TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
LG QNED85T Series 50QNED85TUA 50"
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 QNED85T Series 50QNED85TUA 50"
The LG QNED85 TV receives mostly positive feedback for its picture quality, color vibrancy, and smart features, with many users praising the value for the price. However, a few verified reviews highlight significant issues: one unit failed after several months and LG refused warranty coverage, while another notes light bleed and poor HDR contrast. Sound quality is frequently mentioned as mediocre, but most buyers consider it acceptable given the price point and plan to use external sound systems.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and colors
- Great value for the price
- Smart features and user-friendly remote
- Easy setup and calibration
- Good for sports and movies
Cons
- Mediocre built-in sound quality
- Potential reliability issues and poor warranty support
- Light bleed and HDR contrast issues on some units
- Small remote buttons and limited customization
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | LG QNED85T Series 50QNED85TUA 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 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 | Amd freesync |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | 4K Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | — |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | — |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | — |
| HLG | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | — |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| 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 | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W | 87W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 12.38 kg★ | 16.28 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 QNED85T Series 50QNED85TUA 50"
- Strong gaming (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average audio (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 42 specs.
