TCL QM6K Series 75QM6K 75"
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM6K Series 75QM6K 75"
This TCL QM6K TV delivers impressive picture quality with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and excellent brightness at a very competitive price. Gamers and sports fans appreciate the smooth motion handling and low input lag, while the anti-glare screen and Google TV interface are consistent highlights. Minor drawbacks include a wide stand, a glowing yellow light on the bottom, and occasional remote issues, but most users feel the value is outstanding. Overall, it's a top-tier choice for anyone wanting premium features without the OLED price tag.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Great brightness and anti-glare
- Smooth motion handling
- Low input lag for gaming
Cons
- Wide stand base
- Glowing yellow LED on bottom
- Occasional remote glitches
- Lacks Apple Music app
- No full HDMI 2.1 support
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
The Panasonic Z85A OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise its excellent picture quality, solid build, and reasonable price for an OLED. Users highlight fast picture startup, brilliant colors even in bright rooms, and impressive upscaling of older content. Minor complaints include audio that doesn't match the hype without a soundbar, occasional input lag with external audio systems, and confusion between Fire TV and antenna guides. Overall, it's seen as a safe, high-value choice from a trusted brand.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Fast image startup
- Brilliant colors in bright rooms
- Impressive upscaling of older content
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Audio quality overpromised without soundbar
- Input lag with external audio systems
- Confusion between Fire TV and antenna guides
- Initial picture not immediately stunning
- Soundbar recommended for best audio
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 75QM6K 75" | Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 75" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | 7000:1 | OLED/Ultimate Contrast |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | Wide Color Spectrum |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Auto AI |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | HCX Pro AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay, Mirroring |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 40W | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Theater Surround Pro |
| 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★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 312W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 312 kWh | 130 kWh★ |
| Weight | 23.00 kg | 17.46 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 75QM6K 75"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (88th percentile)88th %ile
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 75QM6K 75" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.
