Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85"
The Samsung Q8F QLED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its vibrant colors, sharp 120Hz screen, and excellent contrast. Users praise the picture quality for movies and gaming, though some note issues with lag, app crashes, and bloatware. A few reviewers mention the screen is glossy and brightness can be adjusted for comfort.
Pros
- Vibrant colors
- Sharp 120Hz screen
- Excellent contrast
- Great for gaming
- Good HDR performance
Cons
- Lag and app crashes
- Bloatware
- Glossy screen
- Brightness issues at night
- No Dolby Atmos support
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
| Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge 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 | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Q4 AI 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 | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 20W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| 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 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 494W | 450W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 494 kWh | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | 40.40 kg | 28.39 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F Series QN85Q8FAAFXZA 85"
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
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
Pricing
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.
