TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Samsung S84F QN65S84FAEXZA 64.5"
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
Samsung S84F QN65S84FAEXZA 64.5"
The Samsung 65" S84F OLED TV delivers stunning picture quality with deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent contrast that rivals or even surpasses competitors like LG. Setup can be finicky, requiring workarounds for forced Smart Hub and AI pop-ups, but once configured it performs flawlessly. Users praise its sleek design, seamless connectivity with Samsung devices, and great value for an OLED. Minor complaints include a mediocre remote and initial software annoyances.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent contrast and brightness
- Sleek and thin design
- Seamless Samsung device connectivity
Cons
- Forced Smart Hub setup
- Annoying AI pop-up notifications
- Mediocre remote control quality
- Initial setup requires workarounds
- No audio outputs for home theater
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | Samsung S84F QN65S84FAEXZA 64.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 64.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Xcelerator Turbo |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR 10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium (AMD Adaptive Sync) |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Amazon Alexa, SmartThings |
| 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 Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W★ | 255W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh★ | 255 kWh |
| Weight | 12.38 kg★ | 16.10 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
Samsung S84F QN65S84FAEXZA 64.5"
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 42 specs.
