Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5"
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5"
Most buyers are thrilled with the picture quality, sound, and value of this Samsung TV, calling it a beautiful upgrade for a bedroom or first smart TV. However, one verified reviewer had a strongly negative experience, reporting that the 4K feature causes distracting focus shifts and that the image is as pixelated as an old set. A few users also noted missing parts or difficulties connecting external audio systems.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Good sound for bedroom
- Easy setup
- Amazing value for price
- Beautiful design
Cons
- 4K causes distracting focus shifts
- Pixelated image like old TV
- Missing parts and literature
- Difficult surround sound connection
- Poor user manual
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
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
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5" | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | — | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 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 |
| 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 |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 231W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 231 kWh★ |
| Weight | 7.12 kg★ | 12.38 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5"
- Strong affordability (70th percentile)
- Strong hdr (69th percentile)
- Below average smart (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average audio (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (18th percentile)18th %ile
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" offers 9.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 20 of 43 specs.
