TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
Samsung S90D QN55S90DAF 55"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
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 S90D QN55S90DAF 55"
The Samsung S90D 55" QD-OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users praise the intuitive remote with solar charging and the user-friendly SmartThings interface, though some note the screen feels fragile and volume can vary between apps. Overall, it is highly recommended for its value and performance, especially for gaming and HDR content.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant and bright colors
- Intuitive remote with solar charging
- User-friendly SmartThings interface
- Excellent for gaming with 144Hz
Cons
- Screen feels fragile
- Volume varies between apps
- No anti-glare film
- Stand gap too small for soundbar
- Battery life of remote uncertain
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6" | Samsung S90D QN55S90DAF 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 3000 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 | HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Alexa, Google Assistant, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings, Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Alexa, Google |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 40W | 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 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 231W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 231 kWh | 171 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.38 kg★ | 16.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6"
- 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 S90D QN55S90DAF 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong audio (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 54.6" offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.
