LG C2 Series OLED83C2PUA 83"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
LG C2 Series OLED83C2PUA 83"
The LG C2 83" OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users who praise its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and excellent color accuracy. Reviewers highlight it as a worthy upgrade from projectors and other TV brands, noting its value for money compared to newer models. While brightness is adequate for most rooms, users caution against very bright environments. The smart interface and gaming performance are also highly regarded, though built-in sound is considered merely acceptable.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great value for money
- Excellent gaming performance
- Fast and responsive smart interface
Cons
- Built-in sound is only acceptable
- Brightness may be insufficient in very bright rooms
- Requires two people for setup
- No significant upgrade over C3 for the price
- Picture-in-picture input options limited
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
| LG C2 Series OLED83C2PUA 83" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 83" | 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 | Billion Rich Colors | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | α9 Gen 5 AI Processor 4K | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision IQ, Cinema HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | NVIDIA G-SYNC, FreeSync Premium, VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, HomeKit, Room to Room Share | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 40W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | 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 | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 450W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | 32.24 kg | 28.39 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG C2 Series OLED83C2PUA 83"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %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 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.
