TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"
TCL
61 Overall Score
vs
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 84.5"
Samsung
86 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 The Frame Pro LS03FW 84.5"
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Scores
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Outdoor
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Specifications
| TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85" | Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 84.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 84.5" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QD-Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home | SmartThings, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0.2 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 5★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 259W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 250 kWh★ | 483 kWh |
| Weight | 32.61 kg★ | 40.82 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 The Frame Pro LS03FW 84.5"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"0.072score per dollar
vs
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 84.5"0.031score per dollar
TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85" offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 84.5"
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.
