Samsung Q8F Series QN55Q8FAAFXZA 55"
Samsung
72 Overall Score
vs
TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 55"
TCL
79 Overall Score
Scores
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Corporate
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Specifications
| Samsung Q8F Series QN55Q8FAAFXZA 55" | TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 54.6" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | semi_glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | 100% of BT.2020 Color |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144 Hz | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | TSR AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 40W★ | 325W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 249 kWh★ | 325 kWh |
| Weight | 13.88 kg | 13.29 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F Series QN55Q8FAAFXZA 55"
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 55"
- Strong picture quality (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average display (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Q8F Series QN55Q8FAAFXZA 55"0.141score per dollar
vs
TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 55"0.294score per dollar
TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 55" offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM7L Series 55QM7L 55"
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 43 specs.
