Sony A90K XR42A90K 42"
Sony
67 Overall Score
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TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
TCL
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony A90K XR42A90K 42"
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TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
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
Brightness 8
Picture quality 9
Build quality 3
Sound quality 7
Operating system 5
Gaming performance 4
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Specifications
| Sony A90K XR42A90K 42" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 8.5 ms★ | — |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Voice Assist | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple Airplay, Chromecast Built-In | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Apple HomeKit | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 25W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | 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 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 450W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | 29.30 kg | 28.39 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony A90K XR42A90K 42"
- Strong hdr (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gaming (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong display (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
- 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
Sony A90K XR42A90K 42"0.048score per dollar
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TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"0.067score per dollar
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5" offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 43 specs.
