TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"

TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"

TCL
61 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"

Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"

Samsung
95 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"

72 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews

The TCL QM5 85-inch TV impresses with its bright Mini-LED display, deep blacks, and smooth gaming performance at a competitive price. However, some users report lag, freezing, and mediocre audio quality, with a few questioning the value compared to higher-end brands. Overall, it offers strong picture quality and smart features for the cost, but reliability concerns temper enthusiasm.

Pros
  • Bright Mini-LED display
  • Deep blacks and good contrast
  • Smooth gaming performance
  • Competitive price
  • Easy setup
Cons
  • Lag and freezing issues
  • Mediocre audio quality
  • Not as bright as higher-end models
  • Missing some apps (e.g., Spectrum)
  • Occasional internet disconnection
👍 Picture quality 5
🤔 Brightness 4
👍 Gaming performance 2
👎 Audio quality 2
👎 Performance lag 3
👍 Value for money 4

Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"

88 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

Overall, users are highly satisfied with this Samsung Neo QLED TV, praising its exceptional picture quality, brightness, and contrast. The AI features and easy setup are also highlighted as major positives. Some minor issues were noted, such as difficulty connecting external devices and a desire for louder volume, but these do not overshadow the overall positive sentiment.

Pros
  • Exceptional picture quality
  • Brightness and contrast
  • AI features
  • Easy setup
  • Smooth motion handling
Cons
  • Finicky external device connection
  • Volume could be louder
  • Heavy, needs two people to move
👍 Picture quality 7
👍 Brightness contrast 4
👍 Ai features 2
👍 Ease of setup 3
🤔 Sound quality 3
👎 Connectivity 1

Scores

Sports
TCL
65
Samsung
95
Streaming
TCL
72
Samsung
94
Budget
TCL
72
Samsung
93
Smart Home
TCL
76
Samsung
91
Corporate
TCL
59
Samsung
90
Gaming
TCL
59
Samsung
88
Movies
TCL
52
Samsung
82
Outdoor
TCL
41
Samsung
77
Portable
TCL
43
Samsung
60

Specifications

TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"
Display
Size84.5"100"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeQLEDMini-LED★
BacklightFull-Array LEDMini-LED★
Aspect Ratio—16:9
Curved✗✗
Picture Quality
Brightness—1000 nits★
Contrast Ratio—infinite
Color Gamut—Not Specified by Manufacturer
Color Depth—10-bit★
Motion TechMotion Rate 240Motion Xcelerator 144Hz
ProcessorTCL AIPQ ProcessorNQ4 AI Gen2 Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Dolby Vision✗✗
HDR10+✓✓
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
VRRVRRFreeSync Premium Pro, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVTizen
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant, Amazon AlexaAlexa
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay 2SmartThings
Works WithGoogle Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeAlexa
Audio
Speaker Config2.14.0
Wattage—30W★
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:XDolby Atmos
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports34★
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports12★
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.4★5.3
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount600x400600x400
Power & Size
Power—175W★
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy250 kWh★662 kWh
Weight32.61 kg★60.28 kg

Pros & Cons

TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"

  • Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong hdr (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)

Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"

  • Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong hdr (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile

Pricing

TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85" is $2,950 cheaper (4.5x less).

TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"0.072score per dollar
vs
Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"0.025score per dollar

TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85" offers 2.9x better value for money

TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"

Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"

Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.

Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home

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