TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA26 65"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
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
Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA26 65"
Overall, buyers are pleased with the Insignia 65-inch F50 Series Smart Fire TV, especially for its price, picture quality, and easy setup. Many highlight the vibrant colors and sharp 4K resolution, making it a great value for a large-screen TV. However, a significant number of users report issues with the remote lag, slow operating system, and occasional glitches or defects, with some experiencing sound problems or the TV turning off unexpectedly. While most recommend it for budget-conscious buyers, a few advise spending more for a more reliable model.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Easy setup
- Good value for price
- Fire TV built-in
Cons
- Remote lag
- Slow operating system
- Sound quality issues
- Occasional glitches
- Defective units
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA26 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 64.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | None |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | HDR Compatible |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W | 45W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh★ | 279 kWh |
| Weight | 12.38 kg★ | 14.10 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA26 65"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 18 of 42 specs.
