TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
TCL
93 Overall Score
vs
Samsung QN990F QN85QN990FFXZA 85"
Samsung
68 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
Samsung QN990F QN85QN990FFXZA 85"
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Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | Samsung QN990F QN85QN990FFXZA 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| Panel Type | QLED | QD-Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | Quantum Matrix Technology Pro, Ultra Viewing Angle, Ultimate 8K Dimming Pro, Real Depth Enhancer Pro, Color Booster Pro, Neo Qua |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motion Xcelerator 240Hz |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | — |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 6.2.4 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X | Object Tracking Sound Pro |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 5★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 12.38 kg★ | 42.70 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
Samsung QN990F QN85QN990FFXZA 85"
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gaming (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average smart (30th percentile)
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"0.207score per dollar
vs
Samsung QN990F QN85QN990FFXZA 85"0.008score per dollar
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" offers 25.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.
