TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
TCL
92 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 3 K85S30 85"
Sony
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
The TCL QM6K series is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and impressive 144Hz refresh rate, making it a top choice for both gaming and streaming. Users highlight the easy setup, intuitive Google TV interface (despite some ad clutter), and great value for the price. Common minor complaints include mediocre built-in speakers, a bright yellow LED indicator, and glare in very bright rooms, but most agree these are easily mitigated with a soundbar or simple adjustments.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and good contrast
- 144Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Easy setup and intuitive Google TV
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Bright yellow LED indicator on bottom
- Glare in very bright rooms
- Google TV interface has many ads
- Sound adjustment not available via optical output
Picture quality 15
Gaming performance 8
Value for money 10
Built in speakers 7
Google tv interface 8
Brightness and glare 5
Sony BRAVIA 3 K85S30 85"
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | Sony BRAVIA 3 K85S30 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | Triluminos Pro |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motionflow XR 240 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | 4K HDR Processor X1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | No |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W★ | 372W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh★ | 690 kWh |
| Weight | 12.38 kg★ | 44.95 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Sony BRAVIA 3 K85S30 85"
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong display (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"0.205score per dollar
vs
Sony BRAVIA 3 K85S30 85"0.082score per dollar
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.
