Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43"
The Insignia Fire TV 4K is widely praised for its excellent value, sharp picture quality, and seamless Fire TV integration. Users highlight the convenience of built-in streaming apps and Alexa voice control, though some note the built-in speakers are average. Overall, it is seen as a budget-friendly powerhouse that outperforms its price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp 4K picture quality
- Built-in Fire TV with streaming apps
- Alexa voice control
- Lightweight and easy to handle
Cons
- Average built-in speakers
- Blacks not as deep as premium models
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
| Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | None | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | HDR Compatible | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 165W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 165 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 5.84 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43"
- Strong smart (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile)
- Below average display (13th percentile)13th %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
Pricing
Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 42 specs.
