TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
LG QNED - 70A series 55QNED70AUA 55.2"
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 QNED - 70A series 55QNED70AUA 55.2"
Users are very satisfied with this LG QNED TV, praising its picture quality, brightness, and fast app streaming. The price is considered great for the quality offered. One minor issue was difficulty adding the TV to the LG app, especially in homes with multiple LG products, but this did not overshadow the overall positive experience.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Bright display
- Fast app streaming
- Great price for quality
- High-quality build
Cons
- Difficult LG app setup
- Setup issues with multiple LG products
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | LG QNED - 70A series 55QNED70AUA 55.2" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | QNED |
| 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 | — |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| 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 | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.1 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh | 209 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.38 kg | 11.52 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
LG QNED - 70A series 55QNED70AUA 55.2"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 42 specs.
