Samsung Crystal UHD U8000H 43"
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000H 43"
Overall, buyers are pleased with the picture quality, brightness, and ease of use of this Samsung TV, with several praising its value and features. However, a few users report issues with slow video processing, limited settings, audio sync problems, and a lack of an HDMI cable, which temper the otherwise positive sentiment.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Bright and clear display
- Easy to set up and use
- Great value for money
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Slow video processing
- Limited settings options
- Audio sync issues
- No HDMI cable included
- Loud remote button clicks
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 Crystal UHD U8000H 43" | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array 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 | — | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor | 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 | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Samsung SmartThings, Alexa, Apple AirPlay | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 20W | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 231W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 231 kWh★ |
| Weight | 6.49 kg★ | 12.16 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000H 43"
- Strong affordability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong smart (75th percentile)
- Strong hdr (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong hdr (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000H 43"
No current pricing available
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 43 specs.
