good value for the price
- Nice color and clarity
- Easy setup
- Customizable settings
Cons
- Remote lacks mute button
- Stiff volume and channel buttons
- Cluttered home screen
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Cannot add PBS app without external device
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
The TCL QM8K is widely praised for its impressive brightness, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, rivaling OLED at a lower price point. While some users note minor issues with viewing angles, a glossy screen, and occasional dimming quirks, the overall sentiment is highly positive. A few users mention that the built-in speakers are surprisingly good, though the OS can be slow at times.
Pros
- Impressive brightness and HDR
- Vibrant colors near OLED quality
- Excellent gaming performance at 144Hz
- Good built-in sound quality
- Snappy Google TV interface
Cons
- Limited viewing angles off-center
- Glossy screen causing reflections in bright rooms
- Occasional dimming issues in games and movies
- Bulky design from side/back
- Slow operating system at times
Scores
Specifications
| LG QNED82A Series 55QNED82AUA 55" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QNED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | — | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | — | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | — | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | — | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | — | ✓★ |
| HLG | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | — | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 5.1.3 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 450W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | — | 28.39 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG QNED82A Series 55QNED82AUA 55"
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong display (75th percentile)
- Below average smart (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 22 of 42 specs.