TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48"
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
LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48"
The LG B4/B5 48-inch OLED is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent gaming performance with 120Hz and VRR support. Many users highlight its great value, especially for the price, making it an ideal entry-level OLED. However, a notable number of complaints focus on the frustrating Magic Remote, buggy WebOS interface, and occasional hardware failures or repair service issues. Overall, it delivers outstanding visuals but has significant software and remote design drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and infinite contrast
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Excellent gaming performance with 120Hz and VRR
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Frustrating Magic Remote with scroll wheel
- Buggy and slow WebOS interface
- Dim compared to higher-end OLEDs
- Noticeable glare in bright rooms
- Inconsistent volume levels
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 48" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | OLED Motion |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen 2 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | 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 | 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 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300mm x 200mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh | 176 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.38 kg | 11.52 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
LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
Pricing
LG OLED - B5 series OLED48B5PUA 48" offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.
