Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA24 65"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA24 65"
The Insignia 4K Smart Fire TV earns mostly positive feedback for its picture quality, color, and value, especially as a budget option. Many users praise its ease of setup and use, with some noting it works well for gaming and streaming. However, a significant minority report reliability issues such as HDMI ports failing, apps crashing, and the TV freezing or turning off unexpectedly, which lowers the overall score.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Vivid colors
- Good value for money
- Easy setup
- Lightweight and easy to mount
Cons
- HDMI ports fail
- Apps crash or freeze
- Sound quality is low
- Laggy and slow interface
- Reliability issues
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-65F501NA24 65" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 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 | — | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | HDR Compatible | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | 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 | 20W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS | 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 | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 212W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 212 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 12.52 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA24 65"
- Strong smart (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
- Strong hdr (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
- Below average display (33rd percentile)
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 14 of 42 specs.