TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"

TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"

TCL
67 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

Samsung
98 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"

72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

This budget TCL Google TV earns mostly positive marks for its price, vivid colors, and easy-to-use Google interface, making it a solid pick for a bedroom or secondary TV. However, several reviewers noted drawbacks like weak speakers, inconsistent backlighting, ghosting in games, and a plasticky build. It's recommended for casual TV watching, but gamers or picky viewers may want to look elsewhere.

Pros
  • Great value for price
  • Vivid colors
  • Easy-to-use Google interface
  • Good for bedroom size
  • Bluetooth and IR remote
Cons
  • Weak speakers
  • Inconsistent backlighting
  • Ghosting in games
  • Plasticky build
  • Cluttered menu with ads
👍 Value for money 4
🤔 Picture quality 5
👎 Sound quality 3
👎 Gaming performance 3
👎 Build quality 2
👍 Smart tv interface 3

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

88 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews

Overall, users are highly satisfied with this TV, praising its exceptional brightness, vivid colors, and sharp picture quality. Many highlight the immersive experience for gaming and movies, with several noting the impressive soundstage and responsive UI. A few minor criticisms include the lack of 8K content and a desire for more remote control options, but these do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive sentiment.

Pros
  • Exceptional brightness
  • Vivid colors
  • Sharp picture quality
  • Immersive soundstage
  • Responsive UI
Cons
  • Lack of 8K content
  • Remote control limited options
  • UI could be improved
👍 Brightness 8
👍 Color quality 7
👍 Picture quality 6
👍 Sound quality 5
👍 Gaming experience 3
🤔 Ui responsiveness 3

Scores

Smart Home
TCL
78
Samsung
98
Streaming
TCL
76
Samsung
98
Budget
TCL
73
Samsung
96
Sports
TCL
61
Samsung
96
Corporate
TCL
49
Samsung
95
Gaming
TCL
55
Samsung
89
Movies
TCL
61
Samsung
82
Portable
TCL
69
Samsung
63
Outdoor
TCL
45
Samsung
66

Specifications

TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
Display
Size42.5"75"
Resolution4K8K★
Panel TypeQLEDMini-LED★
BacklightDirect LEDMini-LED★
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finish—matte
Picture Quality
Contrast Ratio—infinite
Color GamutDCI-P3Not Specified by Manufacturer
Color Depth—10-bit★
Motion TechMotion Rate 240Motion Xcelerator 240 Hz
ProcessorTCL AIPQ ProcessorNQ8 AI Gen3 Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Dolby Vision✓★✗
HDR10+✓✓
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
VRRVRRFreeSync Premium Pro, VRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVTizen
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant, Amazon AlexaAmazon Alexa, Bixby
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay 2Apple AirPlay
Works WithAmazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home—
Audio
Speaker Config2.06.2.4
Wattage30W90W★
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby DigitalDolby Atmos
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports35★
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports14★
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E★
Bluetooth5.25.3★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✗✓★
VESA Mount100x200400x300
Power & Size
Power200W★327W
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy200 kWh★607 kWh
Weight6.62 kg★30.80 kg

Pros & Cons

TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"

  • Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong social proof (75th percentile)
  • Below average display (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

  • Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong audio (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile

Pricing

TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43" is $2,448 cheaper (11.2x less).

TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"0.277score per dollar
vs
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"0.036score per dollar

TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43" offers 7.7x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.

TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43" Better at:

Portable

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorCorporateStreamingSmart Home

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